The_good_German
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System Name | dollar dumpster |
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Processor | Sandy I-7 2600K |
Motherboard | Biostar TP67XE |
Cooling | Zahlmann CPU air cooler |
Memory | Corsair CMX8GX3M2A2000C9 XMS3 8GB |
Video Card(s) | HIS 5850 ref, XFX 5850 non ref |
Storage | 120GB SATA 3.0 SSD, 1TB WD |
Display(s) | Hanns G 28' 1920 x 1200 |
Power Supply | silencer MK3 950W |
Software | win 7 pro x64 |
Hello Folks,
Just wanted to share my recent experience with this Board.
The board itself is very handy and easy to OC (2600K at 4.8 Ghz on air).
The downside is when you want to install a second GPU on the lower PCI-E lane. These days good GPU's are longer then the MB itself.
It so happens that the only SATA 3 connector is sitting on the back end of the board right where the GPU would sit and this damn thing is the only SATA connector which has the be connected topside. Even if you try an angled SATA cable, the card wont slide into the lane lock mechanism.
I approached the BIOSTAR TS and this is the email I got back :
Just wanted to share this with you I you are planning to use a SATA 3 device. Funny enough that these guys are telling me: Just use the SATA 2 ports and be happy. :shadedshu
Well, I hoe this little report helps you if you are planning to double up your GPU's.
The good German
Just wanted to share my recent experience with this Board.
The board itself is very handy and easy to OC (2600K at 4.8 Ghz on air).
The downside is when you want to install a second GPU on the lower PCI-E lane. These days good GPU's are longer then the MB itself.
It so happens that the only SATA 3 connector is sitting on the back end of the board right where the GPU would sit and this damn thing is the only SATA connector which has the be connected topside. Even if you try an angled SATA cable, the card wont slide into the lane lock mechanism.
I approached the BIOSTAR TS and this is the email I got back :
This is a motherboard layout limitation. If using a large PCI-express video
card in second PCI-express slot, SATA III port will be blocked. There are
four other SATA ports facing outwards towards the edge of the motherboard,
we suggest for you to use those.
support@biostar-usa.com
626-581-1055 menu select 2
Just wanted to share this with you I you are planning to use a SATA 3 device. Funny enough that these guys are telling me: Just use the SATA 2 ports and be happy. :shadedshu
Well, I hoe this little report helps you if you are planning to double up your GPU's.
The good German