The P45R2000-WiFi from ASRock is a great choice for an upgrade board. This LGA775 board supports both DDR2 and DDR3 memory so you can use your DDR2 memory to start and when you need more speed then you can switch the memory out for DDR3. The P45 chipset supports Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors as well as Core 2 Duo with 1333/1600/2000(OC) FSB.
The motherboard has everything you would expect. It has 6 SATA ports plus 2 eSATA ports (shared with the internal ports) for drives and an ATA133 header for legacy drives. There are 6xUSB ports on the back panel and 2 headers for 4 more ports. There is a 7.1 channel audio system with analog and SPDIF ports.
The motherboard comes with the WiFi-802.11g module. This lets you connect wirelessly if you put the computer in a room too far away from your router. Or you can set it up in Access Point mode and not have to worry about setting up a separate device if all of your other computers are wireless. The 2xGigabit Ethernet ports let you connect to a printer or a broadband modem.
The P45R2000-WiFi from ASRock is a great choice for an upgrade board. This LGA775 board supports both DDR2 and DDR3 memory so you can use your DDR2 memory to start and when you need more speed then you can switch the memory out for DDR3. The P45 chipset supports Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors as well as Core 2 Duo with 1333/1600/2000(OC) FSB.
The motherboard has everything you would expect. It has 6 SATA ports plus 2 eSATA ports (shared with the internal ports) for drives and an ATA133 header for legacy drives. There are 6xUSB ports on the back panel and 2 headers for 4 more ports. There is a 7.1 channel audio system with analog and SPDIF ports.
The motherboard comes with the WiFi-802.11g module. This lets you connect wirelessly if you put the computer in a room too far away from your router. Or you can set it up in Access Point mode and not have to worry about setting up a separate device if all of your other computers are wireless. The 2xGigabit Ethernet ports let you connect to a printer or a broadband modem.
Intel P45 Express Chipset for Intel LGA 775 CPUBased on the Intel P45 Express chipset, the ASRock P45R2000-WiFi supports Intel LGA 775 (Socket T) processors including the Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo and Pentium D series as well as the next generation Intel 45nm processors.
ATi CrossFireX Multi-GPU Technology SupportATi CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform, enabling two or more discrete graphics processors to work together for boosted system performance and a breakthrough gaming experience.
DDR2 and DDR3 Combo DesignThe ASRock P45R2000-WiFi features two DDR2 and four DDR3 DIMM slots to provide the ultimate flexibility for system memory upgrades.
WiFi Module BundledThe ASRock P45R2000-WiFi is bundled with an 802.11g WiFi module and an antenna so you can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless connectivity. With the options to work in Software AP or Station mode, the WiFi module provides a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling you to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype anywhere within range.
Dual Gigabit LANThe integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. Dual Gigabit LAN means rapid data transfers from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency.
Instant BootASRock's Instant Boot technology significantly cuts down system boot time, enabling you to boot up your Windows XP or Vista PC in just 3 to 4 seconds even after a full shut down.