Soltek SL-85ERV2-L Motherboard Retro Review

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Overview

Gaming has come a long way and been through a number of technological revolutions that have transformed the gaming experience. In this blog we are taking a look at one of the legendary pieces of hardware from the early 2000 – Soltek SL-85ERV2-L Motherboard. But before that if your interested in Retro Computer hardware reviews dont forget to check out our blog.

A Gaming Legend

Even it was released in early 2000, this motherboard look as an artifact from the past, that has a special meaning for gamers and power users from the early 2000. This motherboard was an absolute beast in its days with its VIA P4X400 chipset that allowed immersive gaming experiences we nowadays do not even pay attention to.

I/O ports and Expansion slots

1x 
3.5mm Audio Combo
1x 
Floppy interface
1x 
Gameport
2x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 keyboard
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
Parallel
1x 
RJ-45 LAN
2x 
Serial
6x 
USB 2.0
1x 
1.5V AGP
6x 
32-bit PCI
Legacy and Impact:

The technical specifications of the Soltek SL-85ERV2-L were not its only legacy. This Motherboard represented a turning point in gaming history, showing how quickly motherboard technology changed in the late nineties and early 2000. This impact has persisted into modern-day gaming and serves as a reminder of where modern games started.

Conclusion

As technology advances, however, memories and experiences with such iconic hardware as this motherboard will forever be in our memories. Don’t forget to watch the retro video of this board on our YouTube channel.

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