GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Board is based on the killer combination of the newest Intel X48 chipset plus support for the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1600MHz, including the Intel 45nm processors. The GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Board is CrossFireX enabled with true dual PCI-E 2.0 x16 connectivity for the ultimate in extreme gaming performance. Built tough to provide maximum stability, durability and performance for even the most hard-core gamers, the GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Board delivers several advanced GIGABYTE innovations including the Ultra Durable 2 design, featuring top quality electronic components which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Xeon, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Celeron Dual-Core, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium 4, Celeron
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: ATX
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel X48 Express
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Multi GPU Support: ATI CrossFire
CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Xeon, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Celeron Dual-Core, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium 4, Celeron
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel X48 Express
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Max System Memory: 8 GB
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes
Number of IDE Headers: 1
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 8
Number of Fan Connectors: 5
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 3
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 2
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Video Bus: PCI Express 2.0 x16
Multi GPU Support: ATI CrossFire
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC889A
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: ATX
Width: 12 in
Depth: 9.61 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited Warranty
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Strengths: blends newest with proven
Weakness: none so far
this is my most expensive board I even brought, mainly because of new chipset, I am using it with my quad Xeon and it simply scream, overclocked to 3.4Ghz, no BSOD so far I hope it stays that way. I picked this board because I have 8gb DDR2 and get the same but DDR3 would be hard hit in the money department together with new board, I decided instead to weather the change with this board until new...
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