MSI K9AGM2-L Motherboard

MSI K9AGM2-L Motherboard

Sudeep Naik, Dec 12, 2007 1744 hrs IST

We've already reviewed the MSI K9AGM2-FIH (690G) previously, and this time, we've got ourselves the 690V version from the MSI stable -- the K9AGM2-L. Take a look, shall we?

Feature rich, Capability to support 10 USB ports, 4 SATA II ports, HDMI, 8 channel sound, Decent onboard display, Good memory sub-system, Stable board, Good VFM.

No DVI-D connector, 2 memory slots, Minor glitches with onboard graphics drivers.

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We've reviewed nearly all the motherboards from major brand (available here) based on AMD's 690 chipset. There might still be a few that haven't been reviewed due to their non availability; we are trying to source them though. But hey, what's the point in reviewing a board that's not even available in the market?

We've already reviewed the MSI K9AGM2-FIH (690G) previously, and this time, we've got ourselves the 690V version from the MSI stable -- the K9AGM2-L. Take a look, shall we?

Chipset

The 690 chipset series consists of 2 primary variants -- the 690G and the 690V. The 690V supports onboard Video Graphics Array (VGA) but no High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Also, the graphics core of the 690G differs from the 690V; the former includes the higher-clocked ATI Radeon X1250, while the latter uses the Radeon X1200, both derivatives of the X700.



The chipset features the SB600 Southbridge and supports the full range of Socket AM2 processors, including the Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX/X2, and Sempron. Basic features include a 1GHz HyperTransport link, a unified memory architecture, Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe) x16 graphics, and x1 peripheral support, support for DDR2 Random Access Memory (RAM) speeds up to 800 MHz, up to 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports, and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA).

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ardaaa | izmit | 11/03/08 12:01 AM | Report abuse Reply

MSI motherboards are not reliable. I had teh misfortune of buying 7 of them, and 5 broke down in the first year. Four are still being serviced. And three of the motherboards that came back serviced broke down soon after. The distributor has offered Gigabyte motherboards instead. Avoid MSI if you plan for the future.

iGamer Calicut | Calicut | 23/01/08 10:10 PM | Report abuse Reply

wht is cost of this motherboard and where i get in mumbai

ni3vk2007 | Mumbai | 18/12/07 11:50 AM | Report abuse Reply

nice and comprehensive review. But should have given a comparison table between MSI K9AGM2-L Motherboard and other boards carrying same chipset.

Rahul Jawale | Hyderabad | 13/12/07 09:45 PM | Report abuse Reply

check out page 9

asim | mumbai | 17/12/07 10:11 AM | Report abuse

Why don't you guys at TT ever review the Mobo GPUs using some recent games to tell the FPS given? Don't tell me you don't have any games! Or Do you?

SamRock | Bangalore | 14/12/07 05:00 PM | Report abuse Reply

What is the expected cost

Amit Mehta | Mumbai | 13/12/07 10:22 PM | Report abuse Reply

Test

Rahul_Jawale | Mumbai | 13/12/07 09:46 PM | Report abuse Reply

you can contact for any requirement of MSI MBs to us . amritpal.s@ingrammicro.co.in - 9322526525

Amrit | Mumbai | 13/12/07 02:35 PM | Report abuse Reply

Great Board, 2 DIMM slots with 4 GB supports Wow, no other board supports 2 Gb of DIMMS.....where can I buy

Rohit | Mumbai | 13/12/07 10:52 AM | Report abuse Reply

you can contact Ingram branch or below for any requirements of AMD Platform MSI MBs. amritpal.s@ingrammicro.co.in 9322526525

Amrit | Mumbai | 13/12/07 02:34 PM | Report abuse

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