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

[windwithme]

It’s almost half a year when Intel Bearlake chipset launched.
3 top motherboard manufacturers were released different version’s P35 platform.
Price is quite reasonable, which are around US$135~160.
That kinds of pricing are popular in the market.

DFI has created 3 different P35 based motherboards.
They are: DFI LP UT P35-T2R/DFI LP LT P35-T2R.
Two high-end models are mostly focus on performance and overclocking.
Later, DFI also released an entry-level version: Blood-Iron P35.
Overclock performance is good as usual. But features and components usage is a quite “entry-level”….

Recently, DFI launched a new LANParty series, called DK.
The LANParty DK P35. It has 3 different versions:
1)full solid capacitor + ICH9R
2)full Japanese capacitors + ICH9R
3)full Japanese capacitors + ICH9
They priced around US$150~170.

The leading character this time is DFI LANParty DK P35’s Jap. Caps. + ICH9R version




IO


BIOS pages
This model also has CMOS Reloaded function, it almost the same to high-end model’s P35.



CPU:INTEL Core 2 Extreme QX6800
MB: DFI LanParty DK P35
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:ELSA FALCOX HD260XT 256B3 HDT RH
HD:Seagate 7200.10 320G
POWER:Corsair HX520W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:Thermaltake V1


CPU: 400X8=>3200Mhz
DRAM: DDRII 1200 CL5 5-5-18,2.06V

Dual SP2004 Blend mode runs steady!!


Quad-core in FSB500 by 4X Super PI 32M finished!!


Quad-core in FSB522 by 1X Super PI 32M finished!!


I used this QX6800 CPU OC with most P35 boards in the market, it gained around FSB470~480.
Although the highest record with quad-core almost reached 484MHz.

It is hard to imagine that this DK series board can push the FSB limitation to another level. It rocks me.
Hope these 3 version of DK series can be satisfied enthusiast as a different choice!!

[tam2]

1)full solid capacitor + ICH9R
2)full Japanese capacitors + ICH9R
3)full Japanese capacitors + ICH9
They priced around US$150~170.

So among those 3 which one is the most expensive? Number 2 i suppose?

-tam2-

[Redbeaver]

my guess is #1? coz its solid cap.... japanese cap is regular cap but japanese made....

[Nate P.]

Originally Posted by Redbeaver

my guess is #1? coz its solid cap.... japanese cap is regular cap but japanese made....

Yep, that's what I'm guessing...

[Nate P.]

Where are these avaliable for retail?

[windwithme]

Originally Posted by tam2

So among those 3 which one is the most expensive? Number 2 i suppose?

-tam2-

Number one,full solid capacitor + ICH9R
It also Japanese capacitors

[Kain XS]

Where can I get one of these? seems to be a perfect choice for me the number 1 or 2.

[Roger_D25]

I'm fairly new to the forum but I just wanted to say great job windwithme, I spent some time looking through your reviews and their very well done and great quality pictures! So thanks for your hardwork and great reviews! With that said I would also like to know if you have any ideas about availibility on the retail market (you know for regular folks with no connections), lol!

[Counter CS]

This board almost remember me the DFI Venus and Expert.

Can you post more Benchs for us? I´m tented in getting this baby.

[The_Beast]

nice price

[Roger_D25]

The_Beast,
Were you just using Windwithme's pricing or did you find it somewhere for sale?

[nzbleach]

I want this board. VERY NICE!

[georgesod]

Can u show us some 4:5 memory action? Also how about vdrop?

[I)ickie]

Originally Posted by georgesod

Can u show us some 4:5 memory action? Also how about vdrop?

Yeah love to know about vdroop too.

Is the bios the same as its bigger brothers? or cut down?

Thanks for the first look windwithme! comprehensive as always

[Kain XS]

Originally Posted by Roger_D25

I'm fairly new to the forum but I just wanted to say great job windwithme, I spent some time looking through your reviews and their very well done and great quality pictures! So thanks for your hardwork and great reviews! With that said I would also like to know if you have any ideas about availibility on the retail market (you know for regular folks with no connections), lol!

Hi Roger. Great to see you. Remember me from Guru3d forums? Jeez, I havent seen those long time ago.

[HeadOn]

Looks like an amazing board and just what I was looking for! When will these go on sale?

[Solarfall]

sure seems like a kick ass board from DFI.. great going on the review/overview mate

[[XC] DragonOrta]

Thank God they are going back to the orange and yellow theme.

I can't wait to get me one of these.

[nzbleach]

I want dates, and I want em NOW! :P

[aiya]

i hope this is the next Ultra-D - cheap and oc's like mad just like it's bigger brothers.

[Glow9]

Originally Posted by aiya

i hope this is the next Ultra-D - cheap and oc's like mad just like it's bigger brothers.

HAHA I still have mine I love that board, I like the colors on this thing halloweenish. I love the cmos jumpers spot. This plus e8500 *drool*

[nullface]

Argh, when WHEN can i buy it?

[[XC] DragonOrta]

Originally Posted by Glow9

I love the cmos jumpers spot.

I just noticed the CMOS jumper in the I/O.

[seamumc]

Wind did you make this post? Doesn't sound like you but your images are used: http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions...g_id=295405772

[WesM63]

So what exactly does this do, circled in red? (CMOS reset?)