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The editors liked
Four USB 3.0 Connectors
Voltage Regulator Heatsinks
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
3 Year Warranty
Dr MOS
Back to BIOS Switch
Exceptional Auto Tuning
Up to 64GB od Quad Channel DDR 3 Memory
Dual Intel Gigabit LAN
BlueTooth and WiFi Module
Easy Navigatible EFI BIOS
Excellent performance when paired with topend Core i73960X CPU
Enthusiast features like POST code display
Start and Reset buttons
Status LEDs
PWM fan headers
And Overclocking Assistant
Eight DIMM sockets
Unencumbered by legacy ports...well
Except for that single PCI slot
Includes Bluetooth and WiFi modules (according to Intel)
Contains full complement of eight RAM bays
Sports dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
Automatic overclocking option simplifies system tweaking
Not a power hog
Very easy interface for overclocking
Supports both SLI and CrossFireX
Accepts up to 64GB of RAM
The editors didn't like
Could use a couple more SATA III Ports
Intel SRT not supported with the X79 Chipset
HiTech Legion Gold Award
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Characterbased BIOS looks primitive next to graphical competition
Beta BIOS limited overclocking
POST code display obscured by graphics card in last PCIE slot
Only four fan headers
Not feature competitive with high end third party boards
Given the totally terrible out-of-the box start it was apparent to me that the board's BIOS was not fully baked. Honestly, had I purchased the DX79SI for my own usage I would have returned it. But, it did have a beta BIOS on board and we were aware of tha...
When we started reviewing Intel DX79SI mainboard, we didn’t expect such an outcome. It looks fine, has pretty good set of features, which is not very much different from what we saw by other mainboards of the same class. It has a few advantages and a ...
Intel has a good board that does things as good as any other X79 tested today. However when it comes to ease of use we do find the Intel board lacking. Starting from the BIOS which sadly seem to be stuck in the last decade. The heat sinks on the power reg...
Abstract: Those wanting to build the ultimate performance system will naturally turn to Intel’s new LGA2011 platform which recently made its debut with the Sandy Bridge-E processors. This highly refined architecture takes the original Sandy Bridge design and pum...
The DX79SI is one of the better enthusiast-orientated motherboards we've seen from Intel and it surprised us with its looks and features. Many of these, such as the power and reset buttons and POST code readout, are absent from more expensive boards.Howev...
Intel-branded motherboards are usually plain and generally targeted to conservative users. These users want to have the peace of mind knowing that the motherboard in their computers was designed by the same company that manufactured the processor.Intel...
Contains full complement of eight RAM bays, Sports dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, Automatic overclocking option simplifies system tweaking, Not a power hog,
Few SATA ports, Some design, layout issues, Does not support PCIe 3,0,
The Intel Desktop Board DX79SI isn't a captivating X79 Express motherboard, but it meets all the requirements at a reasonable price. ...
The Intel DX79SI motherboard isn't competitive with the ASUS boards; large skull insignia aside, it's simply outclassed on performance and features. That said, it's $40-$80 less than the ASUS motherboards, and that's money you can put into other parts...
Abstract: Reviews of Intel manufactured boards are something of a rarity. They are not marketed in the same way other motherboards are – almost not at all in comparison. It could be argued that reviews are only seen coming at the start of a chipset release, ...
Very easy interface for overclocking, Supports both SLI and CrossFireX, Accepts up to 64GB of RAM
No eSATA ports, Only two internal SATA 6Gbps ports, Text-based BIOS
With its easy overclocking and extensive RAM- and graphics-expansion support, the DX79SI is a very capable board for building a high-end PC, but its limited storage potential keeps it from being great. ...
