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The MSI P45 Series of motherboards use Intel's P4 platform, which is based on NVIDIA chipset. All the motherboards in this series provide a 775 socket, 1333/1600 FSB, 960 PlatinumD CPU support as well as dual and quad cores. There are six models in this series. At the high end there is the Diamond, Platinum and Platinum (HC), all of which are considered the flagship models and are the most expensive. In the mainstream, mid-range price are the Neo 3-FR, Neo2-FR and Neo-F models. The higher end products come with 2 Gen.2 (8x+8x), instead of the 1 Gen.2 found in the Neo series. All the models offered in this series comes with embedded software. MSI Live Update Online is feature that automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when a new version becomes available online. Live Updates 3 feature ensure the correct version is downloaded and saves the time needed to locate the file and upload it to every motherboard.
MSRP $200.00
Release date January, 2007
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- Diamond
- Northbridge: Intel P45
- Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
- Socket: LGA775
- Memory Support: 8GB DDR3 1600 SDRAM
- Graphics Options: 2 x16 PCI-E (ATI CrossfireX Capable)
- Audio: 7.1-Channel HD Audio
- 12 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 x1 PCI-E Slot, 2 PCI Slots, 6 SATA-3Gb/s Connectors
- Realtek Gigabit LAN Connection
- Size: 30.5cm x 24.5cm
- Platinum
- Northbridge: Intel P45
- Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
- Socket: LGA775
- Memory Support: 16GB DDR2 1066 SDRAM
- Graphics Options: 2 x16 PCI-E (ATI CrossfireX Capable)
- Audio: 8-Channel Audio
- 12 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 x1 PCI-E Slot, 2 PCI Slots, 6 SATA-3Gb/s Connectors
- Realtek Gigabit LAN Connection
- Size: 30.5cm x 24.5cm
- Platinum (HC)
- Northbridge: Intel P45
- Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
- Socket: LGA775
- Thermaltake V1 4-channel All-Copper Cooler
- Memory Support: 16GB DDR2 1066 SDRAM
- Graphics Options: 2 x16 PCI-E (ATI CrossfireX Capable)
- Audio: 7.1-Channel HD Audio
- 12 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 x1 PCI-E Slot, 2 PCI Slots, 6 SATA-3Gb/s Connectors
- Realtek Gigabit LAN Connection
- Size: 12" x 9.6"
- Neo 3-FR
- Northbridge: Intel P45
- Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
- Socket: LGA775
- Memory Support: 16GB DDR2 1066 SDRAM
- Graphics Options: 1 x16 PCI-E
- Audio: 8-Channel Audio
- 12 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 x1 PCI-E Slot, 2 PCI Slots, 6 SATA-3Gb/s Connectors
- Realtek Gigabit LAN Connection
- Size: 30.5cm x 24.5cm
- Neo2-FR
- Dr Mos with Green Power, Xpress Cool and RapidBoost
- ATI CrossFireX
- Green Power Design
- Audio chip integration by Realtek
- Flexible 8 channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specification
- Meets Microsoft Vista Premium specification
- Supports PCIe Lan 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
- 3 USB 2.0 connectors
- 8 serial ATAII connectors
- Neo-F
- Green Power Design
- Dual Core Center
- Live Update Online
- Supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo
- Supports Intel Yorkfield and Wolfdale
- Supports FSB 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 MHz
- One PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
- Two PCIe x1 slot
- Three 32-bit v2.3 master PCI bus slot
- One Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE controller integrated with JMicron 368
- Supports PCIe Lan 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek
Features
- Northbridge: Intel P45
- Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
- Socket: LGA775
- Memory Support: 8GB DDR3 1600 SDRAM
- Graphics Options: 2 x16 PCI-E (ATI CrossfireX Capable)
- Audio: 7.1-Channel HD Audio
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MSI P45 Series
• MSI P45 Platinum Core 2 Extreme/Intel/P45/ FSB 1600(OC)/4DDR2-1200(OC)/ATI CrossFireX/GbE/R/A/1394/ATX Motherboard
• P45 Platinum Motherboard
UPC: 816909045635
EAN: 816909045635
MPN: P45Platinum
Competitors
MSRP $259.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- supports 3-way SLI
- supports up to 8GB of DDR2 1200MHz
- superior power regulation over lesser models (8-phase design)
- well engineered and high quality construction - all capacitors are solid state, chipset cooler tilts towards CPU heatsink, designed for good airflow
Cons
- featuring the same chipset cooler as lesser models this is probably one hot momma
- getting fairly expensive, especially for young gamers
MSI P45 Series
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eVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW
MSRP $199.99
Released January, 2008
The eVGA nForce 780i SLI motherboard is eVGA's "flagship" maximum performance motherboard. It provides 3 PCI-e 2.0 slots for 3 way SLI support (3 NVIDIA graphics cards). Thiis particular eVGA board also provides full chipset support for Intel 45nm Core 2 processors; and also supports any Intel LGA 775 socket processors (Intel Quad-core /...
MSI P45 Series
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eVGA nForce 780i SLI
MSRP $199.99
Released December, 2007
The XFX MB-N780-ISH9 is a "high-octane" motherboard, which supports TRI-SLI straight out of the box through 3 PCI-e x16 slots; yes, that means three high end graphics cards installed at once. The N780 also supports up to 8GB Dual Channel 800MHz DDR2 ram (4 slots), and has an LGA 775 socket for support with...
MSI P45 Series
vs.
XFX MB-N780-ISH9
MSRP $299.00
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Four PCI Express x16 slots for multi-GPU setups
-
socket AM2+ support
- Easy install and good positioning on board for everything except SATA connections
Cons
- Aegis Panel for overclocking doesn't work on some systems... and they don't know why.
- high price
- bad positioning for SATA connections
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