Testseek.com have collected 20 expert reviews of the MSI X58 Eclipse SLI and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI X58 Eclipse SLI.
February 2009
(77%)
20 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The fastest motherboard weve currently tested, Innovative features such as GreenPower Genie, MFlash, CPUZ and MemoryZ, Use of industrialgrade capacitors and VRMs for the CPU’s power circuitry, Onboard power, reset and clear CMOS buttons
Quite expensive when compared to both its X48 and X58 rivals, Have to purchase extra cables to use 3way SLI functionality, No coaxial digital audio out and no encoded 3D audio functionality such as Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect
Our time with the MSI Eclipse X58 SLI leaves me in two minds. On the one hand, it introduces several new innovative features to MSIs range of motherboards, such as the GreenPower Genie real-time power monitoring and M-Flash virtual BIOS technology th...
Abstract: We would have liked to have published this round-up much earlier, but as you know things happen, especially when dealing with broad subjects and a lot of comprehensive tests. While we may not be the first, we had a chance to witness how BIOS versions o...
After reviewing the technical specifications, benchmark results, and overclocking numbers, the MSI Eclipse is quite comparable to the X58 Platinum. But, after factoring in the extra bundled accessories and external sound card, the price point for this...
While we had some issues with the Eclipse motherboard, it looks that it is gaining a very good reputation in the field with our readers. The issues we had keep it from being an award winner, but is likely a sleeper amongst X58 chipset motherboards. The...
Great Overclocking Ability, Fantastic Bundle, Plenty Of Features And Ports, X-FI Xtreme Instead Of Onboard Sound, Triple (Dual Slot) GPU Capable For SLI And Crossfire, Good Board Layout
Feature Rich BIOS Might Overwhelm Inexperienced End Users, XMP Profile Handling Needs A BIOS Revision, Price
We are very pleased with the performance of the MSI Eclipse and its overclocking abilities. We managed to top 4 GHz (barely) and stay at 1.376v, far below what weve seen for voltages on a lot of Core i7 965 overclocks. That reduction of voltage allow...
Overclocking is tedious. Thermal monitor not really useful. Pricey.
The MSI Eclipse, a high-end motherboard for gaming, comes with an abundance of features, though not all are useful. And while the BIOS offers flexibility and control, its a work in progress. Still, this board will give you a powerful, stable system....
Finding the best overclocking settings is tedious; motherboard down LCD thermal monitor not really useful; pricey.
MSIs high-end gaming X58 board comes with a plethora of features, though not all are useful. The BIOS is still a work in progress, but offers flexibility and control.PC Games...
MSI has exceeded all expectations with the MSI X58 Eclipse motherboard with a bundle like you wouldn't believe, performance that matches or beats the competition in this marketplace and overclocking ability like there's no tomorrow. The Eclipse gets a ...
