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RARE VINTAGE KIT: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T + Asus M4A89GTD PRO + 700W PSU - NEW/OP
Bottom line: The RARE VINTAGE KIT: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T + Asus PRO + 700W PSU 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
Motherboard: ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3. CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition (HDT90ZFBK6DGR). Why buy this kit?. This unit is collector-grade. It is the perfect foundation for building the ultimate period-correct Windows 7 or Windows XP retro gaming machine.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored RARE VINTAGE KIT: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T + Asus PRO + 700W PSU using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. AMD'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
| tdp_w | 125 |
|---|---|
| unlocked | true |
| core_count | 6 |
| base_clock_ghz | 3.2 |
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