Intel D875PBZLK - Page 4

**Sandog** · 06-27-2003, 11:34 PM

By the way, I had alot of good advice too from some knowledgable people in here before I bought my board also. Posts from NAD, Prometheus, Rediluei, MrStevo and others really were a benefit.

David Rolfe · 06-29-2003, 06:02 AM

Hi,

I know there is a parallel thread running in the BIOS section, but for anyone who is only following this one, Intel have now released a further BIOS update (08) which can be found at http://developer.intel.com/design/m.../bz/bz_bios.htm

They say it addresses the following:

New Fixes/Features:
. Added the ability to enable center spread-spectrum host locking via BIOS setup option.
. Fixed issue where Event log failed to clear on a reboot using a custom CMOS utility.
. Addressed an issue where a synthetic stress utility froze due to an compatibility issue with USB legacy support.

Probably worth installing IMHO.

-David-

Mr Steveo · 06-29-2003, 12:22 PM

Im still following this thread David

I figure about two or three more weeks and I may finally be ready for canterwood!

Are you all still having favorable impressions of this board?

David Rolfe · 06-29-2003, 01:22 PM

Hi Mr Steveo,

I am afraid to say that I still don't actually have one of these boards in my posession, although I made the decision to get one about four weeks ago now, and duly placed my order on 6th June.

The supply situation here in the UK is hopeless at present, and although I am dealing with one of Intel's main trade distributors in the UK, it looks as if I will have to wait a bit longer yet, before I actually have one in my hot little hands.

Nothing I have anywhere yet read had persuaded me to switch to another make or brand of board, although I have used many Asus ones in the past, and am currently 'running' a P4T533.

I have all the other bits and pieces lined up ready to go, including a nice Intel P4C 3Ghz CPU, 2 x 512 Mb modules of Kingston HyperX, a couple of 120 Gb Maxtor Plus 9 SATA drives, a Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 Pro, MS wireless mouse and keyboard etc., etc.

It's going to be a very smart 'all black' system, in an Antec Sonata case, and I have high hopes for it all... now all I need is that board! I could probably get hold of one quicker by paying another £40 ($30) or so, but I do have my principles!

-David-

AHLnut · 06-29-2003, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Im still following this thread David I figure about two or three more weeks and I may finally be ready for canterwood!

OH MY!!!! ROFLMAO, I just KNEW you couldnt wait it out ROFLMAO

I just learned that Alienware is now using this motherboard in it's Area 51 systems

**Sandog** · 06-29-2003, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AHLnut

I just learned that Alienware is now using this motherboard in it's Area 51 systems

Probably one of the reasons they are using it is because of the boards stability.

**Sandog** · 06-29-2003, 05:13 PM

Quote from MaximumPC Review of the Alienware 51

"Alienware went with Intel’s D875PBZ mobo, which won our Kick *** award last month. It comes with onboard-everything, and even allows a 5 percent FSB overclock. But the real gem is the GeForce FX 5900 Ultra. We tested the card at both stock speeds (450 core/425 memory) and slightly overclocked (475/437.5). Alienware says it will overclock the card at the factory “by customer request” and fully warranties anything it ships, OC’d or otherwise."

David Rolfe · 07-01-2003, 07:01 AM

Hi,

My new board finally arrived today... although I had to change suppliers first!

Unfortunately (well sort of!) I am off on a week's holiday tomorrow, so the new build will have to wait until I get back.

Something to look forward to anyway!

-David-

**Sandog** · 07-01-2003, 05:29 PM

No kidding! Good luck David, by the way while its waiting to go in the case take it out of the box and put in on your desk so's you can oggle it.

Woot!

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**Sandog** · 07-01-2003, 05:31 PM

Woot!

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Mr Steveo · 07-01-2003, 06:41 PM

Congrats on post 100 Sandog!

opdirect · 07-03-2003, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeR
Well, I couldn't wait until tomorrow to see just how fast this sucker is...

Using 3DMark2001SE, it scored a 17860.

It was also the first time I've seen the ATI Radeon 9800 Pro in action, and all I can say is WOW!

Tomorrow, I'll try and tune the video card and memory to see if I can squeeze some more performance from this one, but in the meantime, thanks again guys...Mike

MikeR, did you overclock the video when you got this score?

**Sandog** · 07-03-2003, 04:46 PM

I would say nope. That is exactly what I get. If he does +4% burn in and fast mem timings he should hit the 18.2K area and if he OC the Radeon to 420 core (it'll do more, some have 450 and higher) and 360 mem clock he should see 19.2K.

MikeR · 07-03-2003, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by opdirect
MikeR, did you overclock the video when you got this score?

Nope, all stock clocking on my Intel board and ATI video card...Mike

**specmike** · 07-03-2003, 09:59 PM

Hey, could some of you guys put up some Sandra reports and Sandra benchs? I have been talking to a couple of guy over at Corsair HoH and they are having problems with Sandra telling them that their PAT is not working, their buffered mem bench is low, etc. I have seen no barometer to compare.

Thanx, Mike.

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06-29-2003, 06:02 AM	#47
David Rolfe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: England Posts: 520	Hi, I know there is a parallel thread running in the BIOS section, but for anyone who is only following this one, Intel have now released a further BIOS update (08) which can be found at http://developer.intel.com/design/m.../bz/bz_bios.htm They say it addresses the following: New Fixes/Features: . Added the ability to enable center spread-spectrum host locking via BIOS setup option. . Fixed issue where Event log failed to clear on a reboot using a custom CMOS utility. . Addressed an issue where a synthetic stress utility froze due to an compatibility issue with USB legacy support. Probably worth installing IMHO. -David-
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06-29-2003, 12:22 PM	#48
Mr Steveo Stayed @HolidayInn Xpress Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,324	Im still following this thread David I figure about two or three more weeks and I may finally be ready for canterwood! Are you all still having favorable impressions of this board? __________________ Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 * Intel DX38BT "Bone Trail" mobo * 2 x 2 Gig Patriot PC3 10666 1333MHz 7-7-7-20 * eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX * WD 150G Raptor * Seagate 500G SATA HDD * Soundblaster X-Fi Fatality * 2 x Plextor PX-810SA DVD burners * CoolerMaster 850W PSU * Silverstone TJ10-SW case * Silverstone FP34 card reader * Logitech G7 mouse * Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard * Sony 19" LCD * Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 x64 * Larry The Squirrel*
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06-29-2003, 01:22 PM	#49
David Rolfe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: England Posts: 520	Hi Mr Steveo, I am afraid to say that I still don't actually have one of these boards in my posession, although I made the decision to get one about four weeks ago now, and duly placed my order on 6th June. The supply situation here in the UK is hopeless at present, and although I am dealing with one of Intel's main trade distributors in the UK, it looks as if I will have to wait a bit longer yet, before I actually have one in my hot little hands. Nothing I have anywhere yet read had persuaded me to switch to another make or brand of board, although I have used many Asus ones in the past, and am currently 'running' a P4T533. I have all the other bits and pieces lined up ready to go, including a nice Intel P4C 3Ghz CPU, 2 x 512 Mb modules of Kingston HyperX, a couple of 120 Gb Maxtor Plus 9 SATA drives, a Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 Pro, MS wireless mouse and keyboard etc., etc. It's going to be a very smart 'all black' system, in an Antec Sonata case, and I have high hopes for it all... now all I need is that board! I could probably get hold of one quicker by paying another £40 ($30) or so, but I do have my principles! -David-
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06-29-2003, 05:13 PM	#52
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,961	Quote from MaximumPC Review of the Alienware 51 "Alienware went with Intel’s D875PBZ mobo, which won our Kick *** award last month. It comes with onboard-everything, and even allows a 5 percent FSB overclock. But the real gem is the GeForce FX 5900 Ultra. We tested the card at both stock speeds (450 core/425 memory) and slightly overclocked (475/437.5). Alienware says it will overclock the card at the factory “by customer request” and fully warranties anything it ships, OC’d or otherwise."
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07-01-2003, 07:01 AM	#53
David Rolfe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: England Posts: 520	Here at last! Hi, My new board finally arrived today... although I had to change suppliers first! Unfortunately (well sort of!) I am off on a week's holiday tomorrow, so the new build will have to wait until I get back. Something to look forward to anyway! -David-
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07-01-2003, 05:29 PM	#54
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,961	No kidding! Good luck David, by the way while its waiting to go in the case take it out of the box and put in on your desk so's you can oggle it. Woot! POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100PO ST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST100POST10 Bring on the dancing girls
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07-01-2003, 06:41 PM	#56
Mr Steveo Stayed @HolidayInn Xpress Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,324	Congrats on post 100 Sandog! __________________ Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 * Intel DX38BT "Bone Trail" mobo * 2 x 2 Gig Patriot PC3 10666 1333MHz 7-7-7-20 * eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX * WD 150G Raptor * Seagate 500G SATA HDD * Soundblaster X-Fi Fatality * 2 x Plextor PX-810SA DVD burners * CoolerMaster 850W PSU * Silverstone TJ10-SW case * Silverstone FP34 card reader * Logitech G7 mouse * Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard * Sony 19" LCD * Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 x64 * Larry The Squirrel*
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07-03-2003, 04:46 PM	#58
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,961	I would say nope. That is exactly what I get. If he does +4% burn in and fast mem timings he should hit the 18.2K area and if he OC the Radeon to 420 core (it'll do more, some have 450 and higher) and 360 mem clock he should see 19.2K.
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07-03-2003, 09:59 PM	#60
specmike Yes, Yellowbeard Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Metro Atlanta, GA. Posts: 2,615	Hey, could some of you guys put up some Sandra reports and Sandra benchs? I have been talking to a couple of guy over at Corsair HoH and they are having problems with Sandra telling them that their PAT is not working, their buffered mem bench is low, etc. I have seen no barometer to compare. Thanx, Mike. __________________ OFFICIAL CORSAIR TECH SUPPORT
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