GIGABYTE GA-8I865GVMK REV:1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +P4 2.8GHz +1Gb +I/O
Bottom line: The GIGABYTE REV:1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +P4 2.8GHz +1Gb +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
+bonus: CPU PENTIUM 4 2.80GHz, RAM 1Gb, I/O SHIELD. Supports Dual Channel DDR400 architecture. 6-channel AC'97 audio with Jack-Sensing function.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE REV:1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +P4 2.8GHz +1Gb +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
| audio | AC97 6-channel |
|---|---|
| chipset | Intel 865GV |
| board_form | MicroATX |
| memory_type | DDR |
| max_ddr_speed | DDR400 |
| memory_channels | 2 |
| integrated_graphics | true |
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GIGABYTE GA-8I865GVMK REV:1.0 Socket 478 Intel Motherboard +P4 2.8GHz +1Gb +I/O is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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