GIGABYTE X38-DQ6 Mobo @ TweakTown

Vikingod · Sep 18, 2007, 03:07 PM

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PangingJr · Sep 18, 2007, 03:48 PM

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GIGABYTE X38-DQ6 Mobo - Final Version! :: TweakTown

Final Thoughts

Well, it’s clear that the X38 with DDR2 memory is simply not the platform to build on. DDR2 has reached its limits at 1200MHz and with the bus clock speeds expected to be quite high on this board due to Intel removing its artificial overclocking restraints, we need something with more kick to keep things in check.

While DDR3 may have higher latencies, we have already seen it break 2000MHz in our Corsair vs. Super Talent article; this is where we want to see the X38 go, DDR3 all the way. If you can clock bus speeds to the max with this board, you’re going to need some good RAM.

While our RAM may have contributed to the problem of low clock speeds, we have seen this RAM go above 1200MHz before, and we haven’t even got there today with this board which leads us to conclude that this baby while having a good enough BIOS for retail use still needs some tweaking, and Gigabyte are known for their BIOS releases to improve their already impressive boards.

ok, DDR3 all the way.
i just need to figure it out where to get a good DDR3 with a more reasonable retail price first.

**temeteus82** · Sep 18, 2007, 04:16 PM

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ok, DDR3 all the way.
i just need to figure it out where to get a good DDR3 with a more reasonable retail price first.

I agree! Here 2Gb kit of 1333MHz cost about 450€

PangingJr · Sep 18, 2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

I agree! Here 2Gb kit of 1333MHz cost about 450€

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AnandTech: ASUS P5E3 Deluxe: X38 and DDR3 arrives... almost

First Thoughts

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Overall performance has been very good at stock speeds even with the slight memory throughput penalties that running DDR3 at 1066 brings to the table compared to DDR2 at 1066. However, unlike what we witnessed with the P35 DDR3 boards at launch, the ability to have DDR3 1066 performance match or better DDR2 1066 is impressive considering the potential clocking headroom DDR3 enjoys. Unfortunately, the performance potential of DDR3 sounds great until you realize the current entry price for the high performance modules. As a buyer, looking at the prospect of spending up to four times more for DDR3 is daunting considering the minimal advantages it offers.

well i'm still thinking (only when i have a free time to think lol) about buying DDR3, or just simply wait and see.

**temeteus82** · Sep 18, 2007, 04:35 PM

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well i'm still thinking (only when i have a free time to think lol) about buying DDR3, or just simply wait and see.

Yeah... I think that I'll get some good DDR2 in xmas in my upgrade since the prices are going down and get board that has DDR2 and 3 slots

PangingJr · Sep 18, 2007, 04:45 PM

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Yeah... I think that I'll get some good DDR2 in xmas in my upgrade since the prices are going down and get board that has DDR2 and 3 slots

be careful and check into it a bit more before buying a combo DDR2/DDR3 board.
there was some problem with DRAM voltages on a combo DDR2/DDR3 type board in P35 before.

**temeteus82** · Sep 18, 2007, 04:48 PM

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be careful and check into it a bit more before buying a combo DDR2/DDR3 board.
there was some problem with DRAM voltages on a combo DDR2/DDR3 type board in P35 before.

Yeah I'll do that. But I think the issues are solved before xmas...

Sep 18, 2007, 03:07 PM	#1
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