Mainboard MSI MS-6528 845 Pro2 Ver:1.0 Socket 478 SDRAM AGP PCI CNR ATX
Bottom line: The Mainboard MSI MS-6528 845 Pro2 Ver:1.0 Socket 478 SDRAM AGP PCI CNR 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 Motherboard MSI MS-6528 845 Pro2 VER:1.0 SOCKET 478 SDRAM AGP PCI CNR ATX Manufacturer: MSI Model: 845 Pro2 VER:1.0 Part number: MS-6528 Socket: 478 (Socket N) Chipset: Intel 845 Number of RAM slots: 3 Expansion slots: AGP, 6x PCI, CNR, 2x IDE, FDD Connections - back: 2x PS/2, 2x USB, 2x COM, LPT, GAME/MIDI, 3x AUDIO I/O shielding: Yes No original packaging. Will be sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 2 years !!! Product gallery More…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mainboard MSI MS-6528 845 Pro2 Ver:1.0 Socket 478 SDRAM AGP PCI CNR… 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 | Socket 478 |
|---|---|
| chipset | Intel 845 |
| revision | 1.0 |
| expansion | AGP, PCI, CNR |
| memory_type | SDRAM |
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