MSI
MSI A85XA-G65 Motherboard
Best reliable foundation for budget friendly legacy system builds.
The MSI FM2-A85XA-G65 motherboard is engineered for performance, featuring MSI's nDigitALL power design and Military Class III components. It supports AMD's A-Series APUs, including the A10, A8, A6, and A4 processors, and offers robust memory support with four DDR3 DIMM slots capable of handling up to 32GB of RAM. It provides multiple display outputs and extensive connectivity options for a versatile computing experience.
$218.02
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
954
/ 1130
#954 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Weight
8.00
/ LBS
Who it's for
- PC builders needing extensive storage and peripheral connections
- Enthusiasts seeking easy performance gains without manual tweaking
- Budget-conscious users building a system without a dedicated graphics card
Who should skip it
- Users seeking future-proof systems or access to current CPU technologies
- Gamers or professionals requiring maximum bandwidth for high-end graphics cards
- Builders prioritizing up-to-date drivers and long-term software compatibility
Key Specs
Weight
8.00 LBS
CPU Socket
Socket FM2
Chipset
AMD A85X
Memory Type
DDR3
Memory Slots
4
Max Memory
32 GB
Form Factor
ATX
SATA Ports
8
Features
- Achieve extreme CPU speeds with liquid nitrogen cooling
- Military Class III components for enhanced durability
- MSI's nDigitALL power design for stable power delivery
- Supports AMD Radeon Dual Graphics and CrossFireX
- OC Genie II for one-second overclocking
- USB Safeguard for protection against shorts and ESD
- MSI Winki 3 for fast boot-up to a Linux-based OS
- Super Charger for faster charging of mobile devices
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this motherboard for its robust reliability and excellent value. Many users highlight its stable performance over extended periods, making it a dependable choice for builds utilizing the FM2 socket. Its feature set, combined with a competitive price, often positions it as a smart investment for those seeking a solid foundation without overspending. The general consensus points to a product that simply works well, delivering consistent performance and proving to be a reliable component in various system configurations.
Know before you buy
This motherboard features an FM2 socket and is designed to support AMD A-Series APUs, specifically the A10, A8, A6, and A4 processor lines.
Yes, it supports both AMD Radeon Dual Graphics and CrossFireX, allowing you to combine multiple graphics cards to improve your system's visual performance.
The board features four DDR3 DIMM slots and supports a maximum capacity of 32GB of system memory.
OC Genie II allows you to automatically overclock your system with the press of a button, providing a quick and simple way to boost CPU performance without manually adjusting complex BIOS settings.
Yes, it includes USB Safeguard, which is designed to protect your motherboard and connected peripherals from electrical shorts and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
The FM2-A85XA-G65 is equipped with eight SATA ports, providing plenty of room for multiple hard drives or SSDs, and it supports RAID configurations 0, 1, 5, and 1+0 for data redundancy and performance.
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