DFI LP Jr X58-T3H6 Thread - Features / News / Release date / Where to buy

[THE DFI LP Jr X58-T3H6 THREAD]

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This topic has been created just for the DFI JR X58-3TH6 Micro Atx motherboard. Here we can discuss everything about this cool looking (and hopefully good performing) motherboard that is estimated to come out around the 23rd of January.

Please try to keep the thread clean of any haters or fanboys (except if it's about this awesome board :D)

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Board format: Micro Atx
Chipset: X58
Socket: 1366
Pcb color: Black
Board size: 245x245mm
Power design: 6 phase digital PWM
Memory slots: 6
x16 pci-e slots: 2 (sli & crossfire support)
Memory support: DDR3-800/1066/1333
Other features: 1 x PCIe x4, 1 PCI slot, 6 SATA ports configurable with RAID 0/1/0+1/5, one IDE port, 12 USB ports, Realtek ALC889 HD Audio, Marvell 8053 GbE LAN. There are 7 fan connectors onboard with EZ-On (Power) and EZ-Touch (Reset) switches and a Software Debug LED. The BIOS features CMOS Reloaded, Voltage Tuning for Vdimm, Vnb, Vcore, Vsb, VHT, 1MHz FSB frequency tuning and adjustable CPU multiplier, ABS technology system.

- It has been confirmed that the motherboard has 6 PCB layers instead of the first announced 4 layers.
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- EZ Clear

http://lp.lanparty.com.tw/content/Up...s/UTX58-14.jpg

When you have to clear CMOS setting into default, you don't need to open the case anymore! There is a unique circuit in LANParty UT series, just press "Power" & "Reset" buttons in the motherboard or PC case at the same time, the CMOS will be set into default.

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- Debug LED

http://lp.lanparty.com.tw/content/Up...s/UTX58-12.jpg

How to know system status when crash or unstable? With LANParty digit diagnosis LED, user can get system status information immediately.

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- Automatic Boost System

http://lp.lanparty.com.tw/content/Up...es/UTX58-5.jpg

ABS is "two-step" over-clocking software. Simply install the software, reboot the computer, press to improve FSB frequency, and your CPU will be upgraded automatically! With ABS, you can enjoy the performance of the high-end CPU at the entry-level cost.

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- Genie Bios

http://lp.lanparty.com.tw/content/Up...s/UTX58-15.jpg

Genie BIOS is the best BIOS in the world (according to Dfi ;)). There are hundreds of setting of CPU, memory, FSB, multiple, and great voltage setting with the most intervals.

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- Cmos Reloaded

http://lp.lanparty.com.tw/content/Up...s/UTX58-16.jpg

"CMOS Reloaded" helps you to backup or reload BIOS setting as text file under operation system. Wanna manage your OC records? Just try "CMOS Reloaded"

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- DFI announces Micro Atx x58 Motherboard - VR-ZONE
- DFI announces Micro Atx x58 Motherboard - DFI WEBPORTAL
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- NCIX - PRE-ORDER - 290.99 CAD
- NCIXUS - PRE-ORDER - 228.54 USD
- HPM-COMPUTER - PRE-ORDER - 224.90 EURO
- KOMPLETTE - PRE-ORDER - MULTIPLE SITES + PRICES


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News update:

DFI is preparing a microATX board based on Intel X58 chipset slated for release in January 2009. The PCB is black in colour and has 6 layers measuring at 245x245mm size. With 6 phase digital PWM design, it supports the LGA1366 processors from 4.8 to 6.4GT/s QPI. There are 6 DIMM slots on the board to allow up to 24GB DDR3-800/1066/1333 memories and two PCIe x16 slots for 2-way SLI and Quad Crossfire.

Other features include 1 x PCIe x4, 1 PCI slot, 6 SATA ports configurable with RAID 0/1/0+1/5, one IDE port, 12 USB ports, Realtek ALC889 HD Audio, Marvell 8053 GbE LAN. There are 7 fan connectors onboard with EZ-On (Power) and EZ-Touch (Reset) switches and a Software Debug LED. The BIOS features CMOS Reloaded, Voltage Tuning for Vdimm, Vnb, Vcore, Vsb, VHT, 1MHz FSB frequency tuning and adjustable CPU multiplier, ABS technology system.

(Source: VR-ZONE)

I've been keeping my eye out for this board for a few days now. HTPC's are going to get a nice boost, and iirc, this is the first SLi capable mATX board so that opens it up for allot of great cards on both sides of the fence.

Alright,

Now that the topic has been started: I can't wait for the board to be released. This last week i have been looking everywhere i can on the web to find a shop that might be selling it. Even at work, and i love my job so that pretty much proves i'm obsessed with this piece of art.

If anyone finds a website that accepts pre-orders please post it here so that i can order it asap :D

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Originally Posted by ReverendMaynard

I've been keeping my eye out for this board for a few days now. HTPC's are going to get a nice boost, and iirc, this is the first SLi capable mATX board so that opens it up for allot of great cards on both sides of the fence.

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I just love the fact that i can put a super powerful machine in a very tiny case. I can't wait to see the faces of the people at lanparties with their huge cases and QX 775 processors in it acting tough and me just pwning their machines with my power box :P

News update:

DFI, Taipei 2008/12/30 – The DFI LANParty X58 series of motherboards are almost ready for full market launch. Apart from the highly popular, high-end version UT X58-T3eH8, the other two heavyweight products, DK X58-T3eH6 and JR X58-T3H6 will also be available soon.

The DFI LANParty DK (Dark) series has always been synonymous with “overclocking”, and its performance has reached its apex on the P45 platforms. Featuring Intel X58 chipset at a more affordable price tag, the DK motherboard offers 3 PCIe video card expansion slots, 6 DDR3 slots and Genie BIOS - DFI LANParty’s crowning jewel. To gamers who intend to challenge the current records of overclocking, DFI LANParty DK X58-T3eH6 is undoubtedly the most economical weapon for overclocking.

In light of overclockers’ frequent use of the “clear CMOS” function, apart from placing the jumper at the back of the board, DFI has done the unthinkable; incorporating an EZ Clear function, which used to be available only on the UT series products, to allows users to quickly clear CMOS by pressing “Power” and “Reset” simultaneously. This is the first time for the EZ Clear function to be incorporated on the DK X58-T3eH6; and coupled with DFI’s exclusive “Debug LED”, the product is guaranteed to deliver an entirely new overclocking experience to gamers.

The other model, the JR X58-T3H6 is the statement of DFI’s top R&D capabilities. For the very first time, DFI’s R&D staff was successful in minimizing Intel’s most advanced platform onto a microATX motherboard while retaining SLI, full CrossfireX support and outstanding overclocking capacity. For gamers who wish to assemble a compact yet powerful gaming machine, there is simply no better alternative than the JR X58-T3H6.

In order for more gamers to experience the fun of overclocking with and DFI LANParty motherboard, DFI has incorporated its hardware design and BIOS development technologies to feature ABS (Auto Boost System) on all its motherboard products. For professional overclockers, DFI LANParty offers extensive BIOS settings that allow them to easily enhance system performance significantly. But DFI has not forgotten about the novice overclockers; ABS comes with a single-key quick overclocking feature. Simply press the F1 key at the boot screen after installation and CPU frequency will overclock by over 20% automatically.

If you consider yourself an expert overclocker, UT X58-T3eH8’s premium materials and diverse BIOS options will definitely deliver unparalleled fun with overclocking; if you are looking for the best bang for your buck, DK X58-T3eH6 and JR X58-T3H6 is unquestionably your best choice. LANParty DK X58-T3eH6(ATX)/
JR X58-T3H6 (microATX)

1. Intel® X58 with ICH10R; QPI 6.4 GT/s2. LGA 1366 for Intel Core i73. 6 + 2 + 2 PWM solution4. 6 DDR3 DIMM (max to 24GB) with Tri-channel memory support5. Supports DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333MHz6. 3 PCIe slots (x16, x16, x4) for NVIDIA SLI/ ATI CrossfireX (DK edition)7. 2PCIe slots (x16, x16) for NVIDIA SLI/ ATI CrossfireX (JR edition)8. 8 Channels HD audio (ALC 889, SNR 106db)9. Genie BIOS with various BIOS setting for
extreme performance10. EZ Clear – Press both Power &
Reset buttons to clear CMOS

(SOURCE: DFI WEB PORTAL)

Availability Update:

Pre-order NCIX - 290,99 CAD

Pre-order NCIXUS - 228.54 USD

Wow, great thread! I will definitely keep checking in here.

Extremely excited about the JR - want to play with i7 but want to do so in SFF.

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Originally Posted by CedricFP

Wow, great thread! I will definitely keep checking in here.

Extremely excited about the JR - want to play with i7 but want to do so in SFF.

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Good that you like the thread, i put some work in it :)

Btw, what is SFF?

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Originally Posted by Remcokatz

Good that you like the thread, i put some work in it :)

Btw, what is SFF?

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Small Form Factor. Commonly used for HTPC designs.

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Originally Posted by ReverendMaynard

Small Form Factor. Commonly used for HTPC designs.

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Oh i see, SSF :up:

I just bought this case for it:

http://maxpoint.de/de/gfx/products/c...buster_new.jpg

I know it's not the best looking case out there but i'll be attending some lanparties once a while. That's a big reason why i didn't go for a HTPC case.

Btw, which cpu cooler are you guys going to use?

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Originally Posted by Remcokatz

Oh i see, SSF :up:

I just bought this case for it:

http://maxpoint.de/de/gfx/products/c...buster_new.jpg

I know it's not the best looking case out there but i'll be attending some lanparties once a while. That's a big reason why i didn't go for a HTPC case.

Btw, which cpu cooler are you guys going to use?

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I am interested in the application of this JR to either a Lian Li V350 / A05B. With the A05B you have much more room for larger coolers, as the PSU is seated in the front. With the V350, you do have to use a very low profile cooler, and I'm wondernig if the heat generated my Nehalem makes this unfeasible.

Other than that, I also hope to use the JR in my H2g0 and have a completely internal WC (no 120.2 hanging of the back).

PS. Remcokatz - it really is a swell thread. You can tell that you've put some effort in. Keep up the good work - you'll be helping out many who I'm sure appreciate the effort :)

CedricFP:

Is it already for sale in hong kong?

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Originally Posted by Remcokatz

CedricFP:

Is it already for sale in hong kong?

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Not that I know of. I won't be able to check for a while yet though - but if it hasn't officially been released, I doubt it'd be easy to find.

Availability update:

Pre-order - HPM-Computer - 224.90 EUR

Not cheap eh.

A lot cheaper then what i'd have to pay in the netherlands... they seriously charge around 300 euro's for dfi boards (new ones)

it's arrived in my lab ;)

Awww come on Johny you can't post that and then leave us hanging for longer than 24 hours!

What OC results are you getting?

What are SLI scores like?

I NEED ONE :eek:

You teaser :p:

Sub'd

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You teaser :p:

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Teaser am I? Will I probably shouldn't show you this then :P

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I'm finding my feet with this board but it's very nice - I can confirm that SLi and crossfire work fine and that we now have two x16 PCI-e lanes to play with :)

looking forward for your test johnny! ;)

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Originally Posted by Johnny Bravo

I'm finding my feet with this board but it's very nice - I can confirm that SLi and crossfire work fine and that we now have two x16 PCI-e lanes to play with :)

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Looking forward to more results.

I am interested to see how it OC's the i920's. From what I gather, they seem to hit consistant speeds across all released X58 mobos - hope the JR doesn't fall short of the 3.8-4.2 mark.

Availability update:

Pre-order - Komplett.ie - 223.50 EUR
Pre-order - Komplett.se - 2.765 SEK
Pre-order - Komplett.nl - 219.00 EUR
Pre-order - Komplett.no - 2.415 KRO
Pre-order - Komplett.dk - 1.915 KRO

w00t, no need for me to import :D

Komplett.nl has it for 219 euro's! That's dirt cheap compared to importing (what's going on?:p:)

Btw, the board looks awesome on that photo! would you have any photos of the board with all the other components on it? And also in a small micro-atx case?

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A little taster - I hope to have an ongoing review up very soon :)

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Thanks for the update, Johnny!

So, is the board ever gonna make it to the states?!?

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most impressive!

Ugh, I need this board to come out so I can complete my build. I have a i7 920 and 1600MHz Dominators collecting dust!

This board + an nzxt rogue+ true cu (should be ok because cpu will be horizontal in case) is what i am drooling over right now...
must resist...........

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Thanks for the update, Johnny!

So, is the board ever gonna make it to the states?!?

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Check my topic start, it's already pre-order at 1 store :)

What happened with the "review"?:shrug:

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What happened with the "review"?:shrug:

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it's coming don't worry - I'm a bit snowed under here with thesis work :(

For those interested in the X58 Jr T3EH6 mobo, I have uploaded the manual to Mediafire for your perusal (got it off my DFI mobo bundled DVD). Think it is still not available from DFI website yet, btw it is about 16MB in size.

Edit - Link removed cos wrong file included on bundled DVD.

manual for dfi x58 atx board!:mad:

You are right, took a look at the file and it was the manual for the UT X58 even though it was labelled Jr! Link removed.

Managed to get hold of the DFI promo ppt file though, enjoy. :D
http://www.mediafire.com/?mdbjr3dmen4

Testing out the effect of the new BIOS option, Vcore droop (Loadline) scale (on the full ATX version though).

Vcore wtih 100% droop (Loadline) scale
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75% scale
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50% scale
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thanxs m8!

I am not seeing where the pre-order option is on the NCIXUS website?

review's up :)

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...81#post3598481

Thanks for your review Johnny. Good job. Great help.

Im thinking about building my first matx rigg. I currently have asrock 775 mobo with E6400 and DDR1 memory.

Its time to update my comp to Core I7.. :)

Im thinking about buying Lian Li PC-V351 case for this mobo. My only concern is the heat and compatibility. Im not a modder so I hope that the boxxed I920 cooler is going be sufficient? Im planning to use GTX 260 with this one.

BTW, should I buy PCI or PCI-e sound card? is there going to be compatibility issues if I use GTX 260 card as it is dual slot, Is the PCI slot available when using dual slot? will it fit or should i just go with PCI-E version?

Thanks.

-Apo

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review's up

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Nice one Johnny:up:
Be interested to see how the JT shapes up, this Babies great :)

It's at newegg! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136066

I ran Occt 3.0.0 with an BLCK > 220Mhz, and the board was very stable.

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Originally Posted by Pt1t

I ran Occt 3.0.0 with an BLCK > 220Mhz, and the board was very stable.

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Very nice! :up:

I stand corrected as for this board not performing as suggested by the DFI brand and targeted consumers. Johnny Bravo had this up to 200BLCK, which I consider not up to par. But this is very nice, very nice indeed!