Mainboards Asus A8NE-FM/S Socket 939 DDR NVIDIA nForce4 1x FireWire ATX
Bottom line: The Mainboards Asus A8NE-FM/S Socket 939 DDR NVIDIA nForce4 1x FireWire 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 MAINBOARDS ASUS A8NE-FM/S SOCKET 939 DDR NVIDIA nForce4 1x FIreWire ATX EAN 5903864637793 MANUFACTURER Asus MODEL A8NE-FM/S CHIPSET NVIDIA nForce4 NUMBER OF RAM SLOTS 4 INTERNAL EXPANSION SLOTS 1x PCIe x16, 3x PCI, 2x SATA, 2x IDE, 1x FDD BACK 2x PS/2, 1x LPT, 1x COM, 1x SPDiF, 1x FIreWireM, 4x USB, 1x LAN (RJ45), AUDIO (3x mini jack) CONNECTION COVER Yes No original packaging. Sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 3 years !!! Product gallery More…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mainboards Asus A8NE-FM/S Socket 939 DDR NVIDIA nForce4 1x FireWire… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASUS'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 | NVIDIA nForce4 |
|---|---|
| ram_type | DDR |
| physical_form_factor | ATX |
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