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MSI

MSI 960-P43 AMD motherboard Socket AM3+ DDR3 32GB ATX

SKU CH-RWWK-VXC53

ATX motherboard for AM3+ CPUs with DDR3 memory up to 32GB, six SATA ports and gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupports AM3/AM3 + slots 64-bit AMD FX/Phenom ™ II/Athlon ™
  • ChipsetAMD 760G
  • CPU socketSocket AM3+
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/133
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 × 16 speed executio
  • Socket AM3+ supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz overclocked for faster memory throughput
  • 32 GB maximum RAM capacity handles heavy multitasking
  • Six SATA II ports provide ample internal storage connectivity
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8-channel high-definition audio

Socket AM3+ AMD platform

The MSI 960-P43 is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD 760G chipset for Socket AM3+ processors. It accepts 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs. The board provides a foundation for systems that rely on legacy AMD architecture.

PCI Express 2.0 and SATA II limits

A single PCI Express x16 slot runs at the 2.0 generation speed, while three x1 slots and two conventional PCI slots handle additional cards. Six SATA II ports supply storage connectivity. Onboard networking uses a Realtek Gigabit controller rated for 10, 100 and 1000 Mb/s links.

32 GB DDR3 ceiling

Four memory slots support dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz when overclocked, with standard speeds down to 1066 MHz. The chipset enforces a hard maximum of 32 GB total capacity. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec with 8-channel output.

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Price $40.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI 960-P43
Model nameMSI 960-P43
Processor
ProcessorSupports AM3/AM3 + slots 64-bit AMD FX/Phenom ™ II/Athlon ™ II/Sempron ™ processors.
CPU socketSocket AM3+
ChipsetAMD 760G
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA II 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
3 PCI Express x1 slots
2 PCI slots, supporting 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
Onboard USB headers6 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Which version of this board should I pick if I need the full 32 GB DDR3 capacity?

The single MSI 960-P43 model listed supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 across its four slots, so that version delivers the maximum capacity.

What does the DDR3 2133 MHz overclocking rating mean once the board is installed?

It means the board can run DDR3 modules at 2133 MHz when overclocked, while standard speeds of 1866, 1600, 1333 and 1066 MHz are supported without overclocking.

What does the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot cap in practice?

The primary x16 slot runs at PCIe 2.0 speeds, limiting a graphics card to that generation's bandwidth, while the three x1 slots and two classic PCI slots provide additional expansion at lower throughput.

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