Intel's eight-core, SLI-supporting Skulltrail system benchmarked!

[HEXUS]

Intel invited a bunch of hacks to bow down and stare in wonder at the new, faster Skulltrail enthusiast gaming platform. The eight-core monster packs in SLI-supporting tech and purports to be the finest gaming platform since, well, ever.

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[Toole]

I wonder just how many people have £5,000 or so to drop on a gaming rig. Surely diminishing returns is massive factor when you can get quad core and high end SLI for a good bit under £2,000.

[DR]

It is the same as the people who weren't going to buy Extreme Editions or 8800 Ultras... they do exist!

[vrykyl]

yup, tis true...think of the folks who are GIVEN or get for very cheap, dual 8800 ultras to bench who complain theyre cpu limited..... this should be there answer - 3dmark records will fall, but I wont be buying one

[benwoodcock]

What a waste of money!

[jeffel]

insanely expensive..may by next year prices might come down a bit.

[Boffy]

I want one, don't think my university loan can cover it though