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Three Dual Xeon motherboards by Gigabyte, Intel and MSI

Three server motherboards suitable for Woodcrest and Dempsey

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06/19/2007

Recently we covered the new Intel Xeon "Clovertown" processor in a detailed review, which is the first quad-core chip for use in servers and workstations. In the meantime, many large server-building companies have started offering off-the-shelf systems based on this new server chip. However, building your own server can be another option: not only do you have more freedom in choosing the components that are used, but you often end up spending less. For those who'd like to build a server based on two Xeon Woodcrest or two Xeon Clovertown processors, we'd like to introduce three suitable motherboards: the Gigabyte GA-7BESH-RH, the Intel S5000VSaSAS and the MSI 5000P Master-S8M.

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Working with Mini-ITX

Build a super small and efficient PC!

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04/28/2007

Het is een duidelijke trend: computers worden steeds compacter en gelukkig tegenwoordig ook steeds energiezuiniger. Wie zelf een zo klein mogelijke PC wil samenstellen, komt al snel uit in de wireld van Mini-ITX. Dergelijke moederbordjes zijn slechts 17x17 centimeter en in de regel erg energiezuinig. Zoals blijkt hoef je in sommige gevallen zelfs qua prestaties en mogelijkheden niet in te boeten...

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Crossfire on P965

Who needs a 975 board anyway?

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02/11/2007

As Intel's Core 2 Duo processors are growing increasingly more popular, there is also a growing amount of users that are opting for a Crossfire setup. This will not come as a surprise, as the popular Intel chipsets do support the ATI system, but not nVidia's SLI. For a while one was stuck to the high-end 975X chipset, but recently Crossfire also works with cheaper mainboards based on the P965 chipset. However, how much performance will you loose?

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Intel 965/975 mainboards for Core 2 Duo tested

Ten mainboards for Intel's new generation processors explored

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01/16/2007

Intel Core 2 Duo processors sell better than sliced bread at the moment, but what motherboard to choose if you want to assemble a system with this new CPU? Hardware.Info tested ten models to help you make up your mind.

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ASUS P5W64 WS Professional

First Intel 975X motherboard with quad video card capabilities

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10/03/2006

In our Core 2 Duo motherboard roundup in Hardware.Info Magazine #4/2006, the ASUS P5W DH came out as the clear winner and we claimed that it was the ultimate Core 2 Duo motherboard currently available. It seems that even perfection can be improved on and that's what ASUS have done with the P5W64 professional. This motherboard is the Workstation model of the ASUS P5W DH and offers space for up to no less than four video cards!

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MSI P965 Platinum review

Intel's P965 chipset can do CrossFire too

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09/29/2006

In our recently published article on motherboards suitable for the Core 2 Duo chips, we could only test MSI's entry level motherboard, the P965 Neo-F. This motherboard impressed us because of its stability and performance, bit did not offer many extra features or very good overclocking abilities. Because of these thing the board therefore will not be very popular with enthouiasts or overclockers, but MSI has introduced a new board based on the 965 chipset. The MSI P965 Platinum is their new high end 965 model, and will compete directly with the likes of ASUS' P5B Deluxe and Gigabytes 965P-DQ6.

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ASUS Crosshair mainboard review

Has the ultimate gaming motherboard finally been made?

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09/05/2006

When looking at recent motherboards designed by companies like ABIT and DFI, we have to conclude that nowadays mainboards are being produced that are very close to being perfect for gamers. As a lot of manufacturers claim that they do have the ultimate board for gamers, but when we received the latest "Gamers Republic" board by ASUS the competition is virtually blown away. Welcome to the world of "Crosshair"..

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Mainboards buyers guide

Everything you need to know before purchasing a new Motherboard

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08/12/2006

The motherboard might not be the most attractive part of a computer, it is definitely one of the most important parts, as the motherboard is the place where all other parts of the computer connect with each other. The choice of motherboard influences your choice of memory, processor, hard disks and graphics card. This article touches on all aspects of the motherboard to help you decide what kind of board you need.

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