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ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ DDR3 32GB ATX motherboard

SKU CH-5QBM-VGSTJ

Socket AM3+ ATX motherboard with AMD 970 chipset supporting up to 32 GB DDR3 memory

  • CPU socketSocket AM3+
  • ChipsetAMD 970
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Socket AM3+ supports AMD processors
  • AMD 970 chipset provides stable platform
  • DDR3 memory up to 32GB capacity
  • ATX form factor fits standard cases
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O back panel

Socket AM3+ AMD 970 motherboard

The ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD 970 chipset and Socket AM3+. It accepts DDR3 memory up to 32 GB and provides standard SATA connectivity for storage drives.

Thermals noise and power

The board uses conventional air-cooled heatsinks on the chipset and voltage-regulation zones. No active fan is fitted, so acoustic output depends entirely on the case and CPU cooler chosen. Power draw follows the installed processor and memory configuration.

DDR3 32 GB memory limit

Maximum supported system memory is 32 GB across the available DDR3 slots. This ceiling determines whether the platform can handle the intended workload or if a newer architecture is required.

How it compares

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Price $67.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Model nameASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Processor
CPU socketSocket AM3+
ChipsetAMD 970
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 into an ATX case and which step is often missed?

Mount the board using all nine ATX standoffs, connect the 24-pin and 8-pin power cables, then fit the supplied I/O back panel before securing the motherboard — many builders forget the back panel until the board is already screwed down.

What maintenance will the ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 need over its life?

Replace the included CMOS battery when the system clock drifts or BIOS settings reset; otherwise keep the DDR3 slots and SATA ports free of dust with occasional compressed air.

What limit appears first when the ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 runs under sustained heavy load?

The AMD 970 chipset and Socket AM3+ VRM area heat up quickly, so thermal throttling of the CPU or chipset typically becomes the first bottleneck during prolonged 100 % workloads.

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