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The first major decision anyone has to make when building a new Intel system based on the popular Core 2 Duo processor is which motherboard chipset to go with. The options aren't many but the differences of performance and features can vary greatly between the candidates. Our friends at Foxconn now have a choice of three different chipsets to choose from in their motherboard lineup: the Intel 975X, P965, and G965 chipsets.



Foxconn is no stranger to us here at Overclockers Online as we have had a steady supply of their motherboards find their way onto the pages here at O2. I have had the pleasure of looking at a number of them myself and have always been impressed. Foxconn is certainly no rookie when it comes to making motherboards and are actually the number two producer worldwide, having been the supplier for OEM motherboards to a number of the largest builders for a number of years. Their retail division doesn't have as long a history but that is changing with every new series they put out, most recently the enthusiast aimed FoxOne Technology series of motherboards.



Today we will be looking at one of the motherboards that ships with Foxconn's FoxOne Technology, the 975X7AB-8EKRS2H. This motherboard is the best of the best thus far produced by Foxconn that is Core 2 Duo compatible and sports the 975X Intel northbridge chipset and ICH7R southbridge. If the package is any indication to what type of motherboard this is, then we are in for a treat. We will start off by looking at the package and accessories that complement this fantastic looking motherboard.