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Gigabyte FM2+/FM2 AMD A78 HDMI Dual-Link DVI D-Sub 2-Way Crossfire mATX Motherboard GA-F2A78M-D3H
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Gigabyte FM2+/FM2 AMD A78 HDMI Dual-Link DVI D-Sub 2-Way Crossfire mATX Motherboard GA-F2A78M-D3H

Bottom line: The Gigabyte FM2+/FM2 AMD A78 HDMI Dual-Link DVI D-Sub 2-Way Crossfire: Triple-monitor output onboard: HDMI, dual-link DVI-D, D-Sub; main trade-off: dead-end FM2+/FM2 socket: only older A-series and Athlon APUs fit.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Triple-monitor output onboard: HDMI, dual-link DVI-D, D-Sub
  • ✓ Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/10 and JBOD support
  • ✓ Four DDR3 DIMM slots reach 64GB, up to DDR3-2400 (OC)
  • ✓ DualBIOS2 backup chip guards against a failed UEFI flash

Cons

  • ✗ Dead-end FM2+/FM2 socket: only older A-series and Athlon APUs fit
  • ✗ DDR3 1.5V only, so no reuse of DDR4 from a newer build
  • ✗ mATX layout limits expansion versus a full ATX A78 board
  • ✗ 2-way CrossFire only, and AMD Dual Graphics pairs with APU graphics

Manufacturer description

APU Support: FM2+/FM2 Socket, AMD A series processors AMD Athlon series processors Memory: 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory; Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Onboard Graphics: 1 x D-Sub port; 1 x DVI-D port;1 x HDMI port;

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Gigabyte FM2+/FM2 AMD A78 HDMI Dual-Link DVI D-Sub 2-Way Crossfire… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. GIGABYTE'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

  • APU Support: FM2+/FM2 Socket, AMD A series processors AMD Athlon series processors
  • Memory: 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory; Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules
  • Onboard Graphics: 1 x D-Sub port; 1 x DVI-D port;1 x HDMI port;
  • LAN: Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
  • Multi-Graphics Technology: Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology, AMD Eyefinity technology
  • Storage Interface: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors; Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD

Full Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelGA-F2A78M-D3H
UnitCount1
ManufacturerGigabyte
ItemPartNumberGA-F2A78M-D3H

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