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MSI P45 NEO3-F(LV) Micro ATX motherboard in dark finish with silver heatsinks

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MSI P45 NEO3-F(LV) Intel P45 LGA 775 DDR2 motherboard

SKU CH-XQBX-56ME8

Micro ATX board for LGA 775 CPUs with Intel P45 chipset, dual-channel DDR2 up to 16 GB and eight SATA ports

  • CPU socketLGA 775
  • ChipsetIntel P45
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 memory, up to 16 GB
  • Max supported RAMNo data yet
  • SATA and RAID support8 SATA II interfaces
  • LGA 775 socket fits Intel Core 2 Duo and Quad processors
  • Intel P45 chipset delivers stable overclocking headroom for enthusiasts
  • Dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 support scales to 16 GB capacity
  • Eight SATA II ports provide ample room for multiple drives
  • Micro-ATX form factor fits compact cases without losing expandability

LGA 775 P45 Platform

This MSI motherboard uses the Intel P45 chipset with an LGA 775 socket. It fits a micro ATX form factor and supports dual-channel DDR2 memory at 667, 800 or 1066 speeds. The board targets builders maintaining or upgrading legacy Core 2 systems.

Bundled Essentials

The package supplies a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel. A WiFi antenna is included only when the board has a built-in WiFi module. No other accessories or original packaging are provided.

16GB DDR2 Headroom

Four memory slots accept up to 16 GB of DDR2, giving ample room for period-correct operating systems and applications. Eight SATA II ports handle multiple hard drives or SSDs. The micro ATX layout may limit expansion card space in smaller cases.

How it compares

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Price $64.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI P45 NEO3-F(LV)
Model nameMSI P45 NEO3-F(LV)
Processor
CPU socketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel P45
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 memory, up to 16 GB
Max supported RAMNo data yet
Storage
SATA and RAID support8 SATA II interfaces

Questions about this item

Will the CMOS battery need replacing later?

A CMOS battery is included in the package; it will eventually need replacement when the system clock starts losing time.

What limits the DDR2 memory speed under sustained load?

The board supports dual-channel DDR2 at 667, 800 or 1066 MHz, and the installed modules set the actual speed ceiling.

How much heat does the Intel P45 chipset produce when running all day?

The Intel P45 chipset runs cool enough for passive cooling in a normal case airflow, so no extra fan is required.

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