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Green micro-ATX motherboard with black sockets and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI 785GTM-E45 AMD 785G motherboard, Socket AM2/AM2+/AM3, DDR2 8GB

SKU CH-DTSF-81H4V

Socket AM2/AM2+/AM3 micro-ATX board with AMD 785G chipset, dual-channel DDR2 up to 8 GB, one PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, two PCI slots, six SATA II ports.

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM2/AM2+/AM3
  • CPU TypeSupports 64-bit AMD Phenom II processors
  • ChipsetAMD 785G
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory
  • Maximum Memory Supported8GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supports PCIE 2.0 x 16 speed executi
  • Supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II processors for multi-core performance
  • AMD 785G chipset with integrated graphics for display output without a separate card
  • Dual-channel DDR2 memory up to 1066 MHz delivers responsive system speed
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot provides full bandwidth for modern graphics cards
  • Realtek Gigabit LAN enables 1000 Mb/s wired network connectivity

Socket AM2/AM2+/AM3 motherboard

The MSI 785GTM-E45 uses the AMD 785G chipset on a micro ATX board. It accepts 64-bit AMD Phenom II processors across Socket AM2, AM2+ and AM3. Dual-channel DDR2 memory runs at 1066, 800 or 667 MHz up to 8 GB total. One PCI Express x16 slot operates at 2.0 x16 speed, alongside one x1 slot and two classic PCI slots.

Sustained-load behaviour

Six SATA II ports provide steady throughput for multiple drives during long copy or backup sessions. The Realtek 8111C Gigabit LAN controller maintains 10, 100 and 1000 Mb/s links without dropping to lower speeds under continuous traffic. Dual-channel DDR2 bandwidth feeds the CPU consistently while the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot keeps graphics data flowing at full 16-lane rate.

Thermals, noise and power

The AMD 785G northbridge integrates graphics and memory control, reducing separate chip heat compared to discrete-chipset designs. Passive heatsinks on the board dissipate load without adding fan noise. Four rear USB 2.0 ports draw standard bus power, and the single 16-lane PCI Express slot limits auxiliary power demand to the graphics card itself.

Highlights

  • Supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II processors for multi-core performance
  • AMD 785G chipset with integrated graphics for display output without a separate card
  • Dual-channel DDR2 memory up to 1066 MHz delivers responsive system speed
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot provides full bandwidth for modern graphics cards
  • Realtek Gigabit LAN enables 1000 Mb/s wired network connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI 785GTM-E45
ModelMSI 785GTM-E45
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM2/AM2+/AM3
CPU TypeSupports 64-bit AMD Phenom II processors
ChipsetAMD 785G
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported8GB
PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supports PCIE 2.0 x 16 speed execution
1 PCI Express x1 slot
2 PCI slots, supporting 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
SATA RAID6XSATA II interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek Advanced Sound Chip
- Support Blu-ray sound output
- Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
LAN ChipsetRealtek PCI-E GbLAN Controller 8111C Chip
- Integrate Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY into a single chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
Compliant with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a.
Onboard USB4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the AMD 785G chipset produce when the board runs all day?

The AMD 785G chipset is a low-power northbridge with no active fan, so it adds little heat and stays silent during continuous operation.

Which DDR2 memory speeds must I already own for this board to work?

You need dual-channel DDR2 modules rated at 1066, 800 or 667 MHz; the board supports up to 8 GB total across two slots.

Will my existing PCI cards fit the MSI 785GTM-E45 alongside the PCI Express x16 slot?

Yes, the board provides two 3.3 V / 5 V PCI slots plus one PCI Express x1 slot in addition to the x16 slot.

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