Intel Z990 Motherboard? Surprise Gigabyte Reveal Looks Ready For Nova Lake

There's been a lot of chatter recently about the fact that Intel's next-generation platform is expected to last for at least three CPU generations, and possibly four. Of course, you're still going to have to buy the next-generation platform in the first place, and naturally, that means all new motherboard designs. None of the ODMs are talking about Intel's next-gen platform yet, but Taiwanese tech blog BenchLife managed to snap some pictures at Computex that appear to be of a Gigabyte Z990 motherboard for Nova Lake.

The CPU socket of the board was covered up, so there's no actual way for anyone to identify the chips that the board was built for. However, we can still glean a ton of details from simply gawping at the thing. Right up front is the detail that it apparently has no less than three CPU power connectors, although we have to correct...

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