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But why are you talking about it in this thread specifically? Let's stay on topic please.
 

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Reminds me of a Snickers bar.
 

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A SO-DIMM, or small outline dual in-line memory module, is a type of computer memory built using integrated circuits.

SO-DIMMs are a smaller alternative to a DIMM, being roughly half the size of regular DIMMs. SO-DIMMS are often used in systems which have space restrictions such as notebooks, small footprint PCs (such as those with a Mini-ITX motherboard), high-end upgradable office printers, and networking hardware like routers.

Not only that SO-DIMMs are really fast.. and rock-stable !

i think you're getting this confused with FB-DIMMs or registered ram. SO-DIMM is just laptop ram, pure and simple - and its ALWAYS slower than desktop ram.

edit: lets keep i7 discussions out of here.
 
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I think there is not enough space for SO-DIMMS :confused:
 

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He's actually pointing out the clearance for the actual memory module to fit in, well... lack of clearance/room/space.
 

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WOw, that is one awesome looking motherboard.
 
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SO Dimms cant clock any way near as high as regural memory. Some of the reason is cus of cooling limitations. SO dimms cant have heat spreaders. Especially not in this config.



Here is a heat sink of a so-dimm and I think it is going to fit
 
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SO-DIMMs can and do have heatspreaders.

SO-DIMMs on that board are shown commonly how they are used on laptops, stacked like this:



So that area is not a clearance issue.
 

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then you just overload them with electricity and make them out of more reliable materials.

tho.. the board still has a southbridge onboard which slows it down..
the lack of a southbridge on a motherboard is independant.. the less it uses. the better..
 
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Removing a southbridge does not make the system faster...

You need to take your theories to another thread man. Seriously.
 

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whatever.. n'joy

the southbridge still is the slowest part on the motherboard :p
 
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edit: wow I was slow, couple replies on the same thing while I was writing this :)

SO dimms cant have heat spreaders. Especially not in this config.

Yes they can and would still fit.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231124

Would it make that much of a difference being sandwiched there, dunno :)

These wouldn't fit as there is that one component on the top right corner, but more serious heat spreader:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231165
 

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what if they control the southbridge with an optional second cpu ? :)

let me think about it in GIMP
 

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Th1nk, do as your name says and think before you post dude. You know what a south bridge does right?
 

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http://www.xplaynation.be/architecture.jpg
lala..

Sorry if I'm wrong.. correct me if I am


So in the i7 intel is working on splitting the cores of the cpu.. 1 goes to the NB the other to the SB.
Intel is really working on this :cool:
 

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You're not wrong in your diagram...



.. however this isn't an X58 board. Saying that, the ICH10 is the same as on the P45, but I don't understand your point about the South-bridge.
 

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easy.. imagine the ICH10R next to the X58
one core to the ICH10R and the other to the X58

can you now think of 4 cores and 8 cores ? :D :cool:
Do I need to explain the 8 cores ?

Or.. you rather have me saying : "You can't touch this" :cool:
 

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OMG this is getting ridiculous. why are we talking about i7? the OP has nothing do with i7 or x58!?!


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I like the looks of the board...but I agree that it looks more like a design in progress. Still unsure of the SO-DIMM though...that does puzzle me.
 

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that board willl never work with a s775
 
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I'm beginning to Th1nk that Th1nk is just posting for posting sake. "Posts: 43 (19.33/day)"
Maybe he works for a X58 manufacturer in Belgium. :p

Anyway, back on topic... I like the ceramic backplate if it really works as advertised and acts like one large heatsink.

I guess I'm confused about the SO-DIMMS as well. Is it to save space for extra stuff and give better airflow? It couldn't be a height thing because the heatsinks around the CPU are ginormous. Dark Revenger, were you asking WTF that thing is above the southbridge? I'm kinda curious myself.

Anyone else notice the insane amount of capacitors on this thing?
 
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