Intel DG45FC, LGA775 Socket (BLKDG45FC) Motherboard for sale online

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Update your current desktop computer system or build a new version from scratch with Intel desktop motherboard DG45FC (chipset G45) to create your new home media hub. This Intel board will put you in the driver’s seat when customizing your desktop, and it offers a number of USB ports, onboard audio, integrated graphics, a LAN controller, expandable memory, and other options for you to build your system to your desired specifications. This edition is easy to update, and set up is a breeze, making the Intel DG45FC a solid pick for your desktop Windows machine of any size. This board supports many desktop operating systems, including Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7, making it a versatile pick for many software applications. For instance, most PC gaming software runs on Windows, which means this is a great Intel desktop motherboard for gaming enthusiasts. It uses the Mini-iTX form factor, which is often used in smaller configurations. This version of Mini-iTX desktop board uses the LGA775 socket and can support Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Core 2 Quad processors. Those Intel Corporation processors are powerful (many feature multi-core designs with multiple CPUs) and quite common, which makes integrating that technology into your desktop motherboard much easier. This edition supports DDR2 RAM with a max memory size of 4GB and a max of two memory channels. This edition of the board from Intel’s Media Series has integrated audio (which uses Intel’s IDT drivers for updates) and Intel’s 82G45 Graphics Memory Controller Hub. That hub features Intel’s Integrated GMA X4500 technology, which includes built-in support for full 1080p high-definition video playback, providing a rich media experience and smooth HD playback without the need for additional video cards or decoders. It can support two displays and uses HDMI and DVI-I outputs, so you can even hook it up to your high-definition television for media playback. It supports DirectX 10, which enhances gaming applications, and the integrated audio supports 7.1 channel surround sound and Dolby Home Theater, with drivers updated. This Intel desktop board contains 4 SATA ports as well as 1 eSATA connection in the back for flexible storage expansion. The SATA ports operate at 3.0 Gb/s for quick transfer and offer RAID capability. You can use RAID configurations with your hard drives to improve performance or offer redundancy for more data security if one of your desktop drives should fail. The board includes one PCI Express x1 connector. Also included are 10 USB 2.0 ports, so whether you’re buying new USB devices or using your existing devices with this motherboard, setup will be simple, and with 10 ports, you’ll have a great deal of flexibility. The Ethernet controller features onboard 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN connectivity. The power specifications require an ATX12V power supply. For more experienced users, this edition uses a system BIOS with 32MB Flash EEPROM with Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI Plug and Play, which also includes Intel Rapid BIOS Boot. Rapid BIOS Boot, first introduced by Intel in 2002, reduces BIOS boot time without sacrificing important functionality. With integrated graphics and audio, as well as many options for processor use, this Intel motherboard is a solid pick to create your desktop entertainment hub.