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  1. 11-10-2006, 09:58 PM #1
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    How did this Slip by.... Bad Axe 2 Available...

    I remember when I first saw the BX2, I was amazed that it had 3 volts available to it right from bios...
    however, seeing this persons post here...

    http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...8&postcount=15

    it shows only 2.8 volts.
    however, thats still 2.8 volts

    thing is... I am surprised theres been so little buzz about this board.
    is it a dud, or are people just focusing on the Asus and Abit?

    http://www.tankguys.biz/intel-d975xb...io-p-1703.html




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  2. 11-10-2006, 10:28 PM #2
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    I've been wondering that myself. No one and I mean NO ONE cares about this board. I brought up the subject about a month ago and a splatter of replies, and then nothing. Weird...I guess those blue flame heatsinks need to be lit up with LED's and the board to cost $400 for anyone to care anymore.
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  3. 11-10-2006, 10:37 PM #3
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    how does it do fsb wise?


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    I should have results by Monday on the BX2. Starting with x6800 for FSB testing
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  5. 11-10-2006, 10:44 PM #5
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    It looks like it doesn't have the Kentsfield multiplier problem, which is good to see.

    http://www.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=4130&s=2
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  6. 11-10-2006, 11:15 PM #6
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    No idea, I am kinda curious because I have gotten bored with this P5W64 and want something different. No holes in this damn asus board means no WC on the chipset I tried mounting my block but with only 2 hooks it's impossible to keep the block square against the chipset, tubing pushes it all over the place.
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  7. 11-10-2006, 11:17 PM #7
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    anyone know if this board requires a ES/Extreme chip or a mod to get the advanced OC options like the original BadAxe?
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  8. 11-10-2006, 11:34 PM #8
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    yeah hope that Australia gets badaxe2 soon.. seen a few retailers list it as preorder for now
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  9. 11-11-2006, 07:46 AM #9
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    Not as much fan-fare with this board, to be sure - but we are selling them. I'm down to 4 OEM units left.
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  10. 11-11-2006, 08:07 AM #10
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    the coolest Feature is the LED that blinks when the CPU is throttling

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    Also, please understand that the retail BX2 is a newer revision that those shown to reviews with the QX6700 bundle. Not only has the PCB changed (somewhat) but the BIOS is much improved with MANY new options.

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  12. 11-11-2006, 09:38 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by freecableguy
    Also, please understand that the retail BX2 is a newer revision that those shown to reviews with the QX6700 bundle. Not only has the PCB changed (somewhat) but the BIOS is much improved with MANY new options.

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    the oem @ tankguyz are the newer or you suggest to wait retail ?
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    Legit reviews liked it..if that counts .
    http://www.legitreviews.com/article/395/1/

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  14. 11-11-2006, 10:10 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by TankGuys
    Not as much fan-fare with this board, to be sure - but we are selling them. I'm down to 4 OEM units left.
    It looks like you have the original Bad Axe specs. listed, they are not the same for the Bad Axe 2 (Marvel 88SE6145 secondary SATA-RAID controller at 300 MB/s, Sigmatel 9274D):

    http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111
    ftp://download.intel.com/design/moth...D7364501US.pdf

    By the way, is it possible for you to order the lower cost LAD975XBX2LKR version?:

    http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd..._available.htm

    EDIT: Or is that the "OEM" version you are selling already?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Funky Monkey
    It looks like it doesn't have the Kentsfield multiplier problem, which is good to see.

    http://www.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=4130&s=2
    The retail board will do 405 with Kentsfield.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bingo13
    The retail board will do 405 with Kentsfield.
    nice.. can you please show some benches..
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  17. 11-12-2006, 08:34 AM #17
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    Can someone with a Badaxe 2 see if it has the Everest/Vcore problem?
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    I think that the last thing to consider when you want to buy a new mobo. I like the price, a nice break from Asus' $300 and $400 heatpipe monsters.

    I think people are bored of the 975 chipset, and most are interested in something new.
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  19. 11-12-2006, 08:06 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by thunderstruck!
    I think that the last thing to consider when you want to buy a new mobo. I like the price, a nice break from Asus' $300 and $400 heatpipe monsters.

    I think people are bored of the 975 chipset, and most are interested in something new.
    Word. I'm ready for a 985 or something. I have a 975 and it's great but I want something new.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kyleslater
    Word. I'm ready for a 985 or something. I have a 975 and it's great but I want something new.
    That would the BearLake-X, the "X38". But it sounds like you are going to have to wait until next summer:

    http://www.dailytech.com/Article.asp...ommentid=71347
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  21. 11-12-2006, 11:09 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by bofors
    That would the BearLake-X, the "X38". But it sounds like you are going to have to wait until next summer:

    http://www.dailytech.com/Article.asp...ommentid=71347
    Yeah. I've gathered that... But there did used to be a 985 being bandied about and I've kindof been away from this for a little while (hence the crappy OC on my CPU) But I've been working hard so I can afford a stupidly expensive CPU lol.
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    I'msurprised aswell BX1 was a huge hype with the 1333 strap but now bx2 is released not many mention it Id like to see results on it
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    anyone know if this board requires a ES/Extreme chip or a mod to get the advanced OC options like the original BadAxe?
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  24. 11-13-2006, 11:43 AM #24
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    BX2 has OC hooks enabled for all processors. The "OC Debug" jumper is still there, but it is no longer used.
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    Here is the best I got with a BX2. My air cooler is crappy, so the core speed is low, but I got pretty good FSB and memory.
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