GA-K8VM800M Motherboard
Bottom line: The Gigabyte GA-K8VM800M 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
Gigabyte Motherboard Includes CPU and fan I believe it’s a Athlon 64+ 3000 I do know the clock is 2Ghz Board has been tested and working as it should.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gigabyte GA-K8VM800M Motherboard 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
| socket | 754 |
|---|---|
| chipset | VIA K8M800 |
| cpu_support | AMD Athlon 64 |
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