This is a collection of archived news and review articles. Search through legacy posts for information on old hardware.
Intel X58 Motherboards @ HardwareZone
“Namely, the ‘X’ in X38, X48 and now the X58 all represent the highest end chipsets for its processors. These are enthusiast class chipsets, designed right from the start with features like multi-GPU support and a higher front side bus (FSB) than the norm. The latest incarnation, the X58 was in fact introduced together with Intel’s newest architecture, codenamed Nehalem and designed to work together with the just released Core i7 processors.”
ASUS Rampage II Extreme @ TechGage
“ASUS has long supported overclockers with their motherboards, but the Rampage II Extreme takes things to the next level. In addition to an even more robust BIOS than what we’re used to, we’re given the ability to put our multi-meters to good use with the help of easy-access board contacts. When all said and done though, is the RIIE really worth the $400 asking price?”
ASUS P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition @ Benchmark Reviews
“After a very extensive testing phase, Benchmark Reviews will present its findings with regard to the ASUS P6T Deluxe X58 motherboard. Before getting into the meat of our review there are a few facts about the versions of this board that we’d like to share.”
Intel Smackover – DX58SO @ Bjorn3D
“The performance of the Smackover motherboard is simply put, ‘Mind Blowing’. Overclocking the Core i7 CPU with this motherboard is very easy compared to the Core 2 CPU’s. I better get on with the review before I get too carried away. I know, too late.”
ASUS P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition @ Neoseeker
“The Asus P6T Deluxe is a really nice motherboard – I became quite fond of the OC Palm device, and it consistently had the best stock clock speed results of the three X58 boards I’ve reviewed so far.”
MSI K9A2 Platinum @ PCStats
“Retailing for about $170 CDN ($170 USD, £90 GBP), the MSI K9A2 Platinum motherboard features four PCI Express x16 slots for multiple videocards, some nice overclocker friendly BIOS options and the regular host of integrated goodies. The MSI K9A2 Platinum is built on AMDs venerable 790FX and SB600 chipsets, which incorporate Hypertransport 3.0 and bus speeds of up to 2600MHz. The board accomodates all socket AM2/AM2+ AMD Athlon64/Sempron/Phenom CPUs and inexpensive DDR2 RAM.”
ASUS P6T Deluxe @ Bjorn3D
“We were lucky enough to get an Asus P6T Deluxe early and put it through extensive testing. We’ve run this board for several weeks on a daily basis, had so many GPU’s and combinations of GPU’s on the board that it makes our heads spin thinking about it.”
ASUS Rampage II Extreme @ TweakTown
“Rampage II Extreme is the latest in the ROG series, something that ASUS really puts a lot of pride into. And with all that effort and R&D comes a price tag to match. However, if you’re one who can afford a Core i7 along with dual GPUs then you’re not going to care or skimp on the board.”
ASUS P6T Deluxe OC @ Techgage
“Need a solid motherboard offering for that brand-new Core i7 processor? ASUS’ first “mainstream” X58 board proves to be a true winner, offering a feature-packed and well-thought-out design, support for both CrossFireX and SLI, plentiful accessories and overclocking potential to keep enough the most hardcore enthusiast pleased.”
Gigabyte MA78GM-S2H @ Hardware Secrets
“We took a quick look on MA78GM-S2H a socket AM2+ motherboard from Gigabyte targeted to AMD CPUs targeted to HTPC (Home Theater PC) or “media center” computers. This motherboard is based on AMD 780G chipset with ATI SB700 south bridge chip. Because of the available features this board isn’t targeted to the low-end market but to PCs that require a lot of multimedia features, which is an expanding market right now.”