MSI 865PE Neo2-V MS-6788 Socket 478 ATX DDR Motherboard AGP PCI Intel 865PE Chip
Bottom line: The MSI 865PE Neo2-V MS-6788 Socket 478 ATX DDR Motherboard AGP PCI 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
I/O Shield included. Check out the pics! MSI 865PE Neo2-V MS-6788. Socket 478 ATX DDR Motherboard. ATX 1.x (20-pin ATX) 12V P4 Connector (4-pin P4). Socket 478 (mPGA478). ATX (max 305 x 244 mm). MSI MS 8911 Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 AGP 256MB VGA DVI Retro Graphics Video Card.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored MSI 865PE Neo2-V MS-6788 Socket 478 ATX DDR Motherboard AGP PCI… 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
| socket | Socket 478 |
|---|---|
| chipset | Intel 865PE |
| memory_type | DDR |
| expansion_slots | AGP + PCI |
| board_form_factor | ATX |
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