need help choosing a x38 board

[xmountainxlionx]

well i cant decide what x38 board to get, i need it to cost around 200; 220 max. On newegg, there is an asus, abit, gigabite, and a DFI. I just dont know. the gigabyte has 2 ethernet ports, which i like. but...ahhhh idk please help me out.

 

[Namslas90]

I just ordered this one for a customers build;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186134

I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[asb2106]

i recommend the p5e x38 Asus board. I have heard great things about it, and its the board Ill get getting my self. Its basically exactly the same as the maximus formula, just the cooling is different.

 

[asb2106]

or you could hold off for alittle while and get a x48 board if they ever come out!!!!!

 

[allen337]

I got this ~~ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128089 . coming today in a couple of hours, ill post back and tell you how it is. ALLEN

 

[asb2106]

I got this ~~ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128089 . coming today in a couple of hours, ill post back and tell you how it is. ALLEN

I think the ds4 is a great choice also, the only downfall is a lack of SATA ports, only 4. But other than that I heard it is a great OCer

 

[philbrown23]

dude newegg has the DFI LanParty DK X38 T2R and I have it and it rocks!! I paid $199.99 and this thing overclocks like a dream!! BUY IT!!!!

 

[LuzSYfer]

i have the asus p5e, and would defenitly recommend it.
the only ithing to mention is, if you've got a large cpu cooler, there might be not enough space arround to install it (very massive northbrige / mobo cooler). my ac freezer 7 pro was quite difficult to fit on it

 

[xmountainxlionx]

so basically they are all good? and im making to big a deal of it? lol

i think im going to go with the asus

 

[allen337]

I think the ds4 is a great choice also, the only downfall is a lack of SATA ports, only 4. But other than that I heard it is a great OCer

Has 6 sata ports for intel matrix storage raid just no marvel raid witch sux anyways. ALLEN


specs ~~ Model
Brand GIGABYTE
Model GA-EX38-DS4
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium
FSB 1600/1333MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel X38
South Bridge Intel ICH9R
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 1200
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x16 (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports x16.)
PCI Express x1 3
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 6
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC889A
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek 8111B
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
USB 8 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 2 x IEEE 1394a
S/PDIF Out 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 4 x USB 2.0
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 1x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6"
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin

 

[Fitseries3]

i'd reccomend either an asus or gigabyte board. both have seem to prove themselves as strong overclockers.

 

[allen337]

flawless install on the gigabyte, putting windows updates on now ill post a 3d06 soon. ALLEN

 

[asb2106]

Has 6 sata ports for intel matrix storage raid just no marvel raid witch sux anyways. ALLEN


specs ~~ Model
Brand GIGABYTE
Model GA-EX38-DS4
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium
FSB 1600/1333MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel X38
South Bridge Intel ICH9R
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 1200
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x16 (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports x16.)
PCI Express x1 3
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 6
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC889A
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek 8111B
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
USB 8 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 2 x IEEE 1394a
S/PDIF Out 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 4 x USB 2.0
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 1x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6"
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin

ahh good call, i was mistaken, the DQ6 has 8 sata, and i just remember that the ds4 had two less!! Sorry for the bad info.

 

[dolf]

i recommend the p5e x38 Asus board. I have heard great things about it, and its the board Ill get getting my self. Its basically exactly the same as the maximus formula, just the cooling is different.

The other difference is the missing second LAN. Also the BIOSes are not very mature (all the efforts from ASUS was targeted to fix the bugs of Maximus Formula) - I have Maximus Formula and can say that it is working well. But the colleagues from the hardware forum in my country rated Maximus lower than P5K and even like the worst X38 board. They are rated GB-X38-DQ6 higher and also some lanparty X38 board (I can't remember what exactly was the model).

 

[asb2106]

The other difference is the missing second LAN. Also the BIOSes are not very mature (all the efforts from ASUS was targeted to fix the bugs of Maximus Formula) - I have Maximus Formula and can say that it is working well. But the colleagues from the hardware forum in my country rated Maximus lower than P5K and even like the worst X38 board. They are rated GB-X38-DQ6 higher and also some lanparty X38 board (I can't remember what exactly was the model).

yah people seem to like the DFI boards, I have always been an ASUS guy, guess they just really impressed me. But I do like gigabyte, I use them for all my office builds, I got a p35 giga board for 89 bucks and the thing rocks!

 

[allen337]

first run stock ~~ http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=5683117 .

 

[allen337]

Shes a keeper ~~ http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=5685666 .

 

[asb2106]

Shes a keeper ~~ http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=5685666 .

you should post that score over here. Im sure they would love to have it - just be sure to add a GPUz and CPUz screenie

 

[Spacegoast]

I had the x38 ds4 and I hated the bios for it. I found oc'ing very difficult and got the foxconn mars instead. Foxconn has a new x38 board I think its called the digital life. I know they aren't well known but it is made from ex-dfi techs and.its craftsmanship is superb.these foxconn boards oc very well and have been known to hit high fsb speeds. The bios is also much easier to understand. It also has a cmos reset button, so you don't have to move the cmos jumper for a bad oc. Board layout is excellent too.there is also a fan for nb heatsink for added cooling.

 

[allen337]

you should post that score over here. Im sure they would love to have it - just be sure to add a GPUz and CPUz screenie

Posted 1 with vista earlier today little lower score, had this to 435 X 9 so far in xp, gonna let her break in a few days before I push it. ALLEN

 

[asb2106]

cool, well Im looking at x38's for myself right now.

I am reading some reviews and trying to find a good x38 board for me, has anyone got one, and what model and how high are you getting with your FSB, I have a q6600 and Im looking to get to the 450 range or higher - at 9 multi. I have plenty of cooling!

Im just geting worried because some of the reviews Im reading are saying they are topping out around 400, I can already do that on my 965. I NEED MORE!!!

 

[Spacegoast]

Foxconn digital life mobo is x38 and available @ the egg'. It will definitely hit 450.

 

[Namslas90]

Foxconn digital life mobo is x38 and available @ the egg'. It will definitely hit 450.

Download the Mobo Manual on this one, it's suprising.

I just ordered this one for a customers build;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186134

I'll let you know how it works out.

Has the buton(s) and a LOT more.

 

[Spacegoast]

sorry to thread jack but those guys putting reviews on the Foxconn X38 mobo are noobs. they have no idea what they are doing. also, i went to foxconn with an issue and they responded to me the very next day, so i dont buy word of the negative comments.
perhaps it is picky with the memory, but potential buyers should have already known before buying. you cant give a bad score just because they didnt do their homework when the memory doesnt work quite right, or when some noob thinks the motherboard is at fault when his monitor goes out.

 

[Azazel]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131219