Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Processor w/ IO Shield
Bottom line: The Gigabyte Motherboard AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Processor w/ IO Shield is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Removed from working computer, see PHOTO for boot screen and condition. Includes AMD Phenom II X6 1090T CPU, Heatsink, and IO Shield. Memory is NOT included and was required to take BIOS screenshot.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gigabyte Motherboard AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Processor w/ IO Shield using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Gigabyte's retro cpus 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 cpus 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.
Full Specifications
| socket | AM3 |
|---|---|
| chipset | AMD 890FX |
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