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Intel X38 motherboard chipset review

A new performance leader from Intel. But for how long?

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2007-10-30October 30th 2007

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Product Summary

X38 Express Chipset

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Unbeatable performance

Supports the latest Core 2 45nm chips

Most boards will boast significant bus and memory clockspeed ovderclocking headroom

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Painfully pricey

Soon to be replaced by the X48?

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