High-end Socket AM3 chipsets under the microscope

High-end Socket AM3 chipsets under the microscope
Throwbacks updated for the Phenom II
by Geoff Gasior — 10:53 PM on June 17, 2009

The Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition makes a compelling case for Socket AM3, particularly now that LGA775 has no real upgrade path. Which chipset should you choose for a high-end build? We've taken the 790FX and nForce 980a SLI for a spin to find out.