Despite its venerable age, desktop platform Socket AM3+ is still relevant. Partners AMD not very often come up with new solutions for series processors FX, but releasing a new product, try to show some extraordinary solution. ASUS recently introduced a motherboard based on AMD 970 chipset that really stands out against the products of the same class. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA belongs to a line of GAMING and is the first of her series CPU socket AM3+. The device’s range include some ideas ROG products but are available at a more attractive price.
Design and layout
The model is based on AMD 970, and is made in the format ATX. Chipsets for AMD platform AM3+ dvuhmetrovoy have a scheme that once was classic. Chip North bridge is located in the Central part of the Board, while the SB950 South bridge offset at the expansion slots, exactly to the SATA connectors.

The Board has standard dimensions for this form factor is 305×244 mm. the Unit is decorated in a style typical of the GAMING series products.