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Get affordable graphics and computing performance with MSI's 790X-G45 AMD motherboard. Based on AMD 790X and AMD SB710 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 8GB 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.
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. Six USB 2.0 ports give you additional options in connecting and expanding your system.
Get affordable graphics and computing performance with MSI's 790X-G45 AMD motherboard. Based on AMD 790X and AMD SB710 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 8GB 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.
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. Six USB 2.0 ports give you additional options in connecting and expanding your system.
AMD AM3 Processor SupportBased on the AMD 790X and AMD SB710 chipset, the MSI 790X-G45 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.
Scalable DDR3 MemoryFour 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 16GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 memory at speeds of up to 1600MHz, ensuring ample capacity for any application.
ATi CrossFireX Multi-GPU Technology SupportATi CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform, enabling two or more discrete graphics processors to work together for boosted system performance and a breakthrough gaming experience.
Gigabit Ethernet ConnectivityThe MSI 790X-G45 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.
SATA II with RAID SupportThe 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 JBOD for better performance, enhanced data security, and flexible capacity upgrades.
Green Power Saving TechnologyThe MSI 790X-G45 AMD motherboard features APS (Active Phase Switching) energy saving technology for controlling power supply with auto phrase switching for CPU and other components.
Learn more about the MSI 790X-G45
Model
Brand
MSI
Model
790X-G45
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM3
CPU Type
Athlon II / Phenom II / Sempron
FSB
2600 MHz
Chipsets
Chipset
AMD 790X
South Bridge
AMD SB710
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 1200(OC)/1066/800
Maximum Memory Supported
8GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16
PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
PATA
1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max
SATA RAID
0/1/0+1/JBOD
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
VIA VT1828S
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Atheros AR8131M
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x COM (Serial Port) / 2 x PS/2 / 6 x Audio Jacks / 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2
2
COM
1
USB 1.1/2.0
6 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
3 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 6 ports
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12" x 8.27"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
APS (Active Phase Switching) is a complete function to control power demand with a dynamic switching for CPU PWM. Easy OC Switch All Solid Cap design