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MSI NF980-G65 AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

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Awesome board

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First I have to say I love this board. The color, layout of everything and even the easy overclocking switch( more on ...
— Trebor 10/7/2009

It's Really That Amazing

5 out of 5 eggs
First of all, I'd like to point at that I actually own this board. I know, right? Who reviews something on here they ...
— skitzogreg 10/1/2009


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  • Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
  • Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year


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Get excellent graphics and computing performance with MSI's NF980-G65 motherboard. Based on NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI chipset, this ATX form-factor board is designed to support the latest AM3 Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series processors.

Dominate your applications and games with up to 16GB of DDR3 memory fitting into four 240-pin slots with dual channel support and 2600 MHz Hyper Transport technology for increased performance. Onboard Gigabit Ethernet LAN means that you can connect to other networked devices without running into a bottleneck.

The integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8 series chipset can be augmented with three PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards to achieve SLI-linked performance at a fraction of the price. Video can be output through the DVI, D-Sub or HDMI ports and accompanied by eight channels of sound from the Realtek ALC889 audio chipset. Six 3Gb/s SATA connectors give you the ability to store massive amounts of data locally with several RAID configurations possible for extra security and high-speed performance. Four USB 2.0 ports give you additional options in connecting and expanding your system.

  • newegg AMD AM3 Processor Support Based on the NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI chipset, the MSI NF980-G65 AMD motherboard supports AMD’s latest generation Phenom II processors, as well as Athlon II and Sempron 100 series processors in AM3 socket, providing unprecedented computing power to match the performance levels you are looking for.
  • newegg Scalable DDR3 Memory Four 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 16GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 memory at speeds of up to 2133MHz, ensuring ample capacity for any application.
  • newegg NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Based on NVIDIA's industry-leading SLI technology, Hybrid SLI technology enables a motherboard GPU and a discrete GPU to work together to deliver multi-GPU benefits. It provides boosted graphics processing ability through GeForce Boost and improved energy efficiency though HybridPower.
  • newegg Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity The MSI NF980-G65 AMD motherboard features a fast Gigabit network interface for high-speed LAN connections at up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates with advanced security features to ward off malicious attacks. Gigabit LAN is ideal for supercharged seamless streaming of Internet audio and video content.
  • newegg SATA II with RAID Support The second generation SATA interface delivers up to 300MB/sec transfer speed, doubling that of the first generation Serial ATA. The on-board six SATA II ports support RAID 0, 1, 0+1, and 5 for better performance, enhanced data security, and flexible capacity upgrades.

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Learn more about the MSI NF980-G65

Model

Brand
MSI
Model
NF980-G65

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type
AM3
CPU Type
Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
FSB
2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)

Chipsets

North Bridge
NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI

Memory

Number of Memory Slots
4×240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1800/2133 (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 2.0 x16
3 PCI Express x16 slots with x16 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
The three PCIE x 16 lanes will be x16 / x16 / x0 or x16 / x8 / x8
PCI Express x1
2
PCI Slots
2

Storage Devices

PATA
1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s
6
SATA RAID
0/1/0+1/5/JBOD

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset
NVIDIA GeForce 8 series

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC889
Audio Channels
8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset
Realtek 8211CL
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2
2
Video Ports
D-Sub + DVI
HDMI
1 x HDMI
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394
1 x IEEE 1394a
Audio Ports
6 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard 1394
1 x 1394a

Physical Spec

Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited

Customer Reviews of the MSI NF980-G65

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  • N/A
  • 5/2/2012 4:01:01 AM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsstay away from mis

Pros: befor attempting to update bios due to lack of support for all 6 sata ports was a good board.

Cons: only 4 of the 6 sata ports worked. flash utility for bios killed board and msi wount do anything about it. almost lack of support from msi for anything.

Other Thoughts: this will be the last thing i ever buy from msi. even if i have to spend more to get less msi support is a joke at best.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued MSI Customer,

We would like to apologize for the issue you have experienced with this particular MB. Please email me directly via USUserSupport@msi.com or call us at 1-626-271-1004 Press 1 your MB's serial number and your complete contact information, subject heading "MSINF980-G65". I would like to help you get this resolved.

Best Regards,
User Support
MSI Product Support

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  • N/A
  • 4/22/2012 7:46:08 AM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsHate it

Pros: It does work for people that don't need a 6 core or want to do something like overclocking...or play games.

Cons: 1. It claims to accept 6 core processors, but you have to do a BIOS update first.
a. The BIOS update isn't recommended by the manufacture!!! You will be on your own if it goes to hell. That's right. To get the specs it claims, you have to give up your warranty.
b. Doing the BIOS update by MSI instructions WILL NOT WORK. It is a PAIN IN THE REAR to update the BIOS. Google for instructions. Don't use the obvious update BIOS from USB option in BIOS. It WILL make your motherboard fail to post and you won't be able to flash it (and it makes a bad paper weight)
- Making minor changes in BIOS causes the mobo to fail to post. For example, shutting off AMD cool and quiet. That's it. If I shut it off, I have to flash this mobo to get it to post.
- "Auto" settings in BIOS don't work in several parts.

Other Thoughts: I've had this motherboard for over a year. It's a piece of junk.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued MSI Customer,

We would like to apologize for the issue you have experienced with this particular MB. Please email me directly via USUserSupport@msi.com or call us at 1-626-271-1004 Press 1 your MB's serial number and your complete contact information, subject heading "MSINF980-G65". I would like to help you get this resolved.

Best Regards,
User Support
MSI Product Support

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  • gameviolence
  • 3/25/2012 1:17:05 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsSo Far So Good

Pros: It works, looks awesome, bios is easy except for advanced mem timings, never heard of swizzle mode.

Cons: None yet...

Other Thoughts: I just wish mobo and memory manufacturers would shed a little more light on mem timings. I guess it's more the memory but all them settings in the bios under advanced sub categories takes a long time to figure out. I don't like leaving anything on auto unless it's the only way. 7-7-7-20 @ 1.65v just isn't enough info. Great Motherboard though, seems to be alot like my 780a sli diamond. I don't like cr*ssfire but I think the new amd chipset boards can do cr*ssfire or sli. I'll have to read more about it.

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  • MegaMyte
  • 2/8/2012 10:10:36 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggsgreat mb great service

Pros: fast and easy over clocking for the high powered gamers...Ive had this mother board for 3 years now with no issues great for gaming

Cons: first 2 i got from newegg was doa (not a big deal too me stuff happens) called up newegg great help there they sent me new ones too replace olds

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  • KindBossMS
  • 1/25/2012 4:41:20 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggssound out of one ear

Pros: can run 3x sli
over clock capabilities
Runs my sli set up perfectly. (from gtx 7900 2x)
since upgraded to gtx 285 but waiting for more powerful power supply to add my second OC'ed card (and maybe a third?) Allows you to overclock memory

Cons: TO PREVENT CON, ALL NEW MOBOS SHOULD BE SEALED W/SAFETY SEAL/shrink wrap
so returns/refurbs are not sold as new.
bought new- only left side of speakers worked/
left speaker of headset (both worked in other electronics)
Sometimes OC setting and memory setting have to be reset-
auto reverts to minimal settings.
OC switch at best does not seem to allow boot half the time
w/ 965 AMD black edition so oc'ing is best manually from
bios. Mentions high overclock speed in specs for this AMD board but AMD specifies a max of 1333mhz or you risk damaging the processor (at the time this was the max for all amd boards, including 6 core)

Other Thoughts: Nice mother board fairly stable running w/ overclocked processor

however, when you buy something new you expect it to be fully functional. I purchased an aftermarket sound card Fatality champion and the problem was solved.

As i did not use the board for awhile after purchasing it from new egg w/ a rebate, which they tried to prevent me from getting even though i had all the information right, I could not return it. Everything else seems to work fine.
I did drop something on MOBO and lost a small cap. but the problem preexisted this. Other than that seems to work fine

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  • N/A
  • 12/14/2011 11:00:46 AM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

3 out of 5 eggs

Pros: lots of room, msi live update tool makes it easy to flash bios.
3way sli

Cons: This board is not good for overclocking ! Buy 1333 memory, it can be a pain to try to overclock memory with this board.The G65 has a high VRM fail rate.

Other Thoughts: The person who left this feedback should learn a thing or two about double data rate before writing such a dumb thing. of course it says 800mhz you fool, it is double data rate. double the speed of 800mhz and what do you get ? Oh and your tech level is 5 ? you should drop that to 0 pal !

("I have some G-Skills 1600MHz dual-channel memory and when I look in CPU-Z, it reads 800MHz. Really MSI? Only half of what I paid for? Apparently I have to manually mess with that to get it to work right too. *sigh...")

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  • Rozeyz
  • 10/11/2011 10:35:22 PM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

4 out of 5 eggsawsome

Pros: great bored takes every thing i can thought at it and askes for more

Cons: flashing the bois was not fun thankfully i had a friend that knew what he was doing couse i fot with it for hours. it did not reconize my 1090t but new there was a cpu there untill after the flashing

Other Thoughts: after almost a year of owning this bored im still loving it.
gtx 465 in sli and hybirded the onbored vidieo.
1090t over clocked to 4.0
it runs great and fast too!!!!!

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  • N/A
  • 8/5/2011 2:17:15 PM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

2 out of 5 eggswell....it 'works'

Pros: SLI and X-fire is cool.
Plenty of RAM space with 16GB max

Cons: First off is the FSB. I can only get it down to 240MHz, which means it OC's my 1100T to 4.0GHz and won't post on STOCK FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS. Basically, the fail-safe fails. Good job.

I have some G-Skills 1600MHz dual-channel memory and when I look in CPU-Z, it reads 800MHz. Really MSI? Only half of what I paid for? Apparently I have to manually mess with that to get it to work right too. *sigh...

Other Thoughts: I've emailed MSI about the FSB twice with no response. MSI is not leaving a good impression on me so far.

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  • MINDSCI
  • 8/1/2011 11:00:32 AM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsUpdate

Pros: First Board was DOA; only peripherals came on.
MSI RMA and Techs were great.

Cons: I had waited 2 months after purchase to begin the build, so had to RMA thru MSI- My Fault & also not a con... MSI Was Great.

Other Thoughts: Installed 1st with a Phenom II x 2 and did all the updates via MSI's Online Utility- Went fabulous.

Dropped in Phenom II x 6 1090T and SLI GTX 460's. Up annd posted great.

I was having trouble getting any Overclock until I Disabled Nvidia Core Calibration; and of course C1E & Cool & Quiet.

Got 4.0 GHz OC'd: FSB= 206; Multiplier= 19.5; CPU Core VDD= 1.4v. Set FSB/RAM ratio= 1:3.33- Ram at 1377. All is good!

MSI Customer support was great on Phone & via Email- Thanks!

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  • Spike Wess
  • 6/5/2011 6:52:43 PM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsAmazing

Pros: I've had this going on for about a year now and have had no problems with it, works like charm.

Cons: None.

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