Technology

Desktop PC Platforms based on the Intel 946 Express Chipset family , combined with either ther Intel Core 2 Duo processor or Intel Pentium D processor, deliver innovative capabilities and usages for everyday computing . Exciting improvments bring new capabilities to everyday value conscious users.

The Intel 946 Express Chipset family continues the Intel Chipset legacy and extends it to new levels with with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the home user. With advancements in graphics ( available only on Intel 946GZ Express Chipset), responsiveness and data protection , the Intel 946 Express Chipset family allows your PC to be the center of every day computing and communication.

Features and Benefits

800/533 MHz System Bus
Supports the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Pentium D Processor 900, Intel Pentium 4 Processor with Hyperthreading (HT) Technology and all other Intel processors in the LGA775 socket.

PCI Express Interface
The PCI Express x16 graphics interface supports the latest high performance graphics cards. Teh PCI Express x1 I/O ports offer up to 3.5x the bandwidth over traditional PCI achitecture, delivering faster access to perfipheral I/O devices.

Dual-Channel DDR2 667 MHz Memory Support

Delivers up to 10.7 GB/s of bandwidth and 8 GB memory addressability for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing.

The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset 3D enhancements enable greater game compatibility with software based transform and lighting and lighting (T&L), and improved realism with support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0c, OPenGL 1.4 and floating point operations.

Integrated audio support enables premium digital sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking . The Dolby PC Entertainment Experience is available exclusively on system with Intel High Definition Audio.