Asus/Sony TUSL-LV Intel 815 motherboard, 1.2 GHz s. 370 Celeron, 256MB PC133 RAM
Bottom line: The Asus/Sony TUSL-LV Intel 815 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
I include a 1.2GHz SL5XS Celeron with heatsink and fan, the motherboard's I/O shield, and a single 256MB PC133 DIMM. RAM is upgradeable to 512MB by adding a similar DIMM to the empty socket. Asus also added a Firewire 400 port, Analog Devices AD1881 onboard audio, and Realtek RTL8100 10/100 ethernet.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Asus/Sony TUSL-LV Intel 815 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
| oem | Sony VAIO |
|---|---|
| socket | Socket 370 |
| chipset | Intel 815 |
| ram_type | PC133 SDRAM |
| max_ram_mb | 512 |
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