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MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard - Intel P45, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, Firewire, USB 2.0, eSATA, RAID
MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard
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Item Number: M452-6040
Model: P45 Platinum
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MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard
For hardcore gamers, graphic designers, pc freaks and multimedia entertainment enthusiasts, the P45 Platinum CrossFireX Socket 775 motherboard may just about exceed their expectations. A multi-awarded product, this terrific ATX motherboard is compatible with processor socket 775 65nm and 45nm processors such as Xeon (socket 775), Core2 Extreme, Core2 Quad, Core2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, and Celeron. Because of the 45nm Quad Core CPU support, you never have to endure irritating lags for your multitasking and multimedia agenda ever again. It lets you enjoy superb high-definition audio or video stream editing, and offers superior performance on intense 3D gaming and professional graphic tasks. Designed after the Intel P45 chipset, the MSI P45 Platinum motherboard supports DDR2 667/800/1066MHz memory (up to 16Gb), PCI-Ex 16, SATA, RAID (0/1/5/10), Gigabit LAN, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Get blown away further because it doesn’t stop there! Aside from Dual Core Center, Live Update Online and Live Update 3, it also boasts MSI’s exclusive Green Power Design, for maximum performance without harming the planet. For extreme performance, get the MSI P45 platinum mother board today!


Specifications

  Processor Socket:  Intel
  Processor Interface:  Socket 775
  Form Factor:  ATX
  Processors Supported:  Intel Core 2 Duo
  Intel Core 2 Extreme
  Intel Core 2 Quad
  Multi-GPU Support:  CrossFireX Ready
  Front Side Bus:  800MHz
  1066MHz
  1333MHz
  1600MHz (w/ overclocking)
  Northbridge:  Intel P45
  Southbridge:  Intel ICH10R
  Memory Type:  DDR2
  Memory Supported:  800MHz DDR2
  1066MHz DDR2
  1200MHz DDR2 (OverClocking)
  Number of Pins:  240-Pin
  Number of Slots:  4
  Maximum Memory Supported:  16GB - 64bit
  Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:  4GB
  Channels:  8 Channels
  Audio Chipset:  Realtek ALC888
  LAN Type:  10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
  RAID Support:  Yes
  RAID Modes:  0
  1
  10
  5
  PCI Slots:  2
  PCI Express X1 Slots:  2
  PCI Express X16 Slots:  2
  PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:  1
  PS/2 Mouse Connectors:  1
  USB Rear Panel Ports:  6
  FireWire Ports:  1 - 1394a
  LAN Ports:  1
  Audio Out Jacks:  2
  IDE Headers:  1
  FDD Headers:  1
  ATX Power Connectors:  1 24-Pin Connector
  PC Power Connectors:  1 - 8 Pin
  2 - 4 Pin
  Fan Connectors:  1 x CPU
  4 x Chassis
  S/PDIF Connectors:  1 - Optical
  Length:  12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
  Width:  9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Customer Reviews and Rating  
Customer Rating:   4.6
Customer Reviews: 14

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Value 4.7
Features 4.6
Quality 4.6
Performance 4.4

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The new normal
Reviewer:  Supertech on  Jan 24, 2010
Customer Rating:    4.8
Value 5.0
Features 4.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

I bought this board to use with my QX9750. I had to adjust the multiplier to 9.5 to bring the chip up to it's rated 3.16GHz. Runs very cool and boots up quickly. The Dual Core software is ok for monitoring board stats, but won't default to user settings and looks way ugly. This board looks way coool in a clear case. An overclocker's delight.


Nice Buy
Reviewer:  beamerwhb on  Dec 14, 2009
Customer Rating:    4.0
Value 4.0
Features 4.0
Quality 4.0
Performance 4.0

bought this to replace my nvidia 680i, and I am well pleased. seems to be a very good product for the money. would recommend buying this one.


Good product with a few reservations
Reviewer:  New_guy on  Oct 22, 2009
Customer Rating:    4.5
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 4.0
Performance 4.0

The cooling pipe radiator in the middle of the board looks like someones idea of a new age sculpture, and the PCI slots at the bottom of the board are nearly inaccessible when you have two video cards in place. The manual is next to useless. But the update software that came with the baord is better than most, and the options are commendable. I would reccommend it.


best deal I ever had for a motherboard
Reviewer:  captain on  Aug 15, 2009
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

features allow me to build a fast cool running computer.


works well with pc800 not 1066
Reviewer:  ERNEST305 on  Jul 15, 2009
Customer Rating:    4.0
Value 3.0
Features 4.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 4.0

got this great motherboard at a great price at the retail shop. my one stop shop.used it for 2 months with ocz pc800 great use out of it with a quad core xfx 8800 video but when i upgraded to ocz pc1066 ddr2 all the problems started.wow blue screen on and off reboots forget it stick with pc 800 on this great board.


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What You Should Know

Detailed Features

Features

DrMOS
- Excellent energy-saving capability and offers high-computing performance.
- Provide superior energy-saving function and maintain an ultimate low temperature operation.
- Comes with three incredible features.

All Solid Capacitors
- Longer lifespan than electrolytic capacitors
- Endurable to operation under higher frequency & temperature
- Avoid exploding capacitors to cause mainboards failure

All Shielded Choke
- A choke is an inductor responsible for storing power and regulates the current.
- All shielded choke could reduce core power loss, lower EMI interference.
- Store energy longer at higher frequency, achieving higher efficiency.

Circu-Pipe 2
- Equipped with 5 heat-pipe
- Trapezoid plate - Best heat transfer
- Max expansion in limit space - fit with giant CPU cooler
- Exclusive Circu-Pipe2 offers high quality extreme cooling

2-phase Power
- 2-phase Power on Memory/Northbridge
- Power Efficient!
- Lower Temperature
- Max voltage Control

VGA Booster
- Both graphic channel are from Northbridge(MCH), no more bottleneck issue - Native PCI Express 2.0
- Auto detect & switch in 1 x16 / 2 x8 (CF-X) mode
- VGA Booster push the 3D performance up to a new level

OC Jumper
- RapidBoost - OC Jumper
- OC Jumper gives MSI mainboards more tolerance to achieve OC limit
- Make overclocking easier for end-users

M-Connectors
- Easy connect to front panel & chassis cable
- 2x USB, IEEE 1394, front panel (JFP1/2)& audio(JAUD1) M-connector in the package
- Easy to tell the definition of each pin

User Friendly Design
- Functions designed with button to be easy use.
- Help power-users tweaking process in-chasis enviornment
- Onboard SATA ports are stacked on the mainboard to avoid mechanical issue with giant graphic cards like 8800 Ultra.

CrossFireX Support
- Equip with 2 or more PCIe x16 slots, ATI CrossFire Ready.
- The ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform.
- Provides 2.7x faster performance than single graphic card solution.

Green Power Design
- With Multi-phase PWM IC, which lead to better power converting, reducing noise and expand the lifespan and stability.

MSI Advanced Live Update Online
The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online.
It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.

Dual Core Center
- Key components status hardware monitor.
- Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status.
- Optimize System status define.
- Auto speed up with system loading change.

Live Update 3
Live Update 3 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.

Please check manufacturer website for latest CPU compatibily information.

Product Resources

Limited Warranty

This Item's Warranty is:
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Only defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer at: 1-888-447-6564.
Manufactured by: MSI Computer
Mfg Part No: P45 Platinum
UPC No: 816909045635
Box Size: ( Length: 14, Width: 11, Depth: 4 )
Shipping Weight: 4.2000 pound(s)
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