Some MSI X79 Pics

[bankster55]

This one has 8 mem slots
The ASRock X79 Ex7 has 6
The MSI looks like will block high RAM on BOTH sides
http://vr-zone.com/articles/msi-x79a-gd65-8d-motherboard-pictured/13775.html

 

[TakeNoPrisoners]

Wow that is a slick motherboard.

I'm suprised it doesn't have two 8pin CPU connectors.

 

[dma0991]

The black plated socket retention mechanism is a nice touch.

 

[AdamK47]

The one I'm looking forward to is the GD80. That one seems to be more 3x SLI friendly.

 

[Glendor]

I just wish they would put a shield over the pcb like some of the ASUS Sabertooth's have.

 

[bankster55]

Personally I think the ASRock looks better (already posted here on AT). The 1-0-1, 2-0-2 scheme doesnt make any sense. Are there going to be separate 3 and 4 channel kits? Plus the fact they use an active chipset fan leads me to think RMA's have told them that that thing needs better cooling.
http://vr-zone.com/articles/asrock-x79-extreme7-full-board-shots-surface/13707.html
But I aint buying it until I see some benches of 3 slot vs 4 slot

Corsair already has 32GB 4 Channel (not 2) RAM kit
Only $1000.
http://www.tweaktown.com/pressrelea...mance_quad_channel_32gb_memory_kit/index.html
X79 supposedly supports 64GB RAM so when 16GB Ram sticks come out I'll be ready!

 

[AdamK47]

I just wish they would put a shield over the pcb like some of the ASUS Sabertooth's have.

A heat blanket? No thanks.