We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black ATX motherboard with red accents, four DDR3 slots, multiple PCIe and PCI slots, rear I/O shield included

MSI

MSI 990FXA GAMING AMD 990FX AM3/AM3+ DDR3 32GB ATX motherboard

SKU CH-J7FT-44CFX

AMD 990FX ATX board with Socket AM3/AM3+ support, dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz, 32 GB maximum memory, three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, 7.1 audio.

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3/AM3+
  • CPU TypeAMD FXTM/PhenomTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM processors with A
  • ChipsetAMD 990FX
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 (overclo
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • PCI Slots3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots - PCI_E2, PCI_E5 support PCIe 2.0 x16 s
  • Supports dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz overclocked for responsive memory performance
  • AMD 990FX chipset with 3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots enables multi-GPU expandability
  • Realtek ALC1150 decoder delivers 7.1 channel high-fidelity audio with S/PDIF output
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit controller provides low-latency wired networking
  • 14 USB 2.0 ports plus 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 ports offer extensive connectivity

Socket AM3/AM3+ Platform

This ATX motherboard pairs the AMD 990FX chipset with Socket AM3/AM3+ to support AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron processors. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 or 2133 MHz when overclocked, with a 32 GB ceiling. Realtek ALC1150 provides 7.1 channel audio and S/PDIF output. Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN handles the single wired network link.

Expansion Layout

Three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots accept graphics cards; the second and fifth run at x16 speed while the fourth operates at x4. Two additional PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and one legacy PCI slot cover add-in cards. Six SATA III ports connect storage drives with RAID support. Fourteen USB 2.0 ports are available, eight on the rear I/O and six via internal headers. Two USB 3.0 headers and two USB 3.1 ports are driven by VIA VL806 and ASMedia 1142 controllers respectively.

Sustained Operation

The 990FX chipset and SB950 southbridge manage multi-GPU data flow across the x16 and x4 lanes during extended gaming or compute sessions. Killer E2205 prioritises gaming packets to keep latency low under continuous network load. Realtek ALC1150 maintains clean 7.1 output during long playback. DDR3 slots support prolonged overclocked speeds of 2133 MHz when adequate case airflow is provided.

Highlights

  • Supports dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz overclocked for responsive memory performance
  • AMD 990FX chipset with 3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots enables multi-GPU expandability
  • Realtek ALC1150 decoder delivers 7.1 channel high-fidelity audio with S/PDIF output
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit controller provides low-latency wired networking
  • 14 USB 2.0 ports plus 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 ports offer extensive connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI 990FXA GAMING
ModelMSI 990FXA GAMING
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3/AM3+
CPU TypeAMD FXTM/PhenomTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM processors with AM3/AM3 + architecture support
ChipsetAMD 990FX
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 (overclocked) MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Slots3 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots
- PCI_E2, PCI_E5 support PCIe 2.0 x16 speeds
- PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0 x4 speeds
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
1 PCI slot
SATA RAID6XSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1150 Decoder Chip
- 7.1 channel high-fidelity sound
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ChipsetKiller E2205 Gigabit, Network Controller *
- 1 network interface located on the backplane
Onboard USBAMD SB950 chipset
- 14 USB 2.0 ports (8 on the backplane, 6 supported through built-in USB 2.0 ports)
VIA VL806 Chipset
- 2 USB 3.0 ports supported by built-in USB 3.0 connectors *
Asmedia 1142 Chipset
- 2 USB 3.1 ports are located on the back panel
The above USB 3.0 interface does not support the M-Flash reply function

Questions about this item

Will this board run my existing DDR3 modules at their rated speed?

It supports dual-channel DDR3 at 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 and 2133 MHz when overclocked, so most kits will run at their rated frequency if the CPU memory controller allows it.

How many graphics cards can I install for SLI or CrossFire?

Three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots are present; the top two run at x16 speed and the third at x4, giving standard multi-GPU support for this chipset.

What rear-panel ports are available for peripherals and networking?

The back panel provides eight USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 3.1 ports, a Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN jack and 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.