MSI RS480M MS-7145 MicroATX Socket 754 AMD DDR AGP PCI 2 RAM Slots
Bottom line: The MSI RS480M MS-7145 MicroATX Socket 754 AMD DDR AGP PCI 2 RAM Slots 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
The MSI RS480M MS-7145 MicroATX motherboard is designed for casual computing with AMD processors and DDR SDRAM memory. It features a compact MicroATX form factor with a Socket 754 socket type, supporting up to 2 memory slots. The motherboard also includes expansion slots for PCI and AGP cards, as well as various input/output ports such as VGA, PS/2, Parallel, Ethernet, and USB 2.0. Additionally, it comes with on-board audio and video chipset capabilities, making it suitable for basic computing tasks.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored MSI RS480M MS-7145 MicroATX Socket 754 AMD DDR AGP PCI 2 RAM Slots using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. MSI'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 | ATI Radeon Xpress 200 |
|---|---|
| expansion | AGP |
| ram_slots | 2 |
| memory_type | DDR |
| board_form_factor | MicroATX |
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