MSI P41T-C31 review
Verdict:
It's short on storage and USB ports, but this fast board is great value if you're looking to build a basic PC.
Review Date: 21 Sep 2009
Price when reviewed: £44
Supplier: http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop
Reviewed By: Alan Lu & Kat Orphanides
Our Rating
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | P41T-C31 |
| Review Date | 21 Sep 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Processor socket | LGA775 |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Size | 305x193mm |
| Processor support | Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium Extreme, Celeron Dual Core, Pentium Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme |
| Processor external bus | 333MHz (1,333MHz quad-pumped FSB) |
| Chipset north bridge | Intel G41 |
| Chipset south bridge | Intel ICH7 |
| Passively-cooled north bridge |
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| Integrated graphics |
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| Supported memory type | DDR2 667/800 |
| Maximum memory speed | PC2-6400 |
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Maximum memory | 8GB |
| Dual-channel support |
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Internal Ports |
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| Power connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x 4-pin ATX |
| PCI-E x16 slots | 1 |
| Dual graphics architecture | none |
| PCI-E x4 slots | 0 |
| PCI-E x1 slots | 2 |
| PCI slots | 3 |
| Fan headers | 2 |
| Floppy ports | 0 |
| IDE ports | 1 |
| Serial ATA ports | 4 |
| RAID chipset (max disks) | none |
Features |
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| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| Sound (ports) | Realtek ALC889 (6x analogue out) |
| USB2 ports / headers | 4/2 |
| Firewire ports / headers | 0/0 |
| Legacy ports | 2x PS/2, parallel, serial |
| Other ports | none |
| Cables included | 1x SATA, 1x IDE |
| Brackets included | none |
| Software included | Norton Internet Security 2009 60-day trial |
Setup and Overclocking |
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| Voltage adjustment | CPU/RAM/Chipset |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £44 |
| Supplier | http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop |
| Details | uk.msi.com |
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