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AMD's FX 970 chipset hasn't gotten much attention lately, but with the recent price drop on the AMD FX-9590, plenty of system builders will be interested in the new MSI 970 Gaming motherboard ($99.99), which offers support for the chipset with an attracti...
Attractive styling. Surprisingly low price. Support for two graphics cards and AMD's FX-9590. Robust software suite includes RAMDisk app. High-end audio and Ethernet.
Only two USB 3.0 ports on I/O plate. Limited PCIe lanes, PCIe 2.0 for dual-video-card configs. Its 970 chipset means some modern features are absent...
The MSI 970 Gaming is a stylish black and red motherboard that boasts a Qualcomm Killer Ethernet chip, audio-grade capacitors, and a sub-$100 price, although the chipset is somewhat dated...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2015-01-11 04:20:36
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Any realistic observer of the PC-upgrades market would say that the FX family has been a bit neglected in recent years, and we'd have to agree. Even so, the line of processors has seen some updates in 2014, including the AMD FX-8370 and FX-8370E , as well...
Surprisingly low price, given looks, features, Support for two graphics cards and AMD's power-hungry FX-9590, High-end audio and Ethernet features, Attractive black-and-red styling, Robust software suite includes RAMDisk app...
Aging 970 chipset means some modern features are absent, Only two USB 3.0 ports on I/O plate, Limited PCIe lanes, PCIe 2.0 for dual-video-card configs...
Those looking to build an affordable, attractive AMD-based gaming PC will like the MSI 970 Gaming, with its Killer Ethernet chip, audio-grade capacitors, and sleek black PCB. The chipset's circa 2011, but considering the board's features, looks, and unde...
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There have been a lot of Intel reviews lately, but if you are on a budget and want an 8-core processor for under 200 USD to combine with an attractive motherboard, then we think we may have found the answer. Join us as we review the MSI 970 Gaming, an aff...
As stated in the first paragraph, MSI has a truly lovely offering with the MSI 970 Gaming. Here is a tip, if you want value for money then bypass the processor we used today. Pick up the AMD FX-8320 Black Edition. It's the cheaper 8-core processor for on...
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pcper.com Updated:
2015-01-11 04:20:44
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MSI has refined their "Gaming" series of products with a distinctive look that catches the eye.This does not mean that the AM3+ ecosystem is non-viable to both AMD and consumers. While Intel has stayed ahead of AMD in terms of IPC, TDP, and process techno...
When I first caught sight of the MSI 970 Gaming board, I was quite excited that someone was revitalizing the AM3+ ecosystem with a new and interesting board. Here was a board that looked great, had some really good features, and did not cost an arm and a...
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It can't have escaped your notice that the latest Maxwell GPUs have been released from nVidia. Normally this means us having to endure a reference model with the high temperatures and noise that usually entails whilst wondering what the partner cards will...
Mon Dieu. C'est un morceau de matériel très puissant. So much so we've become French for a moment.We know that the trend in hardware is towards lighter, thinner, more efficient, cooler, quieter and all the other things that help make our daily lives more...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2015-01-17 12:00:26
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AMD has apparently ceded the high end desktop market to Intel with the cancellation of the Steamroller architecture for their FX-series CPUs. However, they've been fighting back aggressively on the performance-for-the-dollar front. Still, the 970 chipset...
Good overclockability, Excellent bang for the buck, Pushes 970 chipset beyond its specifications...
Minimalist feature set; lacks native support for new interfaces, — AMD's dubious commitment to the desktop market, — No hardware buttons, — OC Genie disables XMP...
Although MSI offers a variety of Gaming motherboards, the MSI 970 Gaming is the only AMD gaming motherboard in their lineup. If you want to step up to the top-end 990FX chipset, your only MSI choice is the MSI 990FXA-GD80 , a “mainstream” motherboard, alt...
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Despite the age of AMD's Vishera CPU architecture, we recently saw the release of two new lower powered 95W quad-module processors. The lower of the two, the FX-8320E , was earmarked for AMDs 970 platform due to the price point and target market of single...
Regardless of the conclusions derived from the new FX-E series of processors from AMD, they see the $600 PC gaming market as a vibrant source of sales and upgrades. When it comes the FX-8320E and FX-8370E, their argument is always about performance to an...
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AMD's AM3+ socket and associated chipsets have been on the market since 2011, which is a long time in the fast-moving world of desktop PC technology. The age of AM3+ poses a challenge for consumers looking to get the best value for money in their next bui...
Gaming audio and networking, Aggressive pricing, Updated featureset, Capable overclocker...
Mediocre USB 3.0 implementation...
The MSI 970 Gaming motherboard sports an aggressive price tag of £80 ($100). Whether it needs to be that aggressively-priced is questionable. MSI, we feel, could have considered the 990FX chipset for enhanced PCIe lane availability while only marginally i...
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MSI's gaming series motherboards aren't only limited to the Intel platform now that MSI has also introduced the gaming series line to the AMD boards. For the AM3+ platform, MSI released the MSI 970 Gaming motherboard which we will be reviewing today. We w...
Good price/performance ratio, Good multi-core performance (vs Intel i5), Good aesthetics...
Lower memory support (vs Intel 9 series)...
Comparing AMD versus Intel platforms is an endless debate and this review could really spark the decade old rivalry between the two chip makers. Hence, I can clearly draw certain lines that are obvious coming from the test and benchmark results of the MSI...
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Trying to play catch up with the latest and greatest will cost you a pretty penny. The average enthusiast tries to acquire the best technologies for cheap; the same goes for gamers since most everyone wants to save money. If your budget is a little over $...
Gaming on a budget can be tough, especially when tough economic times or living in a developing country dictates that every penny must be saved. I have been there and let me tell you its not fun. Even now that things are better, I am still being cautious...
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