Gigabyte Unveils Intel G45 Motherboard

Gigabyte has launched its new Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H motherboard in India. Built from Intel G45 Express chipset, the motherboard is made using Gigabyte's Ultra Durable 3 technology with 2 oz Copper for ground and power layers. This motherboard supports 45nm Intel Core 2 Quad processors and DDR2 memory.

Earlier this month Gigabyte had launched AMD's Socket AM3 based motherboard featuring their new Ultra Durable 3 Classic technology with 2 oz Copper.

The new GA-EG45M-UD2H has 2 ounces Copper and supports Intel's 45nm Core 2 Duo processors with 1600 MHz overclocked Front Side Bus. This motherboard supports up to 16GB of DDR2 RAM with 1066 MHz (overclocked) and has dual-channel memory architecture. Also, it has Intel's recent GMA X4500HD graphics integrated and offers PCI-E x16 2.0 interface.

Gigabyte has integrated HDMI port with HDCP support and boasts smoother HD and Blu-ray video playback. In its sound department, the motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC889A sound chip that offers high-definition 7.1 + 2 channel audio that promises a home theater experience. The motherboard also offers dolby home theater support.

Gigabyte's GA-EG45M-UD2H offer five SATA 3GB/s connectors, one eSATA 3GB/s device and up to two FireWire ports support. The highlight of the motherboard is the 2 ounce copper in the power and ground levels of the PCB and the 50,000 Japanese capacitors. Both these features help in energy efficiency, especially in overclocked environments.

Gigabyte features Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced energy-saving technology that allows multi-gear power phase switching when system is being overclocked to provide stability to the system.

Gigabyte is yet to announce the motherboard's price and availability.

source:http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Gigabyte_Unveils_Intel_G45_Motherboard/551-99292-581.html