Intel Desktop Board D845EBG2 ATX mPGA478 Pentium 4 2.00GHz 512MB I/O Rage 128Pro
Bottom line: The Intel Desktop Board D845EBG2 ATX mPGA478 Pentium 4 2.00GHz 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
• (1) - 512MB DDR RAM STICK KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 400MHZ. • (1) - ATI RAGE 128 ULTRA 32MB AGP VIDEO GRAPHICS CARD. • (1) - INPUT OUTPUT SHIELD (I/O).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Desktop Board D845EBG2 ATX mPGA478 Pentium 4 2.00GHz 512MB I/O… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Intel'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 845E |
| memory_type | DDR |
Benchmark data for other processors
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Intel Desktop Board D845EBG2 ATX mPGA478 Pentium 4 2.00GHz 512MB I/O Rage 128Pro 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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