![]() ![]() It works best with an SSD due to slow Windows loading from an ordinary HD (not the boards fault). You can get a Core 2 Quad Q8400 or similar processor for less than $20 to make a board that will run most anything except high end games very rapidly. Excellent board for an inexpensive and durable system Excellent durable board that uses DDR3 RAM. ONLY ONE PCIe×16 + ONE PCIe×1 SLOT - Also, no SLI or CrossFire capability for dual-GPU setup. NO RAID - Well, we can't have everything can we? ![]() NO USB3 - My 32GB USB3 thumb drive reads about 80-100MB/s on my main computer, and only about 40MB/s on this one. RAM CAPACITY - Only 2 RAM slots + no high-density stick capability = 8GB max. ![]() MINUSES: SATA II (not III) - Limits transfer speed to about 300MB/s, while current SSD's are capable of 400-500MB/s or more. PCI SLOTS - Only two, but at least it's still got 'em. 7.1 CHANNEL AUDIO - Someone else said there was no 5.1 audio on this, but I think they were referring to the on-board audio jacks the audio header supports up to 7.1 multi-channel. OVERCLOCKING - Supports BClk and Multiplier adjustment (and will even handle 1600MHz FSB CPU's), but voltage control could be better. DDR3 RAM - Instead of having to hunt down DDR2, you can use faster sticks that cost the same or less. GOOD MoBo, but with SOME LIMITATIONS PLUSES: RELIABILITY - I've had several over the last 5 years and have yet to have one fail. In addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops, and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery. Gigabyte's unique USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. A derivative of Gigabyte's highlyacclaimed 3x USB power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from Gigabyte motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger.Gigabyte motherboard features a 3x USB power boost, delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. These solid capacitors provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running the most demanding applications and games.Gigabyte On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. ![]()
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