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Green micro-ATX board with LGA 775 socket, four DDR3 slots and blue PCIe x16 slot

MSI

MSI G41M-P26 LGA 775 Intel G41 DDR3 8GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-N7JN-1MTKA

Micro ATX board with LGA 775 socket, Intel G41 chipset and dual-channel DDR3 up to 8 GB

  • ProcessorIntel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 77
  • ChipsetIntel G41
  • CPU socketLGA 775
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 MHz
  • Max supported RAM8 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specificati
  • LGA 775 socket fits Core 2 Quad and Duo CPUs
  • Intel G41 chipset delivers integrated graphics and DDR3 support
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 1333 MHz with 8 GB maximum capacity
  • PCI Express x16 v1.0 plus two 32-bit PCI 2.3 slots for expansion
  • 1-channel VIA VT1708S audio and Atheros AR8132M Fast Ethernet onboard

Socket 775 micro-ATX board

The MSI G41M-P26 is a micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel G41 chipset for LGA 775 processors. It accepts Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo CPUs with front-side bus speeds of 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at up to 1333 MHz when overclocked, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB.

One PCIe x16 slot plus legacy PCI

A single PCI Express x16 slot operating at the 1.0 specification handles graphics, while two 32-bit PCI 2.3 slots support older expansion cards. Four SATA II ports provide storage connectivity, and the VIA VT1708S audio codec delivers 7.1-channel sound. Networking comes from an Atheros AR8132M controller limited to 10/100 Fast Ethernet. Four USB 2.0 ports are available on the rear I/O panel.

Suits legacy LGA 775 upgrades

This board fits users replacing a failed motherboard in an existing Socket 775 system or building a low-cost retro platform. The micro-ATX form factor suits smaller cases, but the single PCIe 1.0 x16 slot and 10/100 LAN restrict modern GPU and network performance. Buyers needing faster storage interfaces, Gigabit Ethernet or newer CPU sockets should consider a different platform.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI G41M-P26
Model nameMSI G41M-P26
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 775 architecture
Intel Yorkfield, Wolfdale processors with Socket 775 architecture
Support FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz
Support VRD 11.1 processor power design standard
Support FMB 05a@95 W
CPU socketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel G41
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 MHz memory
Max supported RAM8 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipVIA VT1708S high-end sound effect chip
- Support 7.1 channel sound effects
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100 Fast Ethernet provided by Atheros AR8132M
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specification v1.0)
2 PCI 2.3 specification 32-bit main bus slots (supporting 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface)
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Will the CMOS battery need replacing on the MSI G41M-P26?

A fresh CMOS battery is included in the package, so the board ships with a new cell already fitted.

What caps the graphics throughput on the PCI Express x16 slot?

The slot runs at PCI Express 1.0 speed, which limits bandwidth compared to later revisions.

How warm does the Intel G41 chipset get during all-day use?

The G41 northbridge runs without an active cooler, relying on case airflow to stay within safe temperatures.

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