MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) processor support and specifications

MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) motherboard specifications

Form factor:ATX
305mm x 244mm
9 mounting holes
CPU socket type:Socket 2011
Chipset:Intel X79
Memory:8 DIMM slots
Up to 128 GB
DDR3-1066/DDR3-1333/DDR3-1600/DDR3-1800 (overclocked)/DDR3-2133 (overclocked)/DDR3-2400 (overclocked)
Quad-channel
Integrated Audio:8-channel audio
Realtek ALC892 chipset
LAN:10Mb/100Mb/1Gb
Intel 82579 integrated PCIe LAN controller
USB:1 x USB 3.0 (internal connector)
2 x USB 3.0 (back panel)
NEC D720200 USB controller
Internal connectors:1 x 24-pin ATX power
1 x 4-pin power
1 x CPU Fan
1 x Chassis Intrusion
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Front panel
1 x Front panel audio
1 x Multi BIOS switch
1 x Multiconnect panel
1 x Overclocking switch
1 x Power button
1 x Serial
1 x TPM module
1 x USB 3.0
1 x Voice Genie
2 x SATA III
2 x USB 2.0
4 x SATA III
4 x System Fan
8-pin ATX 12V power
Rear panel ports:1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Keyboard PS/2
1 x Mouse PS/2
1 x RJ45
1 x S/PDIF (coaxial)
1 x S/PDIF (optical)
2 x USB 3.0
6 x Audio
6 x USB 2.0
NOTE: specifications are not complete

MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) CPU compatibility list

Part NumberFrequencyFeaturesBIOSPCBNotes
Intel Core i7
i7-38203.6 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1 MB, L3 10 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev M17760vA1.zip  
i7-38203.6 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1 MB, L3 10 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev M1, SSpec SR0LD7760vA3.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C17760vA0.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C1, SSpec SR0H97760vA0.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C27760vA1.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C2, SSpec SR0KY7760vA2.zip  
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C17760vA0.zip  
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C1, SSpec SR0GW7760vA0.zip  
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C27760vA1.zip  
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C2, SSpec SR0KF7760vA2.zip  

When part numbers are not supplied by motherboard manufacturers, we use best guess approach to determine part numbers based on CPU model, frequency and features. In some cases our guess may be incorrect or incomplete. Please always verify part numbers before committing to buying the CPU.

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Last updated: Apr 08, 2012