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ATX motherboard with black PCB, red accents, and metallic heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA Desktop AMD 970 Chipset Motherboard

SKU CH-R1S7-AAAEZ MPN 970

An AMD 970 chipset ATX board with AM3 socket, four DDR3 slots for up to 32 GB, dual PCI Express x16, 7.1 audio and USB 3.1 Type-A

  • ProcessorPhenom II
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM3
  • Memory slot count4
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCIe x16 slots2
  • Official NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX support for multi-GPU performance
  • Dual-channel DDR3 2133 support speeds up memory bandwidth
  • Intel Gigabit Ethernet with LANGuard and GameFirst delivers protected low-latency networking
  • SupremeFX 7.1 audio with Sonic Radar II provides precise positional sound
  • USB 3.1 Type-A and M.2 SATA enable ultra-fast storage transfers

AM3+ Gaming Platform

The ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA is an ATX desktop motherboard built on the AMD 970 chipset for Socket AM3+ processors. It supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs. The board provides four DDR3 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and dual-channel operation up to 2133.

Multi-GPU and Connectivity

The motherboard includes two PCI Express x16 slots enabling NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX configurations for multi-GPU builds. Onboard Intel Gigabit Ethernet with LANGuard and GameFirst technology manages network traffic. SupremeFX audio delivers 7.1-channel output alongside Sonic Radar II for positional sound cues. USB 3.1 Type-A and an M.2 slot provide high-speed peripheral and storage connections.

DDR3 2133 Memory Support

Dual-channel DDR3 support up to 2133 determines the memory bandwidth available to the CPU and integrated graphics. Builders using existing DDR3 kits must verify their modules match this speed rating to achieve rated performance. The 32 GB ceiling across four slots sets the total system memory limit for this platform.

How it compares

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Price $96.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product line970
Model name970
Processor
ProcessorPhenom II
CPU socketAM3
Memory
Memory slot count4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1
Connectivity
Ethernet controller970
Ports & slots
PCIe x16 slots2
Size & build
Form factorATX

Questions about this item

Does the ATX form factor require a specific case size for the 970 PRO GAMING/AURA?

The board follows the ATX form factor, so it fits any case that supports ATX motherboards and provides the standard nine mounting holes and I/O shield cut-out.

What is the correct order for seating the CPU and RAM on this AM3+ board?

Install the AM3+ processor first, lock the lever, then insert DDR3 modules into the four slots; the common mistake is populating memory before the CPU cooler is mounted.

Which components on the 970 PRO GAMING/AURA may need replacement after several years?

The onboard button-cell battery that keeps BIOS settings and the electrolytic capacitors near the CPU socket are the parts most likely to require replacement over time.

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