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MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX

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The motherboard or mainboard is the component that connects all the different parts of your computer. Often it has some integrated components like a sound card, enabling your computer to play sound, or a network card, to connect your computer to the network. The standard form factor (size) for motherboards is ATX, you need at least a midi-tower to fit one of those in. Micro-ATX motherboards are often more complete and have more onboard devices, like a video board and fit in smaller cases, but are generally less expandable.
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Bullet Points MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX
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  • - AMD Socket AM2
  • - ATX Realtek ALC888 / ALC888T
  • - 4 Memory, maximum: 8 GB
Long product name MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX :
The short editorial description of MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX

AMD® 790FX and SB600 Chipset, Dual DDR2 533/667/800/1066, Socket AM2+, ATX
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MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX:
The official marketing text of MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX as supplied by the manufacturer

- Key components status hardware monitor.
- Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status.
- Optimize System status define.
- Auto speed up with system loading change.

The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.

Live Update 3 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.

AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ technology that based on famous PowerNow™ technology just brings fresh air to hot-fighting desktop platform. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Short summary description MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX:
This short summary of the MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX data-sheet is auto-generated and uses the product title and the first six key specs.

MSI K9A2 Platinum, AMD, Socket AM2, 8 GB, 0, 1, 0+1, Realtek RTL8111B, 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet

Long summary description MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX:
This is an auto-generated long summary of MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

MSI K9A2 Platinum. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM2. Memory, maximum: 8 GB. RAID levels: 0, 1, 0+1. LAN controller: Realtek RTL8111B, Network interface: 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet. Motherboard form factor: ATX, Audio chip: Realtek ALC888 / ALC888T, Power source type: ATX

Processor
Processor manufacturer *
AMD
Processor socket *
Socket AM2
Memory
Number of memory slots *
4
Memory, maximum *
8 GB
Storage controllers
RAID levels
0, 1, 0+1
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors *
3
Number of SATA connectors
6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors
1
S/PDIF out connector
Yes
Front panel audio connector
Yes
CD/AUX audio in
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Yes
CPU fan connector
Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors
4
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
4
Rear panel I/O ports
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
1
eSATA ports quantity
2
PS/2 ports quantity
2
S/PDIF out port
Yes
Network
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8111B
Network interface
10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Features
Audio chip
Realtek ALC888 / ALC888T
Motherboard form factor *
ATX
Power source type
ATX
Weight & dimensions
Width
245 mm
Depth
305 mm
Packaging content
Cables included
SATA
Other features
Controller 2nd interface type
SATA II
Controller interface type
Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE
Floppy disk drive connector
Yes
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:29:49
Uk has collected 21 expert reviews for MSI K9A2 Platinum Socket AM2 ATX and the average expert rating is 76 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
76%
Source Review comments Score
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:29:48
A well laid out board packed with future-proofing features, including support for AMDs latest Phenom processors and - if your wallet will allow it - up to four graphics cards. MSI - K9A2 Platinum price Buy MSI K9A2 Platinum securely online at a barga...
0%
tweak.dk.uk
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:29:48
Its time to have a look at a motherboard from MSI. For me personally, its been a while since Ive owned or dealt with anything from Microstar. I think the last time was when the netburst technology from Intel had its peak, and the hottest thing out t...
Good o Passive heatpipe cooling, o Crossfire X support, o eSATA connections, o Great motherboard for cheap X2 processors (OC)...
Bad o A little pricy at about 1100 DKK...
Bottom line Because this is the MSI Platinum motherboard, nothing is missing. Theres a broad variety of BIOS features for overclocking, fan control and control of temperatures etc. The motherboard overclocks well with a small and cheap X2 processor from AMD, whi...
85%