MSI 845PE Max MS-6580 Ver 2.0 Socket 478 ATX Motherboard AGP Intel Pentium 4
Bottom line: The MSI 845PE Max MS-6580 Ver 2.0 Socket 478 ATX Motherboard AGP Intel 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
For sale is one MSI 845PE Max MS-6580 Ver 2.0 motherboard in 100% working condition, all functions tested in Windows 98 SE.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored MSI 845PE Max MS-6580 Ver 2.0 Socket 478 ATX Motherboard AGP Intel… 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
| agp | true |
|---|---|
| socket | 478 |
| chipset | Intel 845PE |
| memory_type | DDR |
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