Gigabyte
Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H AMD Socket AM2+ DDR2 Desktop Motherboard
Bottom line: The Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H AMD Socket AM2+ DDR2 Desktop Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards 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
Socket Type Socket AM2+. Desktop Motherboards. Verify function of I/O ports All ports are functioning Pass. Check to make sure that board is not BIOS locked BIOS is accessible Pass. Boot board to BIOS BIOS is shown without errors Pass.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H AMD Socket AM2+ DDR2 Desktop Motherboard 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.
Full Specifications
| chipset | AMD 780G |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR2 |
| form_factor_size | Micro-ATX |
| integrated_graphics | true |
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