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Green micro-ATX motherboard with AM2 socket, DDR2 slots, PCIe x16 and PCI slots, six SATA ports, rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI KA780GM2 AMD 780G Socket AM2/AM2+ DDR2 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-FAFJ-XMYD1

Micro-ATX board with AMD 780G chipset, Socket AM2/AM2+ support, dual-channel DDR2 up to 4GB, PCIe 2.0 x16, six SATA ports with RAID, Realtek ALC888 audio and Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors
  • ChipsetAMD 780G
  • CPU socketSocket AM2/AM2+
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 memory, up to 4 GB
  • Max supported RAM4 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supports PCIE 2.0 × 16 speed executi
  • Supports AMD Phenom, Athlon and Sempron CPUs via Socket AM2/AM2+
  • AMD 780G chipset with integrated graphics and PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
  • Dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 memory up to 4GB capacity
  • Six SATA II ports with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 for flexible storage
  • Realtek ALC888 8-channel audio and Realtek 8111C Gigabit LAN built in

Socket AM2/AM2+ Micro ATX motherboard

The MSI KA780GM2 is a micro ATX board built on the AMD 780G chipset and equipped with a Socket AM2/AM2+ interface. It accepts AMD Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors and provides dual-channel DDR2 memory support at 667, 800 or 1066 speeds up to a maximum of 4GB. Integrated graphics and Realtek ALC888 8-channel audio are included on board.

Suitable for legacy AMD system repairs

This board suits technicians restoring or maintaining Socket AM2/AM2+ systems that require integrated graphics and DDR2 memory. It is not appropriate for builds needing newer CPU sockets, higher memory capacities or modern storage interfaces.

Dual-channel DDR2 up to 4GB

The memory subsystem is limited to dual-channel DDR2 with a 4GB ceiling, so the decision rests on whether the intended system can operate within that constraint. If the workload demands more memory or a different memory type, another platform must be selected.

How it compares

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Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI KA780GM2
Model nameMSI KA780GM2
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors
CPU socketSocket AM2/AM2+
ChipsetAMD 780G
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 memory, up to 4 GB
Max supported RAM4 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6 SATA II interfaces, support RAID 0, 1, 0 + 1
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC888 Chip
- 8-channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection
- Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek PCI-E GbLAN Controller 8111C Chip
- Integrate fast Ethernet MAC and PHY into a single 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
2 PCI slots, supporting 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

What comes in the package and what must I source separately?

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel. You must buy the AM2/AM2+ processor, DDR2 memory modules, storage drives and a case separately.

Which DDR2 speed grade should I choose for this board?

The board supports dual-channel DDR2 at 667, 800 or 1066 MT/s with a maximum of 4 GB. Pick the highest speed your budget allows for best bandwidth.

What does the single PCI Express x16 slot at 2.0 speed mean for a graphics card?

The slot runs at PCI Express 2.0 x16, so a modern card will work but will be limited to 2.0 bandwidth rather than newer 3.0 or 4.0 speeds.

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