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ASRock Socket AM3/AMD 890GX/SATA3&USB 3.0/A&V&GbE/ATX Motherboard 890GX Extreme3
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ASRock Socket AM3/AMD 890GX/SATA3&USB 3.0/A&V&GbE/ATX Motherboard 890GX Extreme3

By , Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

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Bottom line: The ASRock Socket AM3/AMD 890GX/SATA3&USB 3.0/A&V&GbE/ATX Motherboard 890GX Extreme3 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $126.41. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Socket AM3/AMD 890GX/SATA3&USB 3.0/A&V&GbE/ATX Motherboard

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASRock Socket AM3/AMD 890GX/SATA3&USB 3.0/A&V&GbE/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

Key Features

  • CPU: Socket AM3 Support AMD Phenom II X4/X3/X2 (except 920 /940) /Athlon II X4 /X3 /X2 /Sempron processors; Six-Core CPU Ready; FSB 2600MHz(5.2 GT/s) Chipset: AMD 890GX & SB850
  • Memory: 4x 240pin DDR3-1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 DIMMs, Non-ECC/Un-buffered, Upto 16GB Slots: 3x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots(Supports ATI Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, CrossFireX and Hybrid CrossFireX); 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot; 3x PCI Slots
  • SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5; 1x eSATA3 Port Audio: VIA VT2020 7.1-Channel Audio CODEC
  • Video: AMD Radeon HD 4290 Graphics,w/512MB shared memory LAN: Realtek RTL8111E PCI-E x1 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
  • Ports: 12x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 8 by headers); 2x USB 3.0 ports; 1x eSATA3 Port; 1x IEEE 1394 Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x DVI-D Port; 1x HDMI Port; 1x PS/2 Ports; 1x Optical SPDIF Out Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port

Full Specifications

SATA6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5; 1x eSATA3 Port Audio: VIA VT2020 7.1-Channel Audio CODEC
BrandASRock
VideoAMD Radeon HD 4290 Graphics,w/512MB shared memory LAN: Realtek RTL8111E PCI-E x1 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
USB 2.02
PlatformWindows 10
CPU SocketSocket AM3
Model Name890GX Extreme3
Chipset TypeAMD 890GX
ConnectivityUSB
Model Number890GX EXTREME3
Mfr Part Number890GX EXTREME3
Total Usb Ports4
Processor SocketSocket AM3
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed1333 MHz
Compatible ProcessorsAMD Athlon, AMD Sempron
RAM Memory Technologydimm
S/PDIF Connector TypeOptical
Memory Slots Available6
Graphics Card InterfacePCI, PCI Express

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ASRock Socket AM3/AMD 890GX/SATA3&USB 3.0/A&V&GbE/ATX Motherboard 890GX Extreme3 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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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.

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