XFX X58i LGA1366 Motherboard
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 architechture. 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.
Specifications
Processor Socket:
Intel
Processor Interface:
LGA1366
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Core i7
Intel Core i7 Extreme
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Intel QuickPath Interconnect
Multi-GPU Support:
SLI Ready
CrossFireX Ready
Northbridge:
Intel X58
Memory Type:
DDR3
Memory Supported:
1333MHz DDR3
Triple Channel Supported
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
6
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
12GB - 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
2GB
Channels:
8 Channels
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
RAID Support:
No
PCI Express X16 Slots:
3
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
6
USB Onboard Headers:
3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
FireWire Ports:
1
LAN Ports:
2
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
1 - Optical
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
2.7
Customer Reviews:
15
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Value
3.1
Features
2.9
Quality
2.5
Performance
2.5
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Should have read the reviews
Reviewer:
ja on
Feb 09, 2010 Customer Rating:
2.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
Great specs on the board, but was DOA. No boot, no post code, no beep, no good manual, no response from XFX technical support.
Bad quality
Reviewer:
Marius on
Jan 12, 2010 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
I guess you get what you pay for. I saw the product marked down and thought I would use the money saved to splash out on a better processor... I ordered the product as part of a much larger order - needed the computers running by a specific date - stuff arrived late and then the board would not work - had to purchase a new Asus board locally at double the price but which worked fine.
Not a Good Motherboard
Reviewer:
exutilityguy on
Jan 03, 2010 Customer Rating:
1.3
Value
1.0
Features
2.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
Had to return 3 different motherboards because of poor quality. Two boards did not work out of the box and the third board could not recognize the 12GM when loaded. The customer support was responsive but had poor resources. New BIOS was not on their web I found out after several calls. It was released in September but still not there in December. Had to be emailed to me.
HORRIBLE motherboard!!!!
Reviewer:
steveyb on
Dec 31, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.5
Value
3.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
I was feeling good about getting this because it was so cheap, well I wish I would of spent a few more bucks and got something better. DOA, ive tried everything and nothing works. wont post. save your self the time and get something that will at least work. Oh, and the XFX support is basically non existent
I did my research.
Reviewer:
6191 on
Dec 31, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I selected this mother board for two reasons. 1) I have been using XFX mother boards for years they have all preformed exceptional well. 2) Of all the mother boards I researched the X58i is the only one that had a LGA 1366 socket and a FDD connector. One concern the board did not ship with an external RS-232 connector, had to purchase separately.
XFX - Brothers
In Arms & Graphics!
Gamers worldwide choose XFX because we deliver the performance,
dependability and product quality that they demand. XFX’s commitment to the
gaming community can readily be seen in our continuous development of new
technologies, features, add-ons and card/game bundles.
There are three primary reasons why gamers
around the world make XFX their brand of choice. First, there is XFX’s
unmatched performance, utilizing NVIDIA and AMD's-based processing units,
which consistently outperforms the competition at every level. Second is
XFX’s impressive product quality, which includes XFX’s Double Lifetime
Protection, a warranty that is unmatched in the industry. And third is XFX’s
“For Gamers By Gamers” approach to its product research and development.
XFX dares to go where the competition would
like to, but can’t. That’s because, at XFX, we don’t just create great
digital video components—we build all-out, mind-blowing,
performance-crushing, competition-obliterating video cards and motherboards.
And, not only are they amazing, you don’t have to live on dry noodles and
peanut butter to afford them.
XFX is a division of PINE Technology Holdings Limited, a leading
manufacturer and marketer of innovative solutions for the worldwide gaming
technologies market. Founded in 1989, PINE designs, develops, manufactures
and distributes high-performance video graphics technology and computer
peripherals. The company’s dedicated research and development team are
continually pushing the limits to meet the demands of the ever-growing and
performance-driven community. Headquartered in the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (Hong Kong SAR), PINE has more than 1,000 employees
worldwide with 16 offices around the globe. PINE also maintains four
state-of-the-art research and development facilities in the Asia Pacific
region and two factories in Mainland China.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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XFX Warranty provided by:
XFX Limited Warranty:
24 months parts;
24 months labor
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MDX58ICH09 UPC No:
778656050297 Box Size:
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13, Width:
11, Depth:
4 )
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3.7000 pound(s)
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