PC CHIPS M952 800 FSB Socket 478 Pentium 4 Motherboard
Bottom line: The PC CHIPS M952 800 FSB Socket 478 Pentium 4 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
- ✓ Supports Serial ATA - Dual Channel Serial ATA directly supports two SATA device
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 478 supports Intel Pentium 4 series processor with/without Hyper Threading Technology, 800/533/400 MHz FSB.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PC CHIPS M952 800 FSB Socket 478 Pentium 4 Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. PC Chips'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
- Supports Serial ATA - Dual Channel Serial ATA directly supports two SATA device
- Supports eight USB 2.0 ports.
- Supports four 32-bits PCI slots of arbitration and decoding for all integrated functions and LPC bus.
- 8x AGP Support.
- Supports Wake on LAN, Wake on Modem, Wake on Alarm, Interrupt Wake-Up from Keyboard/Mouse
Full Specifications
| Brand | PC Chips |
|---|---|
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Chipset Type | Intel |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | M952 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Mfr Part Number | M952 |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 400 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | Intel Pentium 4 |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 4 |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP, PCI |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
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PC CHIPS M952 800 FSB Socket 478 Pentium 4 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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