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Foxconn G33M-S Micro-ATX Motherboard Review
Date Published:
02-13-2008
Written By:
Diceman
Edited By:
Diceman
Provided By:
Foxconn
Where to Buy:
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Foxconn G33M-S Micro-ATX Socket 775 Motherboard

Introduction:

    In this day and age; the smaller the better when it comes to PC hardware. However we also want power. The Intel Core 2 Duo processors success with computer users/enthusiasts worldwide has led many motherboard manufacturers to wrap its power in smaller and smaller packages. Intel has not only taken the performance crown with the Core 2 Duo, they haven't rested on their laurels. Intel has continued to release updated chipsets with faster technologies and the new G33 chipset is just such a release.

Foxconn is one of the worlds largest motherboard manufacturers and one of their newest motherboards for the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU is the G33M-S micro-ATX motherboard. It incorporates one of the newest Intel chipsets with integrated graphics for the home theatre crowd or those just looking to have a lean machine without the added cost of a graphics accelerator. Let's take a closer look at the specifications of the Foxconn G33M-S.

Specifications:

- Supports Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core processors , Socket T (LGA775)
- 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz (FSB)
- Dual Channel DDR2 800 / 667 x 4 DIMMs, Max 8GB
- 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
- ATA x1, SATAII x 4
- 7.1 channel HD Audio
- GbE LAN
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports
- 2 x 1394a

Packaging Retail
Form Factor mATX
Processor
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo (Desktop)
CPU Socket Socket 775
Max FSB Supported 1333 MHz
Chipset
N. Chipset Intel G33
Audio chipset Realtek
LAN Chipset Realtek
Memory
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Speed PC2-6400 (DDR2-800)
Max. Memory 8GB
Memory Slots 4
Dual Channel Yes
Onboard Components
Audio channel 8
RJ-45 Gigabyte Intel GMA 3100
Expansion Slots
PCI-E x16 slots 1
PCI-E x1 slots 1
Storage
PATA 2
SATA 4
SATA RAID 0/1/0+1/5
I/O Connectors
PS/2 2
USB 12
Firewire/IEEE1394a 2
S/PDIF Out Yes
Audio Ports 6
Parallel 1
Power Connector 24 Pin
D-Sub Port 1

Packaging:


Retail Front

Retail Back

Specs Label

Inside the Box

Included

Full Color Manual

   The packaging is fairly typical of newer motherboards. The included accessories, although not exceedingly, are the standard fare of a quality motherboard. The fold open full color manual is a nice touch that I see more and more manufacturers using today.

A Closer Look:

   The PCB of the Foxconn G33M-S is a pleasing navy blue color with blue and yellow (with a little green thrown in). The G33M-S is also nicely laid out and I don't see any major drawbacks to the design.

The Intel G33 integrated graphics chipset has a large aluminum finned heatsink on it. There are 4 SATA ports on board along with 6 USB 2.0 ports on the back of the board.

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