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THG Looks at ClawHammer Mobo

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the stuff-to-want dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Tom's Hardware Guide managed to get a first look at the new Socket 754 ClawHammer motherboard. While they don't provide the benchmarks that you might be looking for, they do an excellent job and providing pictures and an overview of the ClawHammer Platform."

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  1. isnt there a saying... by Snuffub · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I think this pretty much defines putting the cart in front of the horse. still a fun read though.

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  2. Interesting by Alizarin+Erythrosin · · Score: 5, Insightful

    My co-worker was telling me about this earlier this morning. I especially like the vacuum tubes for the audio on the motherboard. Audiophiles will be drooling over that. Do they make mobos now with that on them?

    On a side note, I like the number of pins on the cpu socket. Hammer is gonna be interesting to say the least.

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  3. Re:At least they're smart enough by Zathrus · · Score: 5, Insightful

    So add a fan on yourself if you want to OC.

    Most people don't want to OC. I've done it before and I won't do it again - the added speed isn't worth the instability. Especially if you're planning to keep using the computer for several years.

    As others have said, adding yet another fan is a detriment for normal use. It's another mechanical part that will fail - especially since most of the bundled fans are as cheap as they can afford to keep prices down.

    One of my buying criteria on a motherboard is passive cooling for the north bridge. I don't need the active cooling and I really don't need the added noise.

  4. Re:memory by p3d0 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This is the Clawhammer. The desktop is exactly where it is aimed. If you want a server machine, you want the Sledgehammer.

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  5. Vacuum tubes? by Lord+Kestrel · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I was under the impression that they were for the audiophiles who want better sound. That sort doesn't use the onboard sound, no matter how good it may be. It's pointless to use them on a motherboard. If someone really cares enough about sound quality to use vacuum tubes, they'll have their own sound card to use.

    Besides, they just look ugly. 3 big balls of glass sitting on your motherboard. And then when one blows, you'll have to replace it.

    Take the damn things off please!