When we reviewed the 890GX platform, we called it the most versatile and
bang for the buck platform from AMD yet. However, with the launch of the new
Phenom II “Thuban” X6 CPUs, AMD needed more than just a chipset with an
integrated GPU solution to please all those hardcore enthusiasts out there. So
with the launch of the X6, they launched the new 890FX chipset. @ Futurelooks