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Biostar DDR2 NVIDIA Micro ATX AMD Motherboard MCP6P M2+

Name: Biostar DDR2 NVIDIA Micro ATX AMD Motherboard MCP6P M2+
Brand: Biostar
SKU: B000TM96E0
Price: 299.98 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

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 $299.98 on Amazon as of 2026-10-31 10:29 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$299.98 on Amazon, checked 2026-10-31 10:29 UTC (price may vary)

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-31

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-31. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Socket AM2+/AM2Supports AMD Phenom II/Phenom/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/Sempron Processors

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

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 published specs and reviews 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 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

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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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-31. Price and availability subject to change.