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MSI

MSI A88XM-P33 AMD A88X motherboard Socket FM2/FM2+ DDR3 32GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-FNQY-7S9PK

Micro-ATX board for AMD FM2 and FM2+ APUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA ports and Realtek 8.1-channel audio

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Socket FM2 + A-Series/Athlon processors * * Als
  • ChipsetAMD A88X
  • CPU socketSocket FM2/FM2+
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot * 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 PCI slot
  • Supports AMD A-Series and Athlon CPUs on Socket FM2/FM2+
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz for fast memory bandwidth
  • 32 GB maximum memory capacity handles demanding workloads
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 2.0 x1 and legacy PCI for expansion
  • Realtek ALC887 8.1-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 compliance

Socket FM2/FM2+ micro-ATX board

The MSI A88XM-P33 is a micro-ATX motherboard built around the AMD A88X chipset for Socket FM2 and FM2+ APUs. It targets budget-conscious builders who need a compact platform for home or office systems. Dual-channel DDR3 support up to 2133 MHz and a 32 GB memory ceiling cover mainstream workloads. A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot handles a discrete graphics card.

Suits APU builds, not high-core CPUs

This board fits users pairing an A-Series or Athlon processor with integrated graphics for everyday computing, media playback or light gaming. The four SATA III ports and eight USB 2.0 ports give plenty of storage and peripheral connectivity. Realtek 8.1-channel audio and gigabit LAN cover basic multimedia needs. Enthusiasts chasing high core counts, overclocking headroom or modern memory standards should look elsewhere.

Dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz

The memory controller officially supports DDR3 at 2133, 1866, 1600 and 1333 MHz in dual-channel mode with a 32 GB maximum. Buyers must confirm their APU and memory kit match these speeds to avoid downclocking. No other memory type is supported.

How it compares

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Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI A88XM-P33
Model nameMSI A88XM-P33
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Socket FM2 + A-Series/Athlon processors *
* Also supports FM2 A-Series/Athlon 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 support4XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Codec
- 8.1 channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111G Controller
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
Compliant with PCI-Express specification v1.0a.
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot *
1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
1 PCI slot
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (front)
4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)
2 USB 3.0 ports (front)

Questions about this item

Which AMD processor socket does the MSI A88XM-P33 require for the CPU I already own?

The board accepts Socket FM2 and FM2+ AMD A-Series or Athlon processors, so your existing CPU must use one of those two sockets.

Will my current DDR3 memory kits run at their rated speed on the A88XM-P33?

The motherboard supports dual-channel DDR3 at 2133, 1866, 1600 and 1333 MHz, so modules rated for any of those frequencies will operate at their specified speed.

How can I verify the Realtek RTL8111G LAN controller is functioning after I build the system?

Connect an Ethernet cable; the OS should detect a 10, 100 or 1000 Mb/s link and show the RTL8111G adapter in Device Manager with an active connection status.

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