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MSI P45 Platinum (HC Edition)
$180.00
Released July, 2008
The Pros:Included copper heatsinks control temperatures well. LEDs and colored layout give a stylish aesthetic. Highly amenable to overclocking processors, includes dynamic overclocking software.
The Cons:Some SATA locations are awkwardly situated and may require large cases. Onboard BIOS is dated and requires a new flash update. Takes a long time to recognize new memory installs.
The P45 Platinum (HC Edition) is an ATX-form motherboard from MSI, utilizing Intel's P45 chipset architecture. The P45 Platinum can support up to 16GB of DDR2 1066 SDRAM. The HC edition uses a Thermaltake all-copper cooler, the V1, with a 4-pipe system and variable speed control.
For further information, please see the Intel P45 Chipset report and the MSI P45 Series report.
Features
- 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"
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Included copper heatsinks control temperatures well
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LEDs and colored layout give a stylish aesthetic
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Highly amenable to overclocking processors, includes dynamic overclocking software
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LEDs help with troubleshooting
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Some SATA locations are awkwardly situated and may require large cases
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Onboard BIOS is dated and requires a new flash update
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Takes a long time to recognize new memory installs
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Has difficulty POSTing after restarts
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