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This is a “First Look” article, but you can check the performance of AMD 880G chipset in our Foxconn A88GM Deluxe Motherboard Review. Traditionally motherboards based on the same chipset achieve the same performance level. As with any integrated video solution, the on-board video of the Biostar TA880GB+ isn’t powerful enough for playing the most recent games in high quality. However, you may be able to play high-definition videos and even play older games at lower image settings.
The Biostar TA880GB+ is a value socket AM3 motherboard that can be an interesting option for users willing to build a very entry-level PC and who don’t mind not having the latest technologies such as USB 3.0 and SATA-600. On the other hand, the TA880GB+ supports the latest AMD CPUs and it has four memory sockets, making a future memory upgrade cheaper (since you don’t need to replace your current memory modules, but just add new ones). Thanks to the DirectX 10.1 on-board graphics, HDMI output, and the microATX form factor, it is also an option for building inexpensive HTPCs (Home Theater PCs).
