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Get ready for a totally new overclocking experience that you've never had before! The X58 Eclipse SLI from MSI is designed with DrMOS OC technology. Instead of discrete MOSFETS and a Driver IC, DrMOS integrates all three into one package that takes up less space, uses less power and is much more power efficient.
Up to 24GB of DDR3 1333 RAM can be installed with triple channel mode for increased performance. Get even more performance – up to 1600MHz – through overclocking. Three PCI-Express 2.0 x16 cards can be mounted for cutting-edge graphic power with support for either NVIDIA SLI or ATI CrossFireX. 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors give longer life and higher energy efficiency by supplying power to vital components independently.
Get eight channels of HD sound from the X-Fi Xtreme Audio card for pure, clear audio. Connect up to ten SATA drives at 3Gb/s for high-speed data transfers, as well as the option for multiple RAID configurations. Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN allows bottleneck-free connections to other network devices at broadband speeds and eight USB 2.0 ports allows for nearly unlimited possibilities in connecting peripheral devices.
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Done right the first time!
- Pros: Well laid out board, stable, excellent set of features. Raid configuration a snap under Vista 32. Slightly faster than the quad core Q9650 at stock clock speeds. This board does fastest 3D rendering "Carrara 6" I have ever seen on a single machine, and I am only running the "i7 920" with 3 gig of 1333 ram.
- Cons: As with all new products the price is high, and will enviably drop in a short time. Although, it is still worth the investment for 3D rendering, and graphics.
- Other Thoughts: This one worked flawlessly out of the box even though it is bleeding edge technology. Bios appears to be quite stable. Overall; MSI did an exceptional job designing this board. It has everything but the kitchen sink.
Overall a Good Board
- Pros: Overall board layout is good (except for cons noted below), Supports 24GB RAM, Performance so far is very good.
- Cons: when running in SLI with large cards (like the GTX 295) the second card blocks SATA ports 7-10 so you are limited to the other six.
- Other Thoughts: First board was defective-- the heatsink mountings over the MB chipset were broken causing the board to overheat and lock up within 10 minutes of booting. RMA'd to newegg and the second board is working fine
| Model | X58 Eclipse SLI |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1366 |
| CPU Type | Core i7 (LGA1366) |
| FSB | QPI 6.4GT/S |
| North Bridge | Intel X58 |
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- Pros: A very good mobo, bought it together with OCZ 3x2GB OCZ3P1600LV6GK memory, everything works as it would.
- Cons: None.
- Other Thoughts: Recommend this motherboard.
- Pros: Board was very stable and has stayed stable. I have not tried to overclock. At standard settings it is very competitive with other Intel X58 boards running core i7 extreme according to Sisoft. Easily handles 12 gbyte ram and dual 295 cards. It was a little tricky configuring the Raid array to 10 (4 velociraptor 300's), but it worked eventually. Am running Vista Premium and all software is running well.
- Cons: The space between the cpu and ram is not large enough to support the largest heatsinks (thermalright ultra 120) with dual fans.
Solid Performance / lacking support
- Pros: Very solid board, easy to install and setup. Included instructions are easy to understand even for those "not so geeky" users. Great performance, and especially easy to overclock with added safety to avoid damage.
- Cons: The MSI support page and its update utilities are woefully lacking and difficult if not impossible to use. Very dicey when attempting BIOS upgrades as you'll need to manually search out and find the appropriate up-to-date version.
- Other Thoughts: All in all a great board but PLEASE MSI - fix your horrible update utilities!!
| Model |
| Brand |
MSI |
| Model |
X58 Eclipse SLI |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 1366 |
| CPU Type |
Core i7 (LGA1366) |
| FSB |
QPI 6.4GT/S |
| Chipsets |
| North Bridge |
Intel X58 |
| South Bridge |
Intel ICH10R |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
6×240pin |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3 1600 (O.C.) /1333 |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
24GB |
| Channel Supported |
Triple Channel |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x16 + x16 + x4) |
| PCI Express x1 |
2 |
| PCI Slots |
2 |
| Storage Devices |
| PATA |
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max |
| SATA RAID |
0/1/5/10 |
| Onboard Video |
| Onboard Video Chipset |
None |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Channels |
8 Channels |
| Onboard LAN |
| Max LAN Speed |
Dual 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Power Pin |
24 Pin |
| Features |
| Features |
Support CrossFireX and SLI |
Introduction
Get ready for a totally new overclocking experience that you've never had before! The X58 Eclipse SLI from MSI is designed with DrMOS OC technology. Instead of discrete MOSFETS and a Driver IC, DrMOS integrates all three into one package that takes up less space, uses less power and is much more power efficient.
Up to 24GB of DDR3 1333 RAM can be installed with triple channel mode for increased performance. Get even more performance – up to 1600MHz – through overclocking. Three PCI-Express 2.0 x16 cards can be mounted for cutting-edge graphic power with support for either NVIDIA SLI or ATI CrossFireX. 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors give longer life and higher energy efficiency by supplying power to vital components independently.
Get eight channels of HD sound from the X-Fi Xtreme Audio card for pure, clear audio. Connect up to ten SATA drives at 3Gb/s for high-speed data transfers, as well as the option for multiple RAID configurations. Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN allows bottleneck-free connections to other network devices at broadband speeds and eight USB 2.0 ports allows for nearly unlimited possibilities in connecting peripheral devices.
Highlights
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Intel Core i7 Support
Based on the X58 chipset, the MSI X58 Eclipse SLI Motherboard supports Intel’s latest generation Core i7 processors in LGA 1366 package, providing unprecedented computing power to match the performance levels you are looking for.
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DrMOS Technology
With MSI's DrMOS Technology, the X58 Eclipse SLI Motherboard features excellent energy-saving capability, offering a high-level of computing performance while maintaining an ultimate low system temperature.
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Scalable DDR3 Memory
Six 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 24GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 memory at speeds of 1333 and 1600MHz, ensuring ample capacity for any application.
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SLI or CrossFireX on Demand
The MSI X58 Eclipse SLI Motherboard features three PCI-E 2.0 slots that support NVIDIA's SLI or AMD's CrossFireX configuration on Demand, provides a jaw-dropping graphics level you never seen.
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Dual Gigabit LAN
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. Dual Gigabit LAN means rapid data transfers from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency.
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SATA II with RAID Support
The second generation SATA interface delivers up to 300MB/sec transfer speed, doubling that of the first generation Serial ATA. The on-board ten SATA II ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for better performance, enhanced data security, and flexible capacity upgrades.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | MSI |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1366 |
| CPU Type | Core i7 (LGA1366) |
| North Bridge | Intel X58 |
| South Bridge | Intel ICH10R |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 3 |
| Channel Supported | Triple Channel |
| Max LAN Speed | Dual 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 24GB |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 1333 |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
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Reviewed By: Cricket1900 on 11/20/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
