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Supported Processor

System Board Style

Interface Connection

Processor Socket

Memory Technology

System Chipset The Northbridge is one of the two core logic chipsets on a motherboard. The Northbridge controls the system memory and the video port.

Multi GPU Support

CPU + Northbridge Support

Supported Processor

Processor Socket

Bus Speed The bus speed is the physical bi-directional data bus carrying all electronic signal information between the processor and other devices within the system.  Generally speaking, the higher this number, the faster your system will run.  Bus speeds for AMD-compatible boards are not comparable to Intel-compatible boards.

System Chipset The Northbridge is one of the two core logic chipsets on a motherboard. The Northbridge controls the system memory and the video port.

Maximum Number of Processors

Memory Support

Memory Technology

Max System Memory The maximum physical memory (RAM) a motherboard can handle. Note that some motherboards have a high maximum memory capacity, but Windows 32-bit operating systems will only recognize a portion of this. Windows 64-bit operating systems don't have such limitations, so they will utilize more available memory in this situation. Check the product manufacturer’s Web site for memory limitations.

Number of Memory Slots

Connectors

Number of IDE Headers

Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports

On-Board Headers Headers are the internal connectors on a motherboard which connect directly or indirectly to every part of a computer system.  Headers, unlike interfaces, require additional equipment to connect to external devices.

Interface Connection

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots

Number of PCI Slots

Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots

Additional Features

Multi GPU Support

Supported Audio Channels

Network Interfaces Included

Controller Type

Audio Codec

Physical Specifications

Width

Depth

System Board Style

Warranty

Warranty Information

More Info

URL

Additional Specifications

Integrated Processor Type

Integrated Processor Manufacturer

Integrated Processor Model

Integrated Processor Core

Integrated Processor Speed

Total Number of PCI Express Slots

PCI Express Standard

Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports

Onboard LEDs Header

Onboard Audio Header

Onboard S/PDIF Header

Memory Form Factor

Onboard Serial Header

SATA Controller

Floppy Controller

Serial Port

Frequency Band

Parallel Port

IDE Controller

Graphics Controller Memory

Integrated Processor Cache

Number of eSATA Ports

Internal Interfaces

RAID Controller

Number of Onboard USB 3.0 Ports

Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports

HyperTransport Speed

Onboard Video

RAID Support

Number of Total Expansion Slots

Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports

QuickPath Interconnect

64-bit Processing

Power Supply Support

Buttons & Keys

Processor Technology

Green Compliance

Network (RJ-45)

Audio Line In

Number of S/PDIF Out Ports

PS/2 Port

Number of PS/2 Ports

Total Number of Onboard USB Ports

Number of USB 3.0 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Audio Line Out

eSATA/USB Combo

Microphone Port

Total Number of USB Ports

S/PDIF

Processor

Bus Speed The bus speed is the physical bi-directional data bus carrying all electronic signal information between the processor and other devices within the system.  Generally speaking, the higher this number, the faster your system will run.  Bus speeds for AMD-compatible boards are not comparable to Intel-compatible boards.

Memory

Memory Technology

Max System Memory The maximum physical memory (RAM) a motherboard can handle. Note that some motherboards have a high maximum memory capacity, but Windows 32-bit operating systems will only recognize a portion of this. Windows 64-bit operating systems don't have such limitations, so they will utilize more available memory in this situation. Check the product manufacturer’s Web site for memory limitations.

Type

Memory Technology

System

Interface Connection

Slots

Expansion Slots

Slots

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots

Number of PCI Slots

Features

Green Compliance

General

Dimensions

Width

Depth

Green Compliance

Warranty Information

URL

Dimensions

Dimensions

Width

Depth

Connectivity

Interface Connection

Slots

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$199.26 - $214.66

MSI 990FXA-GD80 Desktop Motherboard - AMD - Socket AM3+

 

$199.26
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Athlon II X3|Athlon II X4|Athlon II X2|Athlon II|Phenom II|Phenom II X3|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X2|Phenom II X6|Sempron

ATX

eSATA/USB Combo Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|S/PDIF Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

Socket AM3+

DDR3 SDRAM

AMD 990FX

SLI|CrossFireX|CrossFire

 

Athlon II X3|Athlon II X4|Athlon II X2|Athlon II|Phenom II|Phenom II X3|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X2|Phenom II X6|Sempron

Socket AM3+

N/A

AMD 990FX

1

 

DDR3 SDRAM

32 GB

4

 

N/A

6

Onboard Audio Header Yes|Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes|Onboard Serial Header Yes

eSATA/USB Combo Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|S/PDIF Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

4

1

2

 

SLI|CrossFireX|CrossFire

7.1 Channels

Ethernet (10 Mbps)|Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)|Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Serial ATA/600|RAID Controller Yes

Realtek ALC892

 

12 in

9.61 in

ATX

 

3 Year Limited

 

Manufacturer Link

 

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

6

PCI Express 2.0

1

Yes

Yes

Yes

DIMM

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Not Applicable

2

N/A

N/A

1

2

2600 MHz

No

Yes

7

1

Not Applicable

Yes

EPS12V

Power

OC Genie Technology

Yes

Yes

Yes

2

Yes

2

3

2

4

Yes

Yes

Yes

6

Yes

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

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Athlon 64|Athlon 64 X2|Phenom II|Athlon II X2|Athlon X2|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X3|Phenom II X2|Phenom X3|Phenom X4|Sempron

Micro ATX

Serial Port Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|VGA Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

Socket AM2+ PGA-940

DDR2 SDRAM

nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE

N/A

 

Athlon 64|Athlon 64 X2|Phenom II|Athlon II X2|Athlon X2|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X3|Phenom II X2|Phenom X3|Phenom X4|Sempron

Socket AM2+ PGA-940

500 MHz

nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE

1

 

DDR2 SDRAM

8 GB

2

 

1

2

Onboard Audio Header Yes|Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes

Serial Port Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|VGA Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

1

2

1

 

N/A

7.1 Channels

Ethernet (10 Mbps)|Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)|Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Floppy Controller|Serial ATA/300|Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)|RAID Controller Yes

Realtek ALC888

 

7.87 in

9.61 in

Micro ATX

 

3 Year Limited

 

Manufacturer Link

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

Yes

256 MB

N/A

N/A

1 x Chassis Intrusion Switch

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

4

N/A

N/A

Yes

N/A

N/A

HyperTransport Technology

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

4

Yes

N/A

Yes

4

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

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$63.07 - $64.31

MSI G41M4-F Desktop Motherboard - Intel - Socket T LGA-775

 

$64.31
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Core 2 Duo|Core 2 Quad|Celeron|Celeron Dual-Core|Core 2 Extreme|Pentium Dual-core

Micro ATX

Parallel Port Yes|Serial Port Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|VGA Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

Socket T LGA-775

DDR2 SDRAM

Intel G41

N/A

 

Core 2 Duo|Core 2 Quad|Celeron|Celeron Dual-Core|Core 2 Extreme|Pentium Dual-core

Socket T LGA-775

1333 MHz|1066 MHz|800 MHz

Intel G41

1

 

DDR2 SDRAM

8 GB

2

 

1

4

Onboard Audio Header Yes|Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes

Parallel Port Yes|Serial Port Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|VGA Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

1

2

N/A

 

N/A

7.1 Channels

Ethernet (10 Mbps)|Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)|Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Floppy Controller|Serial ATA/300|Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)

Realtek ALC888S

 

7.60 in

9.61 in

Micro ATX

 

3 Year Limited

 

Manufacturer Link

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

BIOS: The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

1 x Parallel Port Header

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

3

N/A

N/A

Yes

N/A

N/A

Enhanced SpeedStep Technology

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

Yes

2

2

N/A

4

Yes

N/A

Yes

4

N/A

 

1333 MHz|1066 MHz|800 MHz

 

DDR2 SDRAM

8 GB

 

DDR2 SDRAM

 

Parallel Port Yes|Serial Port Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|VGA Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

1 x PCI Express x16|2 x PCI

 

1 x PCI Express x16|2 x PCI

1

2

 

WEEE

 

7.60" Width x 9.61" Depth

7.60 in

9.61 in

WEEE

3 Year Limited

Manufacturer Link

 

7.60" Width x 9.61" Depth

7.60 in

9.61 in

 

Parallel Port Yes|Serial Port Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|VGA Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes

1 x PCI Express x16|2 x PCI

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