This motherboard supports the Intel 3rd/2nd generation processors in the LGA1155 package, with i GPU, memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 3rd/2nd generation processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. The Intel H77 Express chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel 3rd/2nd generation processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. in addition, H77 chipset provides 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel H77 Express chipset can also enable i GPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. Intel Smart Response technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6 GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load & wait times, & lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system. Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update & sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience. Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Lucid Logix Virtu MVP featuring Hyper Formance technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to 60% beyond its original performance through the test of 3 D Mark Vantage. Designed f