Description
K8N-DL - Asus Socket PGA940 NVIDIA nForce4 Chipset E-ATX System Board Motherboard Supports Opteron Series DDR 6x DIMM
The ASUS K8N-DL is a unique Extended ATX motherboard featuring NVIDIA nForce4 chipset for AMD Socket 940 processors, coming together support with modern USB 3.0 connectivity. This 12 Inches x 13 Inches board delivers important features including DDR SDRAM memory support, integrated graphics and PCIe expansion in a RoHS,WEEE,REACH compliant design. Ideal for upgrading older AMD systems or PCs, it provides infrequent USB 3.0 functionality on an Socket 940 platform along with ASUS build quality. A smart choice for keeping hardware while in advance faster data transfers and compact system possible.
Key Features:
- Socket 940 - Supports AMD Phenom/Athlon processors
- NVIDIA nForce4 Chipset - Combined graphics with DVI/VGA
- DDR SDRAM Memory Support - Up to 8GB capacity
- PCIe 1x16 Slot - Separate GPU compatibility
- 4x SATA Ports plus eSATA - Storage flexibility
- USB 3.0 (2 ports) - Modern peripheral speeds
- Gigabit Ethernet - Reliable wired networking
- 1 Channel Audio - With S/PDIF output
- Extended ATX Form Factor (12 Inches x 13 Inches) - Compact builds
- Energy Well-organized Design - Meets eco-friendly standards
Compatibility and Use Cases:
This motherboard supports AMD Socket 940 processors (Phenom/Athlon) and is perfect for maintaining or upgrading older systems. Its Extended ATX size fits compact cases while providing features for basic computing, dated gaming and media playback. The addition of USB 3.0 is mostly valuable for extending the usefulness of systems with modern peripherals and the PCIe 1x16 slot allows separate GPU upgrades when needed.
Why Choose This Motherboard?
The ASUS K8N-DL offers a rare combination of Socket 940 compatibility with modern USB 3.0 ports, bridging generation gaps in reasonable upgrades. Its combined NVIDIA graphics handle basic display needs, while the PCIe 1x16 slot put up performance GPUs. The board's compact Extended ATX design allows space well-organized builds and ASUS component quality confirms reliable process. For users maintaining older AMD systems or building budget dated PCs, this motherboard provides important functionality with the bonus of faster USB 3.0 transfers an uncommon feature on Socket 940 platforms that significantly improves usability with modern peripherals.
