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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 DDR3 1600 LGA 1156 Motherboard

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 DDR3 1600 LGA 1156 Motherboard

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.

$79.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-18. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 DDR3 1600 LGA 1156 Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $79.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

ASUS TUF Intel Z87 Motherboard; ATX, Socket LGA 1150

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 DDR3 1600 LGA 1156 Motherboard 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

  • ✓ Tuf Engine Power Design
  • ✓ 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

  • Tuf Engine Power Design
  • Ultimate Cool Thermal Solution
  • We Got Your Back Shape Force

Full Specifications

BrandASUS
USB 2.02
PlatformNot Machine Specific
CPU ModelCore i3
CPU SocketLGA 1156
Model NameSabertooth
Unit Count1 Count
Chipset TypeIntel Z87
Model NumberSABERTOOTH Z87
Chipset FamilyIntel Z87
Mfr Part NumberSABERTOOTH Z87
Number of Items1
Number of Ports28
Total Usb Ports10
Processor SocketLGA 1156
Total PCIe Ports6
Total SATA Ports8
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed1600 MHz
Compatible ProcessorsIntel Core i3-4xxx, i5-4xxx, i7-4xxx, i9-4xxx, i3-5xxx, i5-5xxx, i7-5xxx, i3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxx, i3-7xxx, i5-7xxx, i7-7xxx, i3-8xxx, i5-8xxx, i7-8xxx

Ready to buy?

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 DDR3 1600 LGA 1156 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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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-18. Price and availability subject to change.

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