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ASRock

ASRock 970 PRO3 AM3+ AMD motherboard 32GB DDR3

SKU CH-94X4-XMQWM

AM3+ ATX board with four DDR3 slots for up to 32 GB, dual-channel memory, two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, 8-channel audio and gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • ChipsetAMD 970 + SB950
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM3+
  • Memory slot count4 × 240pin
  • Supported memoryDDR3 2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
  • Supports FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs via AM3+ socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB across four 240-pin slots
  • Overclockable DDR3 speeds reaching 2100 MHz for higher bandwidth
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for flexible storage arrays
  • Gigabit LAN plus Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio for wired networking and surround sound

Socket AM3+ platform

The ASRock 970 PRO3 is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD 970 and SB950 chipsets for AM3+ processors such as FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series. It targets builders who want a mature platform with native SATA 6Gb/s and dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 32GB across four 240-pin slots.

Expansion and connectivity

Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots operate at x16 and x4 electrical, joined by one PCI Express x1 slot and two legacy PCI slots for older add-in cards. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports provide RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10, while the rear panel supplies two USB 3.0 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2, Gigabit LAN and six analogue audio jacks driven by the Realtek ALC892 codec.

Sustained operation

The board uses a 24-pin ATX power connector plus an 8-pin CPU power connector to feed the socket and memory under continuous load. Dual 4-pin and 3-pin headers for CPU and chassis fans allow speed-controlled airflow, and the Realtek 8111E Gigabit controller maintains a steady 1Gbps link during long transfers.

How it compares

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Price $57.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model name970 PRO3
Processor
ProcessorFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
CPU socketAM3+
ChipsetAMD 970 + SB950
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipNone
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111E
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
PCI slots2 x PCI Slots
PS/2 ports2
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports6 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks6 Ports
Onboard USB headers6 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12 in × 8.2 in
More details
PCI express 2.0 x162 (x16, x4)

Questions about this item

Will this board run a Phenom II X6 processor?

Yes, the AM3+ socket supports Phenom II CPUs listed in the specifications.

How many DDR3 modules can I install and what is the maximum capacity?

Four 240-pin slots accept up to 32GB total in dual-channel mode.

Can I use two graphics cards in CrossFire on this board?

Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots are present, wired x16 and x4, allowing dual-GPU configurations.

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