The processor runs at 1.8GHz, and lets a user handle applications smoothly. The ASRock AIWI technology enables a user to connect an Apple device (such as an iPod Touch or iPhone) to the motherboard, and use it as a controller for PC games. The PV530 also can take up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM via it's one DDR3 DIMM slot, and it also can take up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, using it's two DDR2 DIMM slots. When compared to another ASRock motherboard, the GE-PRO-HT, the PV530 has several advantages, including support for better kinds of RAM, and the presence of ASRock technologies.