263050-001 Compaq Motherboard System Board P4 Socket 478 For Evo D5
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263050-001 Compaq Motherboard System Board P4 Socket 478 For Evo D5
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 263050-001 Compaq Motherboard System Board P4 Socket 478 For Evo D5 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Compaq'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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Compaq |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Mfr Part Number | 263050-001 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1333 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 2 |
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