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Dell DRS780M02 MicroATX Socket AM2 DDR2 Motherboard w/ Onboard Audio/Video
Bottom line: The Dell MicroATX Socket AM2 DDR2 Motherboard w/ Onboard Audio/Video 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
Dell DRS780M02 MicroATX Socket AM2 DDR2 Motherboard w/ Onboard Audio/Video the motherboard tested and working |cpu is broken
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell MicroATX Socket AM2 DDR2 Motherboard w/ Onboard Audio/Video using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Dell'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
| features | onboard audio,onboard video |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR2 |
| board_form_factor | MicroATX |
Benchmark data for other processors
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