Official DFI LanParty UT X38-T2R(and LT) Discussion/Review/Overclock/Guide Thread

[merlin76]

Thanks for your answer. I will RMA it.

[Evil-Fruits|R4z]

Hey all,

Seriously on the verge of pulling the trigger and getting this board as a replacement for my NF4 Venus but, first a few questions.

1. Is any RAM more suited to this board than any other? I have G.Skill at the moment and am happy with them but, I realize that different boards have different preferences.

2. I would like to use at least 4G of Ram, is the board stable with all four DIMM slots used?

3. Would I be better with 4x1GB or 2x2GB, is there any noticeable difference on this board?

4. I currently have a Storm and would like to reuse it on a Q6600 along with my MCW30, is the MCW30 compatible with NB/SB and if not what can be used if anything? I also have a spare MCW60 if this can be modded to fit one.

Thanks for any input regards the above.


R4z

[IamIkari]

Has anyone tried using the NB heatsink and a thermalright ultra 120 extreme on the LT version? I don't want to be caught with my pants down when i put my rig together.

[Praz]

Hey all,

Seriously on the verge of pulling the trigger and getting this board as a replacement for my NF4 Venus but, first a few questions.

1. Is any RAM more suited to this board than any other? I have G.Skill at the moment and am happy with them but, I realize that different boards have different preferences.

2. I would like to use at least 4G of Ram, is the board stable with all four DIMM slots used?

3. Would I be better with 4x1GB or 2x2GB, is there any noticeable difference on this board?

4. I currently have a Storm and would like to reuse it on a Q6600 along with my MCW30, is the MCW30 compatible with NB/SB and if not what can be used if anything? I also have a spare MCW60 if this can be modded to fit one.

Thanks for any input regards the above.


R4z

1. If you are referring to the ram currently in the Venus it won't work (DDRI). The X38 requires DDRII.

2. The board is stable with 4GB of ram.

3. Right now for 4GB it's hard to beat the G.Skill PC2 8000. Performs well with this board and $115.00 at NewEgg.

4. The Storm will work however it's not the best block for a quadcore. Better off with an Apogee or Fuzion. The MCW30 fits the NB.

[Dark79]

I got my board yesterday and I'm having some issues with Vnb (NorthBridge voltage):

Vnb set in BIOS -> Vnb BIOS reading

1.265 -> 1.31
1.291 -> 1.56
1.317 -> 1.36
1.330 -> 1.37
1.343 -> 1.61
1.356 -> 1.61
1.367 -> 1.4
1.379 -> 1.42
1.392 -> 1.66
1.444 -> 1.71
1.456 -> 1.71
1.467 -> 1.5V
1.504 -> 1.76

I currently have no dmm, so I cannot check real voltages. Any ideas? Do you see the same kind of overvolting?

First OC seems OK:


I also tried BIOS 12/28 and 12/18 but Vnb issue did not improve. With these BIOS versions I had huge instabilities when T2 Dispatch was enabled, so I'm back to release BIOS.

I had the same problem with 2 different X38-T2Rs. Both died within a week of use. Just got my RMA number so hopefully 3rd time's the charm

[Evil-Fruits|R4z]

1. If you are referring to the ram currently in the Venus it won't work (DDRI). The X38 requires DDRII.

2. The board is stable with 4GB of ram.

3. Right now for 4GB it's hard to beat the G.Skill PC2 8000. Performs well with this board and $115.00 at NewEgg.

4. The Storm will work however it's not the best block for a quadcore. Better off with an Apogee or Fuzion. The MCW30 fits the NB.

Thanks,

1. I was referring to Brand-wise but, np...

3. Is that the PQ series, if so, then that was exactly the kit I was looking at however its nearly $200 in the UK but, thats still a relatively reasonable price.

4. Yeah I realize that the Fuzion is a better suited block but, for the extra $$ outlay (selling the Storm 2nd hand and getting a new Fuzion) is the temp difference going to be that justifiable? Also what fits the SB, if anything?

Thanks again
R4z

[Praz]

Thanks,

1. I was referring to Brand-wise but, np...

3. Is that the PQ series, if so, then that was exactly the kit I was looking at however its nearly $200 in the UK but, thats still a relatively reasonable price.

4. Yeah I realize that the Fuzion is a better suited block but, for the extra $$ outlay (selling the Storm 2nd hand and getting a new Fuzion) is the temp difference going to be that justifiable? Also what fits the SB, if anything?

Thanks again
R4z

It is the PQ series.
http://www.gskill.com/en/f2-8000cl5d-pq.html

You already have the Storm so no harm in trying it. Can always switch it out later if need be. As far as the SB i don't know. Haven't had a need to consider watercooling it. I do know the Enzotech CNB-S1L heatsink fits it. Had one laying here so stuck it on.

[Origin_Unknown]

It is the PQ series.
http://www.gskill.com/en/f2-8000cl5d-pq.html

You already have the Storm so no harm in trying it. Can always switch it out later if need be. As far as the SB i don't know. Haven't had a need to consider watercooling it. I do know the Enzotech CNB-S1L heatsink fits it. Had one laying here so stuck it on.

i was thinking about getting that kit too. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=8&subcat=

might aswell upgrade my ram aswell unless my crucial work ok @ a reasonable oc

[Praz]

Not really a need for more then 2GB unless using a 64Bit operation system. I haven't had much of a chance to do anything with the sticks I have here. They will do 1080MHz with a touch less then 2.0V though. That was without tuning the clock delays.

[Origin_Unknown]

Not really a need for more then 2GB unless using a 64Bit operation system. I haven't had much of a chance to do anything with the sticks I have here. They will do 1080MHz with a touch less then 2.0V though. That was without tuning the clock delays.

what ratio was that at Praz? 2:3 / 4:5 ?

i do use vista 64 and i use the extra ram in oblivion (love that game still ) also when playing FM 2008 ive noticed my ram use go over 2gb

[Praz]

5:6. Parts of CPU-Z look messed up because it has issues with this board and Vista. A couple of entries have to be disabled in the ini file.

[Origin_Unknown]

^ thank you for that.

[squito]

my spd tables disappeared in cpuz is there any setting thats related to this that i might have changed in the bios or did i break something (they are still in eversest), and the vdimm monitor in everest went too

I noticed that on my setup too - I did this...

[Origin_Unknown]

I noticed that on my setup too - I did this...

ill keep a note of that since i get mine tomorrow

[Evil-Fruits|R4z]

i was thinking about getting that kit too. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=8&subcat=

might aswell upgrade my ram aswell unless my crucial work ok @ a reasonable oc

http://www.memoryc.com/products/desc...kit/index.html

£20 cheaper here but, out of stock atm. Might be worth an email to them.

R4z

[Origin_Unknown]

http://www.memoryc.com/products/desc...kit/index.html

£20 cheaper here but, out of stock atm. Might be worth an email to them.

R4z

way ahead of ya

[deadman'sclick]

i was thinking about getting that kit too. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=8&subcat=

might aswell upgrade my ram aswell unless my crucial work ok @ a reasonable oc

buy what eva has managed with his crucial & as their on the (this week only page) u'd be better off buying two kits, even for the extra cash

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/thisweek.php

[Origin_Unknown]

buy what eva has managed with his crucial & as their on the (this week only page) u'd be better off buying two kits, even for the extra cash

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/thisweek.php

i'm going to see what i can do with the ram in my sig first then see after.

[C-N]

buy what eva has managed with his crucial & as their on the (this week only page) u'd be better off buying two kits, even for the extra cash

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/thisweek.php

Don't believe everything overclockers tell you

http://www.redstore.com/fx/inf_searc...ballistix+8500

CN

[Origin_Unknown]

Don't believe everything overclockers tell you

http://www.redstore.com/fx/inf_searc...ballistix+8500

CN

that site's cheaper than the crucial official website!

[Origin_Unknown]

http://www.memoryc.com/products/desc...kit/index.html

£20 cheaper here but, out of stock atm. Might be worth an email to them.

R4z

from memoryc.com

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Sent: 09 January 2008 22:05
To:
Subject: [SALES #BSS-765476]: G Skill DDR2

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[deadman'sclick]

Don't believe everything overclockers tell you

http://www.redstore.com/fx/inf_searc...ballistix+8500

CN

lol nice find chump

g-m

[C-N]

lol nice find chump

g-m

Good to see you around, you getting itchy feet with the ICFX?

[deadman'sclick]

not bad mate good to see u to, u all good?

to right on the icfx, she's done me proud for what it cost , but it's had it's day now. this new mobo pritty much takes the piss out the icfx now.

i almost went for ure p35 but for the money & with the pcie setup on the x38 & me already having a 3870, it a better route.

u got board of the fast asus chipsets in the end then? to easy for ya

deadman's

[Aerou]

a very important question to me:
What is the highest FSB on this board before the ICH9R starts to crap out with HDDs in AHCI or RAID mode?