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ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AMD AM3+ Motherboard with DDR3 1600 Support Review

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BrandASRock
CPU SocketSocket AM3+
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR3
Chipset TypeAMD 970
Memory Speed1600 MHz
PlatformNot Machine Specific
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Description of ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AMD AM3+ Motherboard with DDR3 1600 Support

Product Overview

The ASRock Motherboard ATX DDR3 1600 AMD AM3+ Motherboard 970 PRO3 R2.0 is a high-performance computer internal component designed to enhance the capabilities of your desktop computer. With its advanced features and robust build quality, this motherboard is an ideal choice for users seeking a reliable and powerful platform.

Key Features and Specifications

This motherboard is compatible with AMD processors using the AM3+ and AM3 socket, offering a wide range of CPU options to suit your needs. It supports DDR3 memory with a maximum frequency of 1600MHz, ensuring fast and efficient data access. The ATX form factor allows for easy installation in most standard computer cases, making it a versatile choice for various setups.

Enhanced Performance and Stability

The ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 motherboard provides a stable foundation for your computer system, ensuring optimal performance even during demanding tasks. It incorporates advanced power delivery and cooling solutions, allowing for efficient heat dissipation and reducing the risk of overheating. This ensures reliable operation and extends the lifespan of your components.

Wide Range of Applications

This motherboard is suitable for various applications, including gaming, multimedia editing, and general computing tasks. Its compatibility with popular AMD processors and high-speed DDR3 memory makes it an excellent choice for users looking to build a powerful and versatile system. Additionally, the motherboard offers multiple expansion slots, enabling you to connect additional components such as graphics cards, storage devices, and laptop chargers and adapters.

  • Gaming rigs requiring high-performance components and fast memory access.
  • Content creators and multimedia professionals seeking a stable platform for video editing and rendering.
  • General computer users who require a reliable and upgradable motherboard for everyday computing tasks.
  • PC enthusiasts and hobbyists looking to build a customized desktop system with expandability options.
  • CPU: Socket AM3+/AM3. Memory: 4x DDR3-2100+(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1800(OC)/ 1600(OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB. Slots: 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots (one runs at x4), 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot, 2x PCI Slots. SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports. Ports: 4x USB 3.0 Ports (2 rear, 2 via header), 12x USB 2.0 Ports (6 rear, 6 via headers), 1x PS/2 Mouse Port, 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1x RJ45 LAN Port, Audio I/O Jacks. Form Factor: ATX.

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    I considered the board not working at first, until I realized that all 4 memory sticks had fallen off for me. The board itself is more than normal. I will add, after almost a week of use: the mother is sooo hot, very hot, the USB ports overheat, sometimes the bluetooth paired with the headphones crashes. The north bridge is just boiling and the smell of textolite is still present. All in all, I don't think it will last long.

    Pros
    • Quality
    Cons
    • Not found yet, if something appears I will add

    Revainrating 1 out of 5

    Could not be worse! Waste of money.

    The only thing that works on this "mother" is the power-on contacts. Reboot and holding down the button does not show itself. I can’t tell you anything else, because this board doesn’t even start the BIOS.

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Nice price, good quality.

    It hasn’t been repaired in work for 3 years, the last bios didn’t bug, the back plate was really lost with the old case, I don’t advise it for an ordinary user, for an experienced user it will go for a budget assembly Got pros: Price, usb 3.0 and sata 3 connectors, 4 memory slots, 7.1 sound, installing any cooling around the socket does not interfere with anything Its cons: The bios is a little crooked, with fx8320 overclocking to 4500 MHz, I had to pretty much suffer the voltage up to 1.465v…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The quality is at the highest level, be sure to try it.

    A great budget AM3+ socket motherboard with USB 3.0 support from a trusted manufacturer at a low price. Actually, if overclocking is not needed, then I see no reason not to take :) ate: There was a problem - USB is cut down if the WiFi adapter is connected to USB 2.0, although it is intended for it, I use it with USB 3.0 I also bought headphones, I wanted to set up headphones to work with speakers at the same time, but on this dumb sound card it is impossible to make simultaneous sound…

    Pros
    • USB 3.0 (2 rear, 2 inside for additional connection) Low price Form Factor Works fine for itself Support for FX processors is normal out of the box
    Cons
    • Didn't notice

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A good quality product, I rate this purchase perfectly.

    When I bought it, I didn’t understand the hardware yet and therefore completely trusted the seller, who actually assembled the computer for me from the fx6300, this mother and hd7800. I didn’t expect anything good from her, but I didn’t find anything bad either, she served faithfully for almost 4 years and there were no hints of a breakdown. Overall very happy with it

    Pros
    • The bios is very convenient, the graphical interface, no problems have been identified for almost 4 years, it works together with the fx-6300 and radeon hd7800, everything is fine, no death screens that they write about here, no overheating, quite satisfied, I decided to ate the percentage and video about the mother I haven’t decided yet, but I’ll most likely change it too, although there have never been any problems with this
    Cons
    • No

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Everything in the purchase suits, a very necessary product.

    I work sys. admin for 11 years, I took this motherboard in a working car, under the AMD X8 FX-8320 3500MHz processor. Satisfied, did not lose. Good is when nothing bad is noticeable. Works great, no complaints. Just in case, I self-made installed a small cooler on the northbridge radiator. Well, cheap plastic has not yet pleased; at the very first installation of the video card, the part fixing it in the slot shamelessly broke (I guarantee that it was not the fault of crooked hands). Otherwise,

    Pros
    • Excellent, functional mother.
    Cons
    • Indeed, the northbridge heats up thoroughly, but this is already common with ASRock motherboards.

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    The product is the most common, it could be worse.

    I took it under the FX-8350 turned out to be wrong, the power system does not hold the load and the processor starts trolling. But for systems with less hot stoves, everything is fine. Take it, you won't regret it. For 8350, I took MSI 970 GAMING for a month, normal flight =) Has some pros An excellent mother in principle . Everything is good and convenient with her without any complaints at all, even the bios in English, as many write to her "-", is understandable and simple, and who is…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Valuable purchase, nothing but pluses!

    OVERCLOCKING: overclocked my processor very easily. BUT GROWTH ONLY IN NUMBERS FOR SOMETHING! Or I don't see it. Before putting it in, I read that it gets very hot. I have nothing like this When the room is hot and after many hours of gaming the maximum temperature of the board is 48 degrees. Got pros: price, excellent bios, great potential for further upgrades. Got cons: board bends a lot. If the hands are not clumsy, then it is impossible to break something. no IDE connector. (I have a lot of

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    I am satisfied, the purchase is quite successful.

    Pretty good mat. fee, unless of course you are lucky, and the marriage did not arrive. I have been using this baby for 4 years now, I am happy with the product.

    Pros
    • Works in tandem with Fx-6300. 4 ram sticks (2100-16gb ddr3) Convenient BIOS (for overclocking)
    Cons
    • Mandatory upgrade to win8-10 for usb3.0 Lack of normal bios ates. PCI-2.00 is pretty sad.

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    The product is really good, Im glad I bought it.

    The price for such a mother is normal, budget. I am satisfied with the purchase. Got pros: Good support for FX-8 core processors, there is an economy mode. Glukov did not notice in the work. Possible manual control: processor frequency, PCE-16 bus, fans (noise reduction) using the utility supplied with the motherboard (drivers). There are also tools available for overclocking the processor, etc., without getting into the BIOS. I saw a product more expensive, but of worse quality. Has cons: You…

    A good motherboard, especially after sitting on the biostar TA-990fxe, of course, the auto-tuning of the cooler is not enough, but if you figure it out and set it up once, then everything is ok. Bios looks dumb, I don't know what people are talking about, but not directly critical of course. Its pros: Well customizable BIOS, good audio chip and internet chip, good cooling, there are cooling control programs. Works great with w10, well, that is. I'm talking about drivers. The design is not…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Perfect purchase for me, exactly what I was looking for!

    The system was assembled 4 years ago. On the motherboard is: fx-8320 processor 4 sticks of HyperX 8 GB RAM at 1866 graphics card GTX 750Ti 2 gig power supply FST - 500 watts toshiba hard drive 2 terabyte 7200 rpm spindle buffer 64 meters hard drive SSD from intel 240 gigs For my tasks - simple games, creating simple videos - more than enough. Some pros: 4 DDR3 slots of 8 gigs of strips can be inserted and get a total of 32 gigs keeps fx-8320 at standard frequencies without problems many USB…

    Revainrating 1 out of 5

    Nightmarish quality and complete inconsistency with the description.

    The first Mat board died after 1 year of operation, taking a video card with it to the other world! (Textolite was swollen in the area of ​​​​РI-E, then short circuit). During the year of use with it there were the following problems: one). The impossibility of overclocking the processor (after each reboot, overclocking was reset to 0. 2) Hong Konganent BSODs on any firmware, except native (1.4). Tried both 1.5 and 1.6 and 1.8 3) It happened that the computer did not turn off in any way…

    Pros
    • Color and design
    Cons
    • See comment

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A nice option for the money, one of the best deals.

    I saw comments where they say that the fx-6300 has BSODs and the fact that the north bridge is very hot - I have no problems with this, on the old version of the bios "1.40" and on the newest "1.80" fx-6300 works stably and the north bridge is strong does not heat up. Pros below: "High Density Glass Fabric PCB" construction and Dehumidifier - condensate is now not too bad. From the moment the computer was assembled, BSOD appeared only due to crooked drivers for the video card. RAM up to 2100…

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    I did not like it, I do not advise buying.

    I would like to draw your attention to the fact that this MB works unstable with the FX-6300 processor from instance to instance. I'm not the only one having these problems. Even at stock frequencies, bsods are possible in absolutely any situation, it does not depend on the load on the CPU. Dancing with a tambourine and turbo boost did not give any result. Accordingly, the board does not hold any overclocking. The solution is to lower the frequency of the north bridge by 1 position. For such…

    Pros
    • Appearance +- price The abundance of connectors
    Cons
    • Mosfets get hotter than boilers in hell. I had to glue radiators on them, because. worth dropsy Pretty flexible textolite In load, the northerner went beyond 80 degrees on standard cooling

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    I am satisfied, the product fully corresponds to the description.

    I’ve been using the board for half a year now paired with an FX4300 processor, in the process of work, USB WiFi modem dumps were noticed, suggesting that the problem could be in the power supply, I studied the power supply system of the USB ports with a multimeter, as it turned out they were all powered (!) From a weak standby source BP. I redid the usb 2 power supply by soldering the fuse, and using a soldered wire, I applied 5 volts directly from the power supply to the port, the modem…

    Pros
    • Four slots for memory, USB 3, there is a COM port.
    Cons
    • The south bridge is right next to the video card. Bios could be better. Power supply of USB ports from a standby power source. There are no heatsinks on the processor power transistors.

    I switched from phenom 975 be to fx8350 and immediately got out the main minus of the board - problems with power supply in the form of 4 + 1. if earlier this was enough, now with fx 8350 I get constant bsod due to lack of voltage for the processor even at the nominal frequency. Well, you should not forget about the hot north bridge. So if the processor is not top-end, enough is enough.

    Pros
    • Worked well with phenom 975 at 4100 and good tower cooling.
    Cons
    • Absolutely not suitable for fx 8350. Although it is declared in support.