Intel DX48BT2 Extreme Series X48 Desktop Board, ATX, DDR3 1600, 3xPCIe x16, 1600MHz FSB, LGA775, Retail Motherboard Reviews

Pulse-pounding gaming and high powered multimedia experiences require the ultimate in performance from your processor and motherboard. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 is designed to unleash the power of supported processors. With support for 1600MHz front side bus, fast DDR3 memory and overclocking, Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 delivers the gaming performance you deserve.

With resource intensive games and multimedia tools constantly evolving to the next technological level, you need equally advanced hardware to ensure the best possible computing experience. Hardcore gamers and multimedia enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that next-generation Intel® Extreme Series Desktop Boards combine with the latest Intel processors to run the most demanding software applications with ease.

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With resource intensive games and multimedia tools constantly evolving to the next technological level, you need equally advanced hardware to ensure the best possible computing experience. Hardcore gamers and multimedia enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that next-generation Intel® Extreme Series Desktop Boards combine with the latest Intel processors to run the most demanding software applications with ease.

Intel® Extreme Series Motherboards Product Highlight
Built to deliver extreme performance for workstation needs, hardcore gaming, media editing, and still offer significant headroom for future upgrades, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards are the motherboard of choice for truly hardcore users who refuse to compromise.CrossFire Ready
Whether it's a single graphics card or ATI CrossFire, a system outfitted with the latest graphics cards can deliver unparalleled visual realism when playing 3D games. With compatible applications, multiple cards can share the graphics processing burden and allow for streamlined data processing that ensures high frames per second.

Quad-Core Compatible
Maximize the performance of your Intel Extreme Series Desktop Board by capitalizing on its support for Intel's latest quad-core processors. Support for up to two physical quad-core processors enables Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards to support up to eight processing cores. With more computing "brains", new multi-core processing systems can run more resource intensive games and multimedia applications simultaneously with ease.

Overclocker Friendly¹
Built to be tweaked and pushed to the limits, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards include features and software that make it easier than ever to overclock while keeping an eye firmly fixed on system specs. And because these boards are built to Intel's exacting standards of quality, reliability and performance, you can push them to the limits with confidence. For performance enthusiasts looking to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of their hardware, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards provide a stable foundation for a benchmark-shattering system.

¹ Warning: altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications

Onboard Audio
Utilizing the Intel® High Definition audio chipset, the Intel® Extreme series can deliver 360° Dolby Home Theater audio through 10-channel, 7.1 surround sound. Know exactly where your opponent is coming from by the sound of their footsteps as you dominate an online battle. Sit in the middle of a catastrophic explosion as you enjoy a five-star action movie in high definition. Whatever you do, enjoy every decibel coming at you in all directions.

Advanced Technical Specifications

• Supported CPU
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA775
  • CPU Type: Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Intel® Core™2 Quad / Intel® Core™2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Dual-core
• Chipsets
  • North Bridge: Intel® X48 Express Chipset
• Memory
  • Memory Slots: 4x240-pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1333/1600 MHz
  • Maximum Supported Memory: 8 GB
• Expansion Slots
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 connectors: 2
  • PCI Express 1.0a x16 connections: 1
  • PCI bus connectors: 2
• Storage Devices
  • PATA: 1
  • SATA 3Gb/s: 6
  • eSATA: 2
• Onboard Audio
  • Audio Chipset: Intel® High Definition Audio
  • Audio Channels: 10-channel (7.1) Dolby Home Theater
  • S/PDIF Out: 2 digital audio outputs
  • Audio Ports: 5 analog audio outputs
• Onboard LAN
  • Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec
• Onboard USB
  • Onboard USB: 12 USB 2.0 ports (8 external ports, 4 via 2 internal headers)
• Onboard IEEE 1394
  • Onboard IEEE 1394: 2 IEEE1394a ports (1 back panel connector, 1 via internal header)
• Physical Spec
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Dimensions: 12 inches x 9.6 inches (304.80 mm x 243.84 mm)

MPN: BOXDX48BT2 - UPC: 675900925427