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MSI X79A-GD45 Plus
LGA2011Intel X79ATXDDR3
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA2011
ChipsetIntel X79
Form FactorATX
ColorBlack / Gray
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots8
Max Memory128 GB
Max Speed2400 MHz
ECC SupportYes
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2
About This Product
The MSI X79A-GD45 Plus is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA2011 processors, featuring the X79 chipset. It supports up to 128GB of DDR3 RAM across 8 slots, with speeds up to 2400MHz. This board is suitable for high-end workstations or older enthusiast gaming builds, offering extensive PCIe connectivity with five x16 slots.
Pros
- High memory capacity (128GB DDR3)
- Eight DDR3 memory slots
- Five PCIe x16 slots for expansion
- Supports ECC memory
- Robust power delivery for LGA2011 CPUs
Cons
- Limited SATA ports (2)
- Outdated USB 2.0 headers
