ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Socket AM3/ AMD 890FX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard
Bottom line: The ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Socket AM3/ AMD 890FX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Chipset: AMD 890FX & SB850
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Asus M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Socket AM3/ AMD 890FX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ CrossFireX/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Socket AM3/ AMD 890FX/ SATA3&USB3.0/… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASUS'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- CPU: Socket AM3 Support AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II/ Sempron 100 Series Processors; Supports AMD 140W CPU; Support HyperTransport 3.0; FSB 5200 MT/s
- Chipset: AMD 890FX & SB850
- Memory: 4x 240pin DDR3-2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 DIMMs, Dual Channel, ECC/Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Max Capacity upto 16GB
- Slots: 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots (Support ATI CrossFireX Technology); 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x4 Slot; 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot; 2x PCI Slots
- LAN: Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
- Ports: 12x USB 2.0 Ports(6 rear, 6 by headers); 2x USB3.0 Ports; 2x PS/2 Ports; 1x eSATA2 Port; 2x IEEE1394 Ports(1 rear, 1 by header); 1x Optical S/PIDF-out Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; Audio I/O Jacks
Full Specifications
| CPU | Socket AM3 Support AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II/ Sempron 100 Series Processors; Supports AMD 140W CPU; Support HyperTransport 3.0; FSB 5200 MT/s |
|---|---|
| LAN | Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Slots | 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots (Support ATI CrossFireX Technology); 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x4 Slot; 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot; 2x PCI Slots |
| Memory | 4x 240pin DDR3-2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 DIMMs, Dual Channel, ECC/Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Max Capacity upto 16GB |
| Chipset | AMD 890FX & SB850 |
| USB 2.0 | 3 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Chipset Type | AMD 890FX |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | M4A89TD PRO/USB3 |
| Mfr Part Number | M4A89TD PRO/USB3 |
| Power Connector | 1x 24pin Main Power; 1x 8pin CPU Power |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5200 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 1333 ; DDR3 1600 ; DDR3 1066 |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
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ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Socket AM3/ AMD 890FX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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