Intel SHG2 A77226-502 Dual Socket 603 DDR SCSI PCI-X System Board Mainboard
Bottom line: The Intel SHG2 A77226-502 Dual Socket 603 DDR SCSI PCI-X System Board 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
Shop eBay Other items contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description INTEL SHG2 A77226-502 DUAL SOCKET 603 DDR SCSI PCI-X SYSTEM BOARD Manufacturer: Intel Model: SHG2 Item number: A77226-502 Supported processors: Intel Socket: Intel Socket 603 R.A.M: GDR Number of RAM slots: 6 PCI-X: 3 PCI: 3 Internal expansion slots: PCI-X, PCI, ATA, SCSI, FDD Back wall: PS2, RS232, LPT, D-SUB, LAN, USB Product gallery More information Goods will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. We issue…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel SHG2 A77226-502 Dual Socket 603 DDR SCSI PCI-X System Board… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Intel'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
| slots | SCSI,PCI-X |
|---|---|
| sockets | 2 |
| memory_type | DDR |
Benchmark data for other processors
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