X58

by Rafael Hernandez on May 23, 2009 · 0 comments

We’re finding more and more high performance chipsets making their way to the MicroATX form factor quicker than ever before. Intel’s X58 is, of course, your only option if you want to make use of their Core i7 CPU so…

Read more MSI's X58M, MicroATX Core i7 Motherboard Action

by Rafael Hernandez on May 12, 2009 · 0 comments

It used to be that the microATX segment was underserved, relying on expensive boards that didn’t have much going for it other than a smaller form-factor. Those performance hungry engineers got their hands on to everyone’s favorite miniature spec and…

Read more ASUS Rampage II Gene mATX Motherboard, Extreme Performance in an Itty Bitty Formfactor

by Rafael Hernandez on May 9, 2009 · 0 comments

Intel’s Core i7 chip is quite a performer in its own right, given the right motherboard though you can do so much more with it. Budget boards just won’t do when you want to push your chip to new levels…

Read more MSI Eclipse SLI X58 Motherboard, High-end Performance

by Rafael Hernandez on May 1, 2009 · 0 comments

Intel’s motherboards have a reputation for being somewhat…bland. Sure they offer stable performance and security features, so they’re tried and true, but most other manufacturers tend to pass over for the full throttle overclocking prowess so they get all of…

Read more The Intel DX58SO, A Performance Platform

by Rafael Hernandez on April 7, 2009 · 0 comments

In the past motherboards were something that just helped the pricier stuff in your computer communicate with all of the other pricier stuff. Seeing as how it has increased its workload and is expected to handle quite a bit more…

Read more Foxconn Renaissance Motherboard, Well La De Da

by Rafael Hernandez on March 27, 2009 · 0 comments

Intel has taken a bit of a hard-line in order to protect their intellectual property recently hoping to either muscle out the competition, corner the market for all manner of chips, or bring some added drama to enthusiast forums…

Read more NVIDIA Files Countersuit, Intel Probably Not Shaking In Their Boots

by Rafael Hernandez on December 6, 2008 · 0 comments

As with any new CPU Intel’s Core i7 chip needs a potent chipset in order to connect all manner of high speed devices and have them work harmoniously. The company’s X58 northbridge and ICH10R southbridge are aiming to do just…

Read more Intel X58 Roundup, Finding Your Core i7 A Home

by Rafael Hernandez on November 3, 2008 · 0 comments

Intel’s latest and greatest processor is now upon us. The Core i7 series has been a long time in the making and sports top-notch performance as a result of the company’s all-out performance seeking. Have a look at some…

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