AMD 970 Chipset
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AMD 970 Chipset  

The ideal foundation for your everyday PC

AMD 970 Chipset for Desktop PCsGet the most for your money with support for one AMD Radeon™ Premium Graphics boards and advanced technology like SATA 6Gb/s to help accelerate your connectivity, the AMD 970 chipset is an ideal fit for your AMD FX processor and your everyday PC.





  • Ready to take AMD FX processors beyond all expectation
    • Full socket compatibility for AM3+ and AM3 processors with Hypertransport™ 3.0 interconnects mean you can upgrade your components when you’re ready to, and help ensure you get the most performance.
  • Support for one Radeon HD Graphics boards
    • PCI Express® 2.0 technologies enable 1x16 graphic boards for a great everyday computing experience.
  • Get ready to take control of your PC with the next generation AMD OverDrive™ software for full FX control1
    • Customize your PC by getting full control of your different AMD components.
  • Take advantage of advanced technology like SATA 6Gb/s to accelerate your connectivity
    • Enjoy the latest in performance benefits on your multiple RAID configuration support and enhanced SSD configurations with motherboards built around AMD 970.

Graphics Not Included
One slot for Graphics Upgrade
CPU Compatibility AMD Athlon™ II, AMD Phenom™ II, AMD FX
Memory Support AM3+ socket motherboards support DDR3
PCI Express® PCI Express® 2.0
USB Up to 14 USB 2.0
SATA Supports SATA 6Gb/s devices

I/O features are supported through the companion AMD SB950 chipset
  1. AMD’s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD OverDrive™ software