The P45 Platinum is a higher-end ATX-form motherboard from MSI, based on the Intel P45 chipset architecture. The P45 Platinum can support up to 16GB of DDR2 1066 SDRAM. The P45 Platinum supports ATI CrossfireX and features 8-Channel audio. The Platinum uses solid capacitors and shielded chokes, which lengthen the lifespan of the motherboard and increase energy efficiency. For further information, please see the Intel P45 Chipset report and the MSI P45 Series report.