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Gigabyte AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 AMD - AM3+ Motherboards GA-990FXA-UD5 R5

Name: Gigabyte AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 AMD - AM3+ Motherboards GA-990FXA-UD5 R5
Brand: GIGABYTE
SKU: B00VX1GSBK
Price: 180.00 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 Gigabyte AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 AMD - AM3+ Motherboards GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $180.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Supports AMD AM3+/ AM3 series processors 8+2 phase power design for AMD high-TDP CPU support 3-way Crossfire/ 3-way SLI multi-graphics support High quality Driver-MOSFETs design deliver high efficiency performance GIGABYTE Ultra Durable technology Audio Noise Guard with High Quality Audio Capacitors Supports Dolby Home Theater audio 8 SATA3 and 2 eSATA3 ports with up to 6Gbps link speed and RAID support 4 USB 3.0 ports with transfer rates of up to 5Gbps GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS technology

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Gigabyte AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 AMD - AM3+… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis 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 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

✓ Memory Socket: 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
✓ Backed by GIGABYTE's warranty and support channels
✓ 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

CPU socket: AM3+ Socket supports for AMD AM3+ FX processors; AMD AM3 Phenom II processors/ AMD Athlon II processors
Memory Socket: 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
Support for 2-Way/3-Way AMD Crossfire/NVIDIA SLI technology
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel
14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports

Full Specifications

Brand	GIGABYTE
USB 2.0	8
Platform	Windows 7, Windows 8
CPU Model	Athlon
CPU Socket	Socket AM3+
CPU socket	AM3+ Socket supports for AMD AM3+ FX processors; AMD AM3 Phenom II processors/ AMD Athlon II processors
Chipset Type	AMD 990FX
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	GA-990FXA-UD5 R5
Memory Socket	4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
Mfr Part Number	GA-990FXA-UD5 R5
Total Usb Ports	11
Processor Socket	Socket AM3+
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	1333 MHz
Compatible Processors	AMD Athlon
RAM Memory Technology	DDR3
S/PDIF Connector Type	Optical
Memory Slots Available	4
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express

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Gigabyte AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 AMD - AM3+ Motherboards GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 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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