Description
M5A78L-M/USB3 - Asus Socket AM3+ AMD 760G Chipset Micro-ATX System Board Motherboard Supports Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron 100 Series DDR3 4x DIMM
The ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 is a unique ATX motherboard featuring AMD 760G chipset for AMD Socket AM3+ processors, coming together support with modern USB 3.0 connectivity. This 12 Inches x 9.6 Inches board delivers important features including DDR3 SDRAM memory support, integrated graphics and PCIe expansion in a RoHS,WEEE,REACH compliant design. Ideal for upgrading older AMD systems or PCs, it provides infrequent USB 3.0 functionality on an Socket AM3+ platform along with ASUS build quality. A smart choice for keeping hardware while in advance faster data transfers and compact system possible.
Key Features:
- Socket AM3+ - Supports AMD Phenom/Athlon processors
- AMD 760G Chipset - Combined graphics with DVI/VGA
- DDR3 SDRAM Memory Support - Up to 8GB capacity
- PCIe 1x16 Slot - Separate GPU compatibility
- 4x SATA Ports plus eSATA - Storage flexibility
- USB 3.0 (2 ports) - Modern peripheral speeds
- Gigabit Ethernet - Reliable wired networking
- 1 Channel Audio - With S/PDIF output
- ATX Form Factor (12 Inches x 9.6 Inches) - Compact builds
- Energy Well-organized Design - Meets eco-friendly standards
Compatibility and Use Cases:
This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3+ processors (Phenom/Athlon) and is perfect for maintaining or upgrading older systems. Its ATX size fits compact cases while providing features for basic computing, dated gaming and media playback. The addition of USB 3.0 is mostly valuable for extending the usefulness of systems with modern peripherals and the PCIe 1x16 slot allows separate GPU upgrades when needed.
Why Choose This Motherboard?
The ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 offers a rare combination of Socket AM3+ compatibility with modern USB 3.0 ports, bridging generation gaps in reasonable upgrades. Its combined AMD graphics handle basic display needs, while the PCIe 1x16 slot put up performance GPUs. The board's compact ATX design allows space well-organized builds and ASUS component quality confirms reliable process. For users maintaining older AMD systems or building budget dated PCs, this motherboard provides important functionality with the bonus of faster USB 3.0 transfers an uncommon feature on Socket AM3+ platforms that significantly improves usability with modern peripherals.
