Review: ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 FM2 Motherboard

Posted by TsunamiJuan

Sunday, 16 December 2012 04:21

Article Index
Review: ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 FM2 Motherboard
Features
Specifications
The A85X Chipset
Whats In The Box
Up Close Board Features
Power Phases and Controller Chips
The Bios
Test Rig, Performance And Overclocking
Results: 2D Performance
Results: 3D Performance
The Conclusion

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Introduction

ASRock been rapidly pushing for dominance in the performance computing market. Since their addition of overclocker NickShih to their ranks. The their new flagship Socket FM2 board the FM2A85X Extreme 6 is in line to continue this conquest. So let's get down to business and give this board a run for its money.

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A quick word about ASRock about themselves. Taken Directly from their websites “About Us” section.

ASRock Inc. is established in 2002, specialized in the field of motherboards.

ASRock strives to build up its own brand. With the 3C design concept, “Creativity, Consideration, Cost-effectiveness”, the company explores the limit of motherboards manufacturing while paying attention on the eco issue at the same time, developing products with the consideration of eco-friendly concept.

ASRock has been growing fast and become world third largest motherboard brand with headquarter in Taipei, Taiwan and branches in Europe and the USA.

The young and vibrant company targets from mainstream to enthusiast MB segments for different kinds of users, owning reputation around the world market with its reliability and proficiency.

A mission statement obviously aimed at the investors, and board members. Thankfully Their product is aimed exactly where it counts, the enthusiast and overclocking markets.