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Brand | ASUS |
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Model | P4P800-E DELUXE |
CPU Socket Type | Socket 478 |
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CPU Type | Pentium 4 Prescott / Celeron D |
FSB | 800/533 MHz |
Supported CPU Technologies | Hyper-Threading Technology |
Chipset | Intel 865PE |
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South Bridge | Intel ICH5R |
Onboard Video Chipset | None |
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Number of Memory Slots | 4x184pin |
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Memory Standard | DDR 400 |
Maximum Memory Supported | 4GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
AGP Slots | 1 x AGP 4X / 8X |
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PCI Express x16 | None |
PCI Slots | 5 x PCI Slots |
Other Slots | 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi slot for optional wireless LAN upgrade |
PATA | 3 x ATA100 6 Dev Max. |
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SATA 1.5Gb/s | 4 x SATA 1.5 Gb/s |
SATA RAID | RAID 0/1/0+1, Multiple RAID |
Additional RAID Controller | Promise PDC20378 |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC850 |
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Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Marvell 88E8001 |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
PS/2 | 2 |
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COM | 1 |
LPT | 1 |
USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
IEEE 1394 | 1 x IEEE 1394a |
S/PDIF Out | 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
Audio Ports | 6 Ports |
Onboard USB | 4 x USB 2.0 |
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Onboard 1394 | 1 x 1394a |
Form Factor | ATX |
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Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
Power Pin | 20 Pin |
Date First Available | March 10, 2004 |
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Pros: Technically excellent Mobo, with many features for standard and overclocking usage
Cons: Southbridge chip burnt out after 15 months, something which is apparently a relatively common problem with this board and stems from some sort of issue related to connecting external devices to it via front USB ports - many of the burnouts have been reported after just such a connection. If you buy this board, take care to use the rear (grounded) USB ports rather than those on the front of the case - I've read various opinions on exactly why the USB situation causes the burnouts, but many seem to agree that there's some sort of inherent fault in the Intel Southbridge chipset that is leaving it very vulnerable to static electricity charges, perhaps.
Overall Review: Don't take my word for it - google on the subject and you'll come across many cases of this burnout problem. Apparently ASUS is aware of the problem and is accepting RMA's for the issue - I have yet to hear a peep from them after 3 days, and have ordered in a new one from Newegg as I can't afford to sit around forever waiting on ASUS. Their very poor customer service is legendary.