Official Conroe information thread - Page 34

**Sandog** · 09-22-2006, 01:29 PM

Intel D975XBX or take a look at an ASUS P5 series. Bad Axe 2 will be oriented toward the Quadro Core 2 Duo chip (QX6700).

Well I am finishing up a 4-day VHDL class at work. The instructor worked for Intel for 5yrs in Colorado on the Intel Itanium processor doing testing/validating of the Hyper-Threading feature. He said Itanium brought HT and dual-core to the u-processor so something good did come of that project.

BKA · 09-22-2006, 01:46 PM

Also the Abit Aw9D series was just released. I received my AW9D-MAX today and should have it up and running tonight.

h20-ski · 09-24-2006, 12:04 AM

I agree Sandong. The Itantium, no matter how bad the press makes it out to be is one heck of a processor

Intel_User · 09-30-2006, 02:54 AM

Some Kentsfield info. The initial Kentsfield is spec'ed at 120W TDP. I heard that 120W is for the initial hand picked models. Later it'll be revised and all Kentsfield based models are gonna spec at 80W TDP. There will be LV versions for servers that reach 50W TDP.

h20-ski · 10-02-2006, 01:45 PM

Even at 120W for a quadcore, that comes to just 30W per core. Pretty dang impressive.

Intel_User · 10-08-2006, 02:27 AM

Intel D975XBX2(Bad Axe 2) review: http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111

Basic summary:
-On board power button for fast, convenient bench testing
-Support for Nvidia's EPP memory
-Better power support and more optimal adjustments of circuit components
-Performance adjustment options have its own category called "Performance" on the Tab, where on the BX1 you had to find so-called "Burn-In" to access it.
-1.5 to 1.7V MCH voltage adjustment in 0.25V increments
-1.2 to 1.5V FSB voltage adjustment in 0.25V increments
-1.2875 to 1.6V CPU voltage adjustment in 0.0125V increments
-Max FSB of 433MHz with the ability to adjust the FSB settings, with 1MHz increments, unlike BX1 which had to be adjusted by percentage base.
-1.80 to 2.80V memory voltage adjustment in 0.04V increments

Those kind of wide adjustment options seem make the previous notion that Intel motherboards aren't geared toward enthusiasts(specifically overclockers) all moot.

-Graceful exit of crashed system due to aggressive OC

Also mentioned is above. It must mean there should be less headaches now when you crash due to too much OC.

Intel_User · 10-08-2006, 05:49 AM

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111

What's up with the 3rd PCI-E 16x slot with both BX1 and BX2?!??

lowrider007 · 10-08-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intel_User

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111

What's up with the 3rd PCI-E 16x slot with both BX1 and BX2?!??

One question, will my Intel D975BX(1) Rev 304 be compatible with the quad core extreme ?

Cheers

Intel_User · 10-08-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

One question, will my Intel D975BX(1) Rev 304 be compatible with the quad core extreme ?

Cheers

If it runs your Core 2 Duo, it'll run your Core 2 Quad. Since its Rev 304, yes it will.

At least that's what the initial reports say anyway. Search for D975XBX and Kentsfield and you'll find reports of people running Kentsfield on the D975XBX.

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4098

Then people may ask why make Bad Axe 2 anyway?? Because BX1 and BX2 is same chipset, BX2 is much better for enthusiasts and will make Intel much more competitive in that department.

I can't really see why it shouldn't run on yours.

**Sandog** · 10-16-2006, 03:11 PM

Is anyone familiar with this software?

http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115390

Didn't think so

h20-ski · 10-16-2006, 04:02 PM

Of course not, that is the internal Intel release for the program. Kinda cool that it reads from the embedded diode. I wish that it would work for all non Core based processors.

SpeedDMN · 10-16-2006, 05:37 PM

I ran TAT on my C2D laptop for the heck of it. They arn't kidding about burning the cores hard. Went from a nice 32C idle to over 70C in no time. I shut it off, it was scaring me

*johnrr6* · 10-16-2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedDMN

I ran TAT on my C2D laptop for the heck of it. They arn't kidding about burning the cores hard. Went from a nice 32C idle to over 70C in no time. I shut it off, it was scaring me

Speed----how do you like your HP C2D Laptop-----am quite pleased with mine-----very snappy----and since they fixed the touchpad----no complaints at all....

John

BKA · 10-16-2006, 10:12 PM

TAT won't even run on my ABIT AWD9D-MAX.

SpeedDMN · 10-16-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrr6

Speed----how do you like your HP C2D Laptop-----am quite pleased with mine-----very snappy----and since they fixed the touchpad----no complaints at all....

John

I have been very happy with it for the most part. Touch pad is fine. Kinda wish it had a side scroll but no big deal. It's kinda a pain to keep clean. The black glossy finish picks up prints easy and no way to open it without leaving some. Again a small thing. Also I wish the built in camera would switch around to shoot forward. You can only adjust it by moving the whole screen. Definately the fastest notebook I have ever used. I don't think it has ever locked up on anything. No real errors of any kind. The ultra brightview screen extra I put on it is very nice. Colors are very rich and it works well in bright light. Games are pretty sweet. It felt a little funny to be playing high end games on it. My old laptop could handle pong maybe. All in all I would buy it again.

09-22-2006, 01:29 PM	#496
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,688	Intel D975XBX or take a look at an ASUS P5 series. Bad Axe 2 will be oriented toward the Quadro Core 2 Duo chip (QX6700). Well I am finishing up a 4-day VHDL class at work. The instructor worked for Intel for 5yrs in Colorado on the Intel Itanium processor doing testing/validating of the Hyper-Threading feature. He said Itanium brought HT and dual-core to the u-processor so something good did come of that project.
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09-22-2006, 01:46 PM	#497
BKA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,095	Also the Abit Aw9D series was just released. I received my AW9D-MAX today and should have it up and running tonight. __________________ DFI LP X58 T3eH8 i7 920(@3.5) w/Nocturna SE1366 (2) Diamond 4870 1GB (XFIRE) 12GB Corsair XMS DDR3 Windows 7 x64
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09-24-2006, 12:04 AM	#498
h20-ski Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,460	I agree Sandong. The Itantium, no matter how bad the press makes it out to be is one heck of a processor
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09-30-2006, 02:54 AM	#499
Intel_User Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 482	Some Kentsfield info. The initial Kentsfield is spec'ed at 120W TDP. I heard that 120W is for the initial hand picked models. Later it'll be revised and all Kentsfield based models are gonna spec at 80W TDP. There will be LV versions for servers that reach 50W TDP.
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10-02-2006, 01:45 PM	#500
h20-ski Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,460	Even at 120W for a quadcore, that comes to just 30W per core. Pretty dang impressive.
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10-08-2006, 02:27 AM	#501
Intel_User Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 482	Intel D975XBX2(Bad Axe 2) review: http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111 Basic summary: -On board power button for fast, convenient bench testing -Support for Nvidia's EPP memory -Better power support and more optimal adjustments of circuit components -Performance adjustment options have its own category called "Performance" on the Tab, where on the BX1 you had to find so-called "Burn-In" to access it. -1.5 to 1.7V MCH voltage adjustment in 0.25V increments -1.2 to 1.5V FSB voltage adjustment in 0.25V increments -1.2875 to 1.6V CPU voltage adjustment in 0.0125V increments -Max FSB of 433MHz with the ability to adjust the FSB settings, with 1MHz increments, unlike BX1 which had to be adjusted by percentage base. -1.80 to 2.80V memory voltage adjustment in 0.04V increments Those kind of wide adjustment options seem make the previous notion that Intel motherboards aren't geared toward enthusiasts(specifically overclockers) all moot. -Graceful exit of crashed system due to aggressive OC Also mentioned is above. It must mean there should be less headaches now when you crash due to too much OC. Last edited by Intel_User; 10-08-2006 at 02:34 AM..
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10-08-2006, 05:49 AM	#502
Intel_User Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 482	http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111 What's up with the 3rd PCI-E 16x slot with both BX1 and BX2?!??
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10-16-2006, 03:11 PM	#505
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,688	Is anyone familiar with this software? http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115390 Didn't think so
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10-16-2006, 04:02 PM	#506
h20-ski Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,460	Of course not, that is the internal Intel release for the program. Kinda cool that it reads from the embedded diode. I wish that it would work for all non Core based processors.
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10-16-2006, 05:37 PM	#507
SpeedDMN Silicon Avatar Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 2,927	I ran TAT on my C2D laptop for the heck of it. They arn't kidding about burning the cores hard. Went from a nice 32C idle to over 70C in no time. I shut it off, it was scaring me __________________
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10-16-2006, 10:12 PM	#509
BKA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,095	TAT won't even run on my ABIT AWD9D-MAX. __________________ DFI LP X58 T3eH8 i7 920(@3.5) w/Nocturna SE1366 (2) Diamond 4870 1GB (XFIRE) 12GB Corsair XMS DDR3 Windows 7 x64
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