Intel PBA 638995-808 16MB RAM Pentium 100MHz Vintage Baby AT Motherboard
Bottom line: The Intel PBA 638995-808 16MB RAM Pentium 100MHz Vintage Baby AT 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
Model: PBA 638995-808. Motherboard, RAM, and CPU ONLY. VSKU0000036509#EG#DK#VB. Pulled from working unit. Unit can power up.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel PBA 638995-808 16MB RAM Pentium 100MHz Vintage Baby AT… 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
| bus | ISA |
|---|---|
| cpu_type | Pentium |
| cpu_socket | Socket 5 |
| cpu_speed_mhz | 100 |
| ram_included_mb | 16 |
Benchmark data for other processors
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