MSI 770-C45 Motherboard Review

Written by Richard Swinburne

September 17, 2009 | 10:38

Tags: #770 #770x #am3 #benchmarks #budget #cheap #comparison #ddr3 #inexpensive #mobo #motherboard #oc #overclocking #performance #quality #testing

Companies: #amd #msi

SATA and eSATA Performance

Website: HD Tach 3.0

We tested the SATA and eSATA performance with an Intel X25-M SSD to maximise the use of the SATA connections to show up any core differences in raw performance.

SATA Performance

HDTach 3.0.1.0, 8MB Zone Test, Average Read

  • MSI 770-C45
  • Asus M4A785TD-V Evo
  • 220.1
  • 219.2
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There are no problems with SATA 3Gbps performance, with the MSI edging out ever-so-slighty ahead of the Asus.

USB 2.0 Performance

Website: HD Tach 3.0

We tested the USB performance with an Intel X25-M SSD and a SATA to USB adapter to saturate the USB bus in order to look for any performance drops.

USB 2.0 Performance

HDTach 3.0.1.0, 8MB Zone Test, Average Read

  • MSI 770-C45
  • Asus M4A785TD-V Evo
  • 30.8
  • 30.8
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The USB 2.0 performance is consistent for the SB710 southbridge.
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