MSI ATX DDR3 2133 AMD AM3+ Motherboards 990FXA Gaming
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Bottom line: The MSI ATX DDR3 2133 AMD AM3+ Motherboards 990FXA Gaming: Socket AM3+ supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs; main trade-off: 990FX and SB950 chipset is a legacy platform, no Ryzen upgrade path.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Socket AM3+ supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs
- ✓ 3 PCI-E x16 slots enable 3-way CrossFire or 2-way SLI
- ✓ Killer E2200 game networking prioritizes latency-sensitive traffic
- ✓ 2 rear USB 3.1 ports, rare on 990FX-era ATX boards
Cons
- ✗ 990FX and SB950 chipset is a legacy platform, no Ryzen upgrade path
- ✗ DDR3-2133 memory only, no DDR4 support
- ✗ Single legacy PCI slot limits older expansion card builds
- ✗ Six front USB 2.0 headers eat into a modern case cable budget
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Key Features
- CPU Socket AM3+ to Support AMD FX/ Phenom II/ Athlon II and Sempron processors
- AMD 990FX & SB950 chipset
- 3 PCI-E x16, 2 PCI-E x1 and 1 PCI
- 3-way CrossFire and 2-way SLI ready
- 2 Rear USB 3.1, 2 Front USB 3.0, 6 Front USB 2.0 and 8 Rear USB 2.0
- Audio Boost 2
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Model | Athlon |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Model Name | 990FXA GAMING |
| Chipset Type | AMD 990FX |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
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