I have seen GA-990X-GAMING SLI board down as low as £68 BUT on the ebuyer site now it comes with a single 8gb stick of HyperX Fury Series 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM Memory. (Valued on ebuyer at £54.99 but perhaps not worth £54.99 as its on Amazon at £50.60).
AM3+ Socket:
AMD AM3+ FX processor
AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
North Bridge: AMD 990X
South Bridge: AMD SB950
Memory
4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Storage Interface
South Bridge:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2 and SATA connectors.
USB
South Bridge:
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)
VIA® VL805 chip:
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
Support for Windows 10/8.1/7 32-bit/64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Top comments
Roph
6 Dec 164#5
I say this as an AMD CPU/GPU user, please don't buy this AM3+ board and a CPU to go in it now. AMD has abandoned the desktop CPU market since 2012, and any chip you put in this will be just as old. The socket is dead, the chipset was outdated even on release, the CPUs are 32nm at best and woefully hot and slow in single core usage, just don't.
Do yourself a favour and just wait a while for either Zen from AMD, or lowered intel chip prices due to Zen's release.
Gentle_Giant
6 Dec 163#14
If it weren't for AMD, your Intel kit would cost 5-10 times more, and be much less powerful; Intel were stagnating until AMD came along and shook up the cpu market, and continue to sit back every few years until it looks like SMD are catching up.
ShroomHeadToad
5 Dec 163#1
Not voted, wait for Zen. :sunglasses:
All comments (33)
ShroomHeadToad
5 Dec 163#1
Not voted, wait for Zen. :sunglasses:
derp1664 to ShroomHeadToad
6 Dec 16#3
+1
To be 'announced' Dec 13th
floppydesk to ShroomHeadToad
6 Dec 16#8
thats what im waiting for real world info/prices/specs/comparison , etc.
skykid3
6 Dec 161#2
AMD <3 4EVER!
derp1664
6 Dec 16#4
The flaming heart is quite fitting
Bait
Roph
6 Dec 164#5
I say this as an AMD CPU/GPU user, please don't buy this AM3+ board and a CPU to go in it now. AMD has abandoned the desktop CPU market since 2012, and any chip you put in this will be just as old. The socket is dead, the chipset was outdated even on release, the CPUs are 32nm at best and woefully hot and slow in single core usage, just don't.
Do yourself a favour and just wait a while for either Zen from AMD, or lowered intel chip prices due to Zen's release.
Gentle_Giant to Roph
6 Dec 16#7
derp1664
6 Dec 161#6
Never believe the rumours / hype completely.... but even if Zen is just 70% as good as they say / rumours suggest then it will be awesome.
Here's hoping for much needed competition in CPU market anyway.
JeanDeLaFontaine
6 Dec 16#9
AMD Zen Launching In January At CES 2017 – High-End X370 AM4 Motherboards Shipping In December
Foxden
6 Dec 16#10
A gaming motherboard without PCI Express 3.0, hmmm?
Roph to Foxden
6 Dec 162#11
PCIe 3's bandwidth isn't required for even the highest end GPUs yet and won't be for some time. It's like putting SATA 3 on a mechanical HDD that will never use even SATA 2's bandwidth.
hannibalhorn
6 Dec 16#12
It does seem particularly good value when you consider they give a further discount when you get a CPU as well. I was put off by the lack of PCI3 but agree it should be a few years until you need the bandwidth anyway. I can see myself getting one of these but it's time for a new case as well. Should probably get a decent cooler as well!
This is the way to go for a cheap upgrade as there doesn't seem to be any value in pre made systems at the moment.
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Opening post
RAM and Board deal now costs £82.97
I have seen GA-990X-GAMING SLI board down as low as £68 BUT on the ebuyer site now it comes with a single 8gb stick of HyperX Fury Series 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM Memory. (Valued on ebuyer at £54.99 but perhaps not worth £54.99 as its on Amazon at £50.60).
In any case the board is costing you sub £30.
Heres the board specs:
Gigabyte GA-990X-GAMING SLI Socket AM3+ 7.1 Channel ATX Motherboard
Specifications
CPU
AM3+ Socket:
AMD AM3+ FX processor
AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
North Bridge: AMD 990X
South Bridge: AMD SB950
Memory
4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Storage Interface
South Bridge:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2 and SATA connectors.
USB
South Bridge:
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)
VIA® VL805 chip:
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
Support for Windows 10/8.1/7 32-bit/64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Top comments
Do yourself a favour and just wait a while for either Zen from AMD, or lowered intel chip prices due to Zen's release.
All comments (33)
To be 'announced' Dec 13th
Bait
Do yourself a favour and just wait a while for either Zen from AMD, or lowered intel chip prices due to Zen's release.
Here's hoping for much needed competition in CPU market anyway.
This is the way to go for a cheap upgrade as there doesn't seem to be any value in pre made systems at the moment.