Introducing the Xworks X8i-C2D/Q...

Today's users require the power of simultaneous computing found in a multi-core processor. The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Quad processors bring this power to the desktop. An Intel multi-core processor delivers consumer value by providing additional computing resources that expand the PC's capabilities and provide platform-level advancements for consumers in the form of higher throughput and simultaneous computing. With an Intel® Core™2 Duo or Quad processor users may perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly.


1066 MHz FSB
• Supports Intel® Core™2 Duo processors for increased system responsiveness and performance for multi-tasking. ** Now supports Intel® Core™2 Quad (Quad-Core) processors for extreme rendering and multi-tasking.

Support for LGA775 processor package
• Supports the high-performance Intel desktop processors on the LGA775 processor package.

PCI Express* x16 Interface
• Delivers greater than 3.5 times the bandwidth over the traditional AGP 8X interface. Supports the latest graphics cards for demanding games and applications.

PCI Express* x1 Interface
• Offers up to 3.5 times the bandwidth over traditional PCI architecture. Enables smoother video playback, and professional grade, high-definition content editing capability through the PC.

Intel® Matrix Storage Technology
• Provides quicker access to digital photo, video and business files with RAID 0, 5 and 10, and data protection against loss from a hard disk drive failure with RAID 1, 5 and 10.

Intel® High Definition (HD) Audio
• Enables premium digital sound in the PC for an immersive surround-sound experience, high quality speech recognition and voice over IP. Intel HD Audio systems provide access to Dolby* PC sound technology.

Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology
• Enhanced memory pipelining that enables a higher utilization of each memory channel, accelerating data transfers between the processor and system memory and resulting in higher system performance.

Dual-channel DDR2 Memory Support
• Delivers increased bandwidth for faster system response performance with up to 10.7GB/s of bandwidth and 8GB addressability for faster system response.

Intel® Flex Memory Technology
• Facilitates easier upgrades by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in dual-channel mode.

Platform Software
• Comprehensive platform driver stack delivers performance and helps lower TCO.

Intel® Active Management Technology
• Enables remote, down-the-wire management of out-of-band networked systems regardless of system state. Helps to improve IT efficiency, asset management and system security and availability.

Serial ATA* (SATA) 3 Gb/s
• High-speed storage interface supports faster transfer rate for improved data access.