ASUS
ASUS A8N5X AMD Socket 939 ATX Motherboard+CPU AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8GHz+BP
Bottom line: The ASUS A8N5X AMD Socket 939 ATX Motherboard+CPU AMD Athlon 64 3000+ is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & fans 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
ASUS A8N5X R1.00 AMD Socket 939 DDR1 ATX Desktop Motherboard+ CPU AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8GHz-ADA3000DAA4BW+ Back panel. Motherboard ASUS A8N5X R1.00 AMD Socket 939 DDR1 ATX+ CPU AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8GHz-ADA3000DAA4BW /Venice/(With fan and heatsink) + Back panel.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS A8N5X AMD Socket 939 ATX Motherboard+CPU AMD Athlon 64 3000+… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. ASUS's retro cpu coolers & fans 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 cpu coolers & fans 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
| chipset | NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra |
|---|---|
| form_factor_type | ATX |
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