Review of gigabytes new x38 based ga x38 dq6 motherboard page 4. Hardware and software driver usage are identical as well, so we need to switch test bed configurations. I have a dq6 it is very similar but its not a ds3 so a few things i have. The gigabyte p35 boards and x38 use a bios and chipset that is so. It is somewhat ironic seeing intel push advanced memory and overclocking capabilities in the above marketing slide. Supports intel core 2 multicore and 45nm processorssupport for 1600 mhz fsb.
Go to your oc utils folder and right click on each program and select properties. Gigabyte x38p35p965 ds dq s3 overclocking and general. The intel x38 express chipsets support the latest multicore processors with fsb 1600mhz, including the upcoming 45nm processors, with its record breaking performance and greater energy efficiency. A guide to gigabyte overclocking and bios tweaks draft. The extreme overclocking forums are a place for people to learn how to overclock and tweak their pcs components like the cpu, memory ram, or video card in order to gain the maximum performance out of their system.
Quad bios for an extended level of protection supports intel core 2 multicore and 45nm processors support for 1600 mhz fsb dual channel ddr2 1200 memory support for outstanding system performance supports amd crossfire with dual pcie 2. Gigabyte gax38dq6 socket 775 motherboard proclockers. Since intel has implemented overclocking support directly into the x38 chipset, we were very interested in determining the maximum fsb speed of the north bridge. Due to most hardwaresoftware vendors no longer offer support for win9xme. We look at the gigabyte x38 ds5 to see if its a worthwhile compromise for those that cant afford the higherend x38 boards. The launch of the intel x38 express chipset occurred two weeks ago amidst a. You may only add up to 5 items for comparison at one time. If gigabyte being the respectable motherboard company it is gave the world one of the first motherboards built on this new socket. Gigabytes gax38dq6 yields control over the fsb and memory multiplier. The ga x38 dq6 has pcie ethernet all around, so it doesnt suffer from poor throughput. Test conditions were maintained the same, as much as possible, over the platforms tested. While were at it, we also revisit the gax38t dq6 to get a. Update cpu id support intel yorkfield cpu improve cpu compatibility. The ultra ata connector faces forward to tuck under long expansion cards, and cable installation into tight cases is.
Due to most hardware software vendors no longer offer support for win9xme. This link shows an image of the mit of a gigabyte x38dq6. Recovering dead dualbios of gigabyte ga x38 dq6 motherboard part 1. Review of gigabytes new x38 based ga x38 dq6 motherboard. Just finished building a new system, but im having some trouble getting more performance out of it.
We selected the intel core 2 quad q6600 as our processor of choice since it. Zu diesem zweck wird ein gigabyte gax38dq6 mainbord. Whats so new about x48 opposed to the previous x38 you might ask well the only difference between the x48 and the x38 chipsets is the official support for 400mhz fsb 1,600mhz effective cpus. For better download quality, it is recommended to use software like. It doesnt suffer from much at all, really, aside from a gaudy interface for its windows tweaking software. The x38 dq6 gives all the bells and whistle needed to be a full featured motherboard. I guess i should mention that i am far from an expert on overclocking, though i have done a lot of reading on the topic and have a fairly good understanding of the theory. Collection of software tools, utilities, drivers etc. Gigabyte has had asus in its sights for a few product cycles, as evinced by its recent string of.
Overclocking champ gigabyte has had asus in its sights for a few product cycles, as evinced by its recent string of superior overclocking results. You may even want to consider using a disk imaging program like. The p35 give us some pretty good overclocking ability. Designed for enthusiasts with extreme overclocking and blistering gaming performance in mind, the gigabyte gax48 dq6 is based on the killer combination of the newest intel x48 chipset plus support for the latest multicore processors up to fsb 1600mhz. Q6600 x38dq6 overclocking problem extreme overclocking. Since intel has implemented overclocking support directly into the x38 chipset, we were very interested in determining the maximum fsb speed of. Asus latest republic of gamers motherboards are feature packed to the point of exploding at the edges. Bios notig sind um eine cpu zu ubertakten werden hier in diesem video erklart. Go to your oc utils folder and right click on each program and select. The gax38dq6 is also part of the gigabyte ultra durable 2 series of. X38 dq6 and overall im pretty happy with it, but having said that i. Recently using the gigabyte x38 dq6 we were able to push our new overclocking test subject, the intel core 2. Intel x38 chipset, with optimized system memory capabilities, chipset overspeed protection removed for maximum overclocking.
Enhance system performance and overclock capability. Ga x38 dq6 motherboards paired with intel 45nm cpus deliver the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. Bios and overclocking x48 motherboard comparison, part 2. Overclocking and general bios tweaking guide archive. Ics9lprs918jkl lanparty dk x38x48 t2r, ut x48 t3r, lanparty utdkjr x58. Has anyone tried using the gigabyte ga x38 dq6 for this q6600 to 3. This is a video to show how to overclock an e8500 on an x38 gigabyte board. Not only do gigabytes latest motherboards based on intel bearlake chipsets including p35p31g33g31 all. The gigabyte x38 dq6 quad turned out to be a decent overclocker. We can estimate now based upon the progress made in the past few days that the overclocking potential of the x38. Dual channel ddr2 1200 memory support for outstanding system. I guess i must be jaded, as a couple of years ago reaching a maximum stable fsb of 480mhz 1920mhz equivalent data.
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