** OFFICIAL ** Intel DX38BT & DX48BT2 BoneTrail Thread

**gtj** · 11-19-2007, 04:31 PM

More to come...

**gtj** · 11-19-2007, 04:32 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, 04:54 PM

Where's the skull SB cover?

**gtj** · 11-19-2007, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by cadaveca

Where's the skull SB cover?

In the trash already.

**cadaveca** · 11-19-2007, 04:59 PM

LoL. When ya gonna start clocking?

got a B3?

**cnumartyr** · 11-19-2007, 05:04 PM

Good luck on this thing, it looks great

**gtj** · 11-19-2007, 05:31 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, 05:39 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, 05:41 PM

subscribed

**TMonte** · 11-19-2007, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Supertim0r

subscribed

What he said.

**Blauhung** · 11-19-2007, 06:12 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, 07:51 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I think I'll do a wiki over Thanksgiving so that more people will contribute and things will be less likely to get out of date.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, 07:55 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, 08:01 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, 08:03 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, 08:06 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, 08:08 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, 08:10 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, 08:14 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, 08:17 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, 08:23 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, 08:40 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, 09:59 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, 10:24 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, 03:49 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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