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The ASUS TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 is a well-built motherboard that offers the old AM3+ platform a selection of features that allow it to maintain relevance in the modern era.
Overclocking performance from the motherboard is strong, thanks in large to the well-built, well-cooled power delivery system and proficient UEFI. Support for DDR3-2400MHz memory is another strength as many motherboards on the AM3+ platform do not offer dividers past 2133MHz.
Four 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, including one in the Type-C form factor with 3A power delivery, make this motherboard more USB 3.1-friendly than most Z270 and AM4 offerings. Let that sink in for a moment. While the quantity is strong, transfer rates were limited by the chosen ASMedia controller. However, ASUS' own USB 3.1 Boost software helped to push transfer rates past the 700MBps level, which is faster than a single SATA 6Gbps SSD.
A PCIe-capable M.2 connector is another worthy addition that allows a high-speed SSD to be utilised alongside graphics cards (though at reduced transfer rates of up to 1.6GBps). Multi-GPU support is as strong as it always has been for AMD's 990FX northbridge that is laden with PCIe connectivity.
The colour scheme and overall styling will appeal to buyers who have shown a preference for TUF motherboards over the years. Superb thermal monitoring and fan control are staple features for TUF products and this Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 is no different in those aspects.
We certainly are not suggesting that you should go out and buy a £180 990FX motherboard, an FX-series CPU, and DDR3 memory. However, if you already have those final two components and are in search of a new motherboard to replace your ageing, or possibly dying, AM3+ board, the ASUS TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 is an option worthy of consideration.
Its price is high but the inclusion of a PCIe-capable M.2 connector, four 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, and a small amount of RGB lighting help it seem more reasonable in today's market. Match those with the strong power delivery solution, that should keep an overclocked Vishera CPU pumping out data when overclocked, and the ASUS TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 is a worthy life-extending option to AM3+ users.
The ASUS TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 is available for around £188 from Amazon.
Pros:
- Robust power delivery solution.
- Smart cooling considering given to the VRM.
- Strong temperature monitoring and fan speed control.
- Four 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports and a PCIe-capable M.2 connector.
- RGB lighting for the PCIe slot latches.
- Good audio solution performance.
Cons:
- No 4-pin RGB header.
- High price for a platform that has been past its prime for a long time.
- Noticeably more expensive than ASRock, Gigabyte, and MSI 990FX competitors (but also more feature-heavy).
- The entire AM3 platform shows its age when ASUS partners it with supposedly high-speed storage interfaces.
KitGuru says: A well-built 990FX motherboard that's worthy of consideration if you want to extend an AM3+ system's life.
Didn’t the unique selling point for the Sabretooth used to be that full body armour? I passed on my Z97 Sabretooth and [email protected] since launch and its still going strong. Definitely TUF.
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