Dfi's new x48 model THE X48 DK T2RSB

[MomijiTMO]

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Thanks a gazzillion for the link Clunk!

[chillers]

Dis:

Here is hte truth aboutthe x48 t2rsb+ board situation.

THe x48 t2rsb+ has not been released to the public yet, due to an issue about an improper resistor being installed. Resistor is too strong not loading TM module for certain cpu's thus the multiplier appears brokEn for some cpu's

This is the issue i raised a few posts back and is why no benches have been released. So in essence ALL samples of this board are incorrect, resistor is too small to be soldered by us. Dfi are now sending out the reworked samples with the correct resistor. So mine and Clunks board are FAULTY!, my new revision board is on its way along with the P45 JNR!

So there is no point doing benches of this board until new boards have been sent. If anyone wishes to see a film of this fault e-mail me.

DFI are aware of the issue and have now fixed the problem.

gilgamesh

I am in North Carolina, US

I was trying to get this board a few weeks ago, I was talking to a guy at DFI through email. I was expecting it a few weeks ago at newegg.com , he said he sent them 50 boards, but then was told by guy at DFI that 2 resistors were bad on the board & he had to take them back from newegg. Last week he said the problem was fixed and newegg should be receiving the boards this week. But I still haven't seen one on their site & i'm trying to get one.
Some NCIX.com website has it on preorder with eta 9/12 , i really don't wanna wait that long but i guess i will if i have to. Hopefully the info I got from DFI works out & newegg gets it this week or early next week. I do though have some questions about the board:

I plan on using the 4870x2 & wanted to know if there is any issues with it, as there is no beta-bios I can see for the board and it doesn't seem to come up in the list of boards with an issue. Not sure if that is because it doesn't have an issue or if it is because it hasn't been tested since a properly working board hasn't been available until maybe last week to a select few.

Also any input on a timetable other than the info I have for US buyers.

Also how well it overclocks... How far can I push the FSB? Does the heatsink on the chipset come off easy & will the HR-05 cooler fit on it.

I will be running an E8600 on it & watercooling the cpu with a Swiftech Apogee GTZ Extreme Waterblock & ThermoChill PA 120.3 RAD. Will be using a Thermalright HR-05/IFX Hightower chipset cooler. Laing DDC-3.2 (MCP355) pump with Petra's Tech DDCT-01s pump top. All in a Antec 1200 case. oh yeah 2x2GB OCZ Platinum (1066) RAM. Not sure if I should get 4GB or 8GB. (Will run 64bit Vista 4 sure if i get 8GB)

I'm not an expert on timings & voltage & such so if anyone has any extra time I'd like to see what FSB can be set to, Multi up to 10x on the E8600 , what the voltage could be at, what is compatible with what as far as these settings & i guess the ram timings as I plan to overclock that too. Anyone know how far I can push the 1066 with 2 sticks at 4GB compared to 4 sticks at 8GB. What kind of divider could I be using without bottlenecking anything I wanted to run at 4.5ghz 450fsb x10 multi ?

Thanks for any help and any info on anything, I've already read all the posts in this thread and it's really helpful! Still randomly reading other posts on here & learning what i can.

[chillers]

Available at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136054
$239

Newegg finally got them in for US buyers.

[ReverendMaynard]

Got the JR on test.

I've given up on the T2RSB plus until my 8600 arrives.

I was limited to 520FSB with that chip, or at least I think that's what the problem was.

I'll update as soon as I know.

I'm using a pretty nice 8600 and I have yet to get passed 500. 500x8...stable and a table. 1mhz more and I have to do a cmos recovery jumper style. So far, this board looks great for an 8400, it won't let the 8600 stretch it's legs.

[Praz]

I'm using a pretty nice 8600 and I have yet to get passed 500. 500x8...stable and a table. 1mhz more and I have to do a cmos recovery jumper style. So far, this board looks great for an 8400, it won't let the 8600 stretch it's legs.

The board is fine using an E8600.

[ReverendMaynard]

The board is fine using an E8600.

then man up some settings with memory at 1:1 550. This ABS thing isn't worth squat without people who are willing to share them

[Praz]

then man up some settings with memory at 1:1 550. This ABS thing isn't worth squat without people who are willing to share them

I don't do ABS. I've had 550 1:1 completely stable settings posted at the Club for probably close to two weeks.

[ReverendMaynard]

I don't do ABS. I've had 550 1:1 completely stable settings posted at the Club for probably close to two weeks.

Fair enough man.

[Lestat]

mobopro has this board for jsut a smidgen over $200

what say you gents,,, yay or nay for me and my Q9650 ?
beaing in mind I am still reeling from the nightmare with my DFI P45 JR ... worst board i have had in,, well i would say years....

[Riggs]

Whats wrong with your max formula?

[Lestat]

Whats wrong with your max formula?

ya know i sold it along with alot of my stuff, had the 9650 sold but then they backed out.
all in preperation for the baby coming, just wanting to bank some money.

then i said no,, i am going to have one good system instead of just doing a mediocre system.

i hate myself for selling the maxi formula, i truly do, i loved the board.
but hind sight is 20/20 thats for sure.