The G43Twins-FullHD 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 G43 chipset supports Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors as well as Core 2 Duo with 1333/1600 FSB.
The motherboard has everything you would expect. It has 6 SATA ports plus 2 eSATA ports (shared with 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 G43 chipset comes with an Intel GMA X4500 graphics subsystem. This advanced system supports Pixel Shader 4.0 and DX10. The board comes bundled with a DVI/DisplayPort card so you can take advantage of the benefits of a digital connection.
The G43Twins-FullHD 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 G43 chipset supports Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors as well as Core 2 Duo with 1333/1600 FSB.
The motherboard has everything you would expect. It has 6 SATA ports plus 2 eSATA ports (shared with 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 G43 chipset comes with an Intel GMA X4500 graphics subsystem. This advanced system supports Pixel Shader 4.0 and DX10. The board comes bundled with a DVI/DisplayPort card so you can take advantage of the benefits of a digital connection.
Intel G43 Express Chipset for Intel CPUBased on the Intel G43 Express chipset, the ASRock G43Twins-FullHD 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.
Integrated Intel GMA X4500 Graphics CoreThe onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (GMA X4500) graphics core is powered by Intel's innovative hybrid graphics architecture and Clear Video Technology for incredible 3D realism and home theater entertainment to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
DDR2 and DDR3 Combo DesignThe ASRock G43Twins-FullHD features two DDR2 and two DDR3 DIMM slots to provide the ultimate flexibility for system memory upgrades.
Gigabit Ethernet ConnectivityThe ASRock G43Twins-FullHD 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.
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.