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Intel DX58SO “Smackover” Motherboard
Author: Gabriel Torres
Type: First Look Last Updated: November 3, 2008
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Introduction

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 on this motherboard and what you should expect from it.

Intel DX58SO Smackover
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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.

Intel DX58SO Smackover
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Figure 2: Socket 1366.

Intel DX58SO Smackover
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Figure 3: Socket 1366.

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