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MSI
MSI 990FXA-GAMING
AM3+/AM3990FXATXDDR3
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketAM3+/AM3
Chipset990FX
Form FactorATX
ColorBlack / Red
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots4
Max Memory32 GB
Max Speed2133 MHz
ECC SupportNo
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports6
About This Product
The MSI 990FXA-GAMING is an ATX motherboard designed for AMD AM3+/AM3 processors, featuring the 990FX chipset. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory at speeds up to 2133MHz and includes three PCIe x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations. This board is suitable for users building or upgrading an older AMD system, offering a robust feature set for its platform. While capable, its AM3+ socket limits it to older CPU architectures, which may not compete with current-generation performance in its price range.
Pros
- Supports AM3+/AM3 CPUs
- Triple PCIe x16 slots for multi-GPU
- Six SATA ports for storage
- DDR3 2133MHz memory support
Cons
- Limited to older AM3+ CPU architecture
- DDR3 memory is outdated
