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Gigabyte AMD AM3+ / ATX / 4xDDR3/ HDMI/ Realtek ALC892/ 2xPCIE/ 8xUSB 2.0 / 4xUSB3.1 Gen 1/ LAN/ Motherboard - 78LMT-USB3 R2

Name: Gigabyte AMD AM3+ / ATX / 4xDDR3/ HDMI/ Realtek ALC892/ 2xPCIE/ 8xUSB 2.0 / 4xUSB3.1 Gen 1/ LAN/ Motherboard - 78LMT-USB3 R2
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B079GRXBDJ
Price: 74.99 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 AM3+ / ATX / 4xDDR3/ HDMI/ Realtek ALC892/ 2xPCIE/ 8xUSB 2.0 / 4xUSB3.1 Gen 1/ LAN/ Motherboard - 78LMT-USB3 R2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $74.99. 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 4+1 Phase Power Design for AMD 125W CPU support Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR3, 2 DIMMs Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 graphics (DirectX10) HDMI, DVI, D-sub Ports for Multi-display support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 with Super speed Transfer Rates of Up to 5 Gbps Audio Noise Guard with High Quality Audio Capacitors GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm. Hyper transport bus - support up to 5200MT/s.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Gigabyte AMD AM3+ / ATX / 4xDDR3/ HDMI/ Realtek ALC892/ 2xPCIE/… 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
4+1 Phase Power Design for AMD 125W CPU support
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR3, 2 DIMMs
Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 graphics (DirectX10)
HDMI, DVI, D-sub Ports for Multi-display support

Full Specifications

Brand	GIGABYTE
USB 2.0	8
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Athlon
CPU Socket	Socket AM3
Model Name	78LMT-USB3
Unit Count	1 Count
Chipset Type	AMD 785E
Model Number	78LMT-USB3 R2
Built-In Media	motherboard
Item Type Name	GIGABYTE 78LMT-USB3 R2 (AMD AM3+ / ATX / 4xDDR3/ HDMI/ Realtek ALC892/ 2xPCIE/ 8xUSB 2.0 / 4xUSB3.1 Gen 1/ LAN/ Motherboard)
Mfr Part Number	78LMT-USB3 R2
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	12
Total Usb Ports	12
Processor Socket	Socket AM3
Total PCIe Ports	2
Total SATA Ports	5
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	1333 MHz

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Gigabyte AMD AM3+ / ATX / 4xDDR3/ HDMI/ Realtek ALC892/ 2xPCIE/ 8xUSB 2.0 / 4xUSB3.1 Gen 1/ LAN/ Motherboard - 78LMT-USB3 R2 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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