a7n8xx - Asus A7N8X-X Desktop Board Athlon, Athlon XP, Duron nVIDIA nForce2 400 Socket A 3GB DDR SDRAM 400 MHz, 333 MHz, 266 MHz, 200 MHz ATX

a7n8xx - Asus A7N8X-X Desktop Board Athlon, Athlon XP, Duron nVIDIA nForce2 400 Socket A 3GB DDR SDRAM 400 MHz, 333 MHz, 266 MHz, 200 MHz ATX

The ASUS a7n8xx is a unique ATX motherboard featuring NVIDIA 27179 chipset for AMD Socket A processors, coming together support with modern USB 3.0 connectivity. This 12 Inches x 9.6 Inches board delivers important features including DDR SDRAM memory support, integrated graphics and PCIe expansion in a RoHS,WEEE,REACH compliant design. Ideal for upgrading older AMD systems or PCs, it provides infrequent USB 3.0 functionality on an Socket A platform along with ASUS build quality. A smart choice for keeping hardware while in advance faster data transfers and compact system possible.

Key Features:

• Socket A - Supports AMD Phenom/Athlon processors
• NVIDIA 27179 Chipset - Combined graphics with DVI/VGA
• DDR SDRAM Memory Support - Up to 8GB capacity
• PCIe 1x16 Slot - Separate GPU compatibility
• 4x SATA Ports plus eSATA - Storage flexibility
• USB 3.0 (2 ports) - Modern peripheral speeds
• Gigabit Ethernet - Reliable wired networking
• 1 Channel Audio - With S/PDIF output
• ATX Form Factor (12 Inches x 9.6 Inches) - Compact builds
• Energy Well-organized Design - Meets eco-friendly standards

Compatibility and Use Cases:

This motherboard supports AMD Socket A processors (Phenom/Athlon) and is perfect for maintaining or upgrading older systems. Its ATX size fits compact cases while providing features for basic computing, dated gaming and media playback. The addition of USB 3.0 is mostly valuable for extending the usefulness of systems with modern peripherals and the PCIe 1x16 slot allows separate GPU upgrades when needed.

Why Choose This Motherboard?

The ASUS a7n8xx offers a rare combination of Socket A compatibility with modern USB 3.0 ports, bridging generation gaps in reasonable upgrades. Its combined NVIDIA graphics handle basic display needs, while the PCIe 1x16 slot put up performance GPUs. The board's compact ATX design allows space well-organized builds and ASUS component quality confirms reliable process. For users maintaining older AMD systems or building budget dated PCs, this motherboard provides important functionality with the bonus of faster USB 3.0 transfers an uncommon feature on Socket A platforms that significantly improves usability with modern peripherals.