ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 AM3+, AMD 990X, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, ATX, AMD Motherboard
Status: ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 AM3+: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 AM3+: AM3+ socket runs AMD FX and Phenom II CPUs; main trade-off: AM3+ platform is EOL; no path to Ryzen.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ AM3+ socket runs AMD FX and Phenom II CPUs
- ✓ AMD 990X chipset with native SATA 6Gb/s
- ✓ DIGI+ VRM power control for stable CPU/DRAM tuning
- ✓ USB 3.0 Boost with UASP for faster transfers
Cons
- ✗ AM3+ platform is EOL; no path to Ryzen
- ✗ No M.2 or NVMe slot for modern SSDs
- ✗ USB 3.0 only, no USB 3.1 or USB-C
- ✗ DDR3 memory only, no DDR4 support
Manufacturer description
CPU and DRAM Digital Power Design for a 100% Performance Boost on AMD 990X with Windows 8 Support
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control - Full Hardware Control. Total Performance Tuning.
- Remote GO! - One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment
- USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 14 |
| Platform | Windows XP |
| CPU Model | FX-Series Eight-Core FX-8120 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Model Name | M5A99X EVO R2.0 |
| Chipset Type | AMD 990X/SB950 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | M5A99X EVO R2.0 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Chipset Family | AMD 990X |
| Mfr Part Number | 90-MIBJI0-G0AAY0VZ |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 12 |
| Total Usb Ports | 18 |
| Item Part Number | 90-MIBJI0-G0EAY0VZ, 90MIBJI0G0EAY0VZ, M5A99X EVO R2.0 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Total PCIe Ports | 2 |
| Total SATA Ports | 6 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
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