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ATX motherboard with AM3+ socket, six-core Phenom II CPU, four DDR3L memory modules

Avarum

Avarum ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA Combo: Phenom II X6 1090T, 32GB DDR3L 1600MHz

SKU CH-YV5S-8JX5A

AM3+ motherboard with six-core Phenom II 1090T and 32GB DDR3L 1600MHz memory kit

  • Combo TypeMotherboard / CPU / Memory Combo
  • CPU Socket TypeAM3+
  • CPU TypeFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
  • Memory StandardDDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066** Due to CPU spec., AM
  • 6-core CPU at 3.2 GHz for multitasking performance
  • 32 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz kit fills all four slots
  • Dual PCIe 2.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU setups
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus M.2 PCIe 2.0 x4 storage
  • Intel i211-AT Gigabit LAN with SupremeFX 8-channel audio

AM3+ Combo for Legacy Builds

This set pairs an ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard with a Phenom II X6 1090T processor and 32 GB of DDR3L 1600 MHz memory. The board uses the AMD 970 chipset and an AM3+ socket in ATX form factor. It suits enthusiasts maintaining or assembling a system on this older platform.

Replaces Older AM3 or AM2+ Boards

The combo upgrades a system limited to dual-core Athlon II or Sempron 100 Series CPUs, adding six cores at 3.2 GHz and quadruple the typical memory capacity. The jump is worthwhile when software needs more threads or when 8 GB modules are required. Builders staying on AM3+ gain modern SATA 6 Gb/s and USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity.

Check Clearance and Power Phases

Verify that your chassis fits a 12.0 x 9.6 inch ATX board and that the CPU cooler mounting holes match AM3+ spacing. The motherboard arrives without a cooler or fan, so a separate AM3+-compatible heatsink is required. Confirm the power supply delivers the 8-pin EPS connector the board expects.

Highlights

  • 6-core CPU at 3.2 GHz for multitasking performance
  • 32 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz kit fills all four slots
  • Dual PCIe 2.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU setups
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus M.2 PCIe 2.0 x4 storage
  • Intel i211-AT Gigabit LAN with SupremeFX 8-channel audio

Specifications

Combo TypeMotherboard / CPU / Memory Combo
CPU Socket TypeAM3+
CPU TypeFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
Supported CPU TechnologiesFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
Memory StandardDDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066** Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066 MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333 MHz.
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express x162 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8)
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
PCI Slots2 x PCI Slots
SATA6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetSupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel i211AT
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
RJ451 x RJ45
USB 1.1/2.08 x USB 2.0
USB 3.02 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red) Type-A
S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Audio Ports6 Ports
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors1 x ReTry jumper1 x Safe Boot jumper1 x TPM header1 x COM port(s) connector(s)1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4-pin)1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x System panel(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"

Questions about this item

Will this ATX motherboard fit in a standard mid-tower case?

The board measures 12.0 by 9.6 inches and uses the ATX form factor, so it fits any case that accepts ATX motherboards.

The CPU and motherboard arrive without coolers — how do I mount a third-party AM3+ cooler?

Apply thermal paste to the Phenom II X6 1090T, align the cooler brackets with the socket retention frame, then secure the mounting hardware evenly in a cross pattern.

If a DIMM fails later, what exact replacement module do I need?

Replace it with a single DDR3L 8 GB 1600 MHz UDIMM; the board has four 240-pin slots running in dual-channel mode.

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