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Mainboard MSI MS-7021 KT4A-V Socket 462 DDR AGP VIA KT400A ATX 5xPCI
Bottom line: The Mainboard MSI MS-7021 KT4A-V Socket 462 DDR AGP VIA KT400A ATX 5xPCI 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
Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market MAINBOARD MSI MS-7021 KT4A-V SOCKET 462 DDR AGP VIA KT400A ATX 5xPCI EAN 4719072010614 MSI MANUFACTURER MODEL MS-7021 KT4A-V SOCKET 462(A) CHIPSET ABOVE KT400A NUMBER OF RAM SLOTS 2 INTERNAL EXPANSION SLOTS AGP, 5x PCI, 2x IDE BACK PANEL 2x PS/2, COM, LPT, 4x USB, 1x LAN (RJ45), AUDIO (3x mini jack), RCA CONNECTION COVER Yes WARRANTY 3 year guarantee No original packaging. Sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 3 years !!! Product gallery More information…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mainboard MSI MS-7021 KT4A-V Socket 462 DDR AGP VIA KT400A ATX 5xPCI 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
| agp | 8x |
|---|---|
| chipset | VIA KT400A |
| pci_slots | 5 |
| memory_type | DDR |
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