Only 522 max FSB? :( |
I think this results is untweaked :) |
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But in DFI’s P35, I was surprised it can be easier to get into OS with FSB522. Most FSB of the CPU can be overclock to around 480 to 550MHz. I tried the same CPU with other brand’s P35 motherboard. They can’t turn-on the system when FSB is over 510MHs. DFI LP UT P35-T2R levels up the FSB to a next level. |
Don't worry Rutar has not broken over 300 yet on his own:) There was a man teasing a parrot, "I can talk, can you talk?". The parrot replies, "I can talk, can you fly?" The man quietly walked away until he sees another parrot:D |
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The 2nd half of my review BIOS options Boot-up screen The main options for tweaking Somehow it’s a “characteristic” of Intel chipset when overclocking… it will shutdown after tweaking. For that, DFI has 2 different modes to chose: Mode 1) when the system was boot-up, it will run a little “diagnose”. If the CPU frequency doesn’t change too much, it will skip the “shutdown” function and rewrite the clock generator directly. Clock VCO Divider This function is use to fix the clock generator’s divider and “NB Strap” by its jumper. Then, system wouldn’t be reboot again because it presumed itself is not in an overclock status. (this function needs to cooperate with particular jumper) CPU FSB range: from 200 to 700MHz Boot-up clock This function can help you out by setting a lower boot up clock as a buffer, when your FSB is tweaked too high in the beginning. Memory Speed ratio option is really plentiful CPU related functions DRAM Timing details Voltage related settings The CPU voltage can be separated into 2 sections: 1st section is from 0.44375 to 1.6000V 2nd section is 100.23~ 130.00% The range of DRAM: 1.710 to 3.040V PC health status I found that the “copper bridge” over the CPU and PWM area is a sufficient way to dissipate heat form both of them. Hence, if the CPU cooler has a better dissipation, It’ll help to carry out heat from other chipsets. .On the contrary, if the Transpiper shows a better performance of heat dissipation, it also will help CPU to carry out apart of the heat. I think they help each other…. The Transpiper can be extended to outside of the chassis. And let the PSU fan to carry out the heat from inside the chassis. I think if I put a 8 x 8cm fan onto south bridge part, the effect of heat conduction will be double. The cooler installed The copper bridge helps two parts to conduct heat. Of course the thermal paste is needed... |
Test system detail CPU:INTEL Core 2 Duo E6850 MB: DFI LP UT P35-T2R DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF VGA:ELSA 860GT PH2 256B3 2DT RH HD:WD1600AAJS POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply Cooler:Thermaltake V1 At the previous part, I have already showed you the FSB test. It’s a pity I only have a Intel E6850 CPU, which is not that good in FSB tweaking. Generally speaking, most of P35 board in market might be stable at FSB500. But if the FSB overclock than 505 or above, that will made the system unable to boot up or can’t made the OS start up smoothly. DFI’s LP UT P35-T2R can get into OS stably under FSB522, more than that, it also can completely finished a Super PI 32M. Once I have a better CPU, I’ll update a extreme FSB OC review then. Actually, there was several very good review of FSB record around some HW sites. 6th Aug. version BIOS has enhanced DRAM’s performance of this board. It particularly improves a lot when memory such like Corsair’s advanced “tall” PCB modules. First, you can try to make the “CLK fine delay” option into 6. (Notice: if you use this setting for “short” PCB DDRII modules, it may caused hanging or shut down) Somehow, different PCB modules needed different LCK fine delay settings, it has to spend so much time to find the answer. If you follow the golden ratio of 500/1200 in DDRII CL5 5-5-15, I found that, it only need 1.95V (BIOS default is 1.972V), 2 Super PI 32M can be done steady. Even though the Enhance Data transmitting/ addressing has been set to “Auto”, the bandwidth’s performance is still better than some others. For Intel chipset, It is really not easy to reach DDRII 1100~1200 under the setting of “CL4”. On the other hand, the system also took only 2.44V (BIOS default is 2.47V) to finish 2 Super PI 32M stably. Under same “golden ratio 500/1200, DDRIICL4 4-4-9 The “bandwidth” looks great when memory under testing. This is a quite outstanding OC record of Intel platform. It finished the task under 1200 CL5 low voltage and 1200 CL4 settings. 3DMark2003 test. DFI LP UT P35-T2R The merits: 1)A good look and tasteful package design and related design 2)100% Japanese solid capacitors, 3 slots of PCIe x 16, which supports CrossFire and physics rendering. 3)A unique heat piper cooler, Transpiper. It is real sufficient for heat dissipation for inside or outside of the chassis. 4)Rich BIOS options for OC and voltage, especially an enhancement for Intel chipset’s characteristic that forced to shutdown and decrease voltage. 5)8 phases digital PWM and independent Bernstein audio module. 6)Seems the best FSB OC for all P35 board in the market. DDRII performance is almost the same. Defects: 1)It almost like a common failing that DFI’s LP board is apparently higher price in market. This model cost around USD$290.(I knew some area has priced USD$260) 2)It should have a more detail but easy understanding install menu for Transpiper to let users to install it quickly. 3)DFI P35 launched into market later than others manufacturer almost 2 months (before, they almost release new products that later than others up to half year. It much better, but hope they can improve that after) I heard a lot about X38 in this half year. Maybe most of mobo manufacturers will launch their X38 in 1 or 2 months. But, leading brands keep launching new P35 products. It proves how “charming” the P35 can be… Besides, X38 only born for DDR3, of course it has a better bandwidth for Crossfire. The spec. comparison between P35 and X38 is quite similar to 965 and 975. However, It is good to see that DFI did a good job with its LP P35. Obviously, they have some improvements on OC ability and product’s creativity. I agree this is a good choice when you want to have a try of P35 high-end motherboards. This is my brief introduction though. If I have found some thing further on audio or OC settings, I’ll update that to you guys. Thanks!! windwithme next test...which one do you want to see?! BIOSTAR TD35D3-A7 Deluxe MSI P35 Diamond DFI BLOOD-IRON(INFINITY P35) ASUS P5K-Permium GIGABYTE P35-DS3P BENQ 241WZ |
Not the result I hoped to see :( |
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