MSI X58 Eclipse

The MSI X58 Eclipse is a high-end gaming motherboard built on the X58 chipset and provides support for the Intel Core i7 processor through the LGA 1366 socket. MSI’s Eclipse features support for triple channel DDR3 memory up to 24GB through 6 slots. The board also includes a total of 3 PCI Express 2.0 slots, 2 capable of being utilized at x16 mode simultaneously, as well as 2 PCIe x1 slots and 2 PCI slots. This motherboard provides 8-channel HD audio surround sound thanks to the included Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme sound card. Also included are 2 gigabit Ethernet ports, 8 USB 2.0 ports, 2 eSATA ports and 1 FireWire port for highspeed external data transfer. The MSI Eclipse also supports 2 or 3-way CrossFireX/SLI in order to maximize users' graphics processing potential. The board also features high quality all-solid capacitors, in order to prolong component life and minimize power loss. Users looking for a high-end X58 motherboard designed with gaming in mind will likely find the MSI X58 Eclipse an acceptable choice.