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ATX motherboard with AM3+ socket, six-core Phenom II CPU, four DDR3L memory modules

Avarum

Avarum ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA Combo: Phenom II X6 1090T, 32GB DDR3L 1600MHz

SKU CH-YV5S-8JX5A

AM3+ motherboard with six-core Phenom II 1090T and 32GB DDR3L 1600MHz memory kit

  • ProcessorFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM3+
  • Combo typeMotherboard / CPU / Memory Combo
  • CPU technologiesFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • Memory slot count4 × 240pin
  • 6-core CPU at 3.2 GHz for multitasking performance
  • 32 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz kit fills all four slots
  • Dual PCIe 2.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU setups
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus M.2 PCIe 2.0 x4 storage
  • Intel i211-AT Gigabit LAN with SupremeFX 8-channel audio

AM3+ Combo for Legacy Builds

This set pairs an ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard with a Phenom II X6 1090T processor and 32 GB of DDR3L 1600 MHz memory. The board uses the AMD 970 chipset and an AM3+ socket in ATX form factor. It suits enthusiasts maintaining or assembling a system on this older platform.

Replaces Older AM3 or AM2+ Boards

The combo upgrades a system limited to dual-core Athlon II or Sempron 100 Series CPUs, adding six cores at 3.2 GHz and quadruple the typical memory capacity. The jump is worthwhile when software needs more threads or when 8 GB modules are required. Builders staying on AM3+ gain modern SATA 6 Gb/s and USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity.

Check Clearance and Power Phases

Verify that your chassis fits a 12.0 x 9.6 inch ATX board and that the CPU cooler mounting holes match AM3+ spacing. The motherboard arrives without a cooler or fan, so a separate AM3+-compatible heatsink is required. Confirm the power supply delivers the 8-pin EPS connector the board expects.

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Price $250.99
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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
CPU socketAM3+
CPU technologiesFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipSupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel i211AT
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe x16 slots2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8)
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
PCI slots2 x PCI Slots
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 2.0 ports8 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red) Type-A
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks6 Ports
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
Combo typeMotherboard / CPU / Memory Combo

Questions about this item

Will this ATX motherboard fit in a standard mid-tower case?

The board measures 12.0 by 9.6 inches and uses the ATX form factor, so it fits any case that accepts ATX motherboards.

The CPU and motherboard arrive without coolers — how do I mount a third-party AM3+ cooler?

Apply thermal paste to the Phenom II X6 1090T, align the cooler brackets with the socket retention frame, then secure the mounting hardware evenly in a cross pattern.

If a DIMM fails later, what exact replacement module do I need?

Replace it with a single DDR3L 8 GB 1600 MHz UDIMM; the board has four 240-pin slots running in dual-channel mode.

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