Testseek.com have collected 63 expert reviews of the Intel DX79SI Extreme Series and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel DX79SI Extreme Series.
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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
Abstract: DDR3 memory kits have come a long way since they were released back in 2007. With this weeks introduction of the 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor family and Socket LGA-2011 Platforms with the X79 Express chipset we are seeing that DDR3 memory ...
Abstract: It’s the “Year of the Tock” when Intel launches a revision of their latest processor architecture which is named Sandy Bridge. Instead of an all new name, it’s simply being called Sandy Bridge-E. The most obvious changes visible to the consumer eye is ...
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,
Could use a couple more SATA III Ports, Intel SRT not supported with the X79 Chipset, HiTech Legion Gold Award, Discuss this review in our forums
Honestly I was impressed the moment I opened the flap of the box the Intel DX79SI (Siler) Extreme Series motherboard. It really came as a shock, having reviewed and used Intel motherboards first impressions were always focused on the lack of detail and...
Abstract: The PC world is always moving, innovating, and reinventing itself. Every day, every month, and every year we see new products introduced from every aspect of the industry. You will almost never will you see any of those new products cause more than jus...
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),
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
IMPORTANT: Although the rating and final score mentioned in this conclusion are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at various points in time. While we each do our best to ensure...
Abstract: Intel is in a unique position in the market for ultra-high-end desktop PCs: it essentially has no competition. AMD hasn't priced a desktop processor far north of $300 in years, while Intel has been selling six-core Gulftown CPUs at up to a grand a pop. Wi...
This is the fastest platform on the market and our scores prove it. Our X58 bench did manage to score a few wins but for the most part Intel's new X79 chipset was the clear champ. Initial costs of a new system with these parts are going to be rather high....
Abstract: Intel is getting ready to launch SandyBridge-E processors and the company was showing off the Intel DX79SI desktop ATX motherboard at IDF 2011. The Intel X79 Express chipset is the successor to the X58 Express chipset that is more than due for an up...
Abstract: Time after time Intel releases desktop boards that are seemingly targeted at the high-end market but without the features to match. Things are different with the release of the X79 DX79SI – Intel has ramped up its effort to deliver features enthusias...
