GIGABYTE GA-8LD533-P R.1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +CPU 2.20GHz +512Mb +I/O
Bottom line: The GIGABYTE R.1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +CPU 2.20GHz +512Mb +I/O 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
GIGABYTE unique crack-proof IDE and Floppy connector design for better durability. – Writable CD with drivers. – I/O SHIELD. Fully TESTED! 100% WORKING!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE R.1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +CPU 2.20GHz +512Mb +I/O using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Gigabyte'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 | Intel i845E |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 533 |
| revision | 1.0 |
| memory_type | DDR |
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