Intel X38 motherboards finally begin to surface

It's been a tick since we first saw a rig running on Intel's X38 technology, and while we've been expecting a launch for some time now, it seems that a couple of mobo manufacturers are finally helping to (unceremoniously) kick things off. Up first is the Asus P5E3 Deluxe, which of course supports DDR3 1800MHz dual-channel memory, dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 lanes, 802.11n WiFi and an Energy Processing Unit (EPU) that allows the CPU power supply "to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM efficiency in heavy or light loadings." Additionally, MSI has loosed its X38 Diamond, which throws in its exclusive Circu-Pipe cooling system and Dual-Channel PWM technology. 'Course, we'd already heard about Gigabyte's GA-5BXWV-RH mainboard (shown after the jump), but here's to hoping a few more companies hop on board soon to give potential customers more than a handful of options.

[Via DailyTech]
Read - MSI's X38 Diamond
Read - Asus' P5E3 Deluxe

[paul.davis @ Oct 11th 2007 1:43PM]

I'll probably have to morgage my house to buy one of these! Can we drop one of these into an Xbox 360 and call it a day? The MSI mobo looks sexxy... all the processors will want to get inside of this thing.. LOL!

[chris @ Oct 11th 2007 2:22PM]

msi mobos and gfx cards are the worse *IMO* boards/gfx cards available to buy.

i had nothing but trouble with them with intel and amd. go for abit/asus/gigabyte...

keep clear the rest.

[JTM @ Oct 11th 2007 2:52PM]

I have had more trouble with Abit and stability than other brand I've owned. I've had three abit boards.

Current Motherboard: MSI K8N Diamond Plus. Best motherboard I've ever had. Love the onboard audio (audigy) and never a problem.

Take it for what it's worth but I think MSI is an excellent brand.

[Mickey Jones @ Oct 11th 2007 4:41PM]

He keeps posting because he thought they said anus not asus.

[Chris Macdonald @ Oct 11th 2007 6:21PM]

yeah i have a problem with impulse posts

[Jeremy K. @ Oct 11th 2007 1:59PM]

lol... that's the wrong photo of the Asus. The one listed has an AGP graphics slot and 4 PCI slots.

[Jeremy K. @ Oct 11th 2007 2:00PM]

Nevermind... that's the gigabyte mobo. whoops...

[twoboxen @ Oct 11th 2007 2:26PM]

you know you play too many games when you read "...Dual-Channel PWN technology".

[Bizam! @ Oct 11th 2007 2:37PM]

With one of these MOBOs I bet you could "Dual-Channel PWN" someone...

[Mickey Jones @ Oct 11th 2007 4:35PM]

Isn't there an x48 coming soon?

[Mickey Jones @ Oct 11th 2007 4:38PM]

Here's the word:

"The X48 is essentially a cherry-picked X38 chipset with better overclocking ability and support for 1600 FSB. More importantly, the X48 will fix the EIST bug present in the X38 chipset that requires manufacturers to rework their X38 motherboards."

first quarter of 2008

[Scott @ Oct 11th 2007 7:12PM]

Dude, just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[Wayne @ Oct 12th 2007 8:47AM]

So many colors...

[David @ Oct 12th 2007 1:06PM]

I have only one hope. Can I upgrade my current wifi module on my AMD based mobo with the new 802.11n module.
Anyone know the part number on the wifi module on this board?

[David @ Oct 12th 2007 1:08PM]

Simply amazing how much engineering goes into these suckers.
I hope they are Rohs lead free.