Official DFI LanParty UT X38-T2R(and LT) Discussion/Review/Overclock/Guide Thread

Where exactly is the revision located at? Down in the lower right corner it says "Rev A" only. Is it in the blank rectangle between the PCI slots? It looks like mine says "A1 something something Z something."

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

I had a China AA0 and a China AA1 and I can say that the AA1 owned the AA0 in OC capabilities and stability.

But then again it could be only down to plain luck.

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well that def sucks.. now im a bit disa[pointed to hear that.. i sent back one that would not post .. it was a AA1.. i got the AA0 in its place.. i guess i should have sent this one back also i have not had a chance to try this one since i got it back, so im hoping it even works now

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Originally Posted by t_ski

Where exactly is the revision located at? Down in the lower right corner it says "Rev A" only. Is it in the blank rectangle between the PCI slots? It looks like mine says "A1 something something Z something."

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its on a sticker on one of the green slots...just dont remember which one it was..

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Originally Posted by t_ski

Where exactly is the revision located at? Down in the lower right corner it says "Rev A" only. Is it in the blank rectangle between the PCI slots? It looks like mine says "A1 something something Z something."

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That's where the Rev number is (3rd Slot) Pci:

http://i31.tinypic.com/opvdxh.jpg

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Originally Posted by zsamz_

mine is taiwan i think it suks only can do 555fsb:mad:
i just think they used different part for nb voltage regulator
i think all x48 are made in china i doubt i be buyin dfi again if they gonna charge premium price n get it made cheap

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I must agree with you there sam. What's the point in having the high-end equipment (with a high-end cost) and that is being overpowered by 'old' technology?!

For starters the production should be much much more reliable, no bad batches, no bad boards, no differences between revs or country they come from etc...

I will never put a DFI on my case again without a real test! I did that with my very first X38 (watercooling takes 2 day labor for prope and perfect installation), then rma came (Disk Read Errors and Bios Freeze), then came the second X38 that I didn't even mount send it right back to San Jose (just look at this soldering job and how the case arrived: http://i12.tinypic.com/7wgd9qb.jpg http://i14.tinypic.com/72105ec.jpg http://i11.tinypic.com/6q2v4gp.jpg ) ...

My third X38 Rev A01 is perfect and works flawless till this date.

But now with my X48 also mounted on watercooling I have to waist 1 more day to pull all out, 3 days till new one arrive and 2 more mounting everythingback and shipping money to rma back and then reassemble everything again.

All that if it's proven that I have a malfuction like Pinot (vcore upping = post shut down and Clear Cmos only way to get back and also frozen bios screen)... All that with STOCK (bios default loaded)...

But why do I still buying DFI since NF2?!?!?!?!

aside from the sticker, you can check your mobo revision on CPU-Z :)

I'm going to buy ATI 3870x2 DDR4 videocard, can anyone confirm that it will or will not work on DFI X38 board?
I've heard about problems with single 3870x2 :confused:

my revizion is AA0

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Originally Posted by rioja

I'm going to buy ATI 3870x2 DDR4 videocard, can anyone confirm that it will or will not work on DFI X38 board?
I've heard about problems with single 3870x2 :confused:

my revizion is AA0

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where you going to ge tthat card from? they're not released yet?

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Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown

where you going to ge tthat card from? they're not released yet?

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really? hm, either it is just mistake in price or ..
its our local shop, i have to visit them and see.
btw, a week ago i bought new hdd there, WD2501ABYS RE2, and its not listed at wdc.com :D

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Originally Posted by rioja

really? hm, either it is just mistake in price or ..
its our local shop, i have to visit them and see.
btw, a week ago i bought new hdd there, wd2501abys re2, and its not listed at wdc.com :D

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where do you live?

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

I must agree with you there sam. What's the point in having the high-end equipment (with a high-end cost) and that is being overpowered by 'old' technology?!

For starters the production should be much much more reliable, no bad batches, no bad boards, no differences between revs or country they come from etc...

I will never put a DFI on my case again without a real test! I did that with my very first X38 (watercooling takes 2 day labor for prope and perfect installation), then rma came (Disk Read Errors and Bios Freeze), then came the second X38 that I didn't even mount send it right back to San Jose (just look at this soldering job and how the case arrived: http://i12.tinypic.com/7wgd9qb.jpg http://i14.tinypic.com/72105ec.jpg http://i11.tinypic.com/6q2v4gp.jpg ) ...

My third X38 Rev A01 is perfect and works flawless till this date.

But now with my X48 also mounted on watercooling I have to waist 1 more day to pull all out, 3 days till new one arrive and 2 more mounting everythingback and shipping money to rma back and then reassemble everything again.

All that if it's proven that I have a malfuction like Pinot (vcore upping = post shut down and Clear Cmos only way to get back and also frozen bios screen)... All that with STOCK (bios default loaded)...

But why do I still buying DFI since NF2?!?!?!?!

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man who the :banana::banana::banana::banana: ships like that
man the solder job on that board is pityfull i bet it was a china board
i kinda wish i got the dfi-p35 maybe i will

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

That's where the Rev number is (3rd Slot) Pci:

http://i31.tinypic.com/opvdxh.jpg

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Thanks. I have mine running so the vid card is in the way and I couldn't see it.

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Originally Posted by emoners

aside from the sticker, you can check your mobo revision on CPU-Z :)

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CPU-z info is kinda messed up (manufacturer & board) but rev says "01."

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Originally Posted by rioja

I'm going to buy ATI 3870x2 DDR4 videocard, can anyone confirm that it will or will not work on DFI X38 board?
I've heard about problems with single 3870x2 :confused:

my revizion is AA0

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I have a GDDR3 version of the HD3870X2 and I've had no problems with it that weren't fixed with drivers.

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Originally Posted by t_ski

I have a GDDR3 version of the HD3870X2 and I've had no problems with it that weren't fixed with drivers.

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excuse me, r u talkin about vista 64-bit?
and which brand 3870x2 do u have?

I have an HIS brand card, and my OS is Vista 32-bit.

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Originally Posted by t_ski

Thanks. I have mine running so the vid card is in the way and I couldn't see it.

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You can also see the Rev # behind the Bernstein Sound Card.

After the P/N number you'll see it.

but is the bernstein sound card always going to be the same revision as the mobo itself i would think they could be different being 2 different parts..

is it better to use the stock NB heatsink or a HR-05-IFX?

Finally got my x38 after 2 months, but i'm a newbie in terms of overclocking.

Using Q6600 + OCZ ReaperX.

Ram currently running 266/800 5-5-5-15.

Can't seem to OC the processor, Q6600 1.325VID

Tried 8X450, 8X400, 9X400. Following dfi club settings.

Use the HR, stock heatsink needs to be lapped first ;)

@nles: Try 333/800 strap ;)

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Originally Posted by jcool

Use the HR, stock heatsink needs to be lapped first ;)

@nles: Try 333/800 strap ;)

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i thought so ;)

I'm using TRUE 120.

Now running 8 X 400, Ram 400/800. Is it a good settings? Other ram settings also base on the OCZ ram guide at dfi club.

I tried 9 X 400, but after boot into windows it auto-restart.

what memory and NB voltage you using?

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Originally Posted by nles

I'm using TRUE 120.

Now running 8 X 400, Ram 400/800. Is it a good settings? Other ram settings also base on the OCZ ram guide at dfi club.

I tried 9 X 400, but after boot into windows it auto-restart.

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Only use 333/667 and 333/800 straps at first.

I'm running 450*9 with my Q6600, 333/800 strap. 1,4V NB - 1,343V VTT - 2,15V Vdimm. But try with 333/667 first (not sure about the 400 straps but I think someone said they were buggy)

Hmm, using 2.1V memory volt, 1.504V NB Volt

Is this how you test your stability, CPU voltage seems quite high.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...ge/Prime95.jpg

Thanks for the input will try out.

Yeah you can probably step down with NB and CPU voltage. Just use 1,4V NB and 333/667 strap to test oput your FSB.