MSI Launches Intel X48 Motherboards

[ktr]

Skulltrail is 771: http://www.techpowerup.com/index.php?49680

 

[HaZe303]

Skulltrail is 771: http://www.techpowerup.com/index.php?49680

Yes, skulltrail is 771. Not 775. Just because it uses a 45nm processor doesnt mean its 775.

 

[asb2106]

Yes, skulltrail is 771. Not 775. Just because it uses a 45nm processor doesnt mean its 775.

Thanks, I thought I was reading that right

 

[ktr]

771 and 775 are more or less the same, just as 939 and 940.

 

[btarunr]

Yes, skulltrail is 771. Not 775. Just because it uses a 45nm processor doesnt mean its 775.

Then how could they test it successfully on a Yorkfield??

 

[ktr]

Then how could they test it successfully on a Yorkfield??

QX9775's = socket 771
QX9650's and QX9770's = socket 775

 

[asb2106]

You don't get it. Harpertown can run on a Skulltrail but an LGA 775 processor like Yorkfield cannot run on a LGA 771 platform. Re-read my previous post. Made additions.

Do me a favor next time and just take it easy

Its always possbible to read something wrong

 

[Tatty_Two]

The difference is +10

+10 what......+10 jobs top afford one?

 

[Tatty_Two]

Native 1600FSB support vs 1333 on the x38s. Also hear they use better parts so "supposed" to OC better, but that could just be marketing speak.

Actually the x38 has native 1600fsb support also, it's plastered in huge writing all over the box of my board. Also the 2 previews I read, one from the tech report and one from Xtreme systems suggested that they perhaps would not overclock better (the mainstreme X48 boards that is, in fact worse, but the top end enthusiast boards may overclock better).

 

[Tatty_Two]

I love how MSI does their heatpipes, its all shiny and crazy. Not like asus, who makes it dull and boring.

A bit like this?

 

[Tatty_Two]

QX9775's = socket 771
QX9650's and QX9770's = socket 775

Yup!

 

[ktr]

A bit like this?

Thats nice and shiny!

 

[asb2106]

A bit like this?

thats the dq6 right, I did like that board because it had 8 onboard SATA ports

 

[btarunr]

The heatpipes on almost every ASUS ROG board is equally good/better.

 

[ktr]

The heatpipes on almost every ASUS ROG board is equally good/better.

I bet they work great, but to me, they look a tad dull and boring.

 

[btarunr]

I bet they work great, but to me, they look a tad dull and boring.

Not even the ones with fusion-blocks? I find them sexy. The ones on the Maximus Extreme look awesome, better than the Maximus Formula SE.

 

[ktr]

I prefer msi's hydrogen. I love that brushed copper look.

 

[btarunr]

Better than this? The ASUS Rampage Extreme (also Maximus Extreme):

 

[freaksavior]

^ ddr3 though?

@ ktr its ddr3 though right?

 

[ktr]

With the asus, you are stuck with 3/8 barbs, while the msi...you can use any fittings. As for ddr 2/3, i am not sure...some peeps say its a x38 (as it says on the board), some say its a x48 (because thats and old pic). Chances are its gonna be ddr3 if x48.


edit: its seems that the x38 is also ddr3.

 

[freaksavior]

any ideas how much the higher end x48's will be (ddr2)?

maybe around $250-$300?

i just found this

The DDR2 version named Rampage Formula while the DDR3 version called Rampage Extreme.

 

[Tatty_Two]

The heatpipes on almost every ASUS ROG board is equally good/better.[/QUOTE


I doubt that "almost every" Asus is "as good OR better" than the top of the range Giggy board.....now maybe their top of the range or similar or even the odd other

 

[btarunr]

I doubt that "almost every" Asus is "as good OR better" than the top of the range Giggy board.....now maybe their top of the range or similar or even the odd other

I was talking in terms of component cooling design (heatsinks/pipes, etc.) Otherwise they suck. I'm a fellow-Giggy user

 

[asb2106]

So does anyone have any ideas on when we will see these boards go retail??

 

[asb2106]

and with the x48 chipset close to release would I be better off waiting for them to arrive, either for a cheaper x38 or for the added benifits of the x48 chipset?

My only needs are q6600 support(with good OC ability), DDR2, xfire support(2 maybe 3 16x PCIe) and alteast 2 available PCI slots for my add-in cards(RAID).