Remember - 1. You can run Core 2Duo and Core 2 Quad efficiently. 2. Lots of Overclocking options including Ram and CPU frequency setups (in bios). 3. This is rev 3 Board. 4. To use efficiently buy a Quad core Q8400 or Q8200 (for 2k to 3k online). Runs equal to i3 fourth gen in day to day processing and programming. 5. Cool mobo no heating problems so far. Even CPU cooler stays normal and silent all the times. 6. Find a Kingston modal on suggest list of ram models on Gigabyte's site. Buy that one it has no Ram leakage problem in that case.
This board has both 2 ddr2 and 2 ddr3 RAM slots but only can be used both ddr2 and ddr3 can't be used together. I am using this with core 2 duo read more
Pros ----- 1) It's compatible with LGA 775 socket so no need to upgrade the CPU and RAM(as it also support DDR2). Cons: ----- Never never never read more