MSI 790FX-GD70 with latest AM3 structure marks a new beginning

[Zimon]

- That board looks extremely tasty!

mk_dir

BTW, AM3 have 938 pins, no 941....

Looks like this board does actually have 941pins/holes.
- Phenom I+II have a pin missing as a key, on the corner with the copper triangle:
Comparison shot from Bit-tech.net's AM3 review

For some reason, MSI seem to have kept support for AM2/+ chips.
Windwithme could you confirm this please?
- Would you be willing to try an AM2+ chip in it? - We could see if the onboard DDR3 controller is actually disabled on Phenom I and II AM2+ chips, or just not used!

[Brother Esau]

@WindwithMe.............Would you be as kind as to tell me what Tech Station that is and where I might be able to get one?

[informal]

- That board looks extremely tasty!

mk_dir


Looks like this board does actually have 941pins/holes.
- Phenom I+II have a pin missing as a key, on the corner with the copper triangle:
Comparison shot from Bit-tech.net's AM3 review

For some reason, MSI seem to have kept support for AM2/+ chips.
Windwithme could you confirm this please?
- Would you be willing to try an AM2+ chip in it? - We could see if the onboard DDR3 controller is actually disabled on Phenom I and II AM2+ chips, or just not used!

AM3 chips have 938 pins while AM3 socket has 941 "holes".