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Rectangular ATX motherboard, matte black PCB with silver heatsinks and blue expansion slots

MSI

MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate AMD motherboard

SKU CH-XJ6E-GEECX

Supports AMD Socket FM2/FM2+ processors with dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32GB, two PCIe x16 slots, six SATA ports, Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111E Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Socket FM2 + A-Series/Athlon series processors
  • ChipsetAMD A88X
  • CPU socketSocket FM2/FM2+
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots2 x PCIe x16 slots - PCI_E2 supports PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds **
  • Supports FM2 and FM2+ AMD A-Series and Athlon processors
  • AMD A88X chipset enables dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz
  • 32 GB maximum memory capacity for multitasking headroom
  • Realtek ALC887 codec with six SATA III ports for storage flexibility
  • Gigabit LAN via Realtek RTL8111E plus six USB 2.0 front headers

MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate AMD Motherboard

This ATX board uses the AMD A88X chipset and fits Socket FM2 and FM2+ processors from the A-Series and Athlon families. It runs dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 2133 MHz and supports a maximum of 32 GB. Expansion includes two PCIe x16 slots, two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and three legacy PCI slots.

Target users and alternatives

Builders refreshing an FM2 or FM2+ system will find the native six SATA III ports and Realtek Gigabit LAN convenient for storage-heavy or networked workloads. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC887 codec. Shoppers requiring USB 3.0 headers or a newer socket should consider a different platform.

Deciding specification

The Socket FM2/FM2+ CPU interface decides compatibility; only A-Series and Athlon processors for that socket will install. DDR3 is the sole supported memory type with a 32 GB ceiling. Six SATA III connectors provide the storage bandwidth this chipset delivers.

How it compares

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Price $41.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI A88X-G41 PC Mate
Model nameMSI A88X-G41 PC Mate
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Socket FM2 + A-Series/Athlon series processors *
CPU socketSocket FM2/FM2+
ChipsetAMD A88X
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Codec
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN Controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 x PCIe x16 slots
- PCI_E2 supports PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds **
- PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0 x4 speed *
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
Onboard USB headers6 USB 2.0 ports (front)
4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Which AMD processor socket must my CPU match for this A88X-G41 PC Mate board?

The board uses Socket FM2/FM2+, so the processor must be an AMD A-Series or Athlon model built for that socket.

Will my existing DDR3 1600 MHz modules run at their rated speed on this motherboard?

Yes, the memory standard lists DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz, so 1600 MHz modules are supported at their native frequency.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC887 audio codec is active after I build the system?

Open Device Manager in Windows and look under Sound, video and game controllers for the Realtek High Definition Audio entry.

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