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Intel BOXDQ965GFEKR Core 2 Duo 1000Baset Ready Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard | List Price: $231.91
Discount Price: $85.00
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Brand: Intel
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 3 years warranty
Features: - Intel Q965 Express Chipset supports Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D processors
- Up to 8 GB of system memory with DDR2 800, DDR2 667, or DDR2 533 MHz DIMMs
- 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 onboard graphics subsystem
- 10 USB 2.0 ports, 2 IEEE-1394a interfaces, 6 Serial ATA IDE interfaces, and Intel 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Intel DQ965GF MicroAtx Motherboard [Posted on 2007-07-30]
The Intel DQ965GF MicroAtx Motherboard accepts the new Intel Core 2 Quad processor, so it's the reason why I bought it. The motherboard comes with a CD containing all the drivers for the Intel chipset contained, but I had some difficulty in installing the drivers.
I installed my Windows XP, without SP2, but the drivers wouldn't install until SP2 was included, but I couldn't connect to Windows Update because the Ethernet connector is part of the chipset. I had to install an external Ethernet card to connect to the Internet, and once the updates were concluded, the drivers were successfully installed.
The chipset includes good sound and video, but if you like more of both, get additional PCI cards. Since I am not a gamer or a video freak, I'm perfectly comfortable with what the motherboard has to offer.
DQ965GF Upgrade [Posted on 2007-08-26]
This was a necessary purchase to get a Vista/Longhorn base compatible board. I was able to utilize the CPU, SATA drive, and other periferals from my recently purchased D101Ggc. I would have preferred an additional IDE socket for a master PATA drive instead of the FD socket. The only minor problem was that I needed DDR 2 memory for this which called for another Amazon quick purchase and prompt delivery. I still would like for Intel to prescribe to a more customizable Bios setup and System Reboot.
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