MSI K9A2 CF V2 (MS-7388) ATX AMD Socket AM2 DDR2 PCIe x16 Motherboard - Untested
Bottom line: The MSI K9A2 CF V2 ATX AMD Socket AM2 DDR2 PCIe x16 Motherboard 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
this motherboard is untested, it is too old for me to want to test it. it has just been hanging around in my parts, so I have good confidence that it works, however with any untested item, there's a chance that it does work. comes with 2GB of DDR2
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored MSI K9A2 CF V2 ATX AMD Socket AM2 DDR2 PCIe x16 Motherboard 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
| chipset | AMD 790X |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR2 |
| form_factor_size | ATX |
| crossfire_support | true |
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MSI K9A2 CF V2 (MS-7388) ATX AMD Socket AM2 DDR2 PCIe x16 Motherboard - Untested is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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