MSI P55M-GD45 Intel® P55 LGA 1156 (Socket H) micro ATX

  • Brand : MSI
  • Product name : P55M-GD45
  • Product code : 911-7588-005
  • Category : Motherboards
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  • Short summary description MSI P55M-GD45 Intel® P55 LGA 1156 (Socket H) micro ATX :

    MSI P55M-GD45, Intel, LGA 1156 (Socket H), 16 GB, 0, 1, Realtek RTL8111D(L), 10/100/1000 Mbit

  • Long summary description MSI P55M-GD45 Intel® P55 LGA 1156 (Socket H) micro ATX :

    MSI P55M-GD45. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1156 (Socket H). Maximum internal memory: 16 GB. RAID levels: 0, 1. LAN controller: Realtek RTL8111D(L), Networking features: 10/100/1000 Mbit. Motherboard form factor: micro ATX, Motherboard chipset: Intel® P55, Audio output channels: 7.1 channels

Specs
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor socket LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Memory
Number of memory slots 4
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Storage controllers
RAID levels 0, 1
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 2
Number of SATA connectors 6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors 1
S/PDIF out connector
Front panel audio connector
CD/AUX audio in
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
CPU fan connector
Number of chassis fan connectors 2
Chassis intrusion connector
Number of IEEE1394 connectors 1
TPM connector
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity 10

Rear panel I/O ports
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
eSATA ports quantity 2
PS/2 ports quantity 2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 1
Headphone outputs 6
Microphone in
Network
LAN controller Realtek RTL8111D(L)
Networking features 10/100/1000 Mbit
Features
Motherboard chipset Intel® P55
Audio chip Realtek ALC889 / ALC888S
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor micro ATX
Power source type ATX
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 slots 1
PCI Express x16 slots 2
PCI slots 1
Weight & dimensions
Width 244 mm
Depth 235 mm
Other features
Controller 2nd interface type ATA-133/100/66/33
Reviews
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:15:48
Average rating:88
Uk has collected 9 expert reviews for MSI P55M-GD45 Intel® P55 LGA 1156 (Socket H) micro ATX and the average expert rating is 88 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:15:48
Average rating:100
If you're building a budget PC, you're still better off buying an AM2+ board and an inexpensive Phenom II processor. If you're looking for something more powerful, though, you need Intel's excellent Core i5-750 chip and a P55 Express board such as MSI'...
  • This P55 Express board has plenty of features, despite its relatively low price, making it ideal for building a Core-i5 PC...
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:15:48
Average rating:0
MSI also equips the board with two x16 PCI Express slots. The primary slot employs the processor’s 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, while the secondary slot is driven by four PCIe lanes off the P55 chip. The board supports both ATI CrossFire and...
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:15:48
Average rating:80
When Intel's first Core i7 architecture touched down last year there was a great amount of excitement surrounding the X58 chipset. It was fast, efficient and, with the new Core i7 chips, it was the platform everyone wanted. Unfortunately, thanks to all...
  • Less than a ton, Still feature-packed...
  • Limited OC potential, Full size boards don't cost much more...
ixbtlabs.com
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:15:48
Average rating:0
Today we shall review the microATX motherboard P55M-GD45. Like ASRock P55M Pro, it's a very inexpensive board, but not ultrabudget. Modern microATX solutions for Socket 1156 are mostly mid-end boards which trade some expansion slots for compact size...
  • In our opinion, the motherboard under review offers decent functionality despite its compact size. There will certainly be users who will miss combined USB/eSATA ports or S/PDIF outputs, or three PCI slots. They will more likely find a motherboard of...
Techreport.com
Updated:
2011-10-04 00:15:48
Average rating:0
To MSI's credit, the GD45 does cost a good $20 less than the UD4. The question you have to ask yourself is whether a better audio implementation, hybrid eSATA/USB, and a dual-x8 PCI Express layout is worth the extra scratch...