MSI 880g-E45, AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20GHz 6MB L3 AM3, Corsair 16GB PC3-12800
Bottom line: The AMD MSI 880g-E45 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
The MSI 880g-E45 motherboard features the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T CPU with a clock speed of 3.20GHz and 6MB of L3 cache. The motherboard is compatible with AMD CPUs and is designed by MSI. CPU: HDT90ZFBK6DGR AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20GHz 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 Hexa-core Processor.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD MSI 880g-E45 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 |
|---|---|
| core_count | 6 |
| l3_cache_mb | 6 |
| base_clock_ghz | 3.2 |
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MSI 880g-E45, AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20GHz 6MB L3 AM3, Corsair 16GB PC3-12800 is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. 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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