Intel LGA1156/Intel P55/DDR3/SLI&CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard, Retail BOXDP55WG

by Intel

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.6 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002N2Z0KI
• Item model number: BOXDP55WG
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Compatible with Intel Core i7-800 and Core i5-700 series processors, the Desktop Board DP55WG is an ideal motherboard for enthusiasts looking to build a cutting-edge PC without breaking the bank. Based on the P55 chipset, the DP55WG supports all processors with LGA1156 sockets, and fully supports ATI CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI technology. The DP55WG is an ATX board and measures 12 by 9.6 inches. It is packed with enough PCI connectors, DDR3 memory sockets, and peripheral ports to satisfy the most demanding users.

Desktop Board DP55WG Form Factor: ATX Compatible Processors: Core i7-870, Core i7-860, Core i5-750 Memory: Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets (support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz DIMMs)

The ATX board packs plenty of ports and supports ATI CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI technology. View detailed schematic.

The DP55WG is an ideal choice for building powerful computers without breaking the bank. View larger.

Unleash the Power of Intel Core i7 and Core i5 Series Processors
With the Intel Core i7-800 and Core i5-700 series processors, Intel engineers introduced a revolutionary new style of micro-architecture. They removed the front side bus -- a longtime staple of processor design -- and replaced it with a new interconnect technology known as Direct Media Interface (DMI). As a result of these changes, only motherboards with the new LGA1156 socket can support Core i7 processors.

The DP55WG features the LGA1156 socket and is specifically designed to make the most of the Intel Core i7 series processor's power. It includes over-clocking hardware features like post-code LED and Back to Bios, which allow the processor to perform closer to its maximum potential. However, serious over-clockers may want to consider Extreme-series motherboards, the DP55KG and DP55SB.

Be aware that the LGA1156 socket is only compatible with Intel Core i7-800 and Core i5-700 series processors. Those with the Core i7-900 series processors should purchase a motherboard that features the LGA1366 socket (such as the Intel DX58SO).

Multi-GPU Support for Ultimate Graphical Performance
The DP55WG fully supports NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFire technologies, which allow users to utilize two graphics cards and increase the GPU output. This added graphical power eliminates frame-rate hiccups and slowdowns, delivering the smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience users have always wanted.

Loaded with Memory, PCI, and Peripheral Support
With dozens of ports and connectors, the DP55WG gives computer enthusiasts the flexibility they need to build their dream machine. It offers support for 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, and 1066 MHz variants of DDR3 memory. With four DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets, the DP55WG can accommodate up to 16 GB of system memory -- an invaluable resource for heavy multitaskers.

The DP55WG also features enough ports to interface with all of your computer accessories and gadgetry. It has 14 USB 2.0 ports and six serial ATA ports. With two IEEE-1394a ports, the DP55WG is equipped to handle all of your audio/video transfer needs. A Consumer IR receiver and emitter are also included, and can be used with a variety of wireless devices.

For more advanced computer expansion, the DP55WG features seven PCI connectors, including one PCIe 2.0 x16 bus add-in card connector, one PCIe 2.0 x8 connector, two PCI conventional connectors, two PCIe 2.0 x1connectors, and one PCIe 2.0 x4 connector.

Integrated High-Definition Audio and High-Speed Ethernet
Whether playing MP3s or immersing yourself in game sound effects (SFX), you can expect crisp sound from the DP55WG. It features a 10-Channel Dolby 7.1 audio subsystem, which means you won't have to spend extra money on a dedicated sound card for top-quality audio playback. The motherboard also includes five analog audio outputs and two S/PDIF digital audio outputs (coaxial and optical) with Realtek ALC889, so you can use your favorite speakers.

A Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet connection is also included for high-speed connections to the Internet.

Product Description

Intel BOXDP55WG LGA1156/Intel P55/DDR3/SLI&CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard, Retail

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good board, December 5, 2009

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D. Ruper - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel LGA1156/Intel P55/DDR3/SLI&CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard, Retail BOXDP55WG (Personal Computers)

I am no computer genius, but am very handy. I was able to build my current system with the supplied instructions. A few minor complaints though. First, when trying to install my OEM copy of Windows XP (SP-1 embedded,) I could not get past the install vs. repair page. Apparantly the board will not accecpt anything older than XP with SP-2. Found this totally by accident. It would have been nice to be told this. I bought a USB keyboard and mouse thinking the problem was my IR stuff. Second, the diagram for the front panel connections in the instructions is upside down. I know it's a petty complaint, but it made initial start-up a problem. Finally, the SATA connectors are difficult to get to in my Antec Sonata III case.
Now that the teething problems are over, I love my new computer.
I would easily reccomend this board.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, Stable and Capable, May 28, 2010

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James Maier "carbon111" (Mukilteo, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel LGA1156/Intel P55/DDR3/SLI&CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard, Retail BOXDP55WG (Personal Computers)

Stable, Intel reliability. This board posted on first try. Win7 64 installed without a hitch. Have been running this for months now with no issues whatsoever.

Basic no-frills board but with some surprising extras like SPDIF audio, onboard diagnostic LED readout and external bios reset button. Paired this with a Core i5-750 (running stable at 3.6 Ghz), a ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED CPU cooler and 4 gigabytes of G.SKILL DDR3 1600 RAM (1.5V for P55 chipset compatibility). This makes for a powerful and quiet Digital Audio Workstation though I'm using it for photo editing and DVD encoding as well with excellent results! This combo has been no slouch for gaming either with a EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+ video card. High frame rates at 1920 x 1080 for Fallout 3 and TES4!

My dayjob is I.T. and I am currently building a couple of CAD-CAM stations with this board for my workplace and highly recommend it.

I've been building my own PCs for a couple of decades now and have found an Intel Processor/Motherboard combo makes for the best stability and reliability.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mother Board, July 1, 2011

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Zafar - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Intel LGA1156/Intel P55/DDR3/SLI&CrossFireX/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard, Retail BOXDP55WG (Personal Computers)

Great Product, easy to install (I built up my system with an hour) and i haven't had any issues so far. The only downside is there is no IDE port, it's completely SATA but all in all it works great.