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MSI P45 Neo-F - motherboard - ATX - LGA775 Socket - P45 (06/10/2008)

MSI P45 Neo-F - motherboard - ATX - LGA775 Socket - P45

Entered CNET Catalog: 06/10/2008

SKU: 0816909045666

Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corp.

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  1. Manufacturer's description
  2. Users' opinions

Manufacturer description

The MSI P45 series mainboard comes with several unique technologies. It offers a perfect combination of ECO-friendly features and overclocking performance. The P45 series mainboard not only provides superior energy efficiency and low temperature operation, but also offers high computing power and performance.

User opinions

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User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 2 user reviews

Rock sold stabilityby incidentflux - December 29, 2010

Pros: Value for money with stability and some expansion room. MSI live update works well for getting driver and BIOS updates.

Cons: None so far.

Review:
User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 2 user reviews

NO PROBLEMO MOBO!!!!by NOBLEBOBOY - November 5, 2008

Pros: EASY TO OVERCLOCK, Q9300 CPU VERY COLD, GENERALLY STABLE

Cons: FOR ITS PRICE NONE SO FAR

Review: I CHOSED THIS MOBO FOR ITS PRICE AND REVIEWED PERFORMANCE. ALTHOUGH I WAS CONVINCED THERE WERE BETTER MOBOS THAN THIS ONE I STILL PURCHASED IT FOR A TRY AND I DID NOT REGRET IT. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW I NEVER HAD STABILITY ISSUES AFTER OVERCLOCKING IT TO 2.8 GHZ AFTER SEVERAL TRIAL AND ERROR. AT FIRST THIS MOBO GAVE ME INSTABILITIES WHEN I FORCED IT TO 3.2 GHZ OR EVEN LESS. WITHOUT ANY HARDWARE MODIFICATION AND PRACTICALLY FOR FREE EXTRA 300 MHZ SPEED IS ADDED. NO OVER HEATING, NO INSTABILITY ISSUES, AND CHEAP BOARD WHAT ELSE CAN I ASK FOR.

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MSI P45 Neo-F - motherboard - ATX - LGA775 Socket - P45 specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Motherboard - ATX
  • Cache Memory None
  • Chipset Type Intel P45 Express / Intel ICH10
  • Max Bus Speed 1333.0 MHz
  • Processor Socket LGA775 Socket
  • Max Processors Qty 1.0
  • Compatible Processors Core 2 Duo , Core 2 Extreme , Pentium Dual Core , Core 2 Quad , Celeron Dual Core
  • Memory
  • Max Supported Memory 16.0 GB
  • Supported RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Supported RAM Speed 800 MHz , 1066 MHz , 667 MHz
  • Supported RAM (Registered or Buffered) Unbuffered
  • Audio
  • Type High Definition Audio (8-channel)
  • Audio Codec Realtek ALC888
  • Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
  • LAN
  • Network Controller Realtek RTL8111B
  • Network Interfaces Gigabit Ethernet
  • Modem None
  • Expansion / Connectivity
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x Processor ( 1.8 V ) - DIMM 240-pin , 1.0 x PCI ( 3.3 V/ 5 V ) - LGA775 Socket , 2.0 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 , 3.0 x PCI Express x1 , 4.0 x Memory
  • Storage Interfaces Intel ICH10 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2.0 device(s) , JMicron JMB368 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 6.0 device(s)
  • Interfaces 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Line-in - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Audio - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) , 1.0 x Audio - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) , 1.0 x Serial - Line-in - 34 pin IDC , 4.0 x Storage - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Mouse - Generic - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Keyboard - Input - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - 4 pin MPC , 1.0 x Parallel - Floppy interface , 1.0 x Audio - Line-out , 1.0 x Network - Generic , 1.0 x Microphone - RS-232 , 1.0 x Audio
  • Additional Connectors (Optional) 8 x Hi-Speed USB
  • Power Connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector , 24-pin main power connector
  • Features
  • BIOS Features ACPI 2.0 support , DMI support
  • Miscellaneous
  • Software Included MSI Dual Core Center , MSI Live Update 3
  • Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
  • Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0 , Plug and Play
  • Width 8.7 in
  • Depth 12.0 in