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Written by Maxit
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Foxconn today announced the launch of X38A Digital Life Motherboard. The high-end desktop motherboard, which is based on Intel's latest X38 chipset, brings more connectivity and digital entertainment capabilities to enthusiast motherboards.
The X38A is compatibility with both DDR2 and DDR3 RAM. The motherboard will support a maximum of 8GB DDR2 1066/800/667MHz RAM or 4GB DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz RAM. This provides true flexibility to consumers who don't have plans to take the DDR3 path right now.
The X38A fully supports the latest industry technologies; with three PCIe x16 slots (including two slots supporting ATI CrossFire running at dual x16 bandwidth), PCIe Generation 2.0 support for future high-performance graphics cards, and support for forthcoming Intel® 45nm processors.
FoxconnÙs proprietary Cool Pipe design effectively removes heat from the critical NB, SB and VRM areas, and with an optional low-noise fan on the NB heatsink and Cool Fan control in the BIOS, you can easily configure your system for an effective combination of passive and active cooling.
Other enthusiast features include onboard CMOS and On/Off/Reset buttons, FoxOne™ Windows-based system monitoring and overclocking utility, and extensive BIOS tuning capability via the Fox Central Control Unit (FCCU) BIOS menu.
Enhanced connectivity and digital entertainment capabilities include the Dual Digital Audio feature which allows users to split two sound sources to independent outputs, Dual Gigabit LAN enabling users to connect to 2 independent networks without speed loss, or share an internet connection with another computer, Dual eSATA ports on the rear I/O along with the proprietary Foxconn Digital Connector (FDC) which provides the link to future Foxconn Digital Life products, designed for enhanced digital entertainment and communication.
“Digital Life is about giving users better capability to utilize their PC in the home environment, not just sat in the corner of a home office or being used as a high-end enthusiast rig. We wanted to combine the performance and overclocking features found on enthusiast motherboards with some additional connectivity capabilities, which will provide for a more adaptable computing platform," enthused Eric Chu, Digital Life Product Manager.
The X38A Digital Life Motherboard will be available from November. Reference retail price is around the £120 - £130 plus VAT.
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