The EQS M56K9-MLF with our AMD 4000+ was outperformed in most benchmarks by an Intel 3.0GHz-equipped P5GD2 from Asus. However, we shouldn't forget that this specific motherboard from Asus, is one of the best performers available on the market and the M56K9's performance was not at all bad compared to it. Certainly, performance is not something the EQS M56K9-MLF lacks.

Feature-wise, the board's strong points are its MicroATX design and PCI-E support for AMD processors. This makes it stand out from the rest of the 939 socket motherboards. When it comes to the bundle and accessories, you'll find that the package is not very well-equipped. We would like to see more cables included in the package and maybe some newer software bundle.

Overclocking cannot be performed on this motherboard. Not only can't you change the voltage or other advanced settings, but you cannot even set the frequency for your processor.

The motherboard ships at the attractive price of €90. It's really one of the cheapest boards you can get with a 939 socket and PCI-Express support. If you don't care much about overclocking and just want to build a small, convenient box, then the M56k9-MLF is perfect for you.

Pros:
- MicroATX design
- Relatively good performance
- Alternative PCI-E/AMD solution

Cons:
- No frequency/overclocking control
- Incomplete accessories bundle

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BIOS/Overclocking
Value for money