Description
945GCM478-L - MSI Socket 478 Intel 945GC Chipset Micro-ATX System Board Motherboard Supports Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D DDR2 2x DIMM
The MSI 945GCM478-L is a compact ATX motherboard supporting 6th/7th Generation Intel Core processors (Socket AM2). Featuring DDR2 SDRAM memory technology, PCIe 1 expansion and USB 3.0 connectivity this RoHS,WEEE,REACH compliant board delivers modern computing basics in a space saving design. Ideal for computer unit, home PCs and system upgrades. It combines MSI reliable components with energy well-organized process. A practical foundation for budget friendly builds needing stable performance from Intel's Skylake/Kaby Lake processors, with expansion options for future upgrades.
Key Features:
- Socket AM2 Socket – Supports Intel Core i7/i5/i3 (Skylake/Kaby Lake)
- DDR2 SDRAM Memory Support – Up to 64GB capacity
- PCIe 1 x16 Slot – Discrete GPU compatibility
- USB 3.0 (2 ports) – Fast data transfers
- Gigabit Ethernet – Reliable wired networking
- 5.1 Channel Audio – With S/PDIF output
- VGA Output – Basic display connectivity
- ATX Form Factor – Space saving design
- RAID Support – Data protection capability
- Eco-Friendly Components – Meets RoHS,WEEE,REACH standards
Compatibility and Use Cases:
This motherboard supports Intel 6th/7th Gen Core Socket AM2 CPUs (Skylake/Kaby Lake), making it suitable for office and home computing. Its ATX size fits compact cases while providing features for output systems, media centers and entry level gaming. The addition of USB 3.0 and DDR2 SDRAM memory offers modern performance mostly valued for users upgrading older systems or building budget friendly PCs with current skills.
Why Choose This Motherboard?
The MSI 945GCM478-L delivers reliable performance for Intel 6th/7th Generation systems in a compact ATX form factor. Its DDR2 SDRAM support delivers modern memory performance while USB 3.0 confirms fast data transfers. The PCIe 1 slot allows for graphics upgrades and the eco-friendly design meets environmental standards. As an MSI produce benefits from quality workings and stable process. For users building or upgrading office PCs, home systems or basic gaming needs this motherboard offers important features at a reasonably priced point making it a practical choice for budget friendly projects.
