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Gigabyte Mini-ATX Motherboard 8I845GVM-RZ-PL SOCKET 478 DDR PCI C03162026E

Bottom line: The Gigabyte Mini-ATX Motherboard SOCKET 478 DDR PCI C03162026E 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-08-13

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Manufacturer description

The Gigabyte Mini-ATX Motherboard 8I845GVM-RZ-PL is a compact and versatile motherboard designed for Intel CPUs with Socket 478 compatibility. Featuring two memory slots for DDR1 SDRAM, it offers expansion slots for PCI, IDE, and FDD devices. With built-in audio and video capabilities, this motherboard also provides various input/output ports including VGA, USB, and LAN. Perfect for smaller form factor builds, this Gigabyte motherboard is a reliable choice for those looking to assemble a functional and efficient computer system.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Gigabyte Mini-ATX Motherboard SOCKET 478 DDR PCI C03162026E using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Gigabyte'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

chipset	Intel 845GVM
dimm_slots	2
memory_type	DDR
form_factor_size	Mini-ATX
onboard_graphics	true

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