MB - MSI 865PE Neo2-V

Description: The MSI 865PE is an Intel 865PE-based, PC motherboard. Compared to other PC boards on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around 65 EUR. This motherboard supports Pentium 4 and Pentium 4 extreme edition processors that use the Socket 478 interface.

Pros: For those that need bandwidth for data intensive applications, the serial ATA-150 controller allows this board to take advantage of today's faster hard drives. Supports up to 3GB of RAM, which is ideal for memory intensive tasks such as digital video editing or file transfer. In addition, the MSI 865PE supports USB 2.0, the most popular interface for today's high-speed external drives and printers.

Cons: Has only an Intel 865PE-based chipset, which is less advanced than some similarly priced boards.

Suitability: For those who want to replace or upgrade their existing motherboard.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this board has great features for the money.