Mainboard MSI MS-6712 Ver:2.0 Socket 462 3xDDR AGP 6xPCI VIA KT400 ATX
Bottom line: The Mainboard MSI MS-6712 Ver:2.0 Socket 462 3xDDR AGP 6xPCI VIA KT400 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
Other articles Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description Mainboard MSI MS-6712 Ver: 2.0 Socket 462 3xDDR AGP 6XPCI via KT400 ATX EAN 4719072000424 MSI manufacturer Model MS-6712 Ver: 2.0 Socket 462 (a) Chipset via KT400 Number of RAM slots 3 Internal expansion slots AGP, 6x PCI, 2x IDE Back 2x PS/2, 2x Com, LPT, 2x USB, 1x LAN (RJ45), audio (3x mini jack) Connection cover yes Guarantee 3 year guarantee No original packaging. Is sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 3 years !!! Product…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mainboard MSI MS-6712 Ver:2.0 Socket 462 3xDDR AGP 6xPCI VIA KT400 ATX 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 | VIA KT400 |
|---|---|
| ram_type | DDR |
| agp_slots | 1 |
| pci_slots | 6 |
| ram_slots | 3 |
| board_revision | 2.0 |
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