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ASUS M5A78L LE ATX motherboard, dark PCB with blue and white slots

ASUS

ASUS M5A78L LE AMD 760G DDR3 16GB ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-N6X8-E8G4M

Supports Socket AM3 and AM3+ CPUs on the AMD 760G chipset with DDR3 memory up to 16 GB

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3
  • ChipsetAMD 760G
  • Maximum Memory Supported16GB
  • Supports up to 16 GB DDR3 memory
  • AMD 760G chipset for integrated graphics
  • Socket AM3 and AM3+ CPU compatibility
  • ATX form factor fits standard cases
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield

Socket AM3/AM3+ AMD 760G motherboard

The ASUS M5A78L LE is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD 760G chipset and the Socket AM3/AM3+ interface. It supports DDR3 memory up to 16 GB, making it suitable for budget AMD desktop builds or legacy system repairs.

Passive chipset cooling and low power draw

The AMD 760G chipset uses a passive heatsink, so no active fan is required on the board itself. This keeps acoustic output minimal and reduces the board’s own power draw, leaving more headroom for the CPU and graphics card.

Basic accessory bundle for immediate assembly

The package includes one SATA cable, a chassis I/O back panel and a CMOS battery. These items allow the board to be installed and powered on without purchasing extra cables or a replacement battery.

Highlights

  • Supports up to 16 GB DDR3 memory
  • AMD 760G chipset for integrated graphics
  • Socket AM3 and AM3+ CPU compatibility
  • ATX form factor fits standard cases
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesASUS M5A78L LE
ModelASUS M5A78L LE
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3
ChipsetAMD 760G
Maximum Memory Supported16GB

Questions about this item

How do I install this ATX motherboard and what step is often missed?

Mount the board using all ATX standoffs, attach the included I/O back panel before securing screws, then connect the 24-pin and 4-pin power cables; the step often missed is fitting the I/O shield first.

What maintenance or replacement will this motherboard need later?

The included SATA cable may wear from repeated drive swaps; keep a spare SATA cable on hand for reliable data transfers.

What limit appears first under sustained load on this AMD 760G board?

The chipset heatsink has no active cooling, so temperatures rise quickly during long sessions, throttling performance before the 16GB memory ceiling is reached.

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