Gigabyte GA-G41M-COMBO SKT-775 Motherboard (Rev 2.0)

Title : Gigabyte GA-G41M-COMBO SKT-775 Motherboard (Rev 2.0)
ASIN : B0041IWCNU
Description :

• The GA-G41M-Combosupports the latest Intel 45nm CPUs creating a powerful multi-media platform
• Intel X4500 graphics media accelerator which support DX10 and features several unique innovations including more Execution Units for enhanced 3D performance and Intel Clear Video Technology for sharper images and precise colour control
• 3x USB power boost delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices
• USB power design able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range which greatly enhances USB device compatibility
• Dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops and provide more stable power delivery
• Experience the advanced memory combination technology featuring ultimate scalability with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support for running next generation applications with lower power consumption which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications
• Easy Energy Saver capable of dynamically adjust CPU power depending on workload provides exceptional levels of power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance
• Supports Microsoft DirectX10 Intel Clear Video Technology enabling smoother HD playback
• The 3D enhancement of GMA X4500 also highly improves the realism and graphics performance for mainstream gaming
• Through the support of DVI and HDMI (with HDCP) Intel GMA X4500 brings the ultimate multimedia experience.

Features :

• 1 year warranty

List Price : £47.76
Price : £47.76

category: Products
brand: Gigabyte
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Rating : 4.0
Review : Great board to extend the life of your quad-core 775 CPU
I had two identical machines with Intel Q6600 CPUs mounted on boards with DDR2, but I wanted to use DDR3 memory for music production purposes.
I upgraded one PC with one of these boards and made comparisons - the DDR3 PC blew the DDR2 PC away when it came to realtime music production, so i upgraded the second PC too.

These boards have given me another couple of years life from my Q6600s, I can run many more VST plugins with these boards than I could with the old boards with otherwise identical hardware.
Socket 775 boards with DDR3 are scarce, but these really do fill that niche!
Also, contrary to some reports I've seen, these will happily run 2x 4GB DDR3 to give a maximum of 8GB. They DON'T take single 8GB sticks though (I know, I tried it!).