RD580 on AM2

[soydios]

So...we're coming up on a month after the Socket AM2 launch.
ATi's RD580 northbridge chipset has been out there for several months now, and there was a big to-do about how it would work flawlessly with AM2 without any modifications.

So why are the only motherboards out there based on nVidia chipsets? Everything I need to build my AM2 rig is in stock at Newegg. Except an RD580 motherboard from DFI or Asus.

I have my eye in particular on the Asus M2R32-MVP Deluxe. I know the board exists. I have seen pictures of it in both brown and black PCB colors. I want one.

Does anybody, ANYBODY, have any information?

 

[cmrmrc]

the ASUS M2R32-MVP should start sampling in July. I've heard that the only RD580 motherboard that should hit the shelves in a couple of weeks is the MSI K9A PLATINUM.

 

[Heidfirst]

Originally posted by: soydios
So why are the only motherboards out there based on nVidia chipsets?

because this time around they all seem to be going with the SB600 which isn't available in production quantities yet ...

 

[soydios]

Gary Key says the M2R32-MVP won't hit retail for another 3-4 weeks.

Thanks for the info, guys.

 

[EglsFly]

Are there any RD580 boards available for AM2 yet?
I didn't see any on newegg.com

 

[FireTech]

In another thread, Gary Keys said there will be a review of two boards posted next week.