Me want something serious!

[Nataku]

http://www.pcgameshardware.de/?article_id=630916

Finally an 2x4 that can be overclocked!

[Skorp]

Unfortunately Skulltrail needs 57 seconds after hitting the power button to actually show the post screen. And in case the system is overclocked too far and does not boot, one CPU has to be removed in order to clear the CMOS.

... That won't do.

[Nataku]

... That won't do.

Could a bios update take care of that?

[Avid6eek]

I'd have no problems waiting 57 seconds for that type of power. Most of Intel's dual socket server boards require a wait of around a minute so it can complete the post tests.

If only there was a need for 8 cores at 4+Ghz.

[Qbical]

that is pretty intense but it also looks like i would need to call the power company before i started it up lol

[FrozenMercury]

The lights would probably flicker upon booting that thing up lol

[Nataku]

If only there was a need for 8 cores at 4+Ghz.

Need is irrelevant... :)

[Skorp]

I'd have no problems waiting 57 seconds for that type of power. Most of Intel's dual socket server boards require a wait of around a minute so it can complete the post tests.

If only there was a need for 8 cores at 4+Ghz.

There is when you want to start rendering global illumination and final gather. :p

[AKHandyman]

I was reading this review (http://techreport.com/articles.x/14052/1) when I noticed the thread on the same motherboard ... of course this motherboard is going to appeal to only two types ... an enthusiast who has DEEP POCKETS or the employee who believes that this set-up will save LOADS OF TIME!

The review is extensive and long, but that's what's needed to understand what Intel is trying to do by bringing this beast to market ... :thumb:

[jdrom17]

The lights would probably flicker upon booting that thing up lol
My computer already does that :p
Crappy 1950s wiring and fuse panel (yes, fuses not circuit breakers) on a 60A service (basically non-insurable now) as 100A is the standard.

[Nataku]

My computer already does that :p
Crappy 1950s wiring and fuse panel (yes, fuses not circuit breakers) on a 60A service (basically non-insurable now) as 100A is the standard.

Sounds like you might want to have that changed out...

[yahooadam]

i saw that pc

the main problems documented, it used stupid procs - they cost like £800 each
It uses FB DIMM ram - ie, very expensive (4gb is like £600 i think?)
It uses some expensive motherboard (not sure of the price, still a lot)
Plus the gfx cards on top of that

and then you need at least a 1KW PSU for the whole deal

[Nataku]

i saw that pc

the main problems documented, it used stupid procs - they cost like £800 each
It uses FB DIMM ram - ie, very expensive (4gb is like £600 i think?)
It uses some expensive motherboard (not sure of the price, still a lot)
Plus the gfx cards on top of that

and then you need at least a 1KW PSU for the whole deal

actually you can get 2GB FB dimms for about $150 US from OWC

[Phoenix64d]

I guess they figured that anyone who buys the board has money to drop on the memory and the sharp increase on the power bill ;)

[yahooadam]

actually you can get 2GB FB dimms for about $150 US from OWC
2GB on 1 dimm, or over 2?

[Nataku]

2GB on 1 dimm, or over 2?

two 1GB sticks

This is what I'm using in my system. Although I bought it when it was $400...

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53FB1GD2GBK/

[AKHandyman]

It uses some expensive motherboard (not sure of the price, still a lot)
Plus the gfx cards on top of that

and then you need at least a 1KW PSU for the whole deal
Uhhh, Yahoo, that expensive motherboard is what the whole article is about ... the Intel Skulltrail ... :p

[yahooadam]

two 1GB sticks
Thats different, their talking about 4gb (2x2gb) which is more expensive
I believe there are going to be performance penalties for doing 4x1gb, then again, it may provide better bandwidth

Uhhh, Yahoo, that expensive motherboard is what the whole article is about ... the Intel Skulltrail ... :p
"Skulltrail" is a platform (i believe)
The mobo, the proc and the video, all make the platform

You need the motherboard, which then needs special procs and ram, and then you can use whatever gfx you want (ofc, if your going for this its going to be atleast SLI, if not quad)

[AKHandyman]

Thats different, their talking about 4gb (2x2gb) which is more expensive
I believe there are going to be performance penalties for doing 4x1gb, then again, it may provide better bandwidth


"Skulltrail" is a platform (i believe)
The mobo, the proc and the video, all make the platform

You need the motherboard, which then needs special procs and ram, and then you can use whatever gfx you want (ofc, if your going for this its going to be atleast SLI, if not quad)
That's the name of the motherboard ... "Skulltrail" ... the Intel DX38BT is called the "Bonetrail" ... better read this article (http://techreport.com/articles.x/14052/1) ... again ;)
The Intel D5400XS motherboard is based on the Intel northbridge chipset MCH5400. We're also immensely gratified to see that Intel has made a full-bore effort to deliver a truly acceptable enthusiast-class motherboard this time around.

[Nataku]

Thats different, their talking about 4gb (2x2gb) which is more expensive
I believe there are going to be performance penalties for doing 4x1gb, then again, it may provide better bandwidth


2x2GB memory = $265.99 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53FB2GD4GBK/

[Assimilator87]

The 5400 Express chipset has a quad channel memory controller, so four DIMMs would be optimal.