AAEON EMB-845M-A10 Industrial Motherboard
Bottom line: The AAEON EMB-845M-A10 Industrial Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $171.55 on Amazon as of 2026-10-08. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-08. Price and availability subject to change.
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Manufacturer description
AAEON EMB-845M-A10 Industrial Motherboard, MicroATX Socket 478 Board with 533 FSB, 4X AGP, 3 PCI slots, 6 USB 2.0, 2 COMs, ATX input/ EOL
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AAEON EMB-845M-A10 Industrial Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. AAEON'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 | AAEON |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 6 |
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | AMD A Series |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 6 |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 4 |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP, PCI |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 2 |
| Full listing title | AAEON EMB-845M-A10 Industrial Motherboard, MicroATX Socket 478 Board with 533 FSB, 4X AGP, 3 PCI Slots, 6 USB 2.0, 2 COMs, ATX Input/EOL |
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AAEON EMB-845M-A10 Industrial Motherboard, MicroATX Socket 478 Board with 533 FSB, 4X AGP, 3 PCI Slots, 6 USB 2.0, 2 COMs, ATX Input/EOL 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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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-08. Price and availability subject to change.
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