Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO
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08/12/2009
SummaryWe would have liked to have published this round-up much earlier, but as you know things happen, especially when dealing with broad subjects and a lot of comprehensive tests. While we may not be the first, we had a chance to witness how BIOS versions o...
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07/08/2009
SummaryCore i7 performance with the reliability of an Intel motherboard Newsflash: Intel still doesn't know how to place SATA ports. Rifling through the box that the Intel DX58SO “Smackover” board came in, we were surprised not to find “love” and “hate” bra...
maximumpc.comProsGood performance with the safe embrace of the Intel name.
ConsFour DIMM slots and funky SATA ports make us mad. Very mad.
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07/02/2009
SummaryWell, let’s recall what we know about Intel DX58SO mainboard. It has a not very rich but sufficient accessories bundle and a long list of additional free software. It boasts unique PCB design, though it cannot be considered a “PC builder
xbitlabs.com -
05/01/2009
SummaryThe Intel DX58SO is an amazing motherboard that is priced lower than many of the other boards out there. It is a great performer that becomes even better than great because of its overclocking ability! This one is on the short list for sure!...
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04/16/2009
SummaryIntel has launched an unusual motherboard with the top X58 chipset (the only one for Socket 1366). Its not a top product in the true sense of the word, but it definitely has nothing to do with budget models either, strangely combining features of bot...
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02/03/2009
SummaryThis is where Id like to offer a little perspective. If youre a hardcore gamer and didnt already know, the new Intel i7-965 Processor is obviously quite capable of supporting your most serious video game addictions. But, the Core 2 series can do th...
virtual-hideout.net -
12/30/2008
SummaryWhile we can take away that triple channel has some advantage in real world use, it is not always the case that well be able to see or notice the performance increase. It is logical that the RAMspeed tests would show a high margin of difference for th...
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12/23/2008
SummaryWe at Benchmark Reviews are always amazed by the differences in the advertising campaigns that different computer products manufacturers utilize when launching a new product. Most motherboard manufacturers tend to bloviate with a long-winded diatribe a...
benchmarkreviews.comProsHighly feature laden BIOS for an Intel manufactured motherboard, Excellent, rock-solid construction, Excellent on-board sound codec, Rear I/O ports minimized to fit todays standards, Ability to independently adjust each cores multiplier when running ......
ConsOnly three fully functional memory slots Fourth memory slot addressed at single channel speed, Additional auxiliary power connector required, Horrible positioning of the 6 available SATA ports, Supports only CrossFire in lieu of both CrossFire and SLI ......
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12/02/2008
SummaryS The Smackover X58 motherboard definetly delivers the hype that surrounded it form the rumors we all have been hearing. This motherboard performed beyond my expectations. It also scaled extremely well during overclocking. The overall layout of this mo...
Bjorn3d.comProsGood layout, BIOS settings are in one place and not scattered, Good FSB performance scaling, Retention plate, Motherboard not cluttered up or clumped together
ConsBIOS sluggish or is combersome when making adjustements or navigating through it
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11/20/2008
SummaryIntel's press kit for Core i7 included an Intel DX58SO Smackover motherboard so, if you read that article, you've already seen something of this model. However, Ed said very little about whether the DX58SO was actually any good because the article was foc...
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