The MSI 970A-G46 Motherboard and AMD FX 8-Core Processor form a powerful PC combo. This pairing delivers strong multi-core performance for gaming and multitasking.The AMD FX-8120 is an 8-core desktop processor built on the 32nm "Zambezi" architecture. It features a base clock speed of 3.1 GHz and a maximum turbo speed of 4.0 GHz, paired with 8 MB of L3 cache.
MSI 970A-G46 Motherboard Features

• Form factor: ATX size (30.5 cm x 22.5 cm)
• CPU socket: Socket AM3+ supporting AMD FX processors
• Memory: 4 slots for up to 32 GB of DDR3 RAM (speeds up to 2133 MHz via overclocking)
• Expansion: 2 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots supporting AMD CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI
• Storage and ports: 6 SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, and 6 USB 2.0 ports on the rear
• Special tech: OC Genie II for instant one-second overclocking

AMD FX 8-Core Processor Features

• Architecture: 8 native CPU cores built on a 32 nm process
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with AM3+ sockets
• Performance: Unlocked clock multipliers for easy manual tuning and high-speed multi-threaded computing
• Cache: 8 MB of L3 cache to speed up data access for heavy programs