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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63 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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. ...
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....
