Intel D975XBX "Bad Axe" Revision 304 - Who Wants One?

My interest in this mobo is purely for Conroe compatibility. In light of this recent posting http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=96989, I feel I must hold off on purchasing the D975XBX. I hate this because I really like this board. Recent posts by gone_fishin and freecableguy (and others) have shown that this board really has a lot of potential. I was really looking forward to getting my hands on a rev 304, but if there are no definitive documents (i.e. from Intel) that state it will support Conroe, I will have to wait.

I should point out that I have read the ECN for the rev 304 board (as have many of you), and it does not state definitively that this board will support Conroe. I assumed that support for future processors meant Conroe.

I am going the same as Sluurr I don't got money to burn so I rather be safe than sorry.So I am out of this too as he said and what everyone wants this board for was for Conroe and it seems like this is a guess more than a proven fact that Conroe is supported.

Sorry Sneaky, count me out too, for the same reason as Stixxx amd Sluurr

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...1&postcount=17

I'll stay in, Conroe will be supported on rev 304 in IMO. Its my understanding that the conroe test systems that Anandtech and others got access too were running this particular board.

I have given you guys another piece of the puzzle.

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Originally Posted by S2M

I'll stay in, Conroe will be supported on rev 304 in IMO. Its my understanding that the conroe test systems that Anandtech and others got access too were running this particular board.

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They were, and FCG has confirmed it.

I'm in, and I wanna move up the pack because of the non-believers! :p: Heretics! :p:

Read the thread and wasn't clear on whether you can ship to Canada or not, is it possible?

Are there any other features on this board that are different from previous revisions?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by TyCanadian

Read the thread and wasn't clear on whether you can ship to Canada or not, is it possible?

Are there any other features on this board that are different from previous revisions?

Thanks!

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He said Global Priority Mail, so Canada = yes.

Sneaky you got pm.

Sorry to be a bother, I have read the whole thread but just want to be clear about things before I decide. If these boards are OEM system builder versions only, what exactly will be missing when compared to a retail packaged board, and where would any potential warranty be handled through? Thanks, I really appreciate this Sneaky/guys.

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Originally Posted by TyCanadian

Sorry to be a bother, I have read the whole thread but just want to be clear about things before I decide. If these boards are OEM system builder versions only, what exactly will be missing when compared to a retail packaged board, and where would any potential warranty be handled through? Thanks, I really appreciate this Sneaky/guys.

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In my experience with system builder boards nothing will be missing. Basically its just a box with ten motherboards and accessories in it but no retail packaging. Boards carry a three year Intel warranty.

Doh! :confused:

sent...Thanks

One more question...

The board we are talking about is this right?

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd..._available.htm
BLKD975XBXLKR and not LAD975XBXLKR

8sata vs 4
Digital audio vs none
Firewire vs none

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Originally Posted by Burner27

"You've got G-Mail"

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lmao

sent email. I'm in for one.

thanks

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Originally Posted by vapb400

Sorry Sneaky, count me out too, for the same reason as Stixxx amd Sluurr

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You three should check this out before making your decision: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...1&postcount=20

I don't want to waste $ either, I just really, really want to upgrade out of my p4 2.53 (533fsb) setup. It appears to me that this board does in fact support Conroe - even FCG agrees that this Badaxe rev 304 board DOES in fact support Conroe...

Thought you'd like to know...

I clearly jumped the gun on this. I improperly interpreted FCG's early post. He has subsequently issued a clarification (as tdenton1138 has pointed out). Please read the complete thread for details.

My apologies.

these 4 members still need to confirm that they want boards with me via email:

• Latiass (?)
• vengance_01
• Waffles
• StixxX (?)

I sent you an email Sneaky. I'm in for one if there's still room. Thanks!

the following people have 24 hours to confirm themselves as having a board reserved, otherwise they will be removed from the order list:

• Latiass
• vengance_01
• Waffles
• StixxX

if thoes 4 people confirm that they want a board, we will have to wait until 7 more people have interest in a board, we can only do this in multiples of 10 with the system builder 10-pack board bundles



TyCanadian: added to the list :)

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Originally Posted by Sneaky

the following people have 24 hours to confirm themselves as having a board reserved, otherwise they will be removed from the order list:

• Latiass
• vengance_01
• Waffles
• StixxX

if thoes 4 people confirm that they want a board, we will have to wait until 7 more people have interest in a board, we can only do this in multiples of 10 with the system builder 10-pack board bundles



TyCanadian: added to the list :)

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Just a thought - is it worth taking payment for batches of 10 and processing them seperately?

Only reason I ask is that otherwise this thread has the danger of running on forever, with more and more people expressing an interest and no one actually putting their money where their mouth is :)

I wonder even with the current list of users whether everyone would pay up in a timely fashion? :confused:

You got email sneaky count me in. The XPS M170 is going back.:)

I would be happy to forward my $ now to get an earlier order in...