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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
  • Few SATA ports
  • Some design
  • Layout issues
  • Does not support PCIe 3
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  • No eSATA ports
  • Only two internal SATA 6Gbps ports
  • Text-based BIOS

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  Published: 2011-11-09, Author: Justin , review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Gallery: We take a look at Intel's official X79 board - complete with black bars over the naughty bits...

 
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  Published: 2012-05-23, Author: Koen , review by: uk.hardware.info

  • Abstract:  At the end of last year, Intel released its new generation high-end processors under the codename Sandy Bridge-E. The Core i7 3960X and 3930K feature six cores, up to 15 MB L3 cache, a quad channel DDR3 memory controller, and a PCI-Express 3.0 controll...

 
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  Published: 2012-02-24, Author: Marc , review by: ocaholic.ch.english

  • ly the Intel DX79SIs Layout has been very well thought Once more practical are the angled SATA connectors as well as the power and resetbuttons There even is a debug display which is very useful in case you should have issues with a component in your syst...

 
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  Published: 2012-02-17, Author: Marc , review by: ocaholic.ch.english

  • ly the Intel DX79SIs Layout has been very well thought Once more practical are the angled SATA connectors as well as the power and resetbuttons There even is a debug display which is very useful in case you should have issues with a component in your syst...

 
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  Published: 2012-01-12, review by: tomshardware.co.uk

  • Abstract:  With 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0 connectivity to host all of our high-bandwidth devices, LGA 2011 certainly qualifies as a premium processor interface. Today we examine seven X79-based motherboards that offer high-end features at a more palatable price. When ...

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  Published: 2012-05-01, Author: Sandeep , review by: pcquest.com

  • Abstract:  Snapshot Price: $ 299.6 Key Specs: 14 USB 2.0 and 4 USB 3.0 ports, Quad channel DDR3 2400+ support, X79 chipset, 2 x 6 Gbps SATA Write to: pcquest@cybermedia.co.in with name of product in subject, for more info.Alongwith this board, we also received Intel...

 
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  Published: 2012-04-27, review by: pcquest.com

  • A truly feature-rich motherboard for those who want extreme performance. Page(s) 1 I am interested in more information about this productI am interested in buying this productPrintCommentEmailDiggDel.icio.usRedditTwitter UTM Appliance: Fortigate ...

 
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  Published: 2011-11-14, Author: Lennard , review by: vr-zone.com

  • Abstract:  Today we can preview another X79 motherboard that we have in our labs – the dashing Intel DX79SI (Siler) Extreme Series Motherboard which is part of the Sandy Bridge-E reviewer's kit, and one of the better inexpensive choices when it hits the retail shelv...

 
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  Published: 2011-12-20, review by: tbreak.ae

  • Spacious layout; 8 DIMM slots; Back to BIOS button; 3way SLI or CFX; Easy overclocking,
  • Lower stock performance than competition; Cumbersome BIOS

 
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  Published: 2012-05-22, review by: pcactual.com

  • Doble conexión Gigabit Ethernet, Leds de monitorización de estado bien pensados, Buzzer integrado en placa, Sonda térmica incluida, BIOS completa y con una interfaz rigurosa y detallada
  • No tiene puertos PS/2 para teclado o ratón, La BIOS no es del tipo UEFI, No tiene salida de audio digital coaxial

 
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