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M848A V5.0 Socket A and FSB400 DDR400 SIS746FX 963 L Motherboard

Name: M848A V5.0 Socket A and FSB400 DDR400 SIS746FX 963 L Motherboard
Brand: PC Chips
SKU: B000X35LG2

Bottom line: The M848A V5.0 Socket A and FSB400 DDR400 SIS746FX 963 L 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-05

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ SiS 746 FX Northbridge/SiS 963/L Southbridge chipset Supports up to 2 GB DDR memory

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

Specification Mfr Part Number: M848A (V5.0) CPU: Socket A for AMD Athlon XP / Sempron processor FSB: 400(OC)/333/266 MHz Chipset: SiS746 FX / 963(L) Memory: 2x 184-pin DIMM, support two 2.5V DDRAMs (DDR400/333/266/200), Max to 2GB Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 4x PCI IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133/100/66 Audio: ALC655 6-channel audio Codec LAN: VIA VT6103L 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PHY Ports: 6x USB 2.0(2 by header), 2x PS/2, 1x Parallel, 1x Serial, 1x RJ 45, 1x USB card reader header Form Factor: ATX Package: Retail

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored M848A V5.0 Socket A and FSB400 DDR400 SIS746FX 963 L 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

PC Chips M848A v5.0 SiS 746 FX Socket A ATX Motherboard General Features: Socket A ATX form factor
SiS 746 FX Northbridge/SiS 963/L Southbridge chipset Supports up to 2 GB DDR memory
Supports DDR266 (PC2100), DDR333 (PC2700), DDR400 (PC3200) Realtek ALC655 audio
Supports UDMA133/100/66 MB/sec. Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Expansion slots:
One (1) 8x AGP slot

Full Specifications

Brand	PC Chips
CPU Socket	Socket A
Chipset Type	AMD 785E
Model Number	M848A(V5.0)
Compatibility	PC
Mfr Part Number	M848A(V5.0)
Number of Items	1
Processor Socket	Socket A
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	2400 MHz
Compatible Processors	AMD Sempron
RAM Memory Technology	dimm
S/PDIF Connector Type	Optical
Memory Slots Available	2
Graphics Card Interface	AGP, PCI
Memory Storage Capacity	2 GB
RAM Memory Maximum Size	2 GB
Ram Memory Maximum Size	2 GB
System Bus Standard Supported	SATA 3

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M848A V5.0 Socket A and FSB400 DDR400 SIS746FX 963 L 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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