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ATX motherboard in matte brown with LGA 775 socket and DDR2 slots

ASUS

ASUS P5Q SE Plus Intel P45 LGA 775 DDR2 16GB ATX motherboard

SKU CH-8HS7-M38FZ

Intel P45 ATX board with LGA 775 socket supports DDR2 memory up to 16 GB

  • CPU socketLGA 775
  • ChipsetIntel P45
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR2 memory capacity
  • Intel P45 chipset delivers stable desktop performance
  • LGA 775 socket fits compatible Core 2 processors
  • ATX form factor fits standard PC cases
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O back panel

ASUS P5Q SE Plus LGA 775 Intel P45 Motherboard

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel P45 chipset and fits the LGA 775 socket. It supports DDR2 memory up to 16 GB maximum capacity. The board is supplied new and includes a SATA cable plus an I/O back panel.

Suits builders maintaining

This board will not serve buyers who need modern memory types, newer CPU sockets, or higher memory ceilings. It also lacks the accessories that typically ship with a retail box, so builders expecting a full accessory kit should look elsewhere.

DDR2 16 GB maximum memory support decides fit

The 16 GB limit is the defining specification for this platform. If the intended workload requires more memory than this cap allows, the motherboard cannot meet the requirement and a different platform must be chosen.

How it compares

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Price $75.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS P5Q SE PLUS
Processor
CPU socketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel P45
Memory
Max supported RAM16 GB

Questions about this item

How is the ATX motherboard installed and which step is often missed?

Mount the board on standoffs in an ATX case, connect the main and CPU power headers, then fit the supplied I/O back panel before securing the screws.

What maintenance will the board need later?

The included SATA cable may wear from repeated drive swaps; keep a spare cable on hand for reliable data links.

What limit appears first under sustained use?

The 16GB DDR2 memory ceiling caps multitasking headroom long before the P45 chipset or LGA 775 socket reach thermal limits.

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