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Intel Desktop Board D945GTPL - mainboard - micro ATX - i945G ( BOXD945GTPL )

Name: Intel Desktop Board D945GTPL - mainboard - micro ATX - i945G ( BOXD945GTPL )
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0009MYSDY
Price: 159.11 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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$159.11

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Bottom line: The Intel Desktop Board D945GTPL - mainboard - micro ATX - i945G ( BOXD945GTPL ) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $159.11. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

MB P4 775 1066/800/533MHz FSB, AMATX DUAL CHANNEL DDR2 667/533/400 SDRAM, INTEL 945G EXPRESS CHIPSET, INTEL GRAPHIOCS MEDIA ACCELERATOR 950 SUPPORTING PENTIUM D, P4, AND CELERON D PROCESSORS IN THE LFGA775. PCI EXPRESS x16, 2 PCI, 1 PCI EXPRESS x1, INTEL PRO 10/100 NETWORK CONNECTION, INTEL HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO SUPPORTING 6-CHANNEL AUDIO.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Desktop Board D945GTPL - mainboard - micro ATX - i945G (… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro motherboards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Intel Corp. BOXD945GTPL mATX 945G DDR2-667/533/400 LGA
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Intel Corp. BOXD945GTPL mATX 945G DDR2-667/533/400 LGA

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Weight	945g
Platform	Not Machine Specific
CPU Model	Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Chipset Type	Intel
Model Number	BOXD945GTPL
Mfr Part Number	BOXD945GTPL
Item Part Number	BOXD945GTPL
Processor Socket	LGA 775
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	533 MHz
Compatible Processors	Intel Celeron D, Intel Pentium
RAM Memory Technology	DDR2
S/PDIF Connector Type	Optical
Memory Slots Available	4
Graphics Card Interface	PCI, PCI Express
Memory Storage Capacity	8 GB
System Bus Standard Supported	SATA 3
Global Trade Identification Number	00735858174756

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Intel Desktop Board D945GTPL - mainboard - micro ATX - i945G ( BOXD945GTPL ) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-18. Price and availability subject to change.