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Green micro-ATX motherboard with black AM3 socket and four DDR3 slots

MSI

MSI 880GMS-E41(FX) AMD 880G motherboard

SKU CH-ZGMB-CF5QF

Socket AM3/AM3+ board with AMD 880G chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, PCI Express 2.0 x16, six SATA ports and Realtek Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupports 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/
  • ChipsetAMD 880G
  • CPU socketSocket AM3/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 AMD FX and Phenom II processors with Socket AM3/AM3+ compatibility
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16GB at 1333MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot enables modern graphics card installation
  • Six SATA ports provide ample storage connectivity for drives
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 support

Socket AM3/AM3+ micro-ATX board

This MSI 880GMS-E41(FX) motherboard pairs the AMD 880G chipset with Socket AM3 and AM3+ support. It accepts 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II and Athlon II processors in a micro-ATX layout. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz up to 16 GB total. Onboard audio uses the Realtek ALC887 codec for 8-channel output.

Upgraders staying on AM3/AM3+

The board suits builders replacing a failed unit or expanding an existing AM3/AM3+ system with DDR3 memory. It provides one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot and one legacy PCI slot. Six SATA 3.3 V/5 V ports and six rear USB 2.0 ports handle storage and peripherals. Users needing AM4 or newer sockets should select a different platform.

PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics slot

A single PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot defines the expansion ceiling for discrete graphics cards. The lane operates at PCIe 2.0 speeds, so card choice must match that bandwidth. No second x16 slot is present for multi-GPU configurations.

Realtek GbE LAN controller

Networking relies on a Realtek REL8111E PCI-Express Gigabit controller supporting 10, 100 and 1000 Mb/s links. The chip complies with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware is included on this model.

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI 880GMS-E41(FX)
Model nameMSI 880GMS-E41(FX)
Processor
ProcessorSupports 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron processors
CPU socketSocket AM3/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 headers6 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Do I need to supply my own AM3 or AM3+ processor for this board to work?

Yes, the board has a Socket AM3/AM3+ and supports 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs — you must provide a compatible processor.

Will my existing DDR3 1333 MHz modules run at their rated speed on the 880G chipset?

The board supports dual-channel DDR3 at 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz, so 1333 MHz modules will operate at their rated frequency.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC887 audio is active after I install the board?

In Device Manager the audio controller will appear as Realtek ALC887, and the Sound control panel will list an 8-channel device with Azalia 1.0 compliance.

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