Foxconn to ship Mobos with LN2 pots

[Aqua-Pc's]

read it here - looks very intresting:

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01/08/foxconn_s_blackops_enthusiast_mobo_makes_a_bang/

[Teknokid]

i wonder how much of an improvement that will actually give?

[prosser13]

I think the fact it comes with watercooling is neater, saves a lot of hassle as long as the barbs can be easily changed out to take 10/8mm, 3/8" and 1/2"

Then again, I'm not exactly an extreme bencher xD

[RaiderX303]

will it need insulation then? as if it does, to actually use the pot, you will need to void the warranty

[vento1]

That does look interesting i like the fact that the heatsinks are held on with screws and not the plastic crap the rest use.
And you would need some insulation around that pot for sure.

[Stocky]

That surely can't be for retail release - as what percentage of the market are actually going to use a pot on their northy?! :huh:

Nice going though - Foxconn have definitely been successful in getting our attention ready for the release of their new boards, don't you think = good marketing? :waiting:

[Raja]

The Black Ops board is reported to have some nice features. Foxconn managed to acquire 2 of DFI's promising young engineers last year to ensure some of the 'Wu' philosophy and design expertise is a part of their products. We also have Shamino to consider as a valuable asset for Foxconn.

The market for the extreme add-ons is very elite and is sure to raise unit prices. By and large, I've heard some good things about this board (for benchmarkers that is), I am looking forwards to testing one...

regards
Raja

[Stocky]

I am looking forwards to testing one...

I'm looking forward to seeing your results from the testing! :biggrin:

Thanks for that extra information there - I'm very interested in these new offerings from Foxconn.

[Teknokid]

i would think the ln2 pot would be an optional extra or on a more expensive board, eg the water/air one is £150 and the ln2 is £300...

[Aqua-Pc's]

nope ships with the board as standard

[Stocky]

nope ships with the board as standard

Madness I tell you! Although, that kind of makes you obliged to use it :biggrin:

[Teknokid]

omg, that is a bit costly, how much would a pot like that addd on?

[Stocky]

omg, that is a bit costly, how much would a pot like that addd on?

If Foxconn are mass producing it, not a lot at all. And in turn, it gives the motherboard package a significantly higher perceived value to the consumer which means that Foxconn can demand more money for it!

...still waiting for the UK RRP on this :waiting:

[r1ch]

...still waiting for the UK RRP on this :waiting:

That, my friend, is the question on everyone's mind. Hopefully it'll be within most people's reach, because I'd love to see a board like this be a huge success for Foxconn to encourage others to follow suit :)

[Teknokid]

dude, id love to have one. hame there ddr3 only though..