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Green Micro ATX motherboard with LGA 775 socket and DDR3 slots

MSI

MSI G41M-P43 Combo Intel G41 LGA 775 DDR3 Micro ATX motherboard

SKU CH-3Q66-SN15N

Supports Intel Core 2 processors on LGA 775 with dual-channel DDR3 up to 8GB, PCI Express x16, four SATA ports, Realtek 5.1 audio and gigabit LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 775
  • CPU TypeIntel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 77
  • ChipsetIntel G41
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800MHz m
  • Maximum Memory Supported8GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specificati
  • Supports Intel Core 2 Quad and Duo CPUs via LGA 775 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 8 GB at 1333 MHz
  • PCI Express x16 slot for graphics cards running at v1.0 speed
  • Four SATA 3 Gb/s ports with RAID capability onboard
  • Gigabit LAN and 5.1-channel Realtek ALC662 audio integrated

Socket 775 DDR3 Micro ATX Board

This MSI G41M-P43 Combo motherboard uses the Intel G41 chipset and an LGA 775 socket for Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz up to 8 GB. The Micro ATX form factor fits smaller chassis while providing one PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot and one PCI 2.3 slot.

Suits Legacy Upgrades and Basic Builds

The board suits users replacing a failed Socket 775 board or assembling a low-cost system for office tasks and older games. Four SATA II ports and a Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN port handle storage and networking. Buyers needing more than 8 GB of memory, newer processor generations or modern high-speed interfaces should choose a different platform.

8 GB DDR3 Maximum Capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 8 GB DDR3 memory ceiling imposed by the G41 chipset. If the intended workload requires more RAM, this motherboard cannot meet it; if 8 GB is sufficient, the board delivers the core connectivity and expansion slots listed above.

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core 2 Quad and Duo CPUs via LGA 775 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 8 GB at 1333 MHz
  • PCI Express x16 slot for graphics cards running at v1.0 speed
  • Four SATA 3 Gb/s ports with RAID capability onboard
  • Gigabit LAN and 5.1-channel Realtek ALC662 audio integrated

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI G41M-P43 Combo
ModelMSI G41M-P43 Combo
CPU Socket TypeLGA 775
CPU TypeIntel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 775 architecture
Intel Yorkfield, Wolfdale processors with Socket 775 architecture
Support FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz
Support VRD 11.1 processor power design standard
Support FMB 05a@95W
ChipsetIntel G41
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported8GB
PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specification v1.0)
1 PCI Express x1 slot
1 PCI 2.3 specification 32-bit main bus slot (supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface)
SATA RAID4XSATA II interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC662 Audio Chip
5.1 channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
LAN Chipset1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111E
Onboard USB4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

What does the 8 GB maximum memory limit mean for a typical build?

The board supports up to 8 GB of DDR3 across two slots, so a pair of 4 GB modules fills the limit and runs in dual-channel mode.

How does the PCI Express x16 slot at version 1.0 affect a modern graphics card?

The slot is limited to PCI Express 1.0 bandwidth, so newer cards will work but run at half the throughput of a 2.0 or 3.0 slot.

What mounting holes and back-panel cut-out does the Micro-ATX form factor require?

Standard Micro-ATX standoff positions and the supplied I/O shield match the board’s rear ports: PS/2, VGA, LAN, audio jacks and four USB 2.0 connectors.

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