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Socket LGA775
LGA775 (occasionally called Socket T) is a current processor socket used for Intel desktop processors and has been in use since mid-2004. As such, it is the basis of most current consumer motherboards and supports a variety of processors including versions of the Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Core 2 processors. As actual compatibility with a particular processor is determined by the chipset used on the board, it is still important to check the motherboard's actual compatible processors.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 is an Intel X48 Express-based, PC motherboard.Compared to other PC boards on the market, it is midpriced at around $280.This motherboard supports Celeron, Pentium D, Pentium Dual Core, and Core 2 processors that use the LGA771 interface.
Pros: Is built around an Intel X48 Express-based chipset, which is considerably more robust than some similarly priced boards.Supports up to 8GB of memory, which is ideal for memory intensive tasks such as digital video editing or file transfer.In addition you can take advantage of the onboard Firewire (IEEE 1394) to quickly transfer data to and from A/V devices such as MP3 players and camcorders.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: For those who want to replace or upgrade their existing motherboard.
Value: In general, this board's features are as expected for this price.
Suggestions: (1) Be sure that you are using a LGA771-compatible processor with this motherboard.(2) If you want to take full advantage of the on-board SATA controller, you will want to consider a hard drive upgrade.Existing IDE hard drives will run on the ATA-133 bus.(3) For motherboard add-ons, check out the storage and components section of CNET's website.
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