Intel Haswell-E Sample Proccesors ready

With the recent debut of the pace, the message Intel Haswell-E platform will more and more.

Now can determine Intel Haswell-E platform will be released around August 29, compared to the original mid-September, Intel hour ahead of the entire product, let motherboard makers unprepared.

Having said that, each motherboard factory or bite the bullet and do things according to Intel's timetable.

Of course, the time away from the more recent publication, we also can see more information, but in the middle, in fact, have quite a lot of information exposure.

On the Internet, has confirmed that Intel started sending media test sample, which contains the Core i7-5960X (20MB Cache, up to 3.50GHz), Core i7-5930K (15MB Cache, up to 3.70GHz) and Core i7-5820K (15MB Cahce, 3.60 GHz) and other three processors.

Haswell-E for LGA 2011-3, and the X79 platform the same PIN, but it will be some differences in terms of the buckle. The new platform will use DDR4 memory, but according to some information upstream firms, its performance being no better than DDR3, but this section should be as time progresses, and get some improvement.

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Haswell-E platform support RDIMM, ASRock X99X Killer motherboards

In fact, before this has been exposed, but the official pictures confirm the earlier exposure of ASRock X99X Killer and Extreme PCB little difference 6.

With the X99 chip to debut, each motherboard factory gestures constantly, earlier ASRock X99X Killer motherboards also exposed the official pictures from the current exposure of the picture to see it with prior exposure Extreme 6 in Layout regard, it should not have much difference.

More rigorous argument, Killer and Extreme 6 should be only a different color.

8 DDR4 memory slots, three PCIe x16 slots (actually x16, x16, x8), 10 个 SATA 6.0 Gbps (no SATA Express), with the mPCIe wireless card slot, ASRock's flagship Ultra M ?. 2 and Qualcomm Atheros Killer network chip, can be seen on X99X Killer.

A special part is that this box is printed on the motherboard seems to support "ECC & RDIMM" words, if the general norms Desktop view, this should be a thing can not happen, but in Haswell-E platform on, Intel supports the Non-ECC UDIMM and DDR4 memory Non-ECC RDIMM, which should be in order to avoid DDR4 memory can not meet market conditions.

ASRock motherboards start is named from B85 to wafer starts Killer.

X99 currently identified will be lifted around August 29, as to whether access will be on sale at this point in time, there is not yet available for further news.

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Gigabyte X99 SOC Force Motherboard Unveiled – Flagship OC Board Fitted With OC Panel

Gigabyte has unveiled their X99 SOC Force motherboard which is the second motherboard they have previewed this month and a part of their upcoming X99 product lineup. We got to see Gigabyte’s X99 Gaming G1 WiFi board last week which is an enthusiast oriented gaming board while X99 SOC Force keeps things focused towards high-end overclockers with a variety of tools and features.

Gigabyte X99 SOC Force Motherboard Unveiled – Flagship OC Board

The Gigabyte X99 SOC Force is the flagship overclocking motherboard of Gigabyte’s lineup featuring the ATX design form factor and keeping things geared up for the performance enthusiasts. It features the orange/black color scheme from previous iteration of SOC and OC branded products such as the recent, Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force motherboard. The Gigabyte X99 SOC Force motherboard features three sets of heatsinks, one fitted above the PWM section, one along side the power section near the I/O panel and the biggest chunk featured on the X99 Express PCH. The heatsinks are connected via a long heatpipe that dissipates heat for better thermal load management.

Gigabyte’s X99 SOC Force motherboard features the LGA 2011-3 socket which will be able to support Intel’s next generation Haswell-E processors with quad channel DDR4 memory controller. The Haswell-E lineup is launching on 29th August 2014 so you better start saving money for this bad boy if you want a piece of it since it’ll not be retailing at the price of its mainstream-performance Z97 platform equivalent. The Z97 SOC Force retails at a price of $209.99 US so this could easily fall in the $300+ US range considering its design and features. It looks like the motherboard features a 6 Phase PWM design powered by a single 8-Pin EPS connector while the board itself is powered by a 24-Pin connector. The board makes use of Gigabyte’s Ultra Durable design featuring high-quality components.

Gigabyte has featured their Ultra Durable design across their X99 motherboards which make use of the industry leading PowIRstage controllers from International Rectifier. These 100% digital controllers offer enhanced precision in delivering power to the motherboard’s power hungry and energy sensitive components. The PowerIR stage ICs used on the Gigabyte X99 SOC Force have the highest rating of 40A with lower losses, excellent thermal management and higher efficiency. The new DirectFET technology helps save motherboard space and less electrical leakage as compared to MCM packages (Multi-Chip Module). In addition to that, Gigabyte’s X99 SOC Force is also the first HEDT motherboard to make use of the OC panel which is of great use to overclockers and offers several components along the side of the motherboard for easier management, some of the features of the OC panel include:

• OC PCIe Swtich (Manually turn on or off each installed PCIe lane of the motherboard).
• OC DIMM Switch (Manually turn on or off each channel of installed memory DIMM)
• OC Brace (It allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install upto four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage)
• OC Ignition (Maintains power to your motherboard and connected components while the system is shut down. This means that the system fans will continue to provide airflow in cold bug situations, while i-ram drive users will not lose installed data. It allows users to also test water cooling setups and allows case mod demonstrations without having to turn on the PC).
• OC Tag (Load your customized settings at the touch of a button)
• OC Turbo (One touch overclocking button automatically loads the most optimized Gigabyte overclocking configuration for your processor and memory)
• OC Connect (Positions two USB connectors on the near side of the motherboard facing the overclocker. This makes it easier to save date, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms.)
• OC PEG (Adds Auxiliary power to the PCIe slots of your motherboard, improving system stability in extreme configurations.)
• OC Gear BCLK Steppings
• Power Button
• 80 Port Debug Display
• CPU Ratio +/- Buttons
• BCKL Ration +/- Buttons
• Restart Switch
• Gigabyte Memory Safe (Reduces DDR4 module timing to eliminate memory comparability issues)
• Direct To BIOS Switch (Enter BIOS menu instantly after reboot without hitting the ‘DEL’ button)
• Gigabyte Settings Lock (Automatically remember your last successful settings, even after clearing CMOS)
• Single BIOS Mode Switch (User can select which BIOS they want to use.)
• Dual BIOS Switch (Enable or Disable Gigabyte DualBIOS)
• OC Trigger Switch (Jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant).
• Onboard Voltage Measurement Module
• Clear CMOS (Clear CMOS settings without losing your pre-configured profiles)

Eight DDR4 DIMM slots can be found along the sides of the socket which are able to support high-frequency DDR4 memory sticks. For storage, the X99 SOC Force features 9 SATA 6GBps ports and two SATA Express ports. There’s a PEG power connector on the top of these SATA ports while a single USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports rest beneath the PCH heatsink. Expansion slots include four PCI-e 3.0 x16 slots with full support for 4-Way SLI and CrossFireX Multi-GPU functionality. There’s also three PCI-e 3.0 x1 slots and a single M.2 SSD interface for high-performance NGFF SSDs. The AMP-UP audio design can be seen configured along a orange line which shows the isolated PCB when the audio components are featured. We don’t know the exact details regarding the I/O panel but we will get to know more about the X99 SOC Force motherboard in a short while so stay tuned for Haswell-E.

Source: http://wccftech.com/gigabyte-x99-soc-force-motherboard-unveiled-flagship-oc-board-fitted-oc-panel/#ixzz3AE5vqDfv

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MSI’s Flagship X99S XPOWER AC Motherboard Unveiled – Features a Beastly E-ATX Design With LN2 OC Support

It is no doubt that MSI has come a long way in the development of high-end motherboards for the desktop PC market. Their recent creations such as the XPOWER and MPOWER series are considered as some of the best products based on the Z87 and Z97 chipset which competitors couldn’t rival in terms of design and features. Today, we will be looking at MSI’s latest and upcoming creation which has got to be their most high-end and uber leet design they have ever made, meet the MSI X99S XPOWER AC Motherboard.

MSI’s Flagship X99S XPOWER AC Motherboard Unveiled

The MSI X99S XPOWER AC is featured in MSI’s flagship XPOWER Overclocking product brand which is aimed at overclockers and enthusiasts who demand nothing less than the best. The picture says it all with the motherboard enveloped in a layer of ice which shows off that it is focused towards LN2 overclockers. The motherboard has a beefy design and comes in the E-ATX form factor, something which the past XPOWER series motherboards have followed and its great to see MSI keeping the traditional alive and updated. The MSI X99S XPOWER AC features the traditional yellow and black color scheme of the XPOWER motherboards.

The board packs the LGA 2011-3 socket that is powered by dual 8-Pin connectors. Considering the X79 Big Band XPOWER II came with a 22 Phase PWM given the space restriction on these boards, the X99S XPOWER AC can feature a 24 or 12 Phase DIGITALL Power VRM, providing unparalleled amount of overclocking performance and stability to the motherboard featuring an 8-Layer PCB design, Military Class IV components with solid state capacitors, Hi-C Caps, Super Ferrite Choke while the DARK Cap on the other hand features a core design made of aluminum with a lower ESR and a life space of 10 years. MSI’s boards also use the Super Ferrite Chokes which run 35 degrees cooler, have 30% higher current capacity with 20% improvement in power efficiency and offering stability. The CPU socket is surrounded by four DDR4 DIMM slots (four on each side) which will be able to support overclocked memory beyond 3000 MHz. The first generation of DDR4 memory will feature traditional speeds of 2400 – 3000 MHz at 1.2V but as the memory design matures, we will be looking at faster DIMMs with speeds beyond 4 GHz frequency.

Expansion slots include five PCI-e 3.0 x 16 slots with ample spacing in between them to support 4-Way SLI and CrossFire graphics cards. There’s also a single PCI-e 3.0 x1 slots and a mSATA Connector to support the latest NGFF solid state drives. A 4-Pin PEG connector is place at the bottom of the board to supply additional power to the PCI-Express lanes when using multiple cards. Right next to the DDR4 DIMMs, we can spot several overclock swtiches which include OC Genie, Power On/Off, Voltage Adjustments, BCLK Increase/Lower buttons and V-Check panel to measure voltages during overclocking sessions. A diagnostic LED is fitted on the top right corner. Storage includes 10 SATA 6GBps connectors include two SATA Express ports while there’s also a right angled USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports  and an additional USB 3.0 port near the bottom side of the motherboard.

The cooling design is off the charts with four sets of heatsinks which feature heatpipe interconnected through each set transferring heat for better load dissipation. The middle heatsink has the XPOWER logo while the PCH heatsink is large enough for the X99 chipset so its may be housing other components beneath it. We can’t be so sure as to what these components might be. The strikes of yellow color on the motherboard along with the XPOWER lit up since they feature a small LED beneath them to give a nice effect. We have already seen this on the Z87 XPOWER and MSI is following the same with the X99S XPOWER AC motherboard. The board features the Audio Boost 2.0 technology featuring an ALC 1150 codec which is isolated on a separate PCB. We can’t tell what I/O ports the X99S XPOWER AC include but it does come with the same armor protection that was featured on the X99S Gaming 9 AC motherboard which we saw a few days ago.

Nevertheless, the MSI X99S XPOWER AC is truly a high-performance motherboard built for Intel’s high-end desktop platform codenamed Haswell-E which arrives on 29th August 2014. The price of the motherboard would be higher than the other boards since it falls in the enthusiast tier but boy i’ll be glad to get my hands on this board.

MSI X99S XPOWER AC and X99S Gaming 9 AC Comparison:

Source: http://wccftech.com/msis-flagship-x99s-xpower-ac-motherboard-unveiled-features-beastly-eatx-design-ln2-oc-support/#ixzz3A2WMgXNb
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Gigabyte Shows Off X99 Gaming G1 WiFi Motherboard – Locked and Loaded With G1 Gaming Features

Gigabyte has made its way into the top ranks of the motherboard industry and today, they are unveiling their next generation high-performance X99 Gaming G1 WiFi motherboard for Intel’s Haswell-E processors. The X99 chipset powered motherboard comes with a variety of features which include the G1 Gaming design and Ultra durable PCB components which assure you get top notch stability and performance out of this high-end product.

Gigabyte Shows Off X99 Gaming G1 WiFi Motherboard For Gamers

The Gigabyte X99 Gaming G1 WiFi motherboard comes with the LGA 2011-3 socket which will be able to support Intel’s next generation Haswell-E processors. The Intel Haswell-E lineup launches on 29th August 2014 and will include three processors; Core i7-5960X, Core i7-5930K, Core i7-5820K. These processors would be built on the Haswell microarchitecture featuring better IPC performance and power efficiency while delivering improved performance compared to previous generation Sandy Bridge-E and Ivy Bridge-E processors. The Core i7-5960X would also be the first native 8 Core processor from Intel operating at a TDP of 140W.

The motherboard sticks with the G1 Gaming design scheme we saw on the G1 Gaming WiFi Black Edition which keeps the bulky design intact. It comes in a red/black/silver color scheme and uses four sets of heatsinks, three near the LGA 2011-3 socket for PWM, VRM cooling and a larger PCH heatsink which cools off the X99 chipset. The heatsinks are interconnected via large heatpipes which run across the surface of the PCB dissipating heat off the components for load optimization. The color scheme is a good touch and we expect to see more boards in the future from Gigabyte including their X99 SOC Force.

Moving onwards, we have a 8 Phase PWM design featuring high-quality Ultra Durable MOSFETs and black solid state capacitors. The LGA 2011-3 socket is powered by a 8-Pin connector while the motherboard is powered by the 24-Pin ATX connector. The LGA 2011-3 socket is coupled by eight DDR4 DIMM slots (four at each side) and capable of supporting dense memory sticks with speeds beyond 3000 MHz. There are a few overclocking features next to the DIMM slots which include voltage check points, slot disable switches and a Diagnostic LED.

Expansion includes four PCI-e 3.0 x16 slots and three PCI-e 3.0 x1 slots. The motherboard is capable of supporting 4-Way SLI and CrossFire thanks to ample spacing in between the PCI-e Slots. There’s a mSATA connector and a mPCI-e connector in the middle of the PCI-E slots which enables 802.11 B/G/N WiFi support. Storage includes 10 USB 3.0 ports, 2 SATA Express ports. two USB 3.0 headers, two USB 2.0 headers and a PEG connector next to the SATA ports for additional power. Several features could be spotted on the motherboard which include a Sound Blaster powered isolated PCB which uses high-quality components and OP-AMP for superior audio quality through the 7.1 Channel audio jack and Killer E2200 LAN chipset for networking support.

The Gigabyte X99 Gaming G1 WiFi is a high-performance motherboard for enthusiasts and gamers. The I/O panel features several USB 3.0/2.0 ports, LAN port, Antenna connectors for WiFi, 7.1 Channel audio jack and a few more connectors. The motherboard will retail at a price above $300 US once it hits the market later this month.

Source: http://wccftech.com/gigabyte-shows-x99-gaming-g1-wifi-motherboard-locked-loaded-g1-gaming-features/#ixzz39qEjyEQp
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MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC High-Performance Motherboard Unveiled

In addition to their X99S Black Motherboard, MSI has also unveiled their upcoming X99S Gaming 9 AC which is a high-performance motherboard built for gamers. Featuring the same DNA as MSI’s Gaming series products, the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC is jam packed with tons of features, including a protective armor plating which goes well with the HEDT nature of this product.
MSI wowed hardware enthusiasts last week showing off what is supposed to be the first, full-black PCB board codenamed, MSI X99S Black. Today, MSI is showing off another X99 chipset based motherboard featured in their Gaming brand codenamed, MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC. This confirms that MSI will have various tier X99 boards at launch including their renowned and enthusiast tiered OC series which will probably include the X99S XPOWER. We would love to see that board in action but for now, let’s feast our eyes upon the beastly X99S Gaming 9 AC which has a extremely powerful design and feature set of its own.
Starting with the design scheme, the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC sticks with the red and black color scheme which MSI has implemented in their Gaming series brand along with several other manufacturers who are using the same scheme. The motherboard has three sets of heatsinks, two along side the VRM, PWM and one on the PCH. The LGA 2011-3 socket is compatible with Intel’s upcoming Haswell-E processors which will be available in retail by this month’s end if reports are true or we will see them in the first week of September. The board features an 8 Phase PWM supply fitted with MSI’s Military Class IV components and powered by a 8+4 Pin power configuration. The LGA 2011-3 socket is coupled by eight DDR4 DIMM slots, four on each sides which can support overclocked DDR4 memory sticks on-the-go.
Since MSI has featured their Military Class IV components, they also use the OC Engine, Power On/Off and Reset switches which come in handy when overclocking this beast of a board. The X99 Express Chipset is seated beneath a large Gaming G-Series heatsink. The heatsink itself resembles a shield with a second shield engraved as a logo in the middle. The heatsink expands out on the top left corner in what’s being touted as some kind of engine which seems to be a source of unknown power (Dragoon Power?), we don’t know if this is related to a performance feature or an add in slot but remains to be seen. Expansion slots include five PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots which storage includes 10 SATA 6 GB/s and two SATA Express ports. A small diagnostic LED is located at the bottom right hand corner of the board.
Since this is a gaming tier board, MSI will not compromise on additional features and include their Audio Boost ALC 1150 powered chipset and Killer E2200 LAN chip for better audio and networking while a large thermal armor will run across the I/O and audio isolated PCB section for better thermals. In addition to the PCI-E ports, MSI has also added an mSATA SSD slot at the top of the bottom most PCI-e slot for NGFF SSDs. MSI also teased the I/O of the board a while ago featuring a full matte black cover with red I/O ports that include the PS/2 port, 8 Super Speed USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, LAN port, 802.11 B/G/N/ AC antenna connectors and a 7.1 Channel audio jack. A USB 3.0 header is also located near the SATA ports for front USB panel. The pricing on the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC motherboard is not known but we can see this retail at a price above $399 US or vastly greater than its Z97 counterpart. Expect more details on MSI’s next generation X99 chipset motherboards later on.
MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC High-Performance Motherboard Unveiled

Source: http://wccftech.com/msi-x99s-gaming-9-ac-highperformance-motherboard-unveiled-hedt-gaming-haswelle-processors/#ixzz39eySTCGG


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MSI X99S SLI Plus Motherboard

MSI has been slowly foraging into the black aesthetics but this is the first time they have featured a single color All-Black motherboard. The color is reminiscent of Black Gold and is a more deeper black than anything else I have seen, including ASUS’s X79 Black and EVGA X79 Dark. This aesthetic is very unique because cool black shade extends not only over the PCB but over all the components as well. Something that hasn’t really been spotted before.

MSI X99S SLI Plus Motherboard Unveiled – Features X99 Chipset with All-Black Aesthetic

The box that the motherboard ships in also follows the calm black gradient and professional look that the X99S chooses to go for. The exact specifications of the motherboard are not known but since this is a very high end motherboard you can expect all the features of a X99 Flagship motherboard. Now MSI has thankfully provided us with a high quality image of the motherboard so we can deduce some of the features ourselves. Specifications of the motherboard (by eye):

• 8 Memory Slots with Quad Channel DDR4 Support
• M.2 Sata Express Slot
• 8 Phase PWM Design
• 40 PCIE Lanes (capable of Quad SLI/Crossfire)
• 10 SATA Ports 6GB/s
• 14 USB Ports
• LGA 2011-3 Socket with x99 Chipset “Wellsburg”
• Will Support Haswell-E i7-5960X, i7-5930K and i7-5820K

To sum it up, The MSI X99S SLI Plus motherboard comes with an 8 Phase PWM supply fitted with MSI’s Military Class IV components which include military grade capacitors and MOSFETs. The LGA 2011-3 CPU socket is surrounded by eight DDR4 DIMM slots which will be able to support overclocked memory up to 3000 MHz+. The motherboard has a beastly design that is incorporated in a ATX form factor. Both black colored heatsinks cover the VRM and X99 PCH featuring a distinct design scheme. Storage includes 10 SATA 6 GB/s ports and a single SATA Express port at the bottom left corner of the board. There’s a USB 3.0 right-angled header right next to the storage outputs. Power is provided through a single 8-Pin connector and the regular 24-Pin ATX power connector.

Expansion slots include four PCI-e 3.0 x16 slots and two PCI-e 3.0 x1 slots for quad-way SLI and CrossFireX multi-GPU support. Since this is a targeted motherboard for SLI, it will be optimized for dual-GPU operation. Bottom of the slots, we can spot a OC Genie, Power On/Off and Reset switches. The I/O panel is bundled with many ports which include USB, PS/2, Gigabit LAN. MSI has used an 8 Layer PCB which provides stability and more bruteness to the design itself. The packaging is also great and simplistic and we can’t wait to test this out ourselves once Haswell-E hits the road.

Now this motherboard is not only good looking but full of features as well. The CPUs that are going to sit in that socket have a TDP of 140W and thanks to the IVR (Integrated Voltage Regulator) you can expect a rock solid supply to the die for overclocking. AVX 2.0 Instruction set is supported. The motherboard features the OC Genie technology. I cant make out the Audio Codec because the picture isnt that high res but boy does the mobo look good. The one thing I really like is that unlike previous ventures into All Black motherboards where many of the components and capacitors remained of different colors, you have a very strict and religiously followed black scheme here. This new devotion to the Black Gold aesthetic makes the old attempts look almost untidy in comparison. Needless to say, if you are going for a super high end build, you are going to want to keep an eye out for this motherboard. MSI is launching X99S SLI Plus motherboard on the 29th of August and rumor has it, along with 7 other X99 Motherboards.

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