MSI K9A2 PLATINUM 790FX (AM2+) Quickcode: #29298  

AMD Phenom Quad Core and CrossFire X ready!

MSI,K9A2,PLATINUM,790FX,(AM2+),

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Stock code: MB2-MSI-K9A2PlA
Manufacturer code: K9A2 Platinum
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Description:

    *Please check the manufacturers website for specific CPU support*


    MSI's latest K9A2 Platinum utilizes the latest AMD 790FX chipset, supporting the new generation Socket AM2+ with dual channel DDR2 800/1066. In addition to being the most future-proof platform currently available, the K9A2 Platinum is ready to fully support features such as the new Quad Core Phenom processors which comes with HyperTransport 3.0, a great improvement in the internal bandwidth, MSI unique technology Dual CoreCellâ„¢ with software control Dual CoreCenter, Quad VGA CrossFire, HD 7.1 channel Sound and new Circu-Pipe solution.


    The Quad Core CPU support will bring more benefits to multimedia and multitasking by enhancing the performance and reducing the waiting time for any kind of applications. It provides extremely high definition audio/video stream editing and offers higher performance on 3D gaming and professional graphic rendering.


    AMD will soon launch their triple card CrossFire soon in coming season, but now MSI design quad PCI-E VGA slot for more then this new technology, we are ready on Quad CrossFire with PCI-E Gen2 bandwidth once AMD is ready on multi VGA side. That will bring higher 3D gaming resolutions with more detail DX10 effects. What's more, it also enhances the 3D frame rate to a higher level for more smooth gaming experience.


    From MSI P35 Platinum and Diamond series, MSI has designed a special heat-pipe solution with circle shape and bigger sink surface called Circu-Pipe. The special design can enhance the heat dissipation performance and reduce the heat 20% faster than the others. MSI will keep that concept and will continue to improve the pipe performance all the time.


    The 5 phase PWM design with high efficiency is now on K9A2 Platinum, up to 95% power transfer efficiency, support extreme overclock ability on Phenom Quad Core FX series CPU in the future.


    Both Circu-Pipe and 5 phase PWM design are design for green mainboard concept to reduce heat faster and save more power consumption. Moreover, it can also save cost for long term use and save the planet earth from pollution and resource waste!


    Specs
  • AMD 790FX chipset based
  • Supports AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors
  • 2 PCI-E x16 slots for full x16 speed CrossFire support
  • 2 extra PCI-E x16 slot design for Quad VGA with x8 x8 x8 x8 speed
  • 4 dual channel DIMMs DDRII 533/667/800/1066 up to 8GB
  • 10/100/1000 LAN port
  • 7.1 channel surround Audio
  • Supports 6 SATAII, SATA 1~6 supports RAID 0/1/0+1
  • Extra SATA hardware RAID with SAS ready port
  • 2 PCI-E x16, 2PCI-E x8, 1 PCI-E x1, 2 PCI slots
  • 10x USB 2.0, 2x IEEE1394
  • Dual CoreCell technology with D.O.T. Express
  • Copper Pipeline Heatsink design

Warranty Information

Warranty Type Manufacturer via Aria
Manufacturer Website http://www.msicomputer.co.uk/
Warranty Period (yrs) 1
Aria Warranty Only? Yes

Technical Details:

Product description MSI K9A2 Platinum - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790FX
Product type Motherboard
Form factor ATX
Dimensions (wxdxh) 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm
Chipset type AMD 790FX / ATI SB600
Multi-core support Dual-Core / Quad-core
Max bus speed 2600 MHz
Processor 0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM2+
Compatible processors Athlon, Athlon 64, Sempron, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Phenom, Phenom X4, Phenom X3
64-bit processors compatibility Built-in
Ram 0 MB (installed) / 8 GB (max)
Supported ram technology DDR II SDRAM
Storage controller ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID), eSATA port
Usb ports configuration 10 x USB
Storage ports configuration 1 x ATA, 6 x SATA, 2 x eSATA
Audio output Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
Networking Network adapter - Realtek RTL8111B - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Comments, Questions & Reviews:

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 Great Mobo by DinosaurJnr

Had this board for 5 months now. For the price (i got mine cheaper last year) it has more than enough ports to satisfy most users. Works great with an overclocked 5600 X2, no stability problems what so ever. Linked with a 4850 it makes a good gaming rig. Plenty of overclocking options in the bios for those that want a little more bang for their bucks. Plus it has the bonus of 4 PCIE slots! Just make sure you have a huge PSU if your going to use them all!

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 ???? by Ron

Will this board run with Kingston 4GB PC2-8500 HyperX - 2.2v
and Z-MSI GeForce 9600GT

 AMD TRIPLE CORE by wayne

would the board be suitable for the new triple core AMD phenom
also with the seagate barracuda 750gb 32mb.

 Graphic compatibility by Andy

Hi

Are all ATI Radeon 4000 Series graphics cards compatible with this motherboard?

Cheers

 Compatibility by Andy

Hi

Is a Nvidia 8800 gtx compatible with this motherboard?

Thanks

Answer by jonathanw on Friday, June 20, 2008
You should be fine, but if you're looking at going SLI then you're looking at the wrong board.
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