The Intel 945GZ Express Chipset, released in 2005, was part of the 945 chipset family designed for desktop computing. Supporting Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Celeron processors, it featured the Graphics Media Accelerator 950 for integrated graphics. The 945GZ chipset supported DDR2 memory technology and provided connectivity options such as USB 2.0 and PCI Express. It played a significant role in mid-range desktop systems, offering a balance of performance and affordability. While now considered outdated, during its time, the 945GZ chipset contributed to the transition from DDR to DDR2 memory and the integration of basic graphics capabilities into desktop motherboards.
