The P45TURBOTWINS2000 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. A 7.1 channel audio system with analog and SPDIF ports completes the picture.
The motherboard supports overclocking and tuning with Intelligent Overclocking Technologiy and the ASRock OC Tuner. It also has jumper adjustments to ensure stable performance at any speed.
Intel P45 Express Chipset for Intel LGA 775 CPUBased on the Intel P45 Express chipset, the ASRock P45TURBOTWINS2000 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 P45TURBOTWINS2000 features two DDR2 and four DDR3 DIMM slots to provide the ultimate flexibility for system memory upgrades.
Gigabit Ethernet ConnectivityThe ASRock P45TURBOTWINS2000 features a fast Gigabit network interface for high-speed LAN connections at up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates with advanced security features to ward off malicious attacks. Gigabit LAN is ideal for supercharged seamless streaming of Internet audio and video content.
eSATA SupportTwo eSATA ports on the back I/O panel provide easy setup and hot-plug functionality so you can back up photos, videos and other multimedia content on external devices with ease.
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.
Learn more about the ASRock P45TURBOTWINS2000
Model
Brand
ASRock
Model
P45TURBOTWINS2000
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 775
CPU Type
Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo
FSB
2000(O.C)/1600/1333MHz
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel P45
South Bridge
Intel ICH10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
None
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4 x DDR3 DIMM slots 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
Memory Standard
DDR3 1333 / DDR2 1066 *DDR3 and DDR2 are supported separately
Maximum Memory Supported
8GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode, blue @ x8 mode)
PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
3 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
PATA
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s
6 x SATA 3Gb/s
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC888
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8111C
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x S/PDIF Coaxial Out / 2 x eSATA 3GB/S / 2 x PS/2 / 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2
2
USB 1.1/2.0
6 x USB 2.0
eSATA
2 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents
P45TURBOTWINS2000 Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable FDD Cable SATA Cable 4-pin to SATA Power Cable