Biostar DDR2 NVIDIA Micro ATX AMD Motherboard MCP6P M2+
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Bottom line: The Biostar DDR2 NVIDIA Micro ATX AMD Motherboard MCP6P M2+ is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $97.82. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Socket AM2+/AM2 Supports AMD Phenom II/Phenom/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/Sempron Processors, Hyper Transport Technology up to 2G, Supports AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology. It is recommended to use 95w CPU Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430. CPU SUPPORT: AMD Phenom II X4 Processor, AMD Phenom II X3 Processor, AMD Phenom X4 Processor, AMD Phenom X3 Processor, AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor, AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor, AMD Athlon 64 Processor, AMD Sempron Processor, Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power) : 95Watt. MEMORY: Support Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Biostar DDR2 NVIDIA Micro ATX AMD Motherboard MCP6P M2+ using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Biostar'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.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Socket AM2+/AM2Supports AMD Phenom II/Phenom/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/Sempron Processors
- ✓ Backed by Biostar'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
Key Features
- Socket AM2+/AM2Supports AMD Phenom II/Phenom/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/Sempron Processors
- Hyper Transport Technology up to 2G
- Supports AMD Cool'n'Quiet
- TechnologyIt is recommended to use 95w CPU
Full Specifications
| Brand | Biostar |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2g |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| Platform | Windows |
| CPU Model | Athlon |
| CPU Socket | AM3 or AM2+ or AM2 |
| Model Name | MCP6P M2+ |
| Chipset Type | AMD 785E |
| Model Number | MCP6P M2+ |
| Mfr Part Number | MCP6P M2+ |
| Number of Ports | 11 |
| Total Usb Ports | 7 |
| Processor Socket | AM3 or AM2+ or AM2 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 1 |
| Total SATA Ports | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR2 533;667;800 |
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Biostar DDR2 NVIDIA Micro ATX AMD Motherboard MCP6P M2+ is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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