ASUS M5A97 Pro Reviews

With the M5A97 we see Asus addressing the lower end space for both AM3 and AM3+ processors. If a user is looking for a very solid, yet feature complete motherboard for around $100, then the M5A97 is a great choice. It has excellent BIOS and overclocking features, and while it does not come with all the extras of the higher priced boards, it is more than adequate to get a user up and running with minimal fuss. In a pinch it can do CrossFire, but I would not suggest it. It has plenty of USB 3.0 ports available with the correct case, and the overall quality of build and layout are excellent for a board in this price class. I really found no issues whatsoever with this board, which is a good thing since the 970 chipset has been around essentially 1.5 years. UEFI BIOS support is excellent and it will make for a good foundation for an inexpensive AMD based machine.