Biostar TA890FXE

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Biostar TA890FXE
71

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Based on 4 expert reviews
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    2
  • Average:
    1
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    1
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Expert reviews and ratings

77

All in all, we were impressed with the TA890FXE's performance. Error margins permitted, the motherboard performs near enough on par with our previously tested 890GX/890FX motherboards, including the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 that we pitched it against...

By Overclock3D on
60

Biostar's TA890FXE has loads of features including four PCI-E x16 slots, but it's expensive and doesn't have USB3....

By Expert Reviews on
77

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By PCStats on
70

Although not as flexible in regard to future upgrades as others we tested, the TA890FXE should satisfy cost-conscious consumers looking for a good-performing, no-nonsense platform for their next...

By ComputerPowerUser on

The BioStar TA890FXE seems to be a motherboard from 3 years ago when using its BIOS. It is not user friendly at all. It would not pass our stock clock stability tests using a 1090T processor and solid Corsair memories. It is not a great overclocker....

By HardOCP on

It is said that system builders like "no-frills" motherboards on top-class chipsets, because this way they get a chance to improve PC specifications for a low price. Well, the same can be said about users who build their PCs on their own. Not a lot...

By iXBT Labs on

I suggest that we start with the mainboards that got the lowest scores in our today’s test session. ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 and Biostar TA890FXE seem to be out of place in this roundup. It is not only because they failed to overclock our test processor to...

By X-bit Labs on

Biostar TA890FXE is a really nice option if you are looking for a motherboard for your AMD CPU based on AMD 890FX chipset with lots of features and don’t want to sell an arm to buy one. The highlights of this motherboard includes the presence of...

By Hardware Secrets on

Although Biostar’s model was a little underachieving as an overclocker, the motherboard is very high quality, well equipped and excellently priced, so if you need a strong system based on AMD’s latest, yet on a budget, feel free to buy it. MSI is, on...

By InsideHW on

The TA890FXE is also the cheapest board in today’s roundup at $140, making it the perfect choice for budget overclockers who don’t care about its lack of USB 3.0...

By Tom's Hardware UK on