ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ - TUF Series - ATX AMD 990FX DDR3 1800 Motherboards

Name: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ - TUF Series - ATX AMD 990FX DDR3 1800 Motherboards
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00539LU3E
Price: 85.49 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, 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. View full credentials →

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Bottom line: The ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ - TUF Series - ATX AMD 990FX DDR3 1800 Motherboards is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $85.49. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

The TUF Series delivers preeminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability, providing the most reliable computing experience.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ - TUF Series - ATX AMD 990FX DDR3 1800… 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

✓ AMD Socket AM3+ FX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series Processors
✓ 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

AMD Socket AM3+ FX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series Processors
AMD 990FX / SB950 Chipset
CeraM!X - Premium ceramic-coating technology provides best heat dissipation
TUF Thermal Radar - Real-time thermal detection with professional user mode for customized settings
TUF Capacitors, Chokes and MOSFETS - Certified by military standard to ensure ultimate durability
Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P) - Higher Power Efficiency; Higher Reliability

Full Specifications

Brand	ASUS
USB 2.0	2
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Athlon
CPU Socket	Socket AM3+
Model Name	Sabertooth 990FX
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Chipset Type	AMD 990FX
Model Number	Sabertooth 990FX
Chipset Family	AMD 9-series
Mfr Part Number	Sabertooth 990FX
Number of Ports	4
Total Usb Ports	4
Processor Socket	Socket AM3+
Total PCIe Ports	2
Total SATA Ports	10
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	1866 MHz
Compatible Processors	AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron
RAM Memory Technology	DDR3

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ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ - TUF Series - ATX AMD 990FX DDR3 1800 Motherboards 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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