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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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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Socket | Socket 370 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Mfr Part Number | 25P4983 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket 370 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 4 |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
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