If you want to play Command & Conquer: Red Alert or Fallout 2 on original hardware without spending $200 on a "rare" motherboard, the HP 886C is a surprisingly solid choice. Just don't try to turn it into a gaming rig for Half-Life 2 .
Verdict: 2.5/5 Stars (For modern use) | 4/5 Stars (For retro computing enthusiasts) Overview & First Impressions The HP 886C is a microATX motherboard built around the ALi (Acer Laboratories Inc.) Aladdin V chipset (ALi M1621/M1541). Designed for the Intel Slot-1 Pentium II and III processors, this board represents a transitional period in computing—just before integrated graphics became decent, and just after the industry moved fully away from ISA slots. hp 886c motherboard
