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ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Socket AM3+/ AMD 970/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

Name: ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Socket AM3+/ AMD 970/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
Brand: ASRock
SKU: B01AIZXZHQ
Price: 178.02 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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$178.02

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Bottom line: The ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Socket AM3+/ AMD 970/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the motherboards category, priced around $178.02. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Socket AM3+/ AMD 970/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Socket AM3+/ AMD 970/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the motherboards category. ASRock's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, M.2: 1x M.2 Port, Support M.2 PCI-Express 2.0 x4
✓ Backed by ASRock's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

CPU: Socket AM3+/AM3, Chipset: North Bridge AMD 970 & South Bridge AMD SB950.Supports Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors
Memory: 4x DDR3-2400+(OC)/ 2100(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1800(OC)/ 1600(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
Slots: 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots (one runs x4), 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 1x PCI Slot
SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, M.2: 1x M.2 Port, Support M.2 PCI-Express 2.0 x4
Ports: 2x USB 3.1 Ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C), 4x USB 3.0 Ports (2 rear, 2 via header), 8x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 4 via headers), 1x PS/2 Mouse Port, 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1x Optical S/PDIF Out, 1x RJ45 LAN Port, Audio I/O Jacks
Form Factor: ATX

Full Specifications

SATA	6x SATA3 Ports, M.2: 1x M.2 Port, Support M.2 PCI-Express 2.0 x4
Brand	ASRock
Slots	2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots (one runs x4), 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 1x PCI Slot
Memory	4x DDR3-2400+(OC)/ 2100(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1800(OC)/ 1600(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
USB 2.0	4
Platform	Windows 8.1
CPU Model	Athlon II X4
CPU Socket	Socket AM3
Model Name	90-MXB0Z0-A0UAYZ
Form Factor	ATX
Chipset Type	AMD 970
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	90-MXB0Z0-A0UAYZ
Built-In Media	Motherboard
Mfr Part Number	970A-G/3.1
Number of Ports	20
Total Usb Ports	6
Processor Socket	Socket AM3
Total PCIe Ports	4
Total SATA Ports	6

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ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Socket AM3+/ AMD 970/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard is available on Amazon with Prime shipping and the full Amazon returns policy. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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