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FIC VA-503+ Motherboard Baby-AT board
Bottom line: The FIC VA-503+ Motherboard Baby-AT board 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
- ✓ Backed by FIC's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
VA-503+ MOTHERBOARD, 1.2A, 3X ISA, 3X PCI, SOCKET 7, W/FAN
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored FIC VA-503+ Motherboard Baby-AT board using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. FIC'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 | FIC |
|---|---|
| Platform | Linux |
| CPU Socket | Socket 7 |
| Model Name | VA-503+ |
| Chipset Type | AMD 785E |
| Model Number | VA-503+ |
| Mfr Part Number | VA-503-31 |
| Processor Socket | Socket 7 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 2 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Server |
| Memory Clock Speed | 400 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | AMD K6, K6-2, K6-3, early Athlon, Intel Pentium, Pentium MMX |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 MB |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
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