MSI will propose motherboard on base of chipset intel x38, which not only would simultaneously support DDR-2 and DDR- 3 memory , but also would allow to install four video card simultaneously. According to some data, the pair of graphic slots in this case must work at full speed PCI express 16, and other two slots will be satisfied by the regime PCI express x4. As is known, following the Triple crossFire will appear the Quad crossFire, AND MSI company wants to be prepared for this .
As reports tweakTown, The motherboard MSI x38 diamond will forego the support of DDR-2 memory slots : they causes problems with compatibility and system operating speed . Motherboard on base Of intel x38 with DDR-2 and DDR- 3 support can be released later .
The cooling system is already well familiar to us : circu-Pipe. MSI reported that the mysterious chip next to the south bridge (covered with radiator with the thermal tube) is a RAID- controller, But associates assert that this chip control the slots operation modes for graphic cards . This motherboard will appear during September.
Here is the photographs of foxconn X38A motherboard on base of chipset intel x38. Foxconn placed the cooling system with thermal tubes and also DIMM slots for DDR-2 and DDR- 3 memory , and three slots PCI express x16. However, the third slot for the graphic card for sure will works at the lowered speed.
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