Abit IX38 Quad GT

[abitlover]

Originally Posted by ABIT Sean

I did think of that so I spoke to the sales department and there are 2 issues.

1. I don't have enough in stock
2. Because the item was never included it was never added to the final price of the board.

Hi Sean. First of all I would like to say that nothing is directed to you personally but your company.

Answer 1. You can order some.
Answer 2. This is the least you can do to rectify the issue. We are already paying good money for this board.

I think you should know that there is a certain group of people who use Abit motherboards. These are genuine, hard core enthusiasts so basic things should be included. Abit is progressing in the right direction but basic errors like this should not happen. More and more OEM systems are now using Abit boards when previously they would use Asus.

[ABIT Sean]

Originally Posted by abitlover

Hi Sean. First of all I would like to say that nothing is directed to you personally but your company.

Answer 1. You can order some.
Answer 2. This is the least you can do to rectify the issue. We are already paying good money for this board.

I think you should know that there is a certain group of people who use Abit motherboards. These are genuine, hard core enthusiasts so basic things should be included. Abit is progressing in the right direction but basic errors like this should not happen. More and more OEM systems are now using Abit boards when previously they would use Asus.

There is of course another issue, all of the UK stock has already arrived. 1/4 of that stock has been sold, the remaining is in my warehouse & Neatherlands warehouse. If head office did decide to add more accessories to the box it wouldn't happen until new stock arrived. Which would be sometime next year.

My hands are tied on this issue and my comments to head office are not really acknowledged but everyone here has a voice. If you really want something to change make yourselves heard and email abit Taiwan. The more emails they receive the bigger the chance of something changing.

[gilgamesh]

Originally Posted by Supershanks

Thank's gilgamesh Hope you have influence with this Abit IX38 Quad GT - Living Review II Post#2

Sorry mate, im STILL waiting for my board to arrive

Im still in the dark as most people, until I actually get a board.

Im onto Tiawan as we speak about your issues

gilgamesh

[gilgamesh]

Originally Posted by Supershanks

Thank's gilgamesh Hope you have influence with this Abit IX38 Quad GT - Living Review II Post#2

Supershanks

Can you pm me, i have the latest beta bios for the ix38 quadgt for you. As promised Tiawan came through for us all.

Try this bios, hope it helps

gilgamesh

[Supershanks]

Thanks gilgamesh , will look forward to trying it

Sean on another issue can you please get some feedback re the status of retension wires as stated in the manual, 3) Fans & Mounting Wires
I'm sorry to bug you, it's probably not your area, you just happen to be here.

cheers

[ABIT Sean]

Originally Posted by Supershanks

Thanks gilgamesh , will look forward to trying it

Sean on another issue can you please get some feedback re the status of retension wires as stated in the manual, 3) Fans & Mounting Wires
I'm sorry to bug you, it's probably not your area, you just happen to be here.

cheers

Not a problem, I will look into it.

[ABIT Sean]

If anyone requires the beta bios for this motherboard please send me a request to sean@abitcomputer.co.uk

[Supershanks]

Am running with the new Beta, still getting occasional lock up when entering bios.

My main issue is why my q6600 apparently needs more vcore than an e6600. Posts 21~23

Edit

My main issue is why my q6600 apparently needs more vcore than an e6600. Posts 21~23

Edit sorted after tweaking VTT & GTLREF.

Have still got the Occasional keyboard/bios lockup despite using new beta.
Also have investigated initial problems and can confirm Hard drive Detection Issue

I'm currently running mobo barebones & want to add the 40mm fans to the NB & PWM area when i install the board in my case. , is their any chance please of getting the PWM Retension clips shown in the manual.

thanks.

[leejayd]

Supershanks,

I have this board on order with a 6600GO. Can you tell me what your settings for VTT & GTLREF where as I'm not too keen on frying my new chip.

Thanks,

Leejayd

ps - liverpool fan too!

[Supershanks]

it varies with cpu see the thread i linked to.

[EtheAv8r]

Looks like I shall be sticking with my AB9 QuadGT for quite some time - as there is still nothing to beat it! It runs my E6700 stable at 3.56GHz and stable in Windows and most apps at 3.7 but Orthos gives errors at that speed... on air.

[Supershanks]

Hi mate
This may be good one or two little niggles
It's running a damn site better than it was

[Hawklan]

Hi Supershanks

I have one of these boards (still in it's box) with a Q6600
Based of your review I was think of taking it back and swapping out for an Asus Maximus Formula SE
The northbridge temps bother me as I want a silent PC using a Zalman Reserator XT to cool it

The Asus board itself has it's own problems but seems to have at least a fan base or sorts

Do you think this would be the right move? or would you recommend another board entirely (maybe the Gigabyte X38 board or a P35 board)
Or in your opinion should I just unbox the Abit and solder on

Many thanks

RON

[Supershanks]

Based of your review I was think of taking it back

Why 9x400 12HR Prime Stable as i said earlier here

Edit sorted after tweaking VTT & GTLREF

.

It's up to you, there are a few niggles with the board as I've mentioned , but the biggest issue of clocking has been removed. As i've also said i'm quite impressed with Guru OC panel. Have also got my highest fsb on an x38 last night Gigabyte X38 DQ6 FSB record beaten If youv've got it I'd at least give it a run out:

Many new boards need some tweaking & learning before they become stable., it goes with the territory of being an early adapter. The original QuadGT & the Ip35-pro both had issues initially.

Have just moved it into my case today, going from Air to water, hopefully tommorow will see how it goes

I doubt that you'll get the Asus Maximus Formula SE as it's now discontinued. see

I was told yesterday that the maximus is now EOL, so anyone that returns a faulty one, wont get a maximus in return, unless the place they got it from has left over stock - not the greatest support really!

Asus Maximus Formula SE X38 - Living Review.

luck

[flashpanther]

Originally Posted by Hawklan

Hi Supershanks

I have one of these boards (still in it's box) with a Q6600
Based of your review I was think of taking it back and swapping out for an Asus Maximus Formula SE
The northbridge temps bother me as I want a silent PC using a Zalman Reserator XT to cool it

The Asus board itself has it's own problems but seems to have at least a fan base or sorts

Do you think this would be the right move? or would you recommend another board entirely (maybe the Gigabyte X38 board or a P35 board)
Or in your opinion should I just unbox the Abit and solder on

Many thanks

RON

I am thinking exactly the same thing Ron. Mine still boxed (since 9th November) and also have to make a decision whether to try and return it for a Maximus Formula SE or keeping it.

My issue is not just the poor initial feedback from forums like this one but also the fact I can seem to find waterblocks that fit the board. I was just now looking at this MIPS collection of waterblocks on a ASUS Maximus Formula SE and wondering, have I really made the right choice with the ABIT IX38 Quad GT.

Like you say the Maximus does have a fan base with plenty of forum thread on overclocking the motherboard which is also benificial to a newbie like me.

Plus my case is totally see through and all the motherboard is visable with the motherboard laid flat so really need to find waterblocks that fit the ABIT IX38 Quad GT if I'm gonna keep it today

[Hawklan]

Hi Supershanks

Thanks mate

You've given me some food for thought - You are correct about the Asus Maximus Formula SE being discontinued (according to Yoyotech). I must admit cancelling a MB just over a month after it's release does give me some concern when it comes to support.

To help a layman like me can you tell me what is a better overclocker between the Abit and the Asus Maximus Formula SE

So either I stay with the Abit which I am tempted to do (unlike Asus they don't churn out dozens of MBs a year - Which give me some hope for long term support)

Or I go for a standard Asus Maximus Formula or even go for the Extreme but that means DDR3 ram which in the long run seems to be the way to go

Well I'm going to make my mind up tonight and trade in one way or another tomorrow

Many thanks

RON