Groundbreaking, Earth Shattering, Mind-Blowing
First, the XFX X58i Motherboard launches the XFX/Intel enthusiast chipset motherboard. As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that its customers receive the best product options available; XFX has integrated state-of-the-art Intel technology. This motherboard is the first to support the Intel Core i7 processor using the Intel Nehalem architecture.
Additionally, the XFX X58i is the first motherboard to support either NVIDIA 3-Way SLI or ATI CrossFireX, which allows two or more discrete graphics cards to work together to improve system performance and creating a substantial visual gaming experience. Also featuring Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI), making the XFX X58i Motherboard truly unique and amazingly agile.
> Up to 6.4 GT/s QPI
> Supports Intel LGA 1366 processors
> PCI Express 2.0 slots
> Supports 3-Way SLI and Crossfire
> Supports up to 12 GB of DDR3-1333 Memory
> Premium 8-Channel High Definition Audio
> Dual Gigabit Ethernet
> Rear Panel eSATA ports
> Rear Panel Clear CMOS Button
> Debug LED
> Dual BIOS
> Intel Turbo Boost Technology
> Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
> Intel Matrix Storage Technology
> Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI)
> Vista Certified
Specifications:
Socket - 1366
CPU Type - Intel
Chipset - Intel X58
Memory Speed - 1333MHz
Memory Type - DRR3
Memory Max - 12GB @ 1.65V 240 Pin
Memory Slots - 6
-2 x PCIe 16X,
-1 x PCIe 1.0 16X (8X Speed)
-2 x PCIe 1X
-2 x PCI
- 6 x SATA / 1 x PATA / 2 x eSATA
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
-12 x USB (6 x Rear, 6 x Onboard)
-1 x 1394a
-8 Channel High Definition Audio
(1 x Coaxial / 1 x Optical port)