GIGABYTE Am3+ 970-Gaming

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  GIGABYTE Am3+ 970-Gaming

98.99 GBP
Price updated on: 06-10-2025 06:45:07
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Identifiers
Model Gigabyte GA-970-GAMING
MPN Gigabyte GA-970-GAMING
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
ACPI version
The version of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard that a product supports or implements. It indicates the level of power‑management features, hardware configuration capabilities, and operating‑system compatibility available on the device.
5.0
Audio output channels
Indicates the total number of independent audio channels that a product can produce or process, including sub‑channels such as those used in surround sound configurations (e.g., 5.1, 7.2). The value may be an integer or a decimal to represent fractional channel groups.
7.1 channels
BIOS type
The firmware interface used by a computer system to initialize hardware and load the operating system, such as UEFI or legacy BIOS. It indicates whether the motherboard supports modern features like secure boot, fast startup, or compatibility with older operating systems.
UEFI AMI
Bundled software
A list of software programs and utilities that come pre-installed or bundled with the product, such as operating systems, drivers, antivirus suites, or other essential applications.
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Compatible processor series
List of processor families that the product can support, such as Intel Celeron, Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 3, etc. Each value represents a distinct CPU family or brand that is compatible with the hardware platform.
AMD A
Component for
Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
PC
CPU fan connector Yes
Ethernet interface type
A list of the Ethernet standards that a product supports, such as Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), 2.5 GbE, 10 GbE, and other variants. Each value is a free‑text label describing one supported interface; multiple values are separated by commas when the device offers more than one speed or generation.
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Indicates whether the product includes an Ethernet LAN interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
Yes
Height
The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
305 mm
Memory channels
The configuration of memory channels supported by a device, indicating how many independent memory paths the system can use for data transfer (e.g., Dual‑channel, Quad‑channel). This attribute helps users understand the potential bandwidth and performance characteristics of the memory subsystem.
Dual-channel
Memory slots type
The form factor of the memory module that a product can accept, such as DIMM or SO‑DIMM. It indicates whether the device uses standard desktop RAM modules (DIMM) or smaller laptop‑style modules (SO‑DIMM).
DIMM
Microphone in
Indicates whether the product includes at least one built‑in microphone. A value of "Yes" means that the device has an integrated microphone, while "No" indicates it does not.
Yes
Motherboard chipset
The model of the motherboard’s chipset, indicating the family of supported processors and integrated features such as I/O interfaces, memory support, and peripheral connectivity.
AMD 970
Motherboard chipset family
The chipset family identifies the group of integrated circuits that manage communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices on a motherboard. It indicates the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, helping users assess compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
AMD
Motherboard form factor
The physical layout and size classification of a motherboard, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, or other standardized formats. It indicates the dimensions, mounting points, and expansion capabilities that determine compatibility with computer cases and components.
ATX
Number of SATA connectors
The total count of physical SATA connectors available on the product. It indicates how many separate SATA ports are present, regardless of version or type, allowing users to assess storage expansion capacity.
6
PCI Express x1 Slots
The total count of physical PCI Express x1 expansion slots available on a device, indicating how many single‑lane interfaces can be used for peripherals such as low‑power graphics cards or add‑on modules.
2
PCI Express x16 slots
The total count of expansion slots on a device that support the PCI Express interface with a configuration of 16 lanes (x16). Each slot can accommodate components requiring maximum bandwidth, such as high‑end graphics cards or other peripherals. The value is expressed as an integer without units.
1
Processor socket
The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or other compatible platform. Common examples include LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, and LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility.
Socket AM3+
RAID levels
A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
0,1,5,10,JBOD
S/PDIF out connector
Indicates whether the product includes a digital audio output port using the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF). A value of "Yes" means the port is present; "No" means it is absent.
Yes
S/PDIF out port Yes
Supported memory clock speeds
The operating frequencies that a processor or memory module can run at, expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). This attribute lists all supported clock rates, allowing users to understand the performance range of the component.
1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
Supported processor sockets Socket AM3,Socket AM3+
Supported storage drive interfaces
List of physical or logical interfaces that allow an internal storage drive to communicate with the system, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
Serial ATA
Supported storage drive types
A list of the types of storage drives that a product can accommodate or use, such as HDD, SSD, or hybrid configurations. Each entry indicates a distinct drive type that is supported by the device’s bays, slots, or external interfaces.
SSD
System bus rate
The maximum theoretical speed at which the system bus can transfer data, expressed in gigatransfers per second (GT/s). This value indicates the bandwidth capacity of the internal communication pathway between components such as the CPU and memory or peripheral devices.
5.2 GT/s
USB 2.0 connectors
The total number of physical USB 2.0 ports available on a product. This value indicates how many separate USB 2.0 interfaces can be used for connecting peripherals such as keyboards, mice, storage devices or other accessories.
12
USB connector type
The specific type of USB connector used by a device, such as USB Type‑A, USB Type‑B, USB Type‑C, Micro‑USB, Mini‑USB, or other variants. It indicates the physical port that allows data transfer and power delivery between the device and peripherals.
USB Type-A,USB Type-C
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
244 mm
Gigabyte

Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware company that produces motherboards, graphics cards, and other computer hardware. The company was founded in 1986 and is now one of the largest computer hardware companies in the world.