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Green rectangular micro-ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black expansion slots

MSI

MSI 880GM-E41 AM3 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-SG4X-V9QSA

A Socket AM3 micro-ATX board with the AMD 880G chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 1600 MHz, 16 GB maximum memory, one PCI Express x16 2.0 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, one PCI slot, six SATA ports.

  • ProcessorSupports 64-bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X
  • ChipsetAMD 880G
  • CPU socketSocket AM3
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066 MHz
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 × 16 speed executio
  • Socket AM3 supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors
  • AMD 880G chipset enables integrated graphics and DDR3 1600 overclocking
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 16GB maximum memory capacity
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot plus two x1 slots for expansion
  • Gigabit LAN with Atheros AR8131M controller at 1000Mb/s

Socket AM3 platform

This motherboard uses the AMD 880G chipset and a Socket AM3 socket. It accepts 64-bit Phenom II and Athlon II processors for desktop builds. The Micro ATX form factor fits compact cases while keeping four memory slots. It is aimed at users upgrading or maintaining legacy AMD systems.

DDR3 memory ceiling

Dual-channel DDR3 runs at 1066, 1333 or 1600 MHz with overclocking. The board tops out at 16 GB total capacity across the four slots. A single PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, two x1 slots and one classic PCI slot provide expansion. Six SATA ports handle storage without RAID 5 support.

Back-panel connectivity

Four USB 2.0 ports sit on the rear I/O alongside Gigabit LAN from the Atheros AR8131M controller. The VIA VT1828S audio codec delivers 8-channel output via standard jacks. A PS/2 combo port, VGA, DVI and HDMI outputs cover legacy and digital displays. The package adds a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O shield.

How it compares

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Price $35.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI 880GM-E41
Model nameMSI 880GM-E41
Processor
ProcessorSupports 64-bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron processors
CPU socketSocket AM3
ChipsetAMD 880G
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipVIA VT1828S chip
- Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerAtheros PCI-E GbLAN Controller AR8131M Chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
Compliant with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a.
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 × 16 speed execution
2 PCI Express x1 slots
1 PCI slot, supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Should I choose a board that supports 16GB DDR3 or one limited to 8GB?

This board supports up to 16GB of DDR3 memory across its dual-channel slots, so you can install four 4GB modules or two 8GB modules for the full capacity.

What does the DDR3 1600 (overclocking) rating mean once the board is running?

The board runs DDR3 at 1333MHz by default; selecting 1600MHz in the BIOS is treated as an overclock and requires compatible modules and stability testing.

How fast can the PCI Express x16 slot actually run with a modern graphics card?

The slot is wired for PCIe 2.0 x16, so a newer card will operate at 2.0 speeds rather than its native 3.0 or higher rate.

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