The Intel 845GV is a chipset designed by Intel for use with Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors. This chipset was released in the early 2000s, and it was part of the Intel 845 family of chipsets. The "GV" in 845GV stands for Graphics and Video, indicating that it includes integrated graphics capabilities.
Here are some key features and specifications of the Intel 845GV chipset:
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Processor Support: The 845GV chipset was designed for use with Socket 478 processors, primarily Pentium 4 and Celeron CPUs.
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Memory Support: It supported DDR (Double Data Rate) memory with a maximum capacity of up to 2GB of RAM.
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Integrated Graphics: The 845GV chipset featured integrated graphics, making it suitable for budget and basic computing systems. The integrated graphics were often referred to as Intel Extreme Graphics and were not suitable for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks.
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Expansion Slots: It typically provided support for AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) for discrete graphics cards and had a few PCI slots for additional expansion cards.
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Connectivity: It supported USB 2.0, IDE (Parallel ATA) for hard drives and optical drives, and AC'97 audio.
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Form Factor: Motherboards using the 845GV chipset were available in various form factors, including ATX and micro-ATX, allowing for flexibility in system size and design.
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Legacy Support: It included support for legacy I/O connections such as PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse, serial and parallel ports, and floppy disk drives.
The Intel 845GV chipset was a budget-oriented solution for basic desktop computing needs. It was commonly used in entry-level and office PCs of its time. However, it may not be suitable for modern computing requirements, as it lacks the performance and features found in more recent chipsets and processors.
