The new motherboards for AM3 + for gamers – review of models

Although AMD AM3 + platform is almost 5 years old, but it will continue to operate during the construction of a powerful computer for games – especially now, when manufacturers have released advanced motherboards. We have prepared an overview of available models, making it easier to understand the situation on the market.

All motherboards are compatible not only with the latest processors AMD FX Zambezi and generation Vishera, but also with older Sempron processors, Athlon II and Phenom II socket AM3 below. costs, but, pay attention to the maximum a TDP, For top models series FX-9000 with TDP 220 BT is able to cope only design the most efficient sections of power - from the cheaper models is different here ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance. When choosing a powerful processor models except, It should be reserved well chilled (desirable liquid).

Noteworthy is also a set of slots for expansion cards and graphics cards support association. true, All boards support Radeon cards in CrossFireX mode connection, but connecting models GeForce in SLI can only be part of the bridge models with AMD 970 – This limitation is due to the available PCI-Express slots 2.0 x8/16.

The new motherboards for AM3 + ports were equipped with M. 2 и USB 3.1

New "generation" has brought support for new connectors for hard disks and drives, because in addition to the standard SATA 6 Gbit / s (usually 6 PC.), manufacturers have started to use the connector M. 2 for the high-performance SSD-drives. true, We can not here rely on bandwidth 32 Gb / sec, in the case of late fees for Intel processors, but some models have a connector M. 2 (20 Gb / sec (ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance, ASUS 970 Pro Gaming/Аура и Gigabyte GA-990FX-Gaming).

Parent's fee of course can not do without high-quality sound system - in most cases, manufacturers used the 8-channel codec Realtek ALC1150, who will receive an additional amplifiers and capacitors class audio and moreover, It was separated from the rest of the board. Players must be satisfied.

Some producers also decided to apply the typical gaming network card series Killer E2200, to optimize network traffic for multiplayer games.

Update latest motherboards also affected the rear panel, in addition to the standard USB ports 2.0 и USB 3.0, some producers also presented the new USB ports 3.1 (type C). It is a pity that they were only a few models (ASUS 970 Pro Gaming/Аура, Gigabyte GA-970-Gaming и Gigabyte GA-990FX-Gaming).

The new motherboards for AM3 +, undoubtedly, increased the attractiveness of the AMD platform. For a few hundred dollars can buy a model with a higher shelf price, which will allow to build an effective and functional PC for games .

A source: AMD, ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI,