Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) - Page 2

adrenaline777 · 11-03-2007, 10:37 AM

Greetings all been away from this site for a couple of years. Well I think im finally up to speed on all the upcoming technology for my next build cant wait cause im still running a 3ghz northwood

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Does anyone have a release date for x38 or x48 intel boards? Eveything I read online stated the x38 bonetrail would be out on 10/10/07!

I plan on purchasing a Core 2 Extreme QX9650 when it launches on 11/12/07 and would like to have a board by then, I only use intel boards.

Also what are your guys feelings on the performance difference between 1333 and 1600 FSB? The research I have done shows no significant difference therefore I really dont see the point in waiting for the faster penryns or the x48. I could always OC if need be anyway.

2411 · 11-03-2007, 02:32 PM

I sure hope my old system hangs on for a while.

**Sandog** · 11-05-2007, 08:51 AM

FYI, the Intel DX38BT had 12 USB 2.0 ports, 6 SATA ports, 2 IEEE 1394a ports, and 2 eSATA ports which also have RAID support. It is these two eSATA ports that I want to talk about.

A lot of you probably haven't heard of eSATA. It rocks. It is designed for external devices so it has higher voltage levels for transmit and excepts lower voltage levels for receive. This enables it to have a cable up to 2M. On the DX38BT the external connectors are in the back of the mobo and are reinforced. What rocks about eSATA is a lot of USB1.0/2.0 and Firewire connections use bridges to interface to a SATA or PATA interfaces. eSATA goes to a SATA interface. It can even handle S.M.A.R.T. from external hard drives. The best about eSATA is that is handles 3000Mb/s, much faster than the 480Mb/s of USB2.0.

Five eSATA Drives Reviewed: Test Results: eSATA versus USB 2.0

**Sandog** · 11-05-2007, 09:16 AM

The Product Guide for the DX38BT is well done with good figures depicting the advances this new board has. You may want to take a close look at it here.

There are two headers for int/ext IR devices, two VR LEDS and one STBY LED, a board power button, a decorative ICH heatsink cover which you can install, and also an MCH fan mounting bracket(fan not included). The DX38BT is also a lead-free second level interconnect product (not totally lead-free). The retail boxed version also comes with the game Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2.

**Sandog** · 11-05-2007, 10:07 AM

Check out the price and top down board pic.

Buy.com - DX38BT X38 ICH9R ATX CPNT1333FSB GBE MOTHERBOARD - BOXDX38BT

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/screen_shot_images/892/205808892_002.jpg

By the way, here is a close-up of the logo on the ICH HS courtesy of LegitReviews. It is a side view of a skull plus neckbone made out of computer parts.

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/566/icon.jpg

adrenaline777 · 11-05-2007, 05:57 PM

So nobody knows when it will be available?

**Sandog** · 11-07-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrenaline777

So nobody knows when it will be available?

Intel says the board will be released late November vs. the 16th of Nov. MSRP will be $249.99. AnandTech/Gary Key will get a review sample around 11/14/07 so look for a good review shortly thereafter.

fvbounty · 11-07-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

Intel says the board will be released late November vs. the 16th of Nov. MSRP will be $249.99. AnandTech/Gary Key will get a review sample around 11/14/07 so look for a good review shortly thereafter.

Thats a good price on that board compared what Asus has! Can't wait for the review...

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 11-07-2007, 09:13 AM

what's an SLI?

fvbounty · 11-07-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir_JaKoNT|L

what's an SLI?

You have been away for a long time. SLI is running two Nvidia video cards together to improve performance. Crossfire is two ATI video cards running together.

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 11-07-2007, 09:42 AM

ahhh thanks fvbounty, have always been a great help

trying to catch up and mend the pieces slowly

i'm just aware that the era of socket 478 is finally way over, and i'm still proud of my P4T533 with rambus! lol i really need to catch up!

adrenaline777 · 11-07-2007, 08:36 PM

Its a shame they couldent get their x38 board out sooner there are a ton of new games coming out in November:

COD 4
Crysis
UT3
Gears of war

I guess I will just have to wait!

traveler · 11-08-2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrenaline777

Its a shame they couldent get their x38 board out sooner there are a ton of new games coming out in November:

COD 4
Crysis
UT3
Gears of war

I guess I will just have to wait!

Same here.

I'm holding out for X48.

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**Sandog** · 11-08-2007, 04:54 PM

For those waiting for the X48 board, the only CPU that will be available that runs at 1600 FSB will cost $1379 from Intel and $1650 from NewEgg. The X48 will have some extra's probably.

zapionics<alt> · 11-09-2007, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

For those waiting for the X48 board, the only CPU that will be available that runs at 1600 FSB will cost $1379 from Intel and $1650 from NewEgg. The X48 will have some extra's probably.

But it will run the 1333 CPU's... I just dont want to spend $ on an X38 and end up left behind when the 1600 parts are plentiful and cheap... too many bad memories of Granite Bay for me

11-03-2007, 10:37 AM	#16
adrenaline777 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) Greetings all been away from this site for a couple of years. Well I think im finally up to speed on all the upcoming technology for my next build cant wait cause im still running a 3ghz northwood . Does anyone have a release date for x38 or x48 intel boards? Eveything I read online stated the x38 bonetrail would be out on 10/10/07! I plan on purchasing a Core 2 Extreme QX9650 when it launches on 11/12/07 and would like to have a board by then, I only use intel boards. Also what are your guys feelings on the performance difference between 1333 and 1600 FSB? The research I have done shows no significant difference therefore I really dont see the point in waiting for the faster penryns or the x48. I could always OC if need be anyway.
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11-03-2007, 02:32 PM	#17
2411 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newton,Nc Posts: 61	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) I sure hope my old system hangs on for a while.
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11-05-2007, 08:51 AM	#18
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) FYI, the Intel DX38BT had 12 USB 2.0 ports, 6 SATA ports, 2 IEEE 1394a ports, and 2 eSATA ports which also have RAID support. It is these two eSATA ports that I want to talk about. A lot of you probably haven't heard of eSATA. It rocks. It is designed for external devices so it has higher voltage levels for transmit and excepts lower voltage levels for receive. This enables it to have a cable up to 2M. On the DX38BT the external connectors are in the back of the mobo and are reinforced. What rocks about eSATA is a lot of USB1.0/2.0 and Firewire connections use bridges to interface to a SATA or PATA interfaces. eSATA goes to a SATA interface. It can even handle S.M.A.R.T. from external hard drives. The best about eSATA is that is handles 3000Mb/s, much faster than the 480Mb/s of USB2.0. Five eSATA Drives Reviewed: Test Results: eSATA versus USB 2.0 __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer Last edited by Sandog : 11-05-2007 at 10:33 AM.
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11-05-2007, 09:16 AM	#19
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) The Product Guide for the DX38BT is well done with good figures depicting the advances this new board has. You may want to take a close look at it here. There are two headers for int/ext IR devices, two VR LEDS and one STBY LED, a board power button, a decorative ICH heatsink cover which you can install, and also an MCH fan mounting bracket(fan not included). The DX38BT is also a lead-free second level interconnect product (not totally lead-free). The retail boxed version also comes with the game Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2. __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer
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11-05-2007, 10:07 AM	#20
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) Check out the price and top down board pic. Buy.com - DX38BT X38 ICH9R ATX CPNT1333FSB GBE MOTHERBOARD - BOXDX38BT http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/screen_shot_images/892/205808892_002.jpg By the way, here is a close-up of the logo on the ICH HS courtesy of LegitReviews. It is a side view of a skull plus neckbone made out of computer parts. http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/566/icon.jpg __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer Last edited by Sandog : 11-05-2007 at 10:29 AM.
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11-05-2007, 05:57 PM	#21
adrenaline777 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) So nobody knows when it will be available?
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11-07-2007, 09:13 AM	#24
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11-07-2007, 09:42 AM	#26
Sir_JaKoNT\|L an ASUSBoard fanatic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore, Sydney, Jakarta Posts: 4,581	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) ahhh thanks fvbounty, have always been a great help trying to catch up and mend the pieces slowly i'm just aware that the era of socket 478 is finally way over, and i'm still proud of my P4T533 with rambus! lol i really need to catch up! __________________ running rig AMD ATHLON X2 4000+ AM2 Gigabyte GA-M61SME- SL2 2 x V-Gen DDR2 1GB RAM PC5300 WDC 160GB SATA2 8MB Sony DVD R/W 20x Enlight EN 4150 casing Enlight True Power 420Watt PSU Stick together team... HTC Tytn II is the way!!!
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11-07-2007, 08:36 PM	#27
adrenaline777 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) Its a shame they couldent get their x38 board out sooner there are a ton of new games coming out in November: COD 4 Crysis UT3 Gears of war I guess I will just have to wait!
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11-08-2007, 04:54 PM	#29
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Re: Intel DX38BT/DX48BT (Bone Trail) For those waiting for the X48 board, the only CPU that will be available that runs at 1600 FSB will cost $1379 from Intel and $1650 from NewEgg. The X48 will have some extra's probably. __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer
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