Quote Originally Posted by virtualrain View Post
Is there still a NB needed? Why not just a SB like on AMD K8 platforms?

Why only 6 slots? Seems like the VRM stuff is consuming way too much real-estate.
maybe the 'NB' (the heatsink-less chip thingy) that is seen is like the 'NB' on (ie) DFI CFX3200 - that was merely a chip (RD580) providing PCI-Express lanes/connection.