Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Micro ATX Motherboard
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Bottom line: The Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Micro ATX Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $92.12. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Socket AM3/AMD 785G/4DDR3-1600(OC)/ATI Hybrid CrossFireX/128MB DDR3 SidePort Memory/GbE/Raid/HDMI Micro ATX Motherboard
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Micro ATX Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. ASRock's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by ASRock's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Chipset Type | AMD 785G |
| Model Number | M3A785GMH/128M |
| Built-In Media | - Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield - ATA 133 Cable - 2 x SATA Data Cables |
| Mfr Part Number | M3A785GMH/128M |
| Total Usb Ports | 7 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1333 MHz |
| RAM Memory Technology | dimm |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated, PCI, PCI-Express x16 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 512 MB |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
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Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Micro ATX Motherboard is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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