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MSI

MSI 880GM-P51 AMD motherboard Socket AM3 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-BAVV-CWEBA

Micro ATX board with AMD 880G chipset and Socket AM3 for Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs, dual-channel DDR3 up to 1600 MHz and 16 GB maximum memory, one PCI Express x16 slot, two x1 slots.

  • Processor64bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Semp
  • ChipsetAMD 880G
  • CPU socketSocket AM3
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066/800
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot with x16 operation (PCI Express Bus S
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 for responsive multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 1600MHz overclocking boosts memory bandwidth
  • AMD 880G chipset with integrated graphics reduces discrete card cost
  • Gigabit LAN via Atheros AR8131M delivers 10/100/1000 wired speed
  • Six SATA ports provide ample storage expansion

Socket AM3 DDR3 platform

The MSI 880GM-P51 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the AMD 880G chipset for Socket AM3 processors. It accepts 64-bit Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs and supports up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600MHz when overclocked.

Micro ATX layout and I/O

The board fits compact cases while providing one PCI Express x16 slot running at x16, two PCI Express x1 slots and a legacy PCI slot. Six SATA II connectors handle storage, four USB 2.0 ports sit on the rear panel, and a Gigabit LAN controller manages wired networking. Integrated 8-channel audio uses a VIA VT1828S codec with jack sensing.

Upgrade path for AM3 systems

This motherboard replaces older AM2 or early AM3 boards that lack DDR3 1600 support or sufficient expansion lanes. The jump is worthwhile when moving to Phenom II X6 processors or when dual-channel DDR3 bandwidth and PCI Express 2.0 graphics performance are required for the existing platform.

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Price $42.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI 880GM-P51
Model nameMSI 880GM-P51
Processor
Processor64bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron CPU.
CPU socketSocket AM3
ChipsetAMD 880G
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipChipset integrated by VIA VT1828S
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerAtheros PCI-E GbLAN controller AR8131M
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
- Compliance with PCI-Express Bus specification v1.0a
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot with x16 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
2 PCI EXpress x1 slots
1 PCI slot, support 3.3 V/ 5 V PCI bus Interface.
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Will my Phenom II X6 processor fit this board?

Yes, the Socket AM3 supports Phenom II X6, X4, X3, X2 as well as Athlon II and Sempron CPUs.

Can I run 16 GB of DDR3 memory in dual-channel mode?

The board accepts up to 16 GB of DDR3 at 1600, 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz in dual-channel configuration.

What expansion cards can I add to the PCI Express slots?

One full-size PCI Express x16 slot at 2.0 spec, two PCI Express x1 slots and one legacy PCI slot are available.

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