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MSI 970 GAMING AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX Motherboards (7693-040R)

MSI 970 GAMING AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX

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  • - AMD Socket AM3+ AMD Athlon FX, AMD Athlon II, AMD Sempron
  • - PC ATX AMD 970 Realtek ALC1150 7.1 channels
  • - DDR3-SDRAM 4 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 32 GB
  • - SATA
  • - 2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
  • - BIOS type: UEFI Clear CMOS jumper
  • - Gigabit Ethernet
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Processor
Processor manufacturer *
AMD
Processor socket *
Socket AM3+
Compatible processor series *
AMD Athlon FX, AMD Athlon II, AMD Sempron
Memory
Supported memory types *
DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots *
4
Memory slots type
DIMM
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds
1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Maximum internal memory *
32 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces *
SATA
RAID levels
0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support *
2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors *
3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors *
1
Number of SATA connectors
6
Front panel audio connector
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Yes
CPU fan connector
Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors
1
Chassis intrusion connector
Yes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)
1
EPS power connector (8-pin)
Yes
TPM connector
Yes
Serial port headers
1
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity *
2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
1
PS/2 ports quantity
1
Headphone outputs
6
Microphone in
Yes
S/PDIF out port
Yes
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
Features
Motherboard chipset *
AMD 970
Motherboard southbridge
AMD SB950
Audio chip
Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels *
7.1 channels
Component for *
PC
Motherboard form factor *
ATX
Motherboard chipset family *
AMD
Power source type
ATX
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 slots
2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots
2
PCI Express x16 slots
2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots
2
PCI slots
2
BIOS
BIOS type *
UEFI
Clear CMOS jumper
Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width
305 mm
Depth
244 mm
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Reviews
Updated:
2014-08-09 10:19:49
Uk has collected 42 expert reviews for MSI 970 GAMING AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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83%
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apcmag.com
Updated:
2015-01-11 04:20:40
Intel might still have the edge on single threaded applications, but an AMD system can give very solid multi-threaded performance without blowing the budget. Built on the ATX form factor, the board has an AM3+ socket and will support Athlon II, Phenom II...
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70%
kitguru.net
Updated:
2015-01-11 04:20:53
As model names go, the MSI 970 Gaming sends a direct message in no uncertain terms. This motherboard uses an AMD 970 chipset that supports socket AM3+ and is aimed at punters who wish to build a PC using an AMD FX processor. The Gaming part of the name co...
Good Low price, Backwards support for AM3 and AM3processors, Killer Gigabit NIC, Sound Blaster Cinema 2 software, Gaming peripheral ports, Support for dual graphics cards, Smart styling, Effective Click BIOS is easy to navigate using a mouse, Solid performance...
Bad AMD 970 chipset does not support USB 3.0, OC Genie 4 barely overclocks the FX8350 CPU, The passive coolers require a decent amount of air flow to avoid problems, Poor positioning of the EPS power connector...
Bottom line The MSI 970 Gaming motherboard looks very smart in appearance with a colour scheme that is mainly black with a hint of red. This has a downside as the board is slightly more complicated to set up than we would like, thanks to the absence of colour coding...
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80%
Bit-Tech.net
Updated:
2015-01-11 04:20:58
Specifications Chipset AMD 970 Form factor ATX CPU support AMD Socket AM3+ (Athlon/ Phenom) Memory support Dualchannel, 4 slots, max 32GB Sound 8channel Realtek ALC1150 NetworkingKiller E2205 Ports 6 x SATA 6Gbps, 4 x USB 3.0 (2 via header), 14 x USB 2...
Bottom line The 970 Gaming put in some solid benchmark results and despite a few hiccups, namely the very average on-board audio and poor SATA 6Gbps write speed, did manage to overclock out test CPU to 4.6GHz, which isn't bad at all for a £70 motherboard. What's more...
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81%
apcmag.com
Updated:
2015-02-22 17:24:49
Intel might still have the edge on single threaded applications, but an AMD system can give very solid multi-threaded performance without blowing the budget. Built on the ATX form factor, the board has an AM3+ socket and will support Athlon II, Phenom II...
70%
hardwarecanucks.com
Updated:
2015-04-04 10:08:23
Due to what we can only describe as stagnating CPU development and a palpable lack of reader interest, we haven't actually reviewed an AMD AM3+ motherboard since all the way back in May 2011. Surprisingly - and regrettably - there really hasn't been any h...
Bottom line At this point in time, unless you are truly brand loyal, we can't in good conscience recommend spending top dollar on any AMD-based motherboard since the available processors just aren't comparable to Intel's offerings. MSI probably agrees with us, which...
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0%
tweaktown.com
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2016-11-24 11:58:29
Today we are going to take a look at an AMD motherboard, a refreshing change from the typical Intel focused content. While Intel releases new chipsets as often as Marvel Comics movies come out, AMD is more at the pace of the Star Wars franchise. There are...
Bottom line The 970-Gaming SLI is an awesome value product. There are four varieties of USB ports on the back panel IO; you get USB 2.0 ports with extra power, normal USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.1. You get 20 Gbps M.2, 2-way CrossFireX/SLI support in mechanically re...
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90%
liveatpc.com
Updated:
2016-11-24 11:58:29
By DinThe socket AM3+ (and its original AM3) has been around for some time and had originally been introduced to cater for the Bulldozer-based CPU. Compared to the LGA changing history of the Blue Camp, AMD meanwhile usually maintains a processor socket d...
Bottom line Your AMDmirable PartnerMSI Gaming 970By DinThe socket AM3+ (and its original AM3) has been around for some time and had originally been introduced to cater for the Bulldozer-based CPU. Compared to the LGA changing history of the Blue Camp, AMD meanwhile u...
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88%
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2016-11-24 11:58:29
AMD's AM3+ socket and associated chipsets have been on the market since 2011, which is a long time in the fast-moving world of desktop PC technology. The age of AM3+ poses a challenge for consumers looking to get the best value for money in their next bui...
Good Gaming audio and networking, Aggressive pricing, Updated feature-set, Capable overclocker...
Bad Mediocre USB 3.0 implementation...
Bottom line The MSI 970 Gaming motherboard sports an aggressive price tag of £80 ($100). Whether it needs to be that aggressively-priced is questionable. MSI, we feel, could have considered the 990FX chipset for enhanced PCIe lane availability while only marginally i...
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homemediaportal.com
Updated:
2017-05-13 10:52:47
The MSI 970 Gaming AMD AM3 ATX motherboard is a solution designed to take the latest AMD processors and of course with gaming being the main focus. MSI produce some great products and the MSI 970 Gaming motherboard is a best seller on Amazon. The motherbo...
Bottom line If you are a PC gamer or building a gaming HTPC and you want to use AMD processor architecture then you need this motherboard. At HMP we have reviewed a number of motherboards designed for gaming but we have not seen a motherboard with so much considerati...
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