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MSI 870A-G54 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

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Good Product, Despite Foolish Reviews

“Lots of nice features for a board this inexpensive. I was suprised to see SATA III and USB 3.0 on this board when a lot of ...”

— Bikenjutsu 5/28/2010

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“BANG, Right out of the box. Just drop in your favorite AMD chip, a couple sticks of ram, hook up a drive, and your up and ...”

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Manufacturer Warranty

Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

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Get affordable graphics and computing performance with MSI's 870A-G54 motherboard. Based on AMD 870 and SB850 chipset, this ATX board is designed to support the latest AM3 Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series processors. With MSI’s OC Genie and Unlock CPU Core technology, you can easily dig the most potential of your CPU for optimal performance.

Dominate your applications and games with up to 16GB of DDR3 memory fitting into four 240-pin slots with dual channel support and overclock up to 2000MHz for increased performance. Onboard lossless 24 bit/192kHz HD audio chipset offers top-level audio quality of extra high fidelity. Two PCI-Express 2.0 x16 cards can be mounted for cutting-edge graphic power with the support of ATI CrossFireX.

Six 6Gb/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. Two USB 3.0 ports and six USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel give you additional options in connecting and expanding your system.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Technology The MSI 870A-G54 equips the revolutionary SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to deliver up to 5Gbps bandwidth which is 10x faster than USB 2.0 boosts data transfer rate between the PC and USB device.
SATA 6Gb/s Compliant The MSI 870A-G54 features next-generation SATA Revision 3.0 compliant internal SATA ports to provide 6Gb/s data transfer rates for optimal performance, efficiency, convenience and flexibility.
AMD AM3 Processor Support Based on the AMD 870 chipset, the MSI 870A-G54 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.
Blu-ray Audio The MSI 870A-G54 features lossless content protection technology with full-rate audio enjoyment from Blu-ray Disc. The audio chipset comes with a 24-bit/192KHz sample rate and 7.1 channels which offers high quality digital decoders and speakers.
ATI CrossFireX Multi-GPU Technology Support ATI 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.
Green Power Saving Technology The MSI 870A-G54 features APS (Active Phase Switching) energy saving technology for controlling power supply with auto phrase switching for CPU and other components.

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Learn more about the MSI 870A-G54

Model

Brand: MSI

Model: 870A-G54

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type: AM3

CPU Type: Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series

FSB: 2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)

Chipsets

North Bridge: AMD 870

South Bridge: AMD SB850

Memory

Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin

Memory Standard: DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 (OC)/1800 (OC)/2000 (OC)

Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB

Channel Supported: Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 (x16/x4)

PCI Express x1: 1

PCI Slots: 3

Storage Devices

PATA: 1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max

SATA 6Gb/s: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s

SATA RAID: 0/1/5/10

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset: None

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels: 8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset: Realtek 8111DL

Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port

COM: 1

USB 1.1/2.0: 6 x USB 2.0

USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0

S/PDIF Out: 1 x Optical

Audio Ports: 6 Ports

Onboard USB

Onboard USB: 6 x USB 2.0

Physical Spec

Form Factor: ATX

Dimensions: 12" x 8.46"

Power Pin: 24 Pin

Features

Features: Superb Stability: Military Class Components

Auto OC Genie

Unlock CPU Core

Active Phase Switching (APS)

Supports AMD high performance 140W CPUs

Supports CrossFireX

Support USB 3.0 AND SATA 6Gb/s

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 3 years limited

Labor: 3 years limited

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Filter Results Last 2 Weeks (10) Last 6 Months (135) All Reviews (135) 64% (86) 11% (15) 7% (10) 4% (5) 14% (19) Verified Owners Video Reviews Mfr. Responses keyword Go page SubmitTopPaginationForm of 14 previousTopPaginationForm\| nextTopPaginationForm
Mandrake 8/30/2010 3:32:29 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5First and Last MSI Pros: Manufacturer's description was well-written. Box was a nice Orange. Cons: I have always used Gigabyte board's in the past--this MSI's description made me think that perhaps I would do well to try another--MSI board was DOA--Unfortunately, I purchased in June and installed in August so my thirty days are up. I've never had a dead board before--it's a bit unnerving to lose $100. these days. I'd like to personally apologise to Gigabyte for ditching them and I hope they'll take me back--my next board will be nothing but. Other Thoughts: I guess this experience was for the best as I am responsible for buying parts and the such for the Production Dept of two local television stations. It would have been unfortunate had I purchased ten of these for workstations and they had failed. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued MSI Customer, We would like to apologize for the issue you have experienced with this particular mb. Please email me directly via usersupport2@msicomputer.com your mb's serial number and your complete contact information, subject heading "EAH870A". I would like to help you get this resolved. Best Regards, User Support MSI Product Support Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
haiiiiiiiiiii 8/26/2010 8:40:28 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5bought another Pros: see below Cons: see below Other Thoughts: i wrote a review about this the first time i bought it. liked it enough to get a second for a friend's build.great motherboard. only thing is the oc genie. why put a physical knob to twist on the mobo to overclock???its placed by the header cables making it impossible to get to.then realizing i can do the EXACT SAME THING IN THE BIOS. they shouldve made a tray that fit in where a dvd drive would go and have some kind of header cables connect to it.have that knob on there and possibly a fan controller or even a temperature reader? Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Machina Ex Deo 8/26/2010 5:54:04 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5No Problems Pros: Good Mobo, no issues with the install, fast, cheap, sataIII, usb 3, supports raid 5 which is a bit of a rarity, has a combination PS/2 port which is cool, worked fine with the PhenomII x6 1090T no heat issues 2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 have not tested sli/crossfire so it is unknown how well that works Cons: only 2 USB 3.0, i know they are not common, but i cant shake the feeling that more will be needed The CPU felt a little close to the ram, but that might be because i put a heatsink/fan on the processor instead of liquid cooling like i normally do Other Thoughts: You MUST enable the OC button/knob in the the bios for it to work Never liked them too much, but they overclock the FSB, not the CPU multiplier, so there should not be many issues Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Brian 8/25/2010 2:23:05 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 2/5Terrible. Pros: Layout is neat at least. Cons: The sound card blew after a day of use and the PCI-e card slot is loose; I had to situate the graphics card in the slot PERFECTLY to keep the fan from loosing power and BSODing my computer. Other Thoughts: I'll stick with my ASUS. I've never had this many problems with a motherboard before. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued MSI Customer, We would like to apologize for the issue you have experienced with this particular mb. Please email me directly via usersupport2@msicomputer.com your mb's serial number and your complete contact information, subject heading "EAH870A". I would like to help you get this resolved. Best Regards, User Support MSI Product Support Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 8/25/2010 7:15:35 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5This is a good MB Pros: works like it is sopposed to Cons: none so far Other Thoughts: had to spend a little more money then the asrock i just sent back, but it is well worth it. I do like this MB Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
mdprime 8/24/2010 8:46:21 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5Disappointed Pros: It had potential. Would probably be a nice mobo if it actually worked. Cons: I had this thing arrive DOA on me... twice. You could say that it cost me money taking a chance on this thing since I lost out on potential rebates PLUS I had to pay to ship this piece of junk back. Not to mention it's a pain in the rear to unhook everything once you realize that nothing is happening. Other Thoughts: I wish I would've read some of the other reviews sooner. Many users had the same problem as me, which if you hadn't heard, the mobo doesn't display anything on the monitor even after everything is hooked up right. And it wasn't the video card, I tried more than one. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued MSI Customer, We would like to apologize for the issue you have experienced with this particular mb. Please email me directly via usersupport2@msicomputer.com your mb's serial number and your complete contact information, subject heading "EAH870A". I would like to help you get this resolved. Best Regards, User Support MSI Product Support 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Furyus1 8/23/2010 1:22:25 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5	Rating: 5/5So far, I'm impressed Pros: I've been running this board 24/7 for the last 2-weeks and haven't even had so much as a hiccup. Tweaked the BIOS settings a tad to get it to see the RAM as 1600's. Been running good and strong, so far, in my Antec 900 case... Cons: Not really a con, but I don't see much of a need for the 9-pin serial port to an average home user. PS/2 maybe, if the USB didn't work, for some reason... Other Thoughts: I bought this "Open Box" after my old Biostar socket 940 board committed suicide (bad caps). It's running an Athlon II x3 440 Rana and 4Gb of A-Data DDR3 1600 RAM. It is powered by an Antec TruePower 650W. I did think it a bit funny to get the European user's manual, but I found the English version on their website which better detailed the BIOS settings. 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Hooligan2001 8/23/2010 11:59:06 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5I'm a Fan Pros: Easy setup. Core unlocking works great. Bios has more features then I know what to do with. Cons: The OCGenie seems to work, but it worries me a little. Seems to push some voltages into the red zone, and I'm not really of fan of that. Other Thoughts: Totally the best bang for the buck. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 8/21/2010 1:26:34 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 2/5 Pros: Good layout and easy enough to get up and running. Cons: Cannot for the life of me get the power management features and fan speed under control. MSI Control center continuously crashes in Win7 x64 and even with Cool 'n' Quiet enabled the cpu and case fan speeds are not being controlled. This setup is far too loud now for the media system I purchased it for since the fans always run at full speed. Other Thoughts: Probably going to return it for another brand board. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued MSI Customer, We would like to apologize for the issue you have experienced with this particular mb. Please email me directly via usersupport2@msicomputer.com your mb's serial number and your complete contact information, subject heading "EAH870A". I would like to help you get this resolved. Best Regards, User Support MSI Product Support Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
HaisandLessThanThree 8/20/2010 9:56:20 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Update Pros: Other thoughts. Cons: Other thoughts. Other Thoughts: I left a review a few ago and I mentioned the audio was having issues with cutting out. Turns out that's not the issue out.I carefully watched and used HyperCam to record and slowly play back when Realtek comes up.I also unchecked the option to not mute the speakers when something is plugged into the front audio ports. Well guess what?It happens to be my front audio port is glitchy.It thinks something is getting plugged in so when the option to mute my speakers was checked I thought my built-in sound card was the issue.Totally the opposite. So there is NOTHING wrong with the mobo audio.It's my Antec 900 case that has the issue.I think I'll just unplug the headers in there since I never use it anyway. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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