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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 MSI P43 is an Intel P43 Express-based, PC motherboard.Compared to other PC boards on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $95.This motherboard supports Celeron, Pentium D, Pentium Dual Core, and Core 2 processors that use the LGA775 interface.
Pros: Is built around an Intel P43 Express-based chipset, which is more robust than some similarly priced boards.Supports up to 16GB of memory, which is ideal for memory intensive tasks such as digital video editing or file transfer.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A PC board, suited for use in a whitebox system, or as a motherboard replacement.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this board has great features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Be sure that you are using a LGA775-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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