Intel X48 chipset may hurt X38 sales

SRTDodge05 · 10-15-2007, 12:11 PM

Intel recently launched its high-end 3 series chipset X38 in the market, however with details of a chip revision, the X48 chipset, exposed, some motherboard makers are concerned that the X48 may hurt demand for motherboards based on the X38 chipset, according to sources at motherboard makers.

Intel recently delivered X48 A0 test samples to motherboard makers. The chipset is expected to launch between the end of 2007 and January 2008 after testing, while motherboards should start appear on the market in the first quarter of 2008, added the sources.

TG Daily - Intel X48 chipset may hurt X38 sales

GWillakers · 10-15-2007, 06:38 PM

Any links to specs for the X48?

*zapionics<alt>* · 10-15-2007, 06:40 PM

Echoes of Granite Bay and Canterwood.

traveler · 10-15-2007, 11:39 PM

Did somebody say X48?

SpeedDMN · 10-16-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GWillakers

Any links to specs for the X48?

I would like to see that too. First I heard of this board...

GWillakers · 10-17-2007, 11:47 AM

Went searching: found this:

Intel X48 chipset to ditch DDR 2? | Reg Hardware

and

Intel Reveals The X48 Chipset - A new high performance platform for desktops - Softpedia

SRTDodge05 · 10-17-2007, 11:53 AM

X48 has the SLI support and has 1600fsb.

fvbounty · 10-17-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

X48 has the SLI support and has 1600fsb.

SLI support? I read the link above but didn't see anything about SLI support, a couple of G92 for about $500 in sli on the MB would be nice!

SRTDodge05 · 10-17-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fvbounty

SLI support? I read the link above but didn't see anything about SLI support, a couple of G92 for about $500 in sli on the MB would be nice!

Some places say SLI support and some dont, i guess well have to wait and see.

fvbounty · 10-17-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

Some places say SLI support and some dont, i guess well have to wait and see.

If its got sli support it would be worth waiting for!

ATINUT · 10-17-2007, 12:38 PM

I read someplace how they are getting SLI, and that is Intel bought a bunch of Nvidia Northbridges for the X48 chipset.

Don't remember where I saw this.

GWillakers · 10-18-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fvbounty

SLI support? I read the link above but didn't see anything about SLI support, a couple of G92 for about $500 in sli on the MB would be nice!

I take it that "SLI support" would mean supporting two SLI enabled NVidia graphics cards, Not "a built in SLI". No?

SpeedDMN · 10-18-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GWillakers

I take it that "SLI support" would mean supporting two SLI enabled NVidia graphics cards, Not "a built in SLI". No?

All but the lowest end Nvidia cards support SLi meaning they all have pins on the side of the card for an SLi bridge. This bridge comes with the mainboard and is measured for slot distance. SLi will not work on a chipset that doesn't support it. There have been hacks, but in order to get true support and function, up till now it has to be an Nvidia chipset. The advantage that Crossfire has over it is it works between the cards not needing any mainboard instructions. This is good for people who want a dual GPU solution and be able to run a sweet Intel board like the D975XBX2. It would be a big deal if Intel were to allow/enable SLi. I think they might do it just to take a stab at AMD/ATI.

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SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,835	Intel X48 chipset may hurt X38 sales Intel recently launched its high-end 3 series chipset X38 in the market, however with details of a chip revision, the X48 chipset, exposed, some motherboard makers are concerned that the X48 may hurt demand for motherboards based on the X38 chipset, according to sources at motherboard makers. Intel recently delivered X48 A0 test samples to motherboard makers. The chipset is expected to launch between the end of 2007 and January 2008 after testing, while motherboards should start appear on the market in the first quarter of 2008, added the sources. TG Daily - Intel X48 chipset may hurt X38 sales
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GWillakers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 214	Re: Intel X48 chipset may hurt X38 sales Went searching: found this: Intel X48 chipset to ditch DDR 2? \| Reg Hardware and Intel Reveals The X48 Chipset - A new high performance platform for desktops - Softpedia Last edited by GWillakers; 10-17-2007 at 11:56 AM..
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ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Intel X48 chipset may hurt X38 sales I read someplace how they are getting SLI, and that is Intel bought a bunch of Nvidia Northbridges for the X48 chipset. Don't remember where I saw this.
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