View Full Version : X1 vs X2: Who's Badder? D975XBX2, Bad Axe 2
sladesurfer
10-04-2006, 10:22 AM
:D http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111
Before the Motherboard makers had their Core 2 Duo Motherboars ready, the Intel D975XBX Bad Axe was a popular choice among enthusiasts who were lucky enough to obtain samples of Core 2 Duo. With the impending launch of Core 2 Quad in November, Intel unveils the D975XBX2, Bad Axe 2. This is Intel's most liberal move in favour of the enthusiasts. You'll see why... (Pencil Mods Included!)
http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/1305/9jz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
DTU_XaVier
10-04-2006, 10:40 AM
Very accurate voltage adjustments, high (!) vDimm, great overclockability with Core 2 Quads, and a nice layout... I predict that this mobo will have many fans.. :cool:
Best Regards :toast:
eva2000
10-04-2006, 10:42 AM
:cool: :D
Kallenator
10-04-2006, 10:43 AM
This is the right way to do it :D
Improve the first version with both hardware and software.
Cooper
10-04-2006, 10:53 AM
I wonder if BX2 has higher chipset strap like i965 to boot above 400MHz FSB ?
And no words on used volts during the tests and OC
nn_step
10-04-2006, 10:58 AM
Graceful exit of a crashed system due to aggressive OC
:rofl:
but on a side note, it appears they have done some good work making serious improvements to their design for overclocking
So many conroe boards, not enough golden cpus:(
This badaxe 2 should be awesome...Hopefuly:)
Nice review by Shamino as always, now the question is BadAxe2 or A9WD-Max...
Mankz_91
10-04-2006, 12:57 PM
do we know when it should be out ???
im actually qite tempted by one..!-
vengance_01
10-04-2006, 01:52 PM
Looks great. I love my Bad Axe. My board does not like much over 420FSB on the 1333 strap, but I run at 400 and 1066 strap. Its perfectly stable. Now just to wait for the low end quad cores.
theteamaqua
10-04-2006, 03:37 PM
http://vr-zone.com/?i=4111&s=9
Threads merged! - bachus_anonym
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=118234
Zorlac
10-04-2006, 04:51 PM
Well I have the Badaxe1 rev 302 & rev 304. I was hoping they would put solid core alum capacitors on Badaxe2....*sigh*
I hope Intel has a change list (changes from Badaxe1 rev 306 to Badaxe2).
JuanFlaiter
10-04-2006, 05:38 PM
do we know when it should be out ???
im actually qite tempted by one..!-
Prolly with Kentsfield, Bad Ass 2 is the board Intel is shipping with Quad press samples.
erwinz
10-04-2006, 05:44 PM
owww.. a new revision? mm.. can it challege the asus 975x??
erwinz
10-04-2006, 05:56 PM
mmm.. hope its a new revision for 975x chips.. :D
GrimReaper
10-05-2006, 04:29 AM
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111
Badaxe 2 is here
433MHz FSB and 2.8v for memory :D
The Intel D975XBX2, Bad Axe 2, is Intel's most liberal (in terms of overclocking) Motherboard made to date. From the little details such as the onboard power button to the generous Memory Voltage offered, the Bad Axe 2 looks a lot more welcoming for enthusiasts... I would say that it is very competitive even against Motherboards from makers which have been catering to the enthusiast market for a long while. While it offers no performance benefits over the BX1, with the exception of the support for EPP Memory, the overclocking ability on this board is looking very good when bundled with a Core 2 Quad processor. It will make very little sense to upgrade from a BX1 or a very decent 975 chipset motherboard to this, but those who are on a more dated platform and are looking for an upgrade should give this a serious thought.
Threads merged! - bachus_anonym
Lol: 2,8v for memory on a Intel mobo. :D
earthman
10-05-2006, 05:54 AM
aren't intel mobos made by Asus?
GrimReaper
10-05-2006, 05:56 AM
Intel getting ready for the Rd600 ;)
aren't intel mobos made by Asus?
eh no think its foxcon :slap:
earthman
10-05-2006, 06:00 AM
well, badaxe 2 certainly looks full of potential from the preview. hopefully intel will be able to iron out the issues and offer more liberties in BIOS; specifically in areas such as FSB, vcore and fsb voltage... and lastly... nVidia better release their SLI driver for Intel chipsets.... grrrr
Mankz_91
10-05-2006, 07:34 AM
did anyone actually tell me when the board is going to be avaliable to the public ???
kenofstephen
10-05-2006, 08:30 AM
should be OEM by Foxconn right?
J0d3r
10-05-2006, 08:58 AM
Sexy looking
vengance_01
10-05-2006, 01:14 PM
should be OEM by Foxconn right? Yea I think Foxconn does Intels retail boards.
an0nym0us
10-05-2006, 01:36 PM
that's hot, put me down for one
Kunaak
10-05-2006, 02:00 PM
that looks like a excellent board, but I sure hope 2 things happen.
1 . they raise the FSB limit from 433... thats alittle too low even for a 975 chipset...
2. the 2.8 volt option makes it to retail. neuter that option, and my own personal interest in the board drops severly.
Ender17
10-10-2006, 02:43 PM
anyone know if the OC options will be available on regular retail chips without mods?
alpha0ne
10-11-2006, 12:01 AM
that looks like a excellent board, but I sure hope 2 things happen.
1 . they raise the FSB limit from 433... thats alittle too low even for a 975 chipset...
2. the 2.8 volt option makes it to retail. neuter that option, and my own personal interest in the board drops severly.
Ditto, but if its still available retail then I will be very interested :clap:
sierra_bound
10-11-2006, 12:14 AM
2.8v for memory voltage is very good. 1.6v max for VCore is not. The pencil or VR mod seems like a must. Maybe newer bios versions will offer better VCore options.
theteamaqua
10-11-2006, 12:24 AM
yeah umm, do we have to do the OC debug mod in order to overclock??? for badaxe 2
MACMAC
10-13-2006, 11:01 PM
I'll take one as long as the pirce is cheaper than the original Bad Axe was upon launch :stick: