New chipsets and motherboards are hitting the market, seemingly every day. Although features and specifications change, the changes generally aren't dramatic enough to bail on a PC that was just built within the last year. With this kind of release sequence, it's easy to see why people say a computer is obsolete the day it's built. But that is simply not true. The word obsolete would mean the machine would have no ability to function in a worthwhile capacity. And while the motherboards chipset may not support all the latest and greatest functions and features, motherboards that are a generation behind tend make a great opportunity for the bargain shopper.

The X38 chipset isn't the latest/greatest, but Gigabyte has invested in this chipset and even positioned it in their Performance and Energy Saving lineup. As we take a closer look at this board, you'll see that this board offers folks looking to upgrade a great platform to build upon. By utilizing DDR2, Gigabyte is keeping your cost lower by letting you recycle your existing RAM and avoid the inflated cost of DDR3.

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