--- product_id: 4840798 title: "ASUS AM3 Plus Motherboard" brand: "asus" price: "€ 502.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Asus" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/4840798-asus-am3-plus-motherboard store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # AM3+ CPU ready for powerful AMD FX builds ASUS EPU for smart energy savings Turbo Key for instant overclocking boost ASUS AM3 Plus Motherboard **Brand:** asus **Price:** € 502.20 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Unlock power, speed, and efficiency with ASUS AM3+ – your budget-friendly gateway to pro-level builds! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ASUS AM3 Plus Motherboard by asus - **How much does it cost?** € 502.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4840798-asus-am3-plus-motherboard) ## Best For - asus enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asus brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Anti-surge protection guards your system 24/7 against unexpected power spikes, ensuring your investment stays safe and stable. - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Efficiency:** ASUS EPU intelligently manages power consumption in real-time, cutting energy costs while keeping your rig cool and efficient. - β€’ **Unlock Hidden Potential:** Core Unlocker technology intelligently activates dormant CPU cores, squeezing every ounce of performance out of your processor. - β€’ **Instant Performance Boost:** Turbo Key lets you turbocharge your system with a single touchβ€”no complex setup, just pure speed when you need it most. - β€’ **Power Your Next-Gen AMD Build:** Supports AM3+ socket CPUs, unlocking high-performance AMD FX processors for seamless multitasking and productivity. ## Overview The ASUS AM3 Plus Motherboard (M5A78L-M/USB3) is a micro ATX board designed for AMD FX processors, featuring Turbo Key for easy overclocking, ASUS EPU for system-wide energy savings, and Anti-surge protection for hardware safety. It supports up to 16GB DDR3 RAM across 4 slots, offers USB 3.0 connectivity at 4.8Gbps, and includes 6 SATA 2 ports. Ideal for budget-conscious professionals seeking reliable performance with room to upgrade, this board balances essential features with smart power management and user-friendly BIOS. ## Description The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time - helping save power and money! Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise Overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Review: awesome replacement board for micro ATX..better than my old Gigabyte - Got this to replace a gigabyte motherboard that a faulty video card fried. I shouldve bought this in the first place. Going from a GA-78LMT-USB3 to this was actually a great change. I like both brands...but having a high end Asus board in my main comp...this was a nice change...even though i had to rebuild my system from ground up to replace the fried board. The power button overclock is a nice feature (im using an 8320 on this board.) No more trying to use software to overclock or trying to adjust in bios....just make your OC selection ( fast..faster...or top speed) and thats it. Push your power button and its like the old school turbo buttons of days past to get the extra power or to turn it off. Way easier way to OC and to turn off when u want to take it easy on your CPU. Board went in flawlessly and runs great...like all Asus boards ive used in past. Usb 3.0 on back and a front header...sata 3.0 is plenty if youre not using an SSD. Even if you are...3.0 is plenty though. Im very happy with this board...features and style. Fyi...this is in an HTPC/backup lower end gaming rig...16 gb of ram(4x4) and a gtx 650ti i had to go back to since the 970 i bought was DOA) i literally just swapped the parts, rebooted, loaded asus disc software, and it worked like nothing (windows needed keys verified again) and that was it. Runs smooth. Im definately buying this board again for budget micro atx builds in future. I hope asus utilizes some of this board's features in future boards. I cant say enough about how cool the push button OC feature is after having to mess with software OC options only for so long..or buy sepate case hardware to mimic. Buy this board if youre on the fence about it. P.S.....blue hardware looks good with blue led case fans. Review: Worked to fix a dead HP PC - The OEM mobo on my HP HPE 410y pc had issues, which is very common based on my research to find solutions. However, the mobo on my pc died after the warranty expired. I had pushed that pc to backup duty, but, finally needed to either find a fix, or recycle the unit. This asus mobo was inexpensive enough to attempt to fix the pc, as it was compatible with both the CPU (phenom II X6 1045t) and ram that I had with the original pc. I was also able to reuse the OEM win 7 OS because the mobo died, and would not be reused (just took some time to verify with Microsoft). So, just a new mobo fixed the old HP. The only minor issue is this mobo does not control the speed of the chasis fan (the CPU fan is controlled properly). The chasis fan only runs at max speed. The cheap fan from HP was running at 2600 rpm and was very loud. I updated the fan to an Arctic F9, which has a lower max rpm and is much quieter. I may add a fan controller, but the new fan is now acceptable. This was a good fix for the price. I have since upgraded the CPU to a FX 8320E, which works great on this mobo. I am now using this PC to capture and encode my old collection of VHS tapes that have no DVD equivalent. The eight cores and better speed on the fx are very noticeable over the phenom ii cpu. ## Features - AM3+ CPU support ready - Turbo Key- touch-n-boost - ASUS EPU- system level energy saving - Anti-surge-full-time power guardian-make system free from risk - Core Unlocker-unleash true core performance intelligently ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0054U7HIO | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,487 in Computer Motherboards | | Brand | ASUS | | Built-In Media | 2 x Serial ATA cable, Motherboard - micro ATX, Software | | CPU Model | AMD FX | | CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ | | Chipset Type | AMD 760G | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Compatible Processors | AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,130 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00610839181117, 04719543181119 | | Graphics Card Interface | PCI, PCI Express | | Item Part Number | 90-MIBG70-G0EAY00Z, 90MIBG70G0EAY00Z, M5A78L-M/USB3, M5A78LMUSB3 | | Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin | | Manufacturer | Asus | | Memory Clock Speed | 1333 MHz | | Memory Slots Available | 4 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 1024 MB | | Mfr Part Number | M5A78L-M/USB3 | | Model Name | M5A78L-M/USB3 | | Model Number | M5A78L-M/USB3 | | Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | | Number of Ports | 18 | | Platform | Windows 8.1 | | Processor Socket | Socket AM3+ | | RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 2000 | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 16 GB | | S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical | | System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 2 | | Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 | | Total PCIe Ports | 1 | | Total SATA Ports | 6 | | Total Usb Ports | 6 | | UPC | 610839181117 809199903112 803983038301 | | USB 2.0 | 10 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ASUS - **CPU Model:** AMD FX - **CPU Socket:** Socket AM3+ - **Chipset Type:** AMD 760G - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Compatible Processors:** AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron - **Memory Clock Speed:** 1333 MHz - **Model Name:** M5A78L-M/USB3 - **Platform:** Windows 8.1 - **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR3 2000 ## Images ![ASUS AM3 Plus Motherboard - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UbAECQcbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ awesome replacement board for micro ATX..better than my old Gigabyte *by A***R on December 21, 2014* Got this to replace a gigabyte motherboard that a faulty video card fried. I shouldve bought this in the first place. Going from a GA-78LMT-USB3 to this was actually a great change. I like both brands...but having a high end Asus board in my main comp...this was a nice change...even though i had to rebuild my system from ground up to replace the fried board. The power button overclock is a nice feature (im using an 8320 on this board.) No more trying to use software to overclock or trying to adjust in bios....just make your OC selection ( fast..faster...or top speed) and thats it. Push your power button and its like the old school turbo buttons of days past to get the extra power or to turn it off. Way easier way to OC and to turn off when u want to take it easy on your CPU. Board went in flawlessly and runs great...like all Asus boards ive used in past. Usb 3.0 on back and a front header...sata 3.0 is plenty if youre not using an SSD. Even if you are...3.0 is plenty though. Im very happy with this board...features and style. Fyi...this is in an HTPC/backup lower end gaming rig...16 gb of ram(4x4) and a gtx 650ti i had to go back to since the 970 i bought was DOA) i literally just swapped the parts, rebooted, loaded asus disc software, and it worked like nothing (windows needed keys verified again) and that was it. Runs smooth. Im definately buying this board again for budget micro atx builds in future. I hope asus utilizes some of this board's features in future boards. I cant say enough about how cool the push button OC feature is after having to mess with software OC options only for so long..or buy sepate case hardware to mimic. Buy this board if youre on the fence about it. P.S.....blue hardware looks good with blue led case fans. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked to fix a dead HP PC *by F***G on February 16, 2015* The OEM mobo on my HP HPE 410y pc had issues, which is very common based on my research to find solutions. However, the mobo on my pc died after the warranty expired. I had pushed that pc to backup duty, but, finally needed to either find a fix, or recycle the unit. This asus mobo was inexpensive enough to attempt to fix the pc, as it was compatible with both the CPU (phenom II X6 1045t) and ram that I had with the original pc. I was also able to reuse the OEM win 7 OS because the mobo died, and would not be reused (just took some time to verify with Microsoft). So, just a new mobo fixed the old HP. The only minor issue is this mobo does not control the speed of the chasis fan (the CPU fan is controlled properly). The chasis fan only runs at max speed. The cheap fan from HP was running at 2600 rpm and was very loud. I updated the fan to an Arctic F9, which has a lower max rpm and is much quieter. I may add a fan controller, but the new fan is now acceptable. This was a good fix for the price. I have since upgraded the CPU to a FX 8320E, which works great on this mobo. I am now using this PC to capture and encode my old collection of VHS tapes that have no DVD equivalent. The eight cores and better speed on the fx are very noticeable over the phenom ii cpu. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good motherboard, no front panel USB 3.0 *by M***A on June 17, 2016* I bought this motherboard almost a year ago and it has done it's job well. I bought the motherboard for two reasons. The first reason was because I have frequent power outages where I live and I noticed that this board was surge protected and I wanted to make sure I had all my bases covered. The second reason is because it was one of the cheaper motherboards advertised as USB 3.0 and I wanted a 3.0 motherboard so I could use my front panel USB 3.0 ports. The motherboard did the first job flawlessly and has saved me multiple times, but it unfortunately was not able to perform the second job I wanted it to. I didn't really read between the lines and I thought this motherboard would support front panel USB 3.0 but I was mistaken. All in all, this is a good motherboard if you are building your first PC and want a decent motherboard. Like I said earlier though, this does not support front panel USB 3.0, so if you plan on using your case's front panel USB 3.0, find a different motherboard, if you don't mind, this motherboard is a good buy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/4840798-asus-am3-plus-motherboard](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4840798-asus-am3-plus-motherboard) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*