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Black ATX motherboard with red accents, four DDR3 slots, multiple PCIe and PCI slots, rear I/O shield included

MSI

MSI 990FXA GAMING AMD 990FX AM3/AM3+ DDR3 32GB ATX motherboard

SKU CH-J7FT-44CFX

AMD 990FX ATX board with Socket AM3/AM3+ support, dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz, 32 GB maximum memory, three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, 7.1 audio.

  • ProcessorAMD FXTM/PhenomTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM processors with A
  • ChipsetAMD 990FX
  • CPU socketSocket AM3/AM3+
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 (overclo
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots - PCI_E2, PCI_E5 support PCIe 2.0 x16 s
  • Supports dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz overclocked for responsive memory performance
  • AMD 990FX chipset with 3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots enables multi-GPU expandability
  • Realtek ALC1150 decoder delivers 7.1 channel high-fidelity audio with S/PDIF output
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit controller provides low-latency wired networking
  • 14 USB 2.0 ports plus 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 ports offer extensive connectivity

Socket AM3/AM3+ Platform

This ATX motherboard pairs the AMD 990FX chipset with Socket AM3/AM3+ to support AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron processors. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 or 2133 MHz when overclocked, with a 32 GB ceiling. Realtek ALC1150 provides 7.1 channel audio and S/PDIF output. Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN handles the single wired network link.

Expansion Layout

Three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots accept graphics cards; the second and fifth run at x16 speed while the fourth operates at x4. Two additional PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and one legacy PCI slot cover add-in cards. Six SATA III ports connect storage drives with RAID support. Fourteen USB 2.0 ports are available, eight on the rear I/O and six via internal headers. Two USB 3.0 headers and two USB 3.1 ports are driven by VIA VL806 and ASMedia 1142 controllers respectively.

Sustained Operation

The 990FX chipset and SB950 southbridge manage multi-GPU data flow across the x16 and x4 lanes during extended gaming or compute sessions. Killer E2205 prioritises gaming packets to keep latency low under continuous network load. Realtek ALC1150 maintains clean 7.1 output during long playback. DDR3 slots support prolonged overclocked speeds of 2133 MHz when adequate case airflow is provided.

How it compares

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Price $172.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI 990FXA GAMING
Model nameMSI 990FXA GAMING
Processor
ProcessorAMD FXTM/PhenomTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM processors with AM3/AM3 + architecture support
CPU socketSocket AM3/AM3+
ChipsetAMD 990FX
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 (overclocked) MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150 Decoder Chip
- 7.1 channel high-fidelity sound
- Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerKiller E2205 Gigabit, Network Controller *
- 1 network interface located on the backplane
Ports & slots
PCI slots3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots
- PCI_E2, PCI_E5 support PCIe 2.0 x16 speeds
- PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0 x4 speeds
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
1 PCI slot

Questions about this item

Will this board run my existing DDR3 modules at their rated speed?

It supports dual-channel DDR3 at 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 and 2133 MHz when overclocked, so most kits will run at their rated frequency if the CPU memory controller allows it.

How many graphics cards can I install for SLI or CrossFire?

Three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots are present; the top two run at x16 speed and the third at x4, giving standard multi-GPU support for this chipset.

What rear-panel ports are available for peripherals and networking?

The back panel provides eight USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 3.1 ports, a Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN jack and 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF.

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