Intel DX58SO2

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Pros:

TriSLI at an affordable price and the safe Intel name.

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No included documentation; utilities must be downloaded.

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Last revision on November 29, 2011

Reviewers Liked

TriSLI at an affordable price and the safe Intel name

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No included documentation; utilities must be downloaded

Expert reviews and ratings

Using the words “Intel motherboard” and “enthusiast” in the same sentence is like the old oxymoron “military intelligence.” It just doesn’t ring true. Intel’s reputation might finally be on the mend with...

By Maximum PC on May 06, 2011

Does the Core i7-990X and Smackover 2 Bring the Smack Down? Not really. If you were expecting a large performance difference between the 990X and 980X, you’re not alone. The fact of the matter is that they really aren’t intended to break...

By FutureLooks on April 26, 2011

The Intel DX58SO2 X58 Motherboard has the features needed to make it a great choice for any system. If you are building an Intel X58 system, this could be the X58 Motherboard you need!...

By Legit Reviews on April 28, 2011

The DX58SO2 is Intel’s first “normal” mainboard. This sounds provocative, suggesting that the rest of the company’s mainboards were not normal. Indeed, this statement can possibly be untrue, especially as we can't consider...

By X-bit Labs on April 07, 2011

The Intel LGA 1366 Core i7 platform is still the crowned jewel of Intel's line up. The LGA 1366 processors and X58 chipset are a beastly combination. Kyle still personally uses an overclocked Core i7 980 in his system that he says he will not be...

By HardOCP on March 28, 2011