Four 975X Motherboards For Core 2 Duo

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Test Results

Audio Measurements

Asus - Realtek ALC882M 7.1

Foxconn - Realtek ALC882M 7.1: In comparison to the other three candidates, Foxconn's audio subsystem is the least impressive.

Intel - Sigmatel STAC922105. Quality-wise, Intel's sound system is clearly the best.

MSI - Realtek ALC882M 7.1. MSI does well: Overall, the 975X Platinum Power Up Edition is second best.

Audio test ranking:

1. Intel D975XBX

2. MSI 975X Platinum Power Up Edition
3. ASUS P5WDH Deluxe
4. Foxconn 975X7AB-8EKRS2H

Patrick Schmid
Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.