[NinjaZX6R]

Hey Guys,

Just got this thing installed. Can't beat $109 at Newegg! I took pics and will upload and also add my screen shots.

Things I've Noticed:

--The bios is much better than the P965 variation. They also include some good OC and temp software that wasn't included with the P965.

--I could be an idiot, but something is SERIOUSLY wrong in the memory timing section. For CAS latency and the next three (forgot what they're called) can only be set to 5 or 6!!! I'm forced to run 5-5-5-10 as the loosest combination! What the HECK?

--500fsb is no problem. I did it by simply bumping the NB voltage a tad, which may have even been unnecessary. Running 500x7 on the first try with my E6400. I'm impressed and will also try higher!

That's it for now, but screen shots soon to come. I'm actually supposed to be "working" from home right now

Edit: Forgot to mention...installed a 40mm fan on the NB and replaced the TIM with AS5.

-Collin-

[NinjaZX6R]

A few pics and a screenie. As you can see, their own software is pretty far off on the CPU mhz. I WISH it was 4ghz!









More testing to come. I'm a little bummed that there is no 5:6 divider. That divider is a godsend on my P5K Dlx.

-Collin-

[NinjaZX6R]

Nobody's interested in this little Biostar? It's only $109 guys!

[Tuan209]

Nice. Would love to hear more about the board. I am deciding between this board, the Gigabyte, and the Abit IP35-E. Which would you recommend?

[Charr]

How did you install that 40mm on the NB?

[NinjaZX6R]

Originally Posted by Charr

How did you install that 40mm on the NB?

I just bent two fins together and screwed a few screws into the bent fins. Holds it nice and snug!

-Collin-

[fldrice]

Collin,
What divider's are available? How does this compare to the other C2D boards that you've had?

[NinjaZX6R]

Originally Posted by fldrice

Collin,
What divider's are available? How does this compare to the other C2D boards that you've had?

Hey there,

The dividers are rather disappointing, but I can deal with them. 1:1, 4:5 and 2:3 are the only three dividers. As far as comparing to others, it does higher FSB than all I've had but one, my P5K Dlx. It outclocked my QuadGT, ICFX3200, P5W DH, DFI 975X/G and it's little brother the Biostar P965. I'll be doing some ram overclocking later today if I get time.

-Collin-

[Gautam]

I guess you can kind of look at it like a 965...those are the only dividers 965 has. I think one can live with them for 109.

[NinjaZX6R]

http://www.rebelshavenforum.com/sisu...3;t=000117;p=3

Everyone is having such difficulty with 500fsb! Either I got a good board, or the fan and AS5 on NB really helped. I still love this board

[Tuan209]

How do you like the layout of the board? Im not a big fan of the psu connector.

[NinjaZX6R]

Originally Posted by Tuan209

How do you like the layout of the board? Im not a big fan of the psu connector.

I've never really cared about the layout. I make things work one way or another, but it seems fine to me

-Collin-

[Evilsizer]

yea i eyed this board for my parents upgrade but no that newegg has the abit ip35-e/ip35. i think im gonna go that route, as the IP35's are all pretty much the same in the bios it just the heatpipe cooler, ich9r.

after seeing this board on newegg for someone looking to spend $99 on the gigabyte 965ds3. spend the money and get the biostar alot more upgradability options.

Originally Posted by Tuan209

Nice. Would love to hear more about the board. I am deciding between this board, the Gigabyte, and the Abit IP35-E. Which would you recommend?

well if im right its going to have the same ram dividers as the IP35-PRO, which is alot! its only 10 more then the biostar and alot cheaper then the gigabyte's.

[NinjaZX6R]

There is more of a difference than just the bios. I'll try to find the link that shows. The IP35 has only solid state caps on the CPU power circuitry. The IP35-E has no solid caps. Don't know if that actually makes a difference or not, but the IP35 Pro has all solid state caps.

-Collin-

[Evilsizer]

i just mean from a ocing stand point as SSC vs non SSC doesnt effect ocing at all. i mean how many of us are gonna use the same mobo for 10years? that is the life of solid state caps.

[toddm27]

looks pretty nice for a cheap build, loving these p35 boards

[Tuan209]

Originally Posted by Evilsizer

yea i eyed this board for my parents upgrade but no that newegg has the abit ip35-e/ip35. i think im gonna go that route, as the IP35's are all pretty much the same in the bios it just the heatpipe cooler, ich9r.

after seeing this board on newegg for someone looking to spend $99 on the gigabyte 965ds3. spend the money and get the biostar alot more upgradability options.


well if im right its going to have the same ram dividers as the IP35-PRO, which is alot! its only 10 more then the biostar and alot cheaper then the gigabyte's.

Thanks for the info. I like all 3 boards, but I may be leaning towards the Gigabyte. The DS3R is only 10 more dollars than the Abit, although the Abit does look very appealing. Im not quite sure of Abit's track record, and the DS3R is just basically a revision of the DS3.

[Evilsizer]

Originally Posted by Tuan209

Thanks for the info. I like all 3 boards, but I may be leaning towards the Gigabyte. The DS3R is only 10 more dollars than the Abit, although the Abit does look very appealing. Im not quite sure of Abit's track record, and the DS3R is just basically a revision of the DS3.

huh track record? the IP35 has a much better first bios then the ab9pro ever had or even the first bios with the Quad gt.

[NinjaZX6R]

I hate to throw in a response like this, but there really isn't a bad choice here.

-Collin-

[Tuan209]

Originally Posted by Evilsizer

huh track record? the IP35 has a much better first bios then the ab9pro ever had or even the first bios with the Quad gt.

Evilsizer,

I didnt mean anything bad about the Abit, I was simplying implying that the DS3R is just updated DS3 which has gone through many revisions. For that reason, I was more comfortable going with it as oppose to the Abit. I actually like the looks of the Abit more to be honest. One thing that does turn me off about the Abit is that Ive heard their support is not too great. Is that true? Ive heard they rarely provide updates for their products.

Tuan