Gigabyte X38-DS5 review & X38T-DQ6 revisit - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 6th Nov 2007, 13:40

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...e_ga-x38-ds5/1

We look at the Gigabyte X38-DS5 to see if it's a worthwhile compromise for those that can't afford the higher-end X38 boards. While we're at it, we also revisit the GA-X38T-DQ6 to get a full set of performance numbers and a look at the retail bundle.

notatoad · 6th Nov 2007, 16:49

on the game benchmarks, all the scales say "time in seconds, lower is better". are you sure that's not a framerate?

Bindibadgi · 6th Nov 2007, 16:58

fixed

Woodstock · 6th Nov 2007, 20:59

by giving to sets of esata backplates, couldnt you use one in a different pc

yakyb · 7th Nov 2007, 08:38

isnt it time Bit switched to using mor up to date graphics cards? i for one would not be buying an x38 to run an old gpu in

Bindibadgi · 7th Nov 2007, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

by giving to sets of esata backplates, couldnt you use one in a different pc

Yep. I have tried one in an my own PC with an Asus mobo, but I didn't install the SATA ports in ACHI to start with though

Yaky - I see your point and I will be, it's just a case of having spare cards to use. I was really waiting for something PCIe-2.

yakyb · 7th Nov 2007, 10:22

that makes sense (any news on 3870?)

Tim S · 7th Nov 2007, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakyb

that makes sense (any news on 3870?)

If I told you, I would have to kill you

yakyb · 7th Nov 2007, 10:54

thought as much! well heres to waiting anoter week

Woodstock · 7th Nov 2007, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim S

If I told you, I would have to kill you

im keen

Jambe · 8th Nov 2007, 17:20

X38 is the first commercial chipset to support the PCI-E 2.0 specification. Whether this means you'll see higher throughput using new PCI-E 2.0 cards (like the 8800GTs) on an X38-powered board, I am not sure (I haven't done any testing myself).

An interesting thought, though.

zoom314 · 9th Nov 2007, 18:12

Of course finding the X38-DS5 right now in the USA is an exercise in frustration, As to Bit using "older video cards", Me I use a Dell branded 7800GTX, So almost anything would be newer than mine. And My PC isn't a Dell either, I built It Myself.

Bindibadgi · 21st Nov 2007, 15:41

NB Everyone: Article Update
We've had a lot of discussion today and have made an addendum to the end of the article. Since AMD released its HD3800 series the final value score for the DS5 is no longer representative of how we feel. We never normally change scores post publishing, but before the HD3800s there was no need for CrossFire, but now since release there finally is and the change from the given "7" to a "9" for value was significant enough to worth noting in our change in opinion. It does not affect the other scores given.

Read tomorrow's Asus Maximus review to see another reason why we changed it.

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8th Nov 2007, 17:20	#11
Jambe What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	X38 is the first commercial chipset to support the PCI-E 2.0 specification. Whether this means you'll see higher throughput using new PCI-E 2.0 cards (like the 8800GTs) on an X38-powered board, I am not sure (I haven't done any testing myself). An interesting thought, though.

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zoom314 Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Yermo, CA, USA Posts: 174	Of course finding the X38-DS5 right now in the USA is an exercise in frustration, As to Bit using "older video cards", Me I use a Dell branded 7800GTX, So almost anything would be newer than mine. And My PC isn't a Dell either, I built It Myself.

21st Nov 2007, 15:41	#13
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,274	NB Everyone: Article Update We've had a lot of discussion today and have made an addendum to the end of the article. Since AMD released its HD3800 series the final value score for the DS5 is no longer representative of how we feel. We never normally change scores post publishing, but before the HD3800s there was no need for CrossFire, but now since release there finally is and the change from the given "7" to a "9" for value was significant enough to worth noting in our change in opinion. It does not affect the other scores given. Read tomorrow's Asus Maximus review to see another reason why we changed it. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!