Skulltrail 2 details emerge!

[Russianhaxor]

This looks like it will be a great successor to the original Skulltrail platform.



During Computex, we sat down with Intel and learned about V16, the successor of Skulltrail. The platform is based upon the dual-socket 8-core Nehalem-EX, not 4-Core Nehalem-EP! When "Gainestown", a workstation/server platform based on quad-core Nehalem-EP processors appeared, we thought that Intel will repeat its high-level hardcore gaming platforms such as V8 and the Skulltrail based upon Gainestown.

But, Intel had something else in mind. In our discussions with Intel's execs and gurus on the both desktop and commercial side, we learned of yet another possible Skulltrail successor. Sean Malone's statement "Desktop is not Dead" is more than just words, with a true V16 in the works.

More about the new platform here...
http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news/2009/6/7/exclusive-intel-skulltrail-2-is-based-upon-8-core-nehalem-ex.aspx

Also... Please Digg! http://digg.com/d1tDuW

[Kal-EL]

Looks to be the creme de le pants of motherboard/cpu combos. :D

[Jeffro64]

Hmmm.... Wonder how that would overclock? :D

[spfoam1]

Looks like my next build......

[Chuchnit]

Hmmm.... Wonder how that would overclock? :D


If like skulltrail, not worth a crap. That could change since you aren't limited to FB-Dimm


Looks like my next build......

Are you even halfway serious? Personally I wouln't object if they farm the production/design out to another company like Asus, but skulltrail didn't even have solid state caps. :mad: Who knows cause Drwho? was talking with the xs crunching/dual socket meatheads and was taking notes on what they want and expect before they will spend their money.

[Kal-EL]

Looks like my next build......

He's not just whistlin Dixie either :eek: