** OFFICIAL ** Intel DX38BT & DX48BT2 BoneTrail Thread

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 03:31 PM

More to come...

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 03:32 PM

Note that the HS on the X38 is the same size as the 975X but uses a screw type retention mechanism. The bolts are in the same place the wire loops were. Also notice that the X38 has an IHS.

**cadaveca** · 11-19-2007 03:54 PM

Where's the skull SB cover?

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by cadaveca

Where's the skull SB cover?

In the trash already.

**cadaveca** · 11-19-2007 03:59 PM

LoL. When ya gonna start clocking?

got a B3?

**cnumartyr** · 11-19-2007 04:04 PM

Good luck on this thing, it looks great

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by cadaveca

LoL. When ya gonna start clocking?

got a B3?

I've got a Q6600 G0 and a E6850 whose stepping I don't know yet. Gonna try the 6850 first.

**cadaveca** · 11-19-2007 04:39 PM

I watched your posts alot in XBX and XBX2 threads, so I'm eagerly awaiting your thoughts on this board. GL.

**Supertim0r** · 11-19-2007 04:41 PM

subscribed

**TMonte** · 11-19-2007 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Supertim0r

subscribed

What he said.

**Blauhung** · 11-19-2007 05:12 PM

my board as soon as they get stock on internal intel website.

I thew together a quick edit of FCG's CAS latency window optimizer spreadsheet that has the strap/memory frequencies worked out for the bonetrial for everyone to use.

check out FCG's thread here

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 06:51 PM

Leak testing...

Had to rig a mount for my MCW30 chipset block but I used spare Swiftech parts so I guess it's OK.

If you're thinking about upgrading from an XBX2, don't throw away the extension cable you made for the BIOS jumper. It will find a new home with this board.

Also, I think I'll do a wiki over Thanksgiving so that more people will contribute and things will be less likely to get out of date.

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 06:55 PM

Oh yeah, this board looks like it uses the same aSC7621 sensor chip as the XBX2 so I'm hoping Everest, Speedfan and the others will work.

**ElEctric_EyE** · 11-19-2007 07:01 PM

Got a custom (thicker) backing plate for that GTX? If so, soo sexy... 1 other observation, the DIMM slot closest to the PCIx16 seems real close like my P5WDG2-Pro. I had real interference issues with the GTS320MB video and switching ram out...

**pumbertot** · 11-19-2007 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by gtj

I've got a Q6600 G0 and a E6850 whose stepping I don't know yet. Gonna try the 6850 first.

nm that damned C2D get that quad in first as thats what makes a true mobo these days, high quad FSB.

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 07:06 PM

Swiftech is shipping the GTXs with backplates so it's nice and snug with little stress on the MB. The copper top for the GTX is actually an add-on. Stock one is anodized aluminum.

The DIMM retainers are close, but I just tried and was able to get the stick out and back in again without much fuss.

30 minutes to go on the leak test...

**Speederlander** · 11-19-2007 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by pumbertot

nm that damned C2D get that quad in first as thats what makes a true mobo these days, high quad FSB.

No way.

8500 is looking outstanding. Many people want to see FSB on duals.

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by pumbertot

nm that damned C2D get that quad in first as thats what makes a true mobo these days, high quad FSB.

A quad may make it in there some day but I want to see what it'll do with a 3.0GHz 1333 FSB chip first. Besides I may just throw the quad in one of the XBX2's and just let it crunch.

**pumbertot** · 11-19-2007 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by gtj

A quad may make it in there some day but I want to see what it'll do with a 3.0GHz 1333 FSB chip first. Besides I may just throw the quad in one of the XBX2's and just let it crunch.

ah well that leaves at least one XS member very disappointed.

good luck with the clocking though.

**Speederlander** · 11-19-2007 07:17 PM

After a bit can you load this up with 4 gig of RAM and report impact on dual core max fsb? Also, can you run a few prime95 sessions with the higher fsb to see what's actually stable as opposed to just benchable?

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by pumbertot

ah well that leaves at least one XS member very disappointed.

good luck with the clocking though.

Now why did you have to say that? I'm going to be up all night worrying about your disappointment.

Originally Posted by Speederlander

After a bit can you load this up with 4 gig of RAM and report impact on dual core max fsb? Also, can you run a few prime95 sessions with the higher fsb to see what's actually stable as opposed to just benchable?

I'm going to be in an all day meeting tomorrow so that will be a perfect time to put together my test plan.

**Speederlander** · 11-19-2007 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by gtj

I'm going to be in an all day meeting tomorrow so that will be a perfect time to put together my test plan.

Call in sick.

**gtj** · 11-19-2007 08:59 PM

Stupid Corsair. I've always had great luck with OCZ but this time I went with Corsair. When I opened the package, one of the heat spreaders just fell out with one of the chips stuck to it. So I've got some OCZ on the way and in the mean time, I'm operating with only 1 stick.

**ChaosMinionX** · 11-19-2007 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by gtj

Stupid Corsair. I've always had great luck with OCZ but this time I went with Corsair. When I opened the package, one of the heat spreaders just fell out with one of the chips stuck to it. So I've got some OCZ on the way and in the mean time, I'm operating with only 1 stick.

Did you buy the 1800C7DF?

**huussi** · 11-20-2007 02:49 AM

keep that hw-pron coming!

already ordered the cheapest ddr3 i could find (g.skill F3-8500CL7D) and waiting for the board to get in stock over here.

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