Intel DX58SO (codename “Smackover”) is one of the first socket 1366 motherboards for the forthcoming Core i7 processor that Intel will be launching, based on Intel X58 chipset with ICH10R south bridge chip. Let’s take a look at this motherboard and what you should expect from it.

click to enlarge
Figure 1: Intel DX58SO “Smackover” motherboard.

You are probably curious about the new socket 1366. On Figures 2 and 3 you can see it in details.

click to enlarge
Figure 2: Socket 1366.

click to enlarge
Figure 3: Socket 1366.