MSI 970A-G45

This is an ATX board on the AM3+ socket. Expansion covers 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 4 DDR4 slots up to 32GB total. Start with socket compatibility for your CPU, then weigh chipset extras.

Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows MSI's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build. If this motherboard is not quite the right fit, the category page lists close alternatives at similar prices for a quick side-by-side comparison.