The Intel Desktop Board DH55HC is specially designed to harness Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 Processors in the LGA1156 package. The DH55HC is a full ATX board measuring 12 by 9.6 inches. With DDR3 memory slots and an abundance of ports and connections, the DH55HC perfectly balances legacy and premium features.
Support for Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 Processors
The Intel DH55HC Motherboard features an LGA1156 socket. It is designed to work with Intel's Core i7, i5, and i3 series processors in LGA1156 sockets, as well as with Intel Pentium processors in LGA1156 sockets. The DH55HC supports processors that have Intel HD Graphics, Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which means it lets you take advantage of exceptional performance and scalability.
Memory, PCI, and Ports for Incredible Expansion Capability
With plenty of ports, slots, and connectors, the DH55HC gives you the flexibility you need to build the perfect machine. The Intel DH55HC Motherboard employs the H55 Express Chipset, which displays Intel's dedication to innovation with its new architecture that delivers quality, performance, and industry-leading technologies.
Additionally, the board has four slots that support dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz memory for up to 16GB of total system memory--an invaluable resource for power users and multitaskers.
The DH55HC also features plenty of ports to connect different accessories and gadgets. There are twelve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (six back-panel ports and six additional ports via three internal headers) for connecting all varieties of peripherals and accessories. There are also six SATA ports, including two onboard eSATA ports for fast storage options. There are also two PCI Express x1 connectors and one PCI connector for adding peripheral cards. And as if that isn't enough, there's also one each of PS/2, serial, and parallel ports for connecting your legacy peripherals.
Support for Intel HD Graphics
To take advantage of Intel HD Graphics built-in to select Intel Core processors the DH55HC comes with VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI display outputs giving you lots of flexibility. With Intel HD Graphics the DH55HC can support multiple monitors at once, premium video such as Blu-ray Disc, mainstream gaming and a full Windows 7 experience. However, when your enthusiast gaming requires a discrete graphics card the DH55HC also features a PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot for fast and easy upgrades.
Integrated High-Definition Audio and High-Speed Ethernet
Whether you're playing MP3s or immersing yourself in game sound effects (SFX), you can expect crisp audio from the DH55HC. It features an integrated 8-Channel (5.1 + 2 independent multi-streaming) audio subsystem with three analog audio outputs using the Realtek ALC888S audio codec. This means you won't have to spend extra money on a dedicated sound card for top-quality audio playback.
A Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet connection is also included for high-speed connection to the Internet.
The Intel Desktop Board DH55HC is backed a by a three-year limited warranty.
Desktop Board DH55HC
Form Factor: ATX
Compatible Processors: Core i7-870, Core i7-860, Core i5-750IS, Core i5-750, Core i5-670, Core i5-661, Core i5-660, Core i5-650, Core i3-540, Core i3-530, Pentium G6950.
Memory: Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets (support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz DIMMs)
