Mainboard INTEL A79887-102 Socket 478 RDRAM AGP PRO PCI ATX
Bottom line: The Mainboard INTEL A79887-102 Socket 478 RDRAM AGP PRO PCI ATX 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
Shop eBay Other items contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description INTEL A79887-102 SOCKET 478 RDRAM AGP PRO PCI ATX Manufacturer: Intel Model: A79887-102 Part number: A79887-102 Supported processors: Intel Base: Intel Socket 478 Chipset: Intel R.A.M: RDRAM Number of RAM slots: 4 PCI: 5 Internal expansion slots: AGP PRO, 5x PCI, 2x IDE, FDD Back wall: 2x PS/2, 4x USB, 2x COM, LPT, LAN, 3x AUDIO Format: ATX Product gallery More information Goods will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mainboard INTEL A79887-102 Socket 478 RDRAM AGP PRO PCI ATX 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
| agp_slot | AGP Pro |
|---|---|
| bus_slots | AGP Pro,PCI |
| memory_type | RDRAM |
Benchmark data for other processors
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