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Intel DX58SO Motherboard / CPU Bundle - LGA 1366, Intel X58, CrossFireX Ready, SLI Ready, Intel Core i7 940 Processor, 2.93GHz

Intel DX58SO Motherboard / CPU Bundle
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This Desktop Upgrade Bundle Includes:

  • Intel DX58SO LGA 1366 Motherboard
  • Intel Core i7 940 Processor
  • Intel BunnyPeople Bobble

Intel DX58SO LGA 1366 Motherboard / CPU Bundle
Take advantage of the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. The Intel DX58SO introduces a new era for extreme performance. It is an X58-based motherboard that supports Intel’s new generation extreme performance Core i7 Processors as well as both SLI and CrossFireX! Six SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 gives you plenty of storage options for data backup and high speed. Memory support includes up to 16GB of Triple Channel DDR3 memory. Intel has brought back Hyperthreading technology and combined it with a native quad-core design to give support for 8 separate threads in the new LGA1366 / Socket B CPU interface and their replacement for the old Front Side Bus technology, QuickPath Interconnect provides a system bus speed of up to 6.4GT/s. The 2 PCI-Express 2.0 slots can operate at x16/x16 to take full advantage of either 2 graphics cards.

Intel Core i7 940 Processor BX80601940
Check out the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. Intel has completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the new Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering up to 6.4 GT/s. Also new to the Core i7 line is the integrated memory controller, supporting Triple Channel DDR3 Memory allowing for more maximum memory, up to 24GB on some boards, and faster access times. Located directly on the CPU die is 256KB per core of L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance.

The Intel Core i7 processor is the latest in cutting edge processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the new Intel Nehalem microarchitecture, the Intel Core i7 processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor along with the rebith of Intel HyperThreading Technology, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments and the ability to simultaneously process up to 8 seperate threads.

The unprecedented performance of the Intel Core i7 processor is made possible by each of the four complete execution cores delivering the full power of Intel Nehalem microarchitecture. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. This quad-core, eight-thread processor represents Intel’s continued leadership and drive of multi-core processing and more parallel computing.


Specifications

  Form Factor:  ATX
  Processor Socket:  Intel
  CPU Type:  Desktop
  Processor Interface:  LGA1366
  Processor Interface:  LGA1366
  Processors Supported:  Intel Core i7
  Intel Core i7 Extreme
  Processor Class:  Core i7
  Processor Speed:  Ci7 940 / 2.93GHz
  Additional Technologies:  HyperThreading Technology
  Supports 45nm CPU
  Intel QuickPath Interconnect
  Multi-GPU Support:  SLI Ready
  CrossFireX Ready
  Cores:  Quad
  Cache Size:  256KB L2 per Core
  L2 Cache:  1MB
  L3 Cache:  8MB
  Bus Speed:  4.8 GT/s
  Fan:  Included
  Additional Technologies:  Hyper-Threading
  MMX
  32/64-bit
  Unlocked Multiplier:  No
  Instruction Set:  SSE
  SSE2
  SSE3
  SSE4.1
  SSE4.2
  Northbridge:  Intel X58
  Southbridge:  Intel ICH10R
  Number of Slots:  4
  Number of Pins:  240-Pin
  Maximum Memory Supported:  4GB - 32bit
  16GB - 64bit
  Memory Type:  DDR3
  Memory Supported:  800MHz DDR3
  1066MHz DDR3
  1333MHz DDR3
  Triple Channel Supported
  Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:  4GB
  Channels:  7.1 Channels
  Audio Chipset:  High Definition Audio (HDA)
  RAID Support:  Yes
  RAID Modes:  0
  1
  10
  5
  PCI Slots:  1
  PCI Express X1 Slots:  2
  PCI Express X4 Slots:  1
  PCI Express X16 Slots:  2
  USB Ports:  12
  FireWire Ports:  1 - 1394a
  LAN Ports:  1
  Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:  6
  ATX Power Connectors:  1 24-Pin Connector
  PC Power Connectors:  1 - 8 Pin
  S/PDIF Connectors:  1 - Optical
Detailed Features

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What You Should Know


Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.

Know Your BIOS!
With today's rapid pace of design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary. However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of the box!

But What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices, from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware. These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS (sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it. In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to: start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of luck!).

Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a jumper on the motherboard.  [Warning: always read your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or making BIOS setting changes!]  Though normally, most incorrect settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each step explicitly since some can.

Remember: It is recommended that you reboot after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for the failure.

Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every update will be needed or even benefit you.  Also be sure you are up to the technical challenges you will face.  Changing the version of BIOS stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity recommended for novice users.  To perform this successfully, you need to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to download and apply the BIOS Update without issue.  For this reason, it is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or when it is needed.  However, if you know what you are doing, it is a fairly easy task.

Before Updating BIOS, consider the following:

  • The reasons for updating your BIOS - frequently, updating is unnecessary
  • Identifying your BIOS chip - if replacing is the approach required
  • Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires significant care, and can void your warranty
  • Locating your latest BIOS version - required for any update
  • Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have a UPS!
  • Live update - great for minor or quick updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system inoperative
  • Configuring your new BIOS settings - read the manual! twice for good measure!

For more information about BIOS: 

Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.

Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.

Understanding Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance, we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs. Click Here for more information that will answer your many of your questions.

How Much Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed. However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different (lower) from these values. The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory, which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings, by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.

But always remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself.  Also note that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .

Click Here for our Memory Upgrade Options »

* The above values are for physical, not usable memory.

The amount of memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself.  Also note that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.

Click Here for our Memory Upgrade Options »

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