MSI MS-6547 Ver 2.1 645E Max-U Motherboard Pentium 4 2.40GHz 768MB RAM
Bottom line: The MSI MS-6547 Ver 2.1 645E Max-U Motherboard Pentium 4 2.40GHz 768MB RAM 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
Sale includes motherboard, I/O shield, 512MB+256MB DDR PC2700 RAM and Pentium 4 CPU. We have a limited knowledge of their prior use. If there is an issue with the order, it will have to be sent back.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored MSI MS-6547 Ver 2.1 645E Max-U Motherboard Pentium 4 2.40GHz 768MB RAM 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
| chipset | SiS 645DX |
|---|---|
| revision | 2.1 |
| memory_type | DDR |
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