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AMD 990X Chipset 

The ideal foundation for your ultimate PC

With support for up to 2 AMD Radeon™ Premium Graphics boards with AMD CrossFireX™ technology and advanced technology like SATA 6Gb/s to accelerate your connectivity, the AMD 990X chipset is an ideal fit for your FX processor and your ultimate PC.





  • Ready to take AMD FX processors beyond all expectation
    • Full socket compatibility for AM3+ and AM3 processors with Hypertransport™ 3.0 interconnects means you can upgrade your components when you’re ready to, and help ensure you get the most performance.
  • Support for up to 2 AMD Radeon™ HD Graphics boards with AMD CrossFireX™ technology
    • PCI® Express 2.0 technologies enable 1x16 or 2x8 configurations to enable higher levels of performance on your graphics applications.
  • 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 990X.

Graphics Not Included 
Up to 2 slots 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