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MSI RS480M MS-7145 MicroATX Socket 754 AMD DDR AGP PCI 2 RAM Slots
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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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Before you buy

  • Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

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

chipsetATI Radeon Xpress 200
expansionAGP
ram_slots2
memory_typeDDR
board_form_factorMicroATX

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