MSI launches its most affordable Corei7 board: X58 Pro

[Aruffell]

The most affordable mainboard for Core i7

MSI X58 Pro Series



MSI introduces the most affordable X58 mainboard on the market: MSI X58 Pro. This full spec mainboard is based on the latest Intel® X58 + ICH10R chipset that supports the Intel® Core i7 processor, along with ultra-high bandwidth QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) transmission and high-speed 6 DIMM’s 3-channel DDR3 memory. The main features of MSI X58 Pro Series are the 2nd generation MSI DrMOS and MSI APS, which improve the board’s power efficiency.

[tanka12345]

Looks like a great low cost X58 mobo. Any news on cost?

[djw746]

No MSRP released yet but you can expect it below $200 US (maybe $189 or something for MSRP) paying under $500 for the mobo/chip combo would be nice. . .

[tanka12345]

No MSRP released yet but you can expect it below $200 US (maybe $189 or something for MSRP) paying under $500 for the mobo/chip combo would be nice. . .

That seems pretty reasonable, and it would be great to get mobo/chip for under $500US which would be $1000NZ.

[slugbug55]

I'll be on the lookout for this motherboard. It definitely looks interesting.

[Aruffell]

I got a mate at MSI, i'll see what i can do

Andy

[werty316]

x58 and cheap; I'll take one please and thanks.

[devit]

it could have been cheaper, having in sight that a core i7 cpu and ddr3 is still expensive

[noxis]

Would like to see how this performs, see what you can do andy

[tanka12345]

This looks like a great value mobo for your Core i7 965 EE Slug. In my opinion you should sell it and create an i7 920 rig.

[Aruffell]

I used to love my old socket A MSI board, so hopefully MSI still have that spark of reliability that they used to.

Andy