Board looks good but will it really make sense to get it ? I dont see great support for the chipset ,especially after the AMD -ATI Merger....
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Board looks good but will it really make sense to get it ? I dont see great support for the chipset ,especially after the AMD -ATI Merger....
wow..never thought about thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Kin Hell
No matter what you get, the next big thing is always around the corner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darklord
I have a solid performing ABIT AW9D-Max with two x1950xtx's. I'll give the ICFX3200 a go just because I think it will do better in 3D Gaming. If it doesn't, I can always go back, or get the next 'new' motherboard.
Looking good so far.
This board and the upcoming Abit IN-32X-Max are going to be popular boards with people using phase change and chillers. Those socket areas are just beginning for it. :)
Was wondering how I could possibly miss windwithme's photo shoot ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
I agree, its tough enough getting support in the way of bios updates once the hype of a new product wares off and the feelings between Intel and Amd will not make it any better for this board, Intel will cut off its nose to spite its face to see this board or any other Intel/Ati board fail.:fact:Quote:
Originally Posted by Darklord
We the consumer are paying for the AMD/ATI merger , we should be sitting on a wealth of Intel SLI boards but we are not as Intel jumped on the ATI band wagon only to get slapped in the face by ATI.
im more worried about r600 requiring full x16 bandwidth. if so, then what motherboard? the future for intel chipsets is grim...how much is nvidia going to put into intel chipsets? because ati will be solely doing amd; or not?
will intel roll out bearlake (or boneyard?) after yorkfield launch?
Why would R600 require full x16 bandwith? AMD would be shooting themselves in the foot. I highly doubt they would require that as they would need to design a whole new chipset for Intel. With Conroe still being top dog I doubt that.Quote:
Originally Posted by justin_c
Hey Tony, why not make a dedicated RD600 Link in whichever Section, (Intel Mainboards *nudge nudge*) ....as in, a Directory?
You could then put all the RD600 based threads in there, thereby keeping em all merged in one place but still apart. After a period of time when our collective Asses are absolutely brimming with burning info, Main Point the Highs in one Master Thread.
Just trying to offer a Logical, rational, unbiased & balanced sloution. ;)
but once rd600 comes in, will it solely be designed for amd chipsets? likewise for 8900 nvidia series?
8900?Quote:
Originally Posted by justin_c
is that in the road map for nvidia
o and no
really they wont be "designed" for anybody
they will be "optimised" but not designed
like how u can use a ati card on a nvidia chipset, vise versa
it doesnt really matter, exept the crossfire and sli capabilities and chipset optimisations.
8900 is thinking too far (if its on the road map)
r600 is still far from a hard launch imo
781m transistors and 300watts of heat?
how much will it need as a psu...
they need alot of optimising to do
now lets not start the fan boy biz now shall we?Quote:
Why would R600 require full x16 bandwith? AMD would be shooting themselves in the foot. I highly doubt they would require that as they would need to design a whole new chipset for Intel. With Conroe still being top dog I doubt that.
count me in.. look what landed on my door step today.. smell of fresh PCB :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony
http://i4memory.com/reviewimages/mot..._RD600_049.JPG
Going to be picking at your brains Tony :D
hmm...i can't wait to see how this board affects your kentsfiels eva2000 :)
Yeah now that you mention it the GTL ref volts hopefully allow my Q6600 to go past 400FSB... i'd love for even 450FSB :D
I think most will consider it a success if it proves to be more stable and a better overclocker than the P5B-Deluxe and the best 680i boards. I want to see it head to head against the upcoming Asus Commando.
With regards to keeping all discussion regarding this board in one thread I would like to say that this is prefered by DFI. It will keep matters simple and focused. Fragmented discussion on a board that is not yet ready for purchase in stores would be inefficient and could lead to confusion. Once the board is available for sale then new threads from owners are welcome.
Thanxs for your understanding on this matter.
-DFI Support Europe.
PS: I just sent out some review samples to various medias thru-out
Europe. The wait is almost over. ;)
I hate to give bad news but maybe the next BIOS release will help when overclocking Kentsfield. ;) I have not reached 400 yet. I am getting the same results as 680i but still working on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
bingo13 - may i ask if your Kentsfield has an fsb wall below 400fsb even when using the 6x multi?
if so i wish you all the best breaking that wall with all the new cpu and fsb overvolt options :D
Just sent you a new bios Bingo13, it may help you.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo13
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wowwoweeee.. :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog14
ahh gimme one.. :)
So is it safe the say the limited 100 boards in the states before Christmas is not going to happen? Today if pretty much the last day you can order from an e-tailer and it ship before Christmas. You certainly won't receive anything ordered today before Christmas & I'm sure orders placed after today will not be processed until Tuesday.
I reported what i was told, if it does not happen then DFI must have their reasons for not shipping.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Nemesis
I will ask again and see what the official stance is later today.
Here's what I found on dfi-street.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Nemesis
http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/show...t=71592&page=3
Thanks Tony, I understand things don't always go the way they're planned or as we're told. I mostly wondering whether I should camp in front of the pc or not this evening. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
those 100 boards was just a marketing trick to keep you focused on RD600.
And I bet they shipped them to selected users who promote DFI with pre reviews and pre tests, again, to keep your focus on RD600.