ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS Motherboard w/ AMD Athlon 64 X2 4gb DDR 2 and I/O shield
Bottom line: The ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS Motherboard 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 CPU is an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400 Mhz CPU. Note, it does not have an onboard GPU so the VGA header on the back of the board will not output video. You will need a dedicated PCI-E or PCI video card.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASUS'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
| socket | AM2 |
|---|---|
| chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 |
| memory_type | DDR2 |
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