Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 AM3+ AMD DDR3 1333 760G USB 2.0 Micro ATX Motherboard
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Bottom line: The Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 AM3+ AMD DDR3 1333 760G USB 2.0 Micro ATX Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $94.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Supports AMD AM3+ FX/AM3 Phenom II, Athlon II series Processors GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Classic Technology Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 graphics (DirectX10) PCI-E 2.0 x16 interface for ultimate graphics support Hybrid EFI technology with Dual BIOS for 3TB HDD support GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 18.8cm.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 AM3+ AMD DDR3 1333 760G USB 2.0 Micro ATX… 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
- ✓ Supports AMD AM3+ FX/AM3 Phenom II, Athlon II 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
- Supports AMD AM3+ FX/AM3 Phenom II, Athlon II series Processors
- GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Classic Technology
- Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 graphics (DirectX10)
- PCI-E 2.0 x16 interface for ultimate graphics support
- Hybrid EFI technology with Dual BIOS for 3TB HDD support
- Windows 8 Ready
Full Specifications
| CPU | AM3+ socket Support for AMD AM3+ processor,AMD AM3 Phenom II processor / AMD Athlon II processor |
|---|---|
| LAN | 1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Memory | 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory / Support for 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules |
| Weight | 760g |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| Platform | Windows 8.1 |
| CPU Model | Athlon |
| CPU Socket | AM3+/AM3 |
| Model Name | GA-78LMT-S2 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Chipset Type | AMD 760G/SB710 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | GA-78LMT-S2 |
| Built-In Media | motherboard |
| Chipset Family | AMD 760G |
| Item Type Name | GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2 AM3+ AMD DDR3 1333 760G USB 2.0 Micro ATX Motherboard |
| Mfr Part Number | GA-78LMT-S2 |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
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Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 AM3+ AMD DDR3 1333 760G USB 2.0 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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