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MSI

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

SKU CH-YAEJ-MZJBB

Socket AM3 Micro ATX board with AMD 880G chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, PCI Express 2.0 x16, six SATA ports, USB 3.0 and Gigabit LAN

  • 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 1333/1066/800 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 × 16 speed executio
  • Supports six-core AMD processors on Socket AM3
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz for responsive multitasking
  • Six SATA ports provide ample drive connectivity
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers eight-channel audio output
  • NEC D720200 controller adds two USB 3.0 ports

Socket AM3 Micro ATX motherboard

The MSI 880GMA-E41 is a Micro ATX board built on the AMD 880G chipset for Socket AM3 processors. It accepts Phenom II X6, X4, X3, X2, Athlon II X4, X3, X2 and Sempron CPUs. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz up to 16 GB total capacity.

PCI Express 2.0 and SATA limits

One PCI Express x16 slot operates at 2.0 x16 speed, a single PCI Express x1 slot and one 3.3 V or 5 V PCI slot provide legacy expansion. Six SATA ports deliver 3.0 Gb/s throughput each. The NEC D720200 controller adds two USB 3.0 ports, while the Realtek 8111E LAN handles 10, 100 and 1000 Mb/s links.

Realtek audio and back-panel I/O

The Realtek ALC887 codec drives 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 compliance. Onboard headers include the two USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit LAN, audio jacks and standard legacy connectors. A CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O shield ship in the box; no other accessories are included.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI 880GMA-E41
Model nameMSI 880GMA-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 1333/1066/800 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Chip
- Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek PCI-E GbLAN Controller REL8111E 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
1 PCI Express x1 slot
1 PCI slot, supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
Onboard USB headersThe NEC D720200 chip supports two USB 3.0 ports

Questions about this item

Which memory speed should I choose for the 16GB maximum on this board?

The board runs dual-channel DDR3 at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz; pick the highest speed your CPU's memory controller officially supports to reach the 16 GB limit.

What does the single PCI Express x16 slot at 2.0 speed mean for a graphics card?

A modern card will work but is limited to the 2.0 bandwidth ceiling, so high-end GPUs may leave some performance on the table.

How fast are the six SATA ports and the two USB ports on the back panel?

All six SATA ports run at the SATA 6 Gb/s rate, while the two rear USB ports are driven by a NEC D720200 controller at USB 3.0 speeds.

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