Intel D815EEA2 815e Fcpga Socket 370 ATX Motherboard
Bottom line: The Intel D815EEA2 815e Fcpga Socket 370 ATX Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Optional Digital Video Output (DVO) connector
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Processor: Celeron and Pentium III processors in the Flip Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA) or PPGA package with 133MHz, 100MHz or 66MHz system bus Chipset: Intel 815 Memory: Three 133MHz SDRAM DIMM sockets Supports a maximum 512MB of 133MHz SDRAM Expansion: Five PCI slots, Four USB slots
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel D815EEA2 815e Fcpga Socket 370 ATX Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro motherboards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- ATX form factor and features a FC-PGA socket 370 connector letting you use Celeron & Pentium III
- Optional Digital Video Output (DVO) connector
- With 256Kb of cache memory & 100MHz FSB
- Three SDRAM banks to support up to 512 MB of PC133 memory
- 4 USB ports
- 5 PCI 2.1 connectors
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Platform | Linux |
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Socket | Socket 370 |
| Model Name | D815EEA2 |
| Chipset Type | Intel |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | BOXD815EEA2LU |
| Mfr Part Number | BOXD815EEA2LU |
| Number of Ports | 9 |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| Item Part Number | BOXD815EEA2LU |
| Processor Socket | Socket 370 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium |
| RAM Memory Technology | dimm |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 3 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI |
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Intel D815EEA2 815e Fcpga Socket 370 ATX Motherboard is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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