Although the first mainboards based on the new third-series Intel chipset are scheduled to be officially launched only in September, some mainboard makers are already announcing their solutions. The first one to come to the market with the new Intel X38 based platform was Gigabyte that introduced an inexpensive solution called GA-5BXWV-RH.
Based on Intel’s X38 (Bearlake-X) chipset, GIGABYTE GA-5BXWV-RH is designed for single processor based platform in entry level, general purpose workstation, especially for small/middle level business user, graphic editing service, engineering 3D graphic processing, and advanced workstation user or game player.
GA-5BXWV-RH works with 1333/1066/800MHz FSB supporting mainstream Intel desktop processors including upcoming 45nm quad-core/dual-core (Yorkfield/Wolfdale). It can accommodate 4 DIMMs with maximum capacity of 8GB of dual-channel cost-saving unbuffered ECC DDR2-667/800 memory. It features one PCIe x16 slot for advanced high-performance visualization, and 4 PCI slots for legacy PCI devices such as sound cards. In addition, 5 SATA ports support advanced RAID functions, and one PCIe x4 is reserved for future expansion needs.
The detailed mainboard specs are given on the scheme below:
Note that Gigabyte GA-5BXWV-RH is an inexpensive solution. It features only one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot, and doesn’t use the chipset Crossfire support. It cannot boast any sophisticated chipset cooling systems onboard and is equipped with a four-phase processor voltage regulator.
GA-5BXWV-RH is expected to cost like similar Intel P35 based solutions, since X38 and P35 chipsets differ only by $17. Gigabyte GA-5BXWV-RH should appear in stores within the next few weeks.
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Why include serial and parallel ports?
[Posted by: James | Date: 08/20/07 02:46:40 PM]
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Include Serial and Parallel because some people use them. What would be the point of having every board model and brand be exactly the same? What is usually gained when there isn't parallel and serial? Usually more integrated audio outputs which many people don't use (if you care much about audio, you'll use that PCI card you bought for the purpose) or another ethernet and two USB ports. Many would rather not have all USB in back and will use a hub for that, and most only need one ethernet port per system.
[Posted by: Dave | Date: 10/10/07 01:23:11 PM]
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Why only two PCI-E and four PCI ???
X38 can support two full 16x PCI-E slots and still have extra lane for more PCI-E slots.
As for parallel and com ports, well some people still need them. But definitely not that many PCI slots. Two is more than enough in most cases.
[Posted by: Toby | Date: 08/20/07 03:00:29 PM]
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I have exactly zero PCI Express cards besides video cards. The video card will block the first PCI slot, but I would leave it empty for better video card ventilation even if it wasn't blocked. This leaves three PCI, a reasonable number if you wanted to use a PCI wifi, tuner/capture, and sound card.
I do feel the top PCI lot could have been a PCI-e 4X slot instead, but not the lower 3 PCI slots.
[Posted by: Dave | Date: 10/10/07 01:27:36 PM]
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i thought the orthbridge would be hot, and needed hardcore cooling, but this has an aluminium chunk cooled passively?
[Posted by: nick | Date: 08/21/07 03:14:53 AM]
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yes, with a TDP of 12.5 idle/26.5W loaded, this passive hunk of metal will require more thought about the processor heatsink choice to provide that airflow.
[Posted by: Dave | Date: 10/10/07 01:43:11 PM]
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This is a fake board.. GIGABYTE X38 board should be GA-X38-DQ6 ...
[Posted by: Braddy752 | Date: 09/04/07 01:23:18 AM]
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it's october now and where is the board?
[Posted by: clueless | Date: 10/10/07 10:53:50 AM]
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