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High-Performance 945GC Motherboard IPILP-LC… vs MSI Extreme Gaming AMD AM3+ DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX… — Head-to-Head (2026)

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SpecHigh-Performance 945GC Motherboard…MSI Extreme Gaming AMD AM3+ DDR3 USB…
BrandAacutreykmsi
Model NumberAacutreyk970A GAMING PRO CARBON
Mfr Part NumberAacutreyk970A GAMING PRO CARBON
Number of Items1—
USB 2.0—10
Platform—Windows 10
CPU Model—AMD FX
CPU Socket—Socket AM3+
Game Boost—Generate more FPS in games with 1 push of a button
Model Name—970A GAMING PRO CARBON
Unit Count—1 Count
Chipset Type—AMD 970/SB950
Connectivity—USB
Mystic Light—Customize and set up your own color scheme with GAMING APP to make your PC look & feel brand new!

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