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Super Micro P4SBE P4 Socket 478 Intel 845 Chipset ATX Motherboard

Name: Super Micro P4SBE P4 Socket 478 Intel 845 Chipset ATX Motherboard
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: B00006HUO3
Price: 225.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$225.00

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Bottom line: The Super Micro P4SBE P4 Socket 478 Intel 845 Chipset ATX Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $225.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Item Package Dimension: 11.0L x 10.0W x 2.0H inches
✓ Backed by Supermicro's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. The SUPER P4SBE supports single Intel Pentium 4 processors at a system bus speed of 400 MHz. This motherboard represents one of the most powerful desktop solutions available today.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Super Micro P4SBE P4 Socket 478 Intel 845 Chipset ATX Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Supermicro's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Item Package Dimension: 11.0L x 10.0W x 2.0H inches
Item Package Weight - 4.0 Pounds
Item Package Quantity - 1
Product Type - MOTHERBOARD

Full Specifications

Brand	Supermicro
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Pentium
CPU Socket	Socket 478
Model Name	P4SBE
Chipset Type	Intel
Model Number	P4SBE SINGLE
Mfr Part Number	P4SBE SINGLE
Number of Ports	7
Processor Socket	Socket 478
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	400 MHz
Compatible Processors	Intel Pentium 4
RAM Memory Technology	sdram
S/PDIF Connector Type	Optical
Item Package Dimension	11.0L x 10.0W x 2.0H inches
Memory Slots Available	4
Graphics Card Interface	AGP
Main Power Connector Type	24-Pin
System Bus Standard Supported	SATA 3

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.