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ATX motherboard with LGA 775 socket and DDR2 slots

ASUS

ASUS P5WDG2-WS LGA 775 Intel 975X DDR2 8GB ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-6M9P-EZNDC

Intel 975X ATX motherboard for LGA 775 CPUs with DDR2 memory up to 8GB

  • CPU socketLGA 775
  • ChipsetIntel 975X
  • Max supported RAM8 GB
  • LGA 775 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel 975X chipset drives platform performance
  • DDR2 memory support up to 8 GB capacity
  • ATX form factor fits standard chassis builds
  • Includes I/O back panel and SATA cable

Socket 775 workstation board

The ASUS P5WDG2-WS is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel 975X chipset for LGA 775 processors. It supports up to 8GB of DDR2 memory. The board ships with a chassis I/O back panel and a single SATA cable.

Sustained workload stability

The Intel 975X chipset provides a stable platform for extended compute tasks on Socket 775 CPUs. DDR2 memory support allows consistent throughput during long rendering or compilation sessions. The ATX form factor gives adequate space for airflow around the voltage regulators.

Replaces earlier Socket 775 boards

This board upgrades systems that are limited to lower memory ceilings or older chipsets. The 8GB maximum suits users moving from 4GB configurations who need more headroom for virtual machines or large datasets. Buyers who need integrated graphics or modern storage interfaces should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $142.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS P5WDG2-WS
Processor
CPU socketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel 975X
Memory
Max supported RAM8 GB

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect from the Intel 975X chipset when the board runs continuously?

The Intel 975X chipset is passively cooled, so it adds no fan noise. Heat output depends on the processor and workload rather than the chipset alone.

Which components must I already have to make this LGA 775 board operational?

You need an LGA 775 processor, DDR2 memory modules, a power supply with ATX and CPU power connectors, and storage drives that use the sata interface.

Will my existing sata drives and DDR2 memory work without changes on the Intel 975X platform?

Yes, the board provides standard sata ports for current drives and accepts DDR2 memory up to 8 GB total, so older modules and drives remain compatible.

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