** Great-value micro-ATX A88X with 5X Protection II for dependable stability, LED-illuminated audio shielding & lightning-fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1**
- 5X Protection II Â- Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
- Ultimate 10 Gbit/s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 onboard
- Epic gaming audio with LED-illuminated shielding
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