Intel
INTEL MOTHERBOARD SOCKET 370 INTEL D815EEA2 W/SOUND/VGA
Bottom line: The INTEL MOTHERBOARD SOCKET 370 INTEL D815EEA2 W/SOUND/VGA 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
Part Number:D815EEA2 General Packaged Quantity 1 Product Type Motherboard - ATX Cache Memory None Chipset Type Intel 815EP Max Bus Speed 133 MHz Processor Socket Socket 370 Max Processors Qty 1 Compatible Processors Pentium III, Celeron Supported RAM Max Size 512 MB Technology SDRAM Bus Clock 133 MHz Data Integrity Check ECC, Non-ECC Graphics Memory Allocation Technology Shared video memory (UMA) Audio Type Stereo Compliant Standards Sound Blaster 16/Pro, AC '97 LAN Modem None Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CPU, 3 x Memory - DIMM 168-pin, 1 x AGP, 5 x PCI Storage Interfaces…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored INTEL MOTHERBOARD SOCKET 370 INTEL D815EEA2 W/SOUND/VGA using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Intel'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 | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 370 |
| Mfr Part Number | D815EEA2-10 |
| Processor Socket | Socket 370 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 3 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI, PCI Express |
| RAM Memory Maximum Size | 512 MB |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 512 MB |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 2 |
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INTEL MOTHERBOARD SOCKET 370 INTEL D815EEA2 W/SOUND/VGA 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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