ECS 848P-A Socket 478 Pentium 4 P4 Celeron ATX Motherboard
Bottom line: The ECS 848P-A Socket 478 Pentium 4 P4 Celeron 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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Manufacturer description
ECS 848P-A Socket 478 Pentium 4 P4 Celeron ATX Motherboard
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ECS 848P-A Socket 478 Pentium 4 P4 Celeron ATX Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Elitegroup Computer Systems'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Elitegroup Computer Systems |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Chipset Type | 848P |
| Model Number | B00066U2RO |
| Mfr Part Number | LYSB00066U2RO-CMPTRACCS |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
| Compatible Devices | Mouse |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Compatible Processors | Celeron, Pentium 4 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR 400; 333; 266 |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP, PCI |
| RAM Memory Maximum Size | 2 GB |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 2 GB |
| Main Power Connector Type | 4-pin |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
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