AMD Shows Off AM4 Motherboards That Are Ready For Ryzen Processors

AMD Ryzen processors just got one step closer to launching last night at CES 2017 as AMD just lifted the embargo on their socket AM4 boards that are needed to run them. AMD AM4 boards for Ryzen-based CPUs will be using either the the X300 and X370 chipsets. AMD X370 chipset-based motherboards are the top of the line boards designed for users that are interested in overclockin and/or dual graphics. The AMD X300 chipset on the other hand is aimed at smaller form factor designs for small form factor PCs (mini-ITX). Both chipsets will support dual-channel DDR4 memory, PCIe NVMe SSDs, M.2 SATA devices, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 devices and of course PCIe 3.0 capability for graphics cards. The slide below shows all of AMD’s AM4 platfomrs, what segment they are targeted to and some of the key features of each.

Some of the motherboards that AMD is showing off at CES 2017 can be found below.

Gigabyte: GA-AX370-Gaming K5, Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming 5, Gigabyte AB350-Gaming 3 & Gigabyte A320M-HD3

Biostar: X370GT7, Biostar X350GT5 & Biostar X350GT3

ASRock: X370 Taichi, ASRock X370 Gaming K4, ASRock AB350 Gaming K4 & ASRock A320M Pro4

MSI: A320M Pro-VD, MSI X370 Xpower Gaming Titanium, MSI B350 Tomahawk & MSI B350M Mortar

AMD says that they are working with 15 CPU cooler manufacturers and vendors to create good quality aftermarket CPU coolers for AM4 processors. Noctua , EKWB and Corsair were just some of the companies that will offer AM4 cooling support by more than likely including new mounting brackets with new kits and possibly just releasing AM4 bracket kits for existing customers.

AMD again stated taht Ryzen processor-based PCs, AM4 motherboards, and compatible cooling solutions are expected to be available in Q1 2017. AMD Ryzen Processors are getting close and we are excited! The new AMD X370 boards like the Gigabyte Aorus GA-AX370-Gaming 5 look great and we can’t wait to see how they perform. This could be a big year for AMD!