Description
Exclusive Self-Build Special Bundle
High Performance - Without The High Price Tag!
Take the fear out of Self-Build with this tested AMD Gamer Bundle! We test it so you don't have to! Motherboard, CPU and Memory - Boxed & Ready To Rock
Asus M5A97 PRO S/L AMD Motherboard
Exclusive to ASUS motherboard, its UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a mouse-controlled graphical BIOS interface designed with dual selectable modes. It delivers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard - BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the advanced mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information.
ATI's CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI Catalyst control center.
AMD FX-6100 AM3+ 3.3GHz 14MB 95W Black Edition Six Core Processor (FD6100WMGUSBX)
We call it the new AMD FX 6-Core Processor Black Edition and it's unlocked for your overclocking pleasure. Experience unmatched multitasking and pure core performance with the industry's first 32nm 6-core desktop processor featuring the all-new "Bulldozer" architecture.
Get the speed you crave with AMD Turbo CORE Technology to push your core frequencies to the limit when you need it most. Go beyond the limits of maximum speed with easy-to-use AMD OverDrive™ and AMD Catalyst Control Center™ software suites. But the best part of all? You'll get all this impressive performance at an unbelievable price. You'll be asking yourself "what competition?" in no time.
AMD 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL8 Memory Performance Edition (AP38G1608U2K)
Designed and optimized specifically for AMD platforms, the AMD Performance Edition memory kits are the best solutions for those looking to build systems for gaming and content creation. Running at 1600MHz and designed for unrivaled performance, the AMD Performance Edition memory kits are a perfect fit for those wanting lag free gaming and real-time multimedia production.
For even and efficient heat dissipation, AMD Performance Edition memory kits come equipped with a low profile extruded all aluminum heat shield. This aggressive cooling solution ensures the Performance Edition provides superior stability and reliability.
Backed by a lifetime warranty, the AMD Performance Edition provides the best quality and options for performance users who demand high-end gaming and outstanding content development capabilities from their systems.
- Timings: 1600MHz - (8-9-8)
- 8GB Kit - Dual Rank
- Voltage: 1600MHz - 1.65V
- Equipped with an extruded aluminum shield to provide improved cooling
- 100% Tested and Verified
- RoHS Compliant
- Compatible with Intel and AMD platforms
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS M5A97 PRO - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 970
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 970 / AMD SB950
- Processor Socket
- 1 x Socket AM3+
- Compatible Processors
- Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX
- Max RAM Size
- 32 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3 , non-ECC , unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x eSATA-300
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 + 8 x USB 2.0 + ( 6 x USB 2.0 via headers )
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years warranty
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 970 / AMD SB950
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM3+
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 32 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz
- Speed
- PC3-14400, PC3-12800, PC3-10600, PC3-8500
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC892
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- AMD SB950 : SATA-600 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , JMicron JMB362 : SATA-300 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin external SATA - 2 Device(s)
- Interfaces
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 2 x USB 3.0 , 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
- Internal Interfaces
- 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x serial , 1 x SPDIF out
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Features
- DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.6 support, UEFI BIOS
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
- Hardware Features
- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, MemOK!, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot, ASUS Q-Connector, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Fan Xpert, ASUS TurboV, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Dual Intelligent Processors 2, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- I/O back plate
- Cables Included
- 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Live Update, ASUS EZ Flash 2
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Customer reviews
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Very Good See Comment for 3 flaws
Reviewed by M A Deacon. Review Posted 13/09/2012
Flaw 1. If you are migrating from an older case = power supply note you may need a SATA splitter also sold on dabbs to adapt the power supply to SATA connections. ASUS state in the generic manual they include it, "THEY DO NOT!"
Flaw 2. The BIOS was written with IDE DVD drives in mind so I had to go into the BIOS and change a setting. This removed the blue screen of death warning I received during the installation of windows XP. Then it loaded correctly. Nice one, the default in the BIOS should be for legacy purposes.
Flaw 3. Once software is installed the BIOS / Software reports a value for the CPU fan rpm. The CPU temperature is stable but the fan I am told has stopped or even reaches incredible speeds of 375,000 or 675,000 rpm. Note kept the heatsink and fan from the old system as this 200W rated heat pipes and all is far in excess of the one provided by AMD.
Still like it though :-) So go on get one.
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