Foxconn BloodRage X58 Motherboard Preview

Consider this; you’re browsing thru the local computer store knowing that you’ll be in the market for something.  As you reach the motherboard section to scan the shelves the best and brightest package on the shelf jumps out at you saying “you must look at me”.  Next thing you know the box is under your arm while you beeline to the nearest checkout stand. (or door depending on how much the box costs)  Either way the visual marketing has you hooked.

Well the concept has become somewhat muted with the advent of online shopping but there are still places where you can browse around and buy just about anything.  Here in the states stores like Frys and to a lesser degree Best Buy command the most attention.  However not every country is like that.  In our experience the pinnacle of electronic shopping geekness would be the Guang Hua Market in Taiwan.  There you will find a multitude of stores all selling different varieties of goods including everything you would need to assemble a complete computer system.

As you guessed it flashy sells, in this case "horror" is on the menu and if you’re brave enough to touch the box you’ll be halfway out the door.

The chill tower and waterblock are safely stored in a foam package to protect against damage.  Cables, manuals, and everything else can be found in the accessory box.