Intel Q35 Express Chipset Official

Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 memory at speeds of 667 MHz and 800 MHz . It features Intel Fast Memory Access to optimize bandwidth and Intel Flex Memory Technology, which allows different memory sizes to run in dual-channel mode simultaneously. The maximum addressable memory is 8 GB .

The Q35 chipset remained a staple in business-class desktops from vendors like Dell (OptiPlex 755 and 760), HP (Compaq dc7800 and dc7900), and Lenovo (ThinkCentre M57) until approximately 2009. Its successor, the Q45 Express, added support for DDR3 memory and the improved GMA 4500 graphics. The ultimate limitation of the Q35 was its graphics subsystem and the lack of modern interfaces like SATA 6 Gb/s, USB 3.0, or PCIe 3.0. As business applications began incorporating basic video conferencing and Aero Glass interface in Windows Vista/7, the GMA 3100 struggled. intel q35 express chipset

The Q35 Express chipset utilized the socket (also known as Socket T) and was built to support the Intel Core microarchitecture on both 65nm and 45nm process technologies. Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 memory at speeds of 667