This is the first AMD Fusion’s accelerated processing unit which is codenamed “Bobcat”. This is conceived by SAPPHIRE Technology, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of graphics systems based on technology from AMD. Introducing the Gigabyte’s GA-E350N-USB3 board integrates the E-350 APU onto the actual PCB itself. This is because there is simply no socket option available from AMD.
Gigabyte GA-E350N-USB3
It is a mini-ITX motherboard. Its board has the traditional blue brushed style although the heatsink is deep silver. This device passively cools the board, but many users don’t understand that passive fins still need space to form a convection cycle in order to cool correctly. Unlike other models, the heatsink is screwed down properly, without push-pins. The motherboard’s layout is generally neat, but the SATA ports might be quite difficult to access from behind the PCI-E slot. It also has a Gigabit Ethernet connection, and 7.1 surround sound with an S/PDIF output making it a great choice for a home theatre system.
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