Asus A8N32-SLI. Last high end MB before Socket M2?

Murd0ck

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2006 is looking to be quite a year. With Vista, Socket M2, U3e games, SM4, PPU's and dual core GPU's? to mention just a few.

I'm happy with my current setup, but the higher vcore and 8 phase power (among other things) have me wanting this for my next system.

How long untill the enthusiast boards with ddr2/socket M2 hit the streets?

Will it take 2-3 revisions (like going from the A8n SLI Del. to the current A8n32) to get to peak performance?

I really like what Asus is doing with the heatpipe cooling. I'm just curious as to how much of a technical challenge it will be get to a top performing board with the M2/DDR2?

I'm guessing it will be at least this time next year before the new Socket M2 boards are nearing the top of their game?

If thats the case I will probably go for this board with the release of the G71. I'm thinking the extra PCI e lanes might be needed for the best SLI performance with the next gen cards?

I have started playing my games at these higher resolutions and they look great, but it's sure going to cost me.

Any thoughts?

 

Skott

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Isnt the M2 supposed to show up about mid year 2006? Wouldnt suprise me if they came out with a ASUS A8N32 Premium before the M2 comes out.