Hi everyone, if this is in the wrong forum I apologize.
In the course of researching hardware for my new build and checking out the latest hardware, I've noticed something that seems a little odd. I'm a geek for top of the line hardware, so I'm always interested in the details. What I've noticed is that it seems like no one is really taking full advantage of current technology for maximum performance.
I'm not looking for a detailed technical answer here just an informal little discussion. I'm sure I'm showing some of my ignorance on the subject since I've never really had the time or money to get deeply into computer building. In fact I've only owned four and those were all off the shelf, from our Apple II gs to my compaq.
Anyway this is a spec sheet for a motherboard that could be, these are all specs that I've seen in use on different boards, but not all together, and the ones that do use these high end specs that one spec tends to be the only good thing about it.
CPU socket: 4 die LGA 1366 (on the top end that 16 cores at 3.2 ghz each) (with switching ability to run 1,2 or, 4 dies at a time{haven't seen the switching tech but it would make sense for the expensive chips)
FSB: QPI 6.4gt/s per die
NB: X58
SB: Don't know which would be best so whatever would be best
RAM: 16 x 240 pin
RAM standard: DDR3 2133 either dual or quad channel (I've only noticed up to triple channel but quad would make sense, four quads)
Expansion Slot
6x PCI-E 2.0 16x
2x PCI 2.0
1x PCI 1x
2x PCI-E
(Space for quad SLI, dual 10/100/100 mbps ethernet, PhysX gpu, sound card, and then some)
Storage:
16 x SATA 3.0gb/s
Raid: 0/1/5/10
(can anyone say space for 15 terabytes?) way more than anyone needs I know. plus space for your optical drives
It seems like someone could make such a board on what is for the most current technology, plus probably a new MB form factor and custom case. I think it would be pretty neat, even if it was just more of a technology show piece, or maybe extremely high end gaming platforms.
edit:changed the storage listing slightly so that it makes sense
In the course of researching hardware for my new build and checking out the latest hardware, I've noticed something that seems a little odd. I'm a geek for top of the line hardware, so I'm always interested in the details. What I've noticed is that it seems like no one is really taking full advantage of current technology for maximum performance.
I'm not looking for a detailed technical answer here just an informal little discussion. I'm sure I'm showing some of my ignorance on the subject since I've never really had the time or money to get deeply into computer building. In fact I've only owned four and those were all off the shelf, from our Apple II gs to my compaq.
Anyway this is a spec sheet for a motherboard that could be, these are all specs that I've seen in use on different boards, but not all together, and the ones that do use these high end specs that one spec tends to be the only good thing about it.
CPU socket: 4 die LGA 1366 (on the top end that 16 cores at 3.2 ghz each) (with switching ability to run 1,2 or, 4 dies at a time{haven't seen the switching tech but it would make sense for the expensive chips)
FSB: QPI 6.4gt/s per die
NB: X58
SB: Don't know which would be best so whatever would be best
RAM: 16 x 240 pin
RAM standard: DDR3 2133 either dual or quad channel (I've only noticed up to triple channel but quad would make sense, four quads)
Expansion Slot
6x PCI-E 2.0 16x
2x PCI 2.0
1x PCI 1x
2x PCI-E
(Space for quad SLI, dual 10/100/100 mbps ethernet, PhysX gpu, sound card, and then some)
Storage:
16 x SATA 3.0gb/s
Raid: 0/1/5/10
(can anyone say space for 15 terabytes?) way more than anyone needs I know. plus space for your optical drives
It seems like someone could make such a board on what is for the most current technology, plus probably a new MB form factor and custom case. I think it would be pretty neat, even if it was just more of a technology show piece, or maybe extremely high end gaming platforms.
edit:changed the storage listing slightly so that it makes sense