Challenge the limitation of Quad-core CPU-DFI LANParty DK P35 First Look

[rfisher983]

have someone a droop mod for this board?

Thanks
Chris

don't need it. only gets around .02.

[Chri$ch]

VCore Droop with dualcore is ~0.02 - 0.03v and that is to much

if someone had a mod -> send me a pn plz

Regards
Chris

[Vivio]

Do you have problems running with 2:3, 4:5 memory dividers? Can you give me same hints?

@Chri$ch CPU VID special add cannot help you?

[fireice2]

this should become an official DK discussion tread.

[zfactor]

some questions others have asked but have yet to seem to recieved a reply to..

aside from the "extras" with the lt version lanparty how is this mobo compared to the lt..

how well does this dark really do with quads 24/7 i have seen 3 blood irons now have to go back.. 1 of them actually melted the board by the psu fets..this is def a concern for me.

a few have mentioned problems running all 6 sata ports at the same time. praz said to enable achi rom mode. has anyone verified all 6 will work at the same time. i know they had a issue with the lt version that needed a update..

how well do the sinks do on this the nb and psu fets ones.. do they run as hot as other p35's and do they need either a different sink or simply a fan on them to allow a stable 24/7 high fsb oc...

i know there were a few others but cant remember them all now. i know 4 or 5 people interested in this board that do not frequent forums they have asked me these questions and i said i would ask and give them the replies. i am also deciding between these 2 models now.. and would love the same info. thanks

[Vivio]

zfactor I haven't tried all 6 SATA ports, 'cose I don't have some many drives.

Though I do not have a Quad, just an E6300 the temperature is quite good. I've had an Asus P5B-E (I965 cipset) and the NB was very hot compared to DFI, even at stock frequencies.

In the pic you'll see the temps I have with E6300@3200MHz - open case with only one fan. These days I'll arrange the case properly and give you an input.

Just one thing: I've had to cut a bit from the frame that came with my Ninja Plus B, 'cose of those capacitors near CPU

[Chri$ch]

My result with E6550 and DFI LP DK P35

Mobo is 100% passive cooled (CPU / VGA -> watercooled, no fans in case)



i test it next days with a few 45nm CPUs

[Vivio]

What kind of Smart guardian ar you using?

[Chri$ch]

copy this files into the Smart Guardian folder

http://www.muenster.de/~e30pics/Dateien/SG-01.rar

[Vivio]

Danke

One thing: This board it seems it overvolts!
If I put my E6300@3,2GHz @ 1,23VTT (in BIOS) ITE smart guardian will read 1,28V at full load. CPUz 1.43 has the same readings.

If I set in BIOS 1,28V then the board do not overvolts.

Is it possible to be a feature, not a bug? It is scalling the Vcore with the CPU frequency?

[LiViD]

Chri$ch, how the heck did you get 540 FSB with the LP DK? I can't get past 450 with this thing.

[Vivio]

I'm running at 3200MHz, so the FSB is 457, only with Vdimm and CPU VTT voltages modified.

I can reach around 534 FSB then I think my CPU has his FSB wall.

I advise you to set all your memory settings an AUTO, and some 2,2V on Vdimm. But is advisable to run 540 FSB with RAID?

BTW, Is there a software to read the BIOS settings through win?

[phi|os]

Nice FSB chri$ch. So with Vivio's results and I think Wind's we have just a few people that have reached over 500fsb. I really wanna buy this board but seeing a few more reach over 500 would be nice. This thread should definitely be official I had to do some fishing for it, cause I've heard rumors this board is a good buy. I was considering BloodIron but it's so damn fugly.

Edit: Also Newegg is selling this for $134.99 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813136043

[Mav451]

I wonder how much of a difference the 4-phase digital PWM makes vs. what the blood iron has (not digital?) - especially for quads and the whole melted 'fets issue.

[Smokin_Joe]

Newegg is selling this for $134.99 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813136043

That's great news! I'm still unsure if i'm going with the Dk or the LT but the Dk's price is pretty nice. I'd like to see more results with this mobo too.

[zfactor]

holy crap they marked the blood iron up to 129.99 now wow

[Vivio]

Smokin_Joe Go for LT if the money isn't the issue. DK has little features available, but the raw performance is almost the same. I have not having firewire and especially some control of the fan controllers through WIn or BIOS.

[zfactor]

i have a freind now running the dark and he also has the lt version and he loves this mobo. after talkig with him yesterday he said his 8400 wll actually clock higher in the dark with less playing around than in the lt version.. at least that is his experience. he been oc'ing for a long time now..

the board did have a bit of v droop with his quad though not bad from what he said but more than the lt

[Pt1t]

Any FSB test with 8X00 cpu's on this motherboard ?

Regards


Pt1t

[zfactor]

ill see if i can get him to get on the forum and post his up of his 8400.. he normally doesnt "frequent" as he says forums lol. but he told me he LOVES the dark .. said it oc'es very easy for him

[Counter CS]

How mutch Vrop with Q6600 ?

Mine should be here tomorow

[zfactor]

I wonder how much of a difference the 4-phase digital PWM makes vs. what the blood iron has (not digital?) - especially for quads and the whole melted 'fets issue.

its not digital. that is a misprint. it is a 4 phase pwm supply with 4 fets per phase

[zfactor]

also just did live chat again with motherboardpro and they have lowered their price to 133.99...

is it really true windwithme did 522 fsb STABLE with a quad?? main word being stable... i am still a bit skeptical this mobo can sustain that 24/7 stable on a quad.. any more input??

maybe windwithme can chime in here please..

[Mav451]

its not digital. that is a misprint. it is a 4 phase pwm supply with 4 fets per phase

Yeah, I realized that after looking at the pictures. That changed my mind about it actually heh.

[squito]

also just did live chat again with motherboardpro and they have lowered their price to 133.99...

is it really true windwithme did 522 fsb STABLE with a quad?? main word being stable... i am still a bit skeptical this mobo can sustain that 24/7 stable on a quad.. any more input??

maybe windwithme can chime in here please..

I am looking at this board too - been pleasantly surprised with low cost boards in the past - you get what you pay for... maybe

Edit: E8400 looking for a good home...