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IBM SYSTEM BOARD,W/O CPU & POV CARD, socket 370, 25P4983 05
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IBM SYSTEM BOARD,W/O CPU & POV CARD, socket 370, 25P4983 05

Bottom line: The IBM SYSTEM 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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Manufacturer description

IBM SYSTEM BOARD,W/O CPU & POV CARD, socket 370, 25P4983 05

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM SYSTEM BOARD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. IBM'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

BrandIBM
USB 2.04
PlatformWindows 10
CPU SocketSocket 370
Unit Count1 Count
Mfr Part Number25P4983
Number of Items1
Processor SocketSocket 370
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed2133 MHz
Number of USB 2 Ports4
S/PDIF Connector TypeOptical
Memory Storage Capacity4 GB
System Bus Standard SupportedSATA 3

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