WTB: Socket 478 motherboard

ChRoNo16

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I am looking to do a retro build, I have a nice northwood pentium 4 on the 800mhz FSB w/ HT that I want to run.

I have memory and CPU, I need a decent board to run it, obviously not looking to spend a fortune. hoping like 30 bucks or close to that.

a few preferences but not exact requirements (Show me what u got)

Must run above CPU
Prefer 4 memory slots but not required
prefer 3+ PCI slots
AGP 8x or better
Dont care if its Atx, mATX

Eventually need a video card so if you have a nice agp your not using you could also hit me up about that!
 
Let me see what I have at home. I know I have a Intel 865 chipset board in micro ATX but I don't know if it has your required PCI slots.
 
I have an Asus P4800. Has these specs:
https://www.cnet.com/products/asus-p4p800-motherboard-atx-socket-478-i865pe-series/
I can let it go for $30 plus 1/2 cost of shipping from 95776.
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Do u need a DVD burner? I got an ide one and several sata ones. Only charge will be for shipping.

Also got a black floppy drive
 
Interesting to see people doing 478 builds as retro now. I take it this will be an XP 32 bit rig? I'd take that above P4P800 personally.. Not the most top of the line but a good board, vrm caps don't look bulged either.

Don't have any spares for this build but I love retro projects. I still have my 486 and tualatin pc for when I get the itch
 
You might try looking on craiglist or at thrift stores as I see the s478 Dells there complete for under $30. They usually need cleaning up and aren't perfect in terms of what you're looking for spec-wise, but these systems are still being thrown away in droves. :(
 
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