Dell
Tested Dell Dimension L600r motherboard, Intel CA810E, PIII CPU & fan, 256MB RAM
Bottom line: The Tested Dell Dimension L600r 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
(Note the white 6-pin power connector that looks like it belongs on an older AT motherboard.). It includes four PCI slots and two 168-pin DIMM sockets for SDRAM DIMMs up to a maximum of 512MB. I include one PC133 256MB DIMM.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Tested Dell Dimension L600r motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Dell'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 i810E |
|---|---|
| pci_slots | 4 |
| dimm_slots | 2 |
| integrated_graphics | true |
Benchmark data for other processors
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