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MSI Big Bang XPower Motherboard Preview/Review

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2010-06-09 09:40:00.0


Hardware Secrets and PC Perspective have taken a look at the MSI Big Bang XPower, a new Intel X58-based LGA1366 motherboard that features six PCI-E x16 slots.

Here's what they had to say:

  • Hardware Secrets: MSI Big Bang XPower Motherboard Review:

    "If you are looking for the most complete socket 1366 motherboard on the market for your Core i7 processor MSI Big Bang XPower is definitely your pick. Besides coming with tons of features, the military-grade components will give you the peace of mind knowing that your computer will provide a higher efficiency (i.e. lower power consumption), will heat less and will provide a higher life-span.

    The six PCI Express x16 slots will allow you not only to build an extreme SLI or CrossFireX configuration, but will also allow you to install several video monitors. For example, if you install six video cards you will be able to install up to 12 video monitors to your computers – even more if you use one or more of the new ATI-based video cards that support three or even six video monitors."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • PC Perspective: MSI Big Bang XPower Motherboard Preview:

    "While all the rumors and speculation about the Big Bang motherboards started with Lucid HYDRA technology, the first board released was the Big Bang Trinergy that combined the Intel P55 chipset with the nForce 200 bridge to create a true 3-Way SLI offering for the recently released Lynnfield processor. Not long after that MSI did unveil its Lucid HYDRA-powered motherboard, the Big Bang Fuzion, which was met with some critical reviews due to the state of HYDRA’s multi-GPU scaling software.

    Fast forward to today and MSI is preparing the first X58-powered and Bloomfield-ready Big Bang motherboard, the XPower. In our video preview below you will see some unique features including six full size PCI Express slots and dual 8-pin power connectors to aid the CPU and an extra 6-pin power connector for graphics stability."


    Click here to read the full review.

This definitely seems like a serious contender in the enthusiast X58 motherboard realm. I've said it before and I'll say it again, MSI have really stepped up their games recently.

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