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The GA-EP45-DS3L is an ATX-form motherboard from Gigabyte, using the Intel P45 chipset architecture. It is similar to the GA-EP45-DS3 board, except that it has only a single x16 PCI-E graphics slot and features 8-channel HD Audio. For further information, please see the Intel P45 Chipset report.
MSRP $129.99
Release date May, 2008
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Features
- Northbridge: Intel P45
- Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
- Socket: LGA775
- Memory Support: 16GB DDR2 1333+ SDRAM
- Graphics Options: 1 x16 PCI-E
- Audio: 8-Channel HD Audio
- 12 USB 2.0 Ports, 4 x1 PCI-E Slot, 2 PCI Slots, 6 SATA-3Gb/s Connectors
- Realtek Gigabit LAN Connection
- Quiet System Technology
- Norton Internet Security bundled with motherboard
- Size: 30.5cm x 21.0cm
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Pros
- stable
- full length - lots of space for a large video card and other expansion cards
- digital audio outputs (coaxial and toslink)
- 8 USB 2.0 ports on the back I/O plate
- perfect arrangement of PCI/PCIe slots
- quality board components
- affordable price
- good enough for the majority of consumers - including gamers
- PCIe 16x slot for use with even the most powerful video cards
Cons
- no onboard video (like AMD/ATI, Nvidia based, or even some Intel GMA motherboards)
- not many high end features (expected for the price)
- only a single PCIe 16x slot - cannot be used for enthusiast gaming builds
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This product is also known as:
GA, EP, 45, DS, 3, L, GAEP, EP45, 45DS, DS3, 3L, GAEP45, EP45DS, 45DS3, DS3L, GAEP45DS, EP45DS3, 45DS3L, GAEP45DS3, EP45DS3L, GAEP45DS3L