Motherboard MSI P45 Neo2 MS-7512 VER:1.1 Socket LGA775 DDR2 PCIe PCI ATX
Bottom line: The Motherboard MSI P45 Neo2 MS-7512 VER:1.1 Socket LGA775 DDR2 PCIe PCI 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
Other items Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description MSI P45 Neo2 MS-7512 VER:1.1 SOCKET LGA775 DDR2 PCIe PCI ATX Manufacturer: MSI Model: P45 Neo2 Part number: MS-7512 VER:1.1 Supported processors: Intel Base: Intel Socket 775 Chipset: Intel P45 Memory clock frequency: 800, 1066, 1200 Number of RAM slots: 4 PCI Express: 4 Internal expansion slots: 2x PCIe x16, 2x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, 8x Sata , IDE, FDD Back wall: 1x PS/2, 6x USB, LAN, 6x AUDIO Port coverage: Yes Product gallery More information…
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SpecPicks scored Motherboard MSI P45 Neo2 MS-7512 VER:1.1 Socket LGA775 DDR2 PCIe PCI… 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
| socket | LGA775 |
|---|---|
| chipset | Intel P45 |
| memory_type | DDR2 |
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