Intel is now launching its new motherboard named as DX48BT2 Extreme Series motherboard. This motherboard supports Celeron, Pentium D, Pentium Dual Core and Core 2 Duo Processors that use LGA771 Interface. It is built around Intel X48 Express Based Chipset which is considerably robust than some similarly priced motherboards. Supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is ideal for memory intensive tasks such as digital video editing or file transfer. In addition there is an advantage of Onboard firewire (IEEE 1394) to quickly transfer data to and from A/V devices such as Mp3 players and camcorders.

Features:

General:

• Product: Motherboard
• Form Factor: ATX
• Width: 12 inch
• Depth: 9.6 inch
• Compatible processors: Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Celeron                                                   Dual Core, Pentium Dual Core
• Data Bus Speed: 1600 MHz
• BIOS Type: Intel
• Power Connectors: 4-pin ATX12V Connector, 24 pin Main Connector

Memory:

• RAM Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
• RAM Installed: 0 MB / 8 MB (Max)
• RAM Features: Dual channel Memory Architecture

Audio

• Audio Output: Sound Card
• Audio Codec: STAC9274D
• Sound Output Mode: 7.1 Channel surround
• Audio Output Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

Miscellaneous

• Cables Included: 1 x IDE Cable, 2 x Serial ATA Cable
• Software Included: Intel Express Installer, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon                                                     Advanced Warfighter
• Microsoft Certifications: Certified for Windows Vista
• Package Type: Retail
• Warranty: 3 Years Warranty

It nearly costs around $430 American dollars.