Intel

Intel BOXD850MDL P4 Socket 478 ATX Motherboard

3.7 (3 reviews)
USB 2.0

Reliable Performance: Intel D850MDL Motherboard The Intel D850MDL Motherboard provides a stable foundation for your computing needs. Designed for P4 Socket 478 processors, this ATX motherboard offers essential features for building a reliable system. Its robust construction and Intel engineering ...

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Overview

Reliable Performance: Intel D850MDL Motherboard

The Intel D850MDL Motherboard provides a stable foundation for your computing needs. Designed for P4 Socket 478 processors, this ATX motherboard offers essential features for building a reliable system. Its robust construction and Intel engineering ensure compatibility and dependable performance.

Specifications:

  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Processor Socket: Socket 478
  • Chipset: Intel
  • Supported Processor: P4

Key Features

Processor Class : Intel Pentium 4 processors with Intel NetBurstTMmicroarchitecture, including 400MHz system bus in mPGA478 socket

Chipset Used : Intel 850 Chipset

Memory Types Supported : 2 GB (max), Two Direct-RDRAM channels, PC600 or PC800 RDRAM(RAMBUS* memory technology), 2.5V Only;

Video Integrated : None; Audio Integrated : AC'97; Network Controller On-Board : Intel 82562ET 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN

Number of USB Ports : 4 Back, 2 Front USB 2.0; Form Factor : microATX 9.60 x 9.60 inches

Specifications

Processor Class
Intel Pentium 4 (NetBurst microarchitecture, 400MHz system bus, mPGA478 socket)
Chipset
Intel 850 Chipset
Maximum Memory
2 GB
Memory Type
PC600 or PC800 RDRAM (Rambus memory, 2.5V Only)
Integrated Video
None
Integrated Audio
AC'97
Network Controller
Intel 82562ET 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN
USB Ports
4 Back, 2 Front (USB 2.0)
Form Factor
microATX
Dimensions
9.60 x 9.60 inches

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with the Intel NetBurst microarchitecture and a 400MHz system bus in an mPGA478 socket.
  • Utilizes the Intel 850 Chipset, providing a stable foundation for the supported processor architecture.
  • Offers integrated AC'97 audio, allowing for basic sound functionality without needing a separate sound card.
  • Includes an Intel 82562ET 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN, providing essential wired network connectivity.
  • Features a total of six USB 2.0 ports (four back, two front), offering good peripheral connectivity for its era.

👎 Cons

  • The motherboard has no integrated video, requiring a dedicated graphics card for display output.
  • Memory support is limited to a maximum of 2GB of PC600 or PC800 RDRAM (Rambus memory), which is an older and less common memory type.
  • The form factor is microATX (9.60 x 9.60 inches), which might be restrictive for certain larger cases or expansion needs.
  • The 10/100 Mbit/sec LAN speed is considerably slower than modern gigabit Ethernet, potentially bottlenecking network performance.
  • Supports older generation Intel Pentium 4 processors, meaning it is not compatible with newer CPU architectures or performance levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with Intel NetBurst microarchitecture, including 400MHz system bus in an mPGA478 socket.
The motherboard supports a maximum of 2GB of PC600 or PC800 RDRAM (Rambus memory technology), requiring 2.5V.
No, this motherboard does not have integrated video and requires a separate graphics card.
It features an on-board Intel 82562ET network controller for 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN.
There are a total of 6 USB 2.0 ports, with 4 located at the back and 2 accessible from the front.