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ASUS M5A97 R2.0 vs M5A97 LE R2.0

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Brand
ASUS
Brand
ASUS
Model
M5A97 R2.0
Model
M5A97 LE R2.0
Release Date
📅 May 2012
Release Date
📅 October 2012
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(451 reviews)
User reviews
★★★☆☆
(6 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
  • UEFI BIOS
  • Good overclocking capabilities
Pros
-
Cons
  • Mediocre audio controller
Cons
-
Socket
AM3+
Socket
AM3+
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD 970
Chipset
AMD 970
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2133Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2133Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
-
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels
-
Audio Channels
8 Channels
LAN Chipset
-
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8111F
Max LAN Speed
-
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
No
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
3
Onboard USB 2.0
3
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0

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Reasons to pick the ASUS M5A97 R2.0:

  • 47% cheaper, you can save $79.16.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1.

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