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Micro ATX motherboard, dark PCB, silver heatsinks, no I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2 rev.3.0 AMD motherboard

SKU CH-2P84-1BKK2

Micro ATX board for AMD FM2+/FM2 CPUs using DDR3 memory, sold without I/O shield or accessories

  • A88X chipset supports FM2+ and FM2 processors
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact builds
  • DDR3 memory slots for existing RAM upgrades
  • Grade A condition inspected and fully functional
  • Sold as motherboard only without I/O shield

Socket FM2+ platform

This GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2 rev.3.0 motherboard uses the AMD A88X chipset and accepts Socket FM2+ and FM2 processors. It is a Micro ATX board designed for DDR3 memory and suits builders assembling a compact desktop or replacing a board in an existing system.

Micro ATX form factor

The Micro ATX layout fits smaller cases while still providing standard expansion slots and DDR3 memory sockets. No rear I/O shield is included, so the builder must supply one separately. The board was removed from a new PC and may show minor handling marks but is fully operational.

Budget DDR3 builders

This board suits buyers who need a tested Socket FM2+ platform without accessories and who can provide their own I/O shield. It is not for builders who want a complete retail package with cables and manuals, nor for systems that require newer memory types or a different socket.

Highlights

  • A88X chipset supports FM2+ and FM2 processors
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact builds
  • DDR3 memory slots for existing RAM upgrades
  • Grade A condition inspected and fully functional
  • Sold as motherboard only without I/O shield

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What limits the A88X chipset under sustained use?

The A88X chipset handles CPU and memory traffic within its thermal design; sustained loads are limited by the cooler you fit and the case airflow you provide.

How noisy and hot does this board run all day?

The board itself has no moving parts; noise and heat come from the CPU cooler and graphics card you install, so choose quiet fans and good case flow for all-day use.

Which parts must I already own for this motherboard to work?

You need a compatible FM2+ or FM2 processor, DDR3 memory modules, a Micro-ATX case, an ATX power supply, and your own I/O shield because none is included.

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