Asus M4A87TD EVO Socket AM3/ AMD 870/ CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ATX Motherboard
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Bottom line: The Asus M4A87TD EVO Socket AM3/ AMD 870/ CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ATX Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $135.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Asus M4A87TD EVO Socket AM3/ AMD 870/ CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Asus M4A87TD EVO Socket AM3/ AMD 870/ CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro motherboards category before committing. 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
- ✓ Chipset: AMD 870 & SB850
- ✓ 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 /Athlon II /Sempron 100 Series Processors; Supports 45nm CPU; Support CPU upto 140W; FSB Upto 5200 MT/s
- Chipset: AMD 870 & SB850
- Memory: 4x DDR3-2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 DIMMs, Dual Channel, ECC/Non-ECC Un-buffered, Upto 16GB
- Slots: 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot(Support ATI CrossFireX Technology); 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots; 3x PCI Slots
- LAN: RTL8111E PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller, featuring AI NET 2
- Ports: 12x USB 2.0 Ports (6 rear, 6 by headers); 2x USB3.0 Ports; 1x eSATA2 Port; 2x PS/2 Ports; 2x IEEE 1394 Ports(1 rear, 1 connector); 1x Optical S/PDIF Out; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; Audio I/O Jacks
Full Specifications
| CPU | Socket AM3 Support AMD Phenom II /Athlon II /Sempron 100 Series Processors; Supports 45nm CPU; Support CPU upto 140W; FSB Upto 5200 MT/s |
|---|---|
| LAN | RTL8111E PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller, featuring AI NET 2 |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Slots | 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot(Support ATI CrossFireX Technology); 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots; 3x PCI Slots |
| Memory | 4x DDR3-2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 DIMMs, Dual Channel, ECC/Non-ECC Un-buffered, Upto 16GB |
| Chipset | AMD 870 & SB850 |
| USB 2.0 | 8 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Chipset Type | AMD 870 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | M4A87TD EVO |
| Mfr Part Number | M4A87TD EVO |
| Power Connector | 1x 24pin ATX Power; 1x 4pin ATX 12V Power |
| Total Usb Ports | 6 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 3 |
| Total SATA Ports | 7 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1333 MHz |
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Asus M4A87TD EVO Socket AM3/ AMD 870/ CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/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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