ASUS
Dual Slot 1 ATX Motherboard ASUS P2L97-DS w SCSI, AGP, PCI, ISA, 256 MB + Bonus
Bottom line: The Dual Slot 1 ATX Motherboard ASUS P2L97-DS w SCSI is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards 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
Dual Slot 1 ATX Motherboard ASUS P2L97-DS Rev 1.03 with Adaptec AIC-7880P SCSI, AGP, PCI, ISA + 256 MB RAM. PCI 2-4 MB / AGP VGA 4-64 MB / Sound Card- of your choice - FREE ! Tested on three generations of P2-P3 CPU's .
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dual Slot 1 ATX Motherboard ASUS P2L97-DS w SCSI using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. ASUS's expansion cards 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 expansion cards 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
| slots | AGP,PCI,ISA |
|---|---|
| socket | Slot 1 |
| chipset | Intel 440LX |
| onboard_scsi | Adaptec AIC-7880P |
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