Gigabyte F2A88XM-DS2 Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Gigabyte F2A88XM-DS2: Packaging and Bundle3. Gigabyte F2A88XM-DS2; Layout and Features4. Testing Methodology and Overclocking5. Synthetic: PCMark 86. Synthetic: 3DMark7. Synthetic: 3Dmark 118. Synthetic: 3DMark Vantage9. Synthetic: SiSoft Sandra 201310. Synthetic: Cinebench R11.511. Synthetic: Cinebench R1512. Synthetic: Super Pi13. Real World: MKV Playback14. Real World: Media Encoding15. Gaming: Battlefield 416. Gaming: Call of Duty Black Ops 217. Gaming: DiRT Showdown18. Technical: Power Consumption19. Closing Thoughts20. View All Pages

The F2A88XM-DS2 is supplied in a conventional motherboard box, which reflects the compact size of the motherboard within.  Gigabyte have chosen to decorate it in a black livery, which features various badges on the front which describe some of the key features.

Turning the box over reveals a plethora of information about the motherboard within.  This includes a large image of the motherboard which is used to illustrate the key features, and a comprehensive list of specifications.  The box is very good quality, meaning it should provide a decent level of protection for the motherboard within in transit.

The included bundle is very limited indeed, although this is to be expected at the price point.  Inside the box, we only find an I/O plate and a pair of SATA-600 cables.

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