MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series Motherboard - ATX, Socket AM3+, AMD 970 Chipset, 2133MHz DDR3 (O.C.), SATA III (6Gb/s), RAID, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, SLI/CrossFireX Ready (970A-G46)Item#: M452-6253  |  Model#: 970A-G46

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MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series AM3+ Motherboard Product Details

ATX Form Factor 970 Chipset
SATA III 6Gbps SLI/CrossFire-X Ready

MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series Motherboard
Build a powerful and efficient computer system with the MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series Motherboard. The main PCB offers a set of flexible interface, providing a smooth, interactive communication with several compatible system components. It can utilize the computing performance of any AMD Phenom II or AMD AM3+ FX processors under a 4.8GT/s HyperTransport interconnection, with support from a DDR3 Memory, to facilitate programs and applications. With two PCI Express x16 slots, you can optimize your computer's data SATA III storage with RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 configurations and GPU video output in an SLI or AMD multiple GPU setup. The MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series Motherboard also offers connections for 1000Mbps wired Internet network and two super-speed USB 3.0. Customize your own PC with the MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series Motherboard to suit your needs.

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • main PCB; offers a set of flexible interface, providing a smooth, interactive communication with several compatible system components
  • two PCI Express x16 slots; optimize your computer's data SATA III storage with RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 configurations and GPU video output in an SLI or AMD multiple GPU setup

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Specifications

Motherboard Specifications
Processor Socket AMD
Processor Interface Socket AM3+
Form Factor ATX
Processors Supported AMD Phenom II
  AMD AM3+ FX
Multi-GPU Support SLI Ready
  CrossFireX Ready
HyperTransport Bus 4.8GT/s
Chipset
Northbridge AMD 970
Southbridge AMD SB950
Memory
Memory Supported DDR3 1333MHz
  DDR3 1066MHz
  DDR3 1600MHz
  DDR3 2133MHz (OC)
  DDR3 800MHz
  DDR3 1866MHz
Memory Type DDR3
Number of Pins 240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported 32GB - 64bit
Number of Slots 4
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot 8GB
Audio
Channels 8 Channels
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC892
Video
Video Chipset No Video Onboard
LAN
LAN Type 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
I/O Ports
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port
Serial Communication Ports 1
Parallel Ports None
USB Ports (Total) 14
USB 3.0 Ports 2 (rear)
USB Rear Panel Ports 6
USB Onboard Headers 3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
LAN Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 4
IDE Headers None
FDD Headers None
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Headers 6
ATX Power Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector
PC Power Connectors 1 - 8 Pin
Fan Connectors 1 x CPU
  2 x System
S/PDIF Connectors 1 - Optical
VGA Ports None
S-Video Connectors None
DVI Ports None
HDMI Ports None
DisplayPorts None
Expansion Slots
PCI Slots 2
PCI Express X1 Slots 2
PCI Express X16 Slots 2
RAID
RAID Support Yes
RAID Modes 0
  1
  10
  5
Dimensions
Length 30.5cm
Width 22.5cm

Customer Reviews

4.5 (97 customer reviews)

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Value
 4.6
Features
 4.4
Quality
 4.4
Performance
 4.5
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Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Date:
Aug 10, 2013
Pro's & Cons

Many rumors could be wrong. I installed an FX 8350 CPU,it is on the compatibility list. I used the Cooler master V8 heat sink,8Gigs of G Skill Rampage 1866Mhz Ram. The 8350 supports 1866 Ram by default. Anything over that will have to be an OC setting. I have no intention of OC this Mobo. I've read that if you OC the CPU to 4.4Ghz it will pull up to 400W at full load. This could burn out Mobo components. When you OC it's your risk. My idle temp is 45C. The max temp is rated at 70C. There are 2 of these Mobo's the new one is Gen 3 PCIE 3.0 compliant. Some people believe the Stock Heat sink is good enough for the 8350. I don't think so. I used the V8. My temp has not gone above 52C. It also depends on good ventilation & room temp. 2 G Force 280's in SLI Mode & twin 10,000 RPM Raptor HD's in Raid 0. So far,it's running great. I think overclocking it will cause the problems you read about. Good luck :)

Overall
3.5
Value
 4.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 2.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
Aelanna,
Date:
Aug 04, 2013
Great board, when it works

Bought this board as part of a new system I built for myself for Christmas. It was a great fast board while it lasted, which was all of 6 months. Ordered a replacement board which was DOA out of the box. I've read reviews online where some people say this board isn't recommended with an 8-core CPU, which is what I have.

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
jules,
Date:
Jul 31, 2013
great mobo

I got this as part of a barebone kit paired with an AMD FX-6100cpu It runs great and quit fast. I have purchased sveral MSI Mobo and am happy with the brand and quality. The only thing I did not like is that it has no graphic onboard, but no biggie I had one on order, just didnt come in on time

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
JAYMAN
Date:
Jul 29, 2013
awesome

this motherboard is the best you can get for 80 bucks. msi oc genie is a great overclocker if your not comfortable boing it yourself and the system temps stay cool and all the fans are quiet. love this and plan on keeping it for a long time.

Overall
4.8
Value
 5.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
,
Date:
Jul 28, 2013
Very good motherboard

This was easy to install & worked without any problems. I've been using it for several weeks with no problems.

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  • Manufactured by: MSI Computer
    Warranty provided by: MSI Computer
    Limited Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
    Mfg Part No: 970A-G46
    UPC No: 816909093865
    Box Size: ( Length: 14, Width: 11, Depth: 3 )
    Shipping Weight: 1.7500 pound(s)
    Dimensional Weight: 3 pounds

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