409306-000 Hewlett-Packard Amd System Board W/ Am2 Socket P/N: 409306
Bottom line: The 409306-000 Hewlett-Packard Amd System Board W/ Am2 Socket P/N: 409306 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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Manufacturer description
409306-000 HEWLETT-PACKARD AMD SYSTEM BOARD W/ AM2 SOCKET P/N: 409306-000 - HEWLETT-PACKARD ORIGINALS
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 409306-000 Hewlett-Packard Amd System Board W/ Am2 Socket P/N: 409306 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. HP'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 | HP |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 |
| Chipset Type | AMD 785E |
| Mfr Part Number | 409306-000 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM2 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Athlon |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 2 |
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409306-000 Hewlett-Packard Amd System Board W/ Am2 Socket P/N: 409306 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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