MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition Motherboard - 32GB DDR3, PCIe USB ATX

The MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition is a high-performance motherboard designed for AMD FX processors, offering robust support for the AM3+ socket. It is built around the AMD 970 + SB950 chipset, providing a solid foundation for high-speed data transfer and advanced connectivity options. This motherboard is ideal for users looking to build a powerful gaming or workstation PC with support for high-speed DDR3 memory and multiple expansion slots.

The board supports DDR3 memory with speeds ranging from 1066 MHz up to 2133 MHz (overclocked), allowing for flexible configurations depending on the user's needs. With four DIMM slots, it can accommodate up to 32GB of memory, making it suitable for both gaming and multitasking environments. The motherboard also features dual-channel memory architecture, which enhances performance by allowing the system to access memory more efficiently.

In terms of expansion, the motherboard includes two PCI Express x16 slots, supporting SLI configurations for NVIDIA graphics cards. This makes it an excellent choice for users who want to take advantage of multi-GPU setups for enhanced graphical performance. Additionally, there are two PCI Express x1 slots and two PCI slots, providing ample space for adding various expansion cards such as sound cards or network adapters.

Storage options are also well-covered with six SATA III ports, supporting RAID configurations such as 0, 1, 5, and 10. This allows users to set up redundant storage systems or increase data transfer speeds through striping. The motherboard also includes a TPM header for enhanced security features.

Connectivity is another strong point of this motherboard. It features a Gigabit LAN port, ensuring fast and reliable internet connections. On the rear panel, there are two USB 3.1 ports, while the front panel provides two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports, offering versatile connectivity options for peripherals.



Brand: MSI
Model: 970A SLI Krait Edition
Specifications: Socket AM3+ CPU (Max Support) FX Baseclock/Hyper Transport up to 4.8GT/s; Chipset AMD 970+SB950; DDR3 Memory DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133(OC) MHz; Memory Channel Dual DIMM Slots 4; Max Memory (GB) 32; PCI-Ex16 2; PCI-E Gen Gen2 (16,0) (8,8); PCI-Ex1 2; PCI 2; SATAIII 6; RAID 0/1/5/10; TPM (header) 1; LAN 10/100/1000; USB 3.1 ports (Rear) 2; USB 3.0 ports (Front) 2; USB 2.0 ports (Front) 6
Features: Supports SLI configurations for NVIDIA graphics cards; Dual-channel memory architecture; Six SATA III ports with RAID support; Gigabit LAN port; Multiple USB ports for versatile connectivity