MSI P55M-GD45 review

The MSI's pint-sized P55 micro-ATX Core i5 motherboard has landed

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-11-16November 16th 2009

Price at launch	£90.00
Product Type	Desktop Motherboard
Chipset Manufacturer	Intel
Chipset Model	P55 Express
Multi GPU Supported	CrossFire
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots	2
Memory Technology	DDR3 SDRAM
Processor Socket	Socket 1156
Brand Name	MSI
Form Factor	Micro ATX
Processor Supported	Core i7, Core i5
Total Processor Supported	1
Maximum Memory	16 GB
Green Compliant	Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	WEEE
64-bit Processing	Yes
Number of Memory Slots	4
Number of PCI Slots	1
Audio Channels	7.1
Gigabit Ethernet	Yes
Number of IDE Interfaces	1
Number of SATA Interfaces	8
QuickPath Interconnect	6.40 GT/s
RAID Supported	Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots	4
Network (RJ-45)	Yes
Total Number of USB Ports	10
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports	1
PS/2 Port	Yes
Number of PS/2 Ports	2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports	2
Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports	1
Total Number of PCI Express Slots	3
Processor Technology	Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Width	235.0 mm
Depth	244.0 mm
Manufacturer	Micro-Star International Co., Ltd
Product Model	P55M-GD45
Product Name	P55M-GD45 Desktop Board
Controller Type	Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Manufacturer Part Number	P55M-GD45
Manufacturer Website Address	www.msicomputer.com
Marketing Information	The P55M-GD45 Desktop Board is based on Intel P55 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel Lynnfield LGA 1156 processor, the P55M-GD45 Desktop Board is deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Standard Warranty	3 Year Limited