ASUS M5A78L-M LX Plus AMD FX-4300 8GB DDR3 Bundle SSD Radeon WiFi

Description

Genuine ASUS M5A78L-M LX Plus AM3+ Motherboard Bundle

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Replace or upgrade your system with this genuine OEM ASUS motherboard bundle featuring an AMD FX-4300 processor, 8GB of G.Skill DDR3 memory, a Radeon HD 5450 graphics card, ASUS PCE-N10 Wi-Fi adapter, and a Crucial 240GB SSD.

This motherboard entered service around fall 2012 and was retired in late 2023 after a full platform upgrade. It had been running Windows 10 Pro after originally shipping with Windows 8 Pro. Hope someone out there on the internet can put it to use.

This component supports:

• AMD Socket AM3+ Processors
• DDR3 Memory and SATA Storage Devices

Compatibility

• ASUS M5A78L-M LX Plus Rev. 3.01
• AMD FX-Series Processors
• AM3 / AM3+ Desktop Platforms

Note: This part may fit other models, but compatibility is
not guaranteed. Please verify before purchasing.

Included

• ASUS M5A78L-M LX Plus Rev. 3.01 Motherboard
• AMD FX-4300 Quad-Core 3.8GHz Processor
• AMD Heatsink and Cooling Fan
• 2 x 4GB G.Skill Ares DDR3-1600 RAM Modules (8GB Total)
• PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB DDR3 PCIe Graphics Card
• ASUS PCE-N10 PCIe Wireless Network Adapter with Antenna
• Crucial BX200 240GB SATA SSD (CT240BX200SSD1)
• Motherboard I/O Shield
• Black SATA Cable
• Original ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series User Guide
• Original ASUS Support DVD (AMD 760G/SB710 Chipset Support DVD Rev. V1016.02)
• Windows 8 Pro Product Key Card (No Install Media)
• Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 Product Key Card (No Install Media)
• G.Skill, AMD Sempron, and Powered by ASUS case badges

Hardware Details

• Motherboard: ASUS M5A78L-M LX Plus Rev. 3.01
• BIOS Version: 1701 (09/11/2014)
• CPU: AMD FX-4300 Quad-Core @ 3.8GHz
• RAM: 8GB G.Skill Ares F3-1600C9D-8GAB DDR3-1600
• Graphics: Radeon HD 5450 1GB
• Wireless: ASUS PCE-N10 PCIe Wi-Fi Adapter
• Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB SATA SSD

Test Results

• Photos show successful entry into BIOS setup.
• BIOS correctly recognized the AMD FX-4300 processor.
• BIOS correctly detected 8GB installed memory.
• SSD was securely erased prior to removal.
• Crucial Storage Executive reported the SSD in good health when tested.

Mounting Notes

• Standard microATX motherboard form factor.
• I/O shield is included for installation into a compatible case.

Approximate Dimensions

• Height: 9.6″
• Depth: 1.5″ (approx. with cooler installed)
• Width: 7.7″

Material: PCB, Aluminum, Copper, Steel, and Plastic
Finish: Brown PCB with Blue Heatsinks

Condition

Good used condition; retired from service in 2023.
This bundle was used from approximately 2012 through 2023 before a system upgrade. The motherboard, CPU, RAM, SSD, graphics card, and Wi-Fi adapter were removed from a working system. Photos show the system reaching BIOS and correctly identifying the installed CPU and memory. The CPU cooling fan is becoming somewhat noisy and should be considered a future maintenance item. SSD was securely erased and will require initialization, partitioning, and formatting before use. Product key cards are included exactly as shown, but no guarantees regarding activation, transferability, or licensing are provided.
Exactly what is shown in the photos is included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this part do?
This bundle provides the core hardware needed for an AMD AM3+ desktop system, including the motherboard, processor, memory, storage, graphics card, and wireless networking adapter.

Is this an original OEM part?
Yes. This is a genuine ASUS motherboard and includes original ASUS accessories and documentation.

Can I build a working PC from this bundle?
Most major core components are included, but you will still need a compatible case, power supply, operating system installation media, and any additional peripherals required for your setup.

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Manufacturer reference:

Official Asus Website

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