Abit IX38 Quad GT

[BUFF]

you might want to read bit-tech's reviews today of the Formula & Extreme

[flashpanther]

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

I've just RMA'd my Abit IX38 Quad GT and purchased the Maximus Formula SE in the end. The SE Maximus was ALWAYS going to be discontinued. It is not a shock or anything sinister LOL. It is a special edition... only done in limited quantity for the boards release. This was pre-planned before release and part of the 'Hype' about the board. There is a non-special edition out now. The SE version is the same but has a pre-installed Waterblock joined to heatpipe on Northbridge. Unless they have stopped the normal Maximus Formula also.

If my needs replacing under warranty then atleast I know I have to get simular spec or higher so in this case under Republic of Gamers edition boards it would probably be one of the new 2008 released 48 boards

Strange we are in the same boat about changing boards with same two in mind. Good luck anyway!

My main reason to RMAing the ABIT one was the unusual hole placing for the northbridge as i couldn't find a waterblock to fit it which was terribly fustrating and there is more Maximus boards out there for support from other users than the ABIT.

Good luck whatever you do mate

[Supershanks]

flashpanther is correct like the blitz the se always was a limited edition, from what i've seen and i think clunk will gree the board was not of the same performance leagueas the blitz, or even the p5k deluxe.(premium)

The abit is now performing pretty well i'm just watchiing a 16hr prime on 450x8 so have now covered both my 24/7 (9x400 12hrs Prime) Will post settings etcshortly in my thread. So performance wise there is little lacking. I've bettered the gigabyte x38 dq6.
It would be nice to get a 1.33 strap & a little beter memory conntroller but it's early days.

I understand the issue with the non standard NB and watercooling, it is a pain.

luck

[Hawklan]

Hi

Interesting bit-tech review

The Maximus Extreme came off quite well but so did the Abit IP35 Pro - So there is still life left in the P35

RON

[Clunk]

Its was just the V1 that was discontinued, V2 is still available.

[Johnny Bravo]

Supershanks can you clear out some space on ur PM box YGPM awaiting

[Supershanks]

sorry Johnny Sorted

[flashpanther]

Its was just the V1 that was discontinued, V2 is still available.

huh?!?! What is the difference between the V1 and V2 Maximus Formula SE please?!?! Just a new bios?

Or has Scan messed up and making non SE version sound fancy and also forgot to change the photo to a non NB water block version

[Hawklan]

Hi

According to Yoyotech the formula SE is no longer available

RON

[shaithis]

I just ditched a blitz formula and installed an IX38-QuadGT in its place....

All I can say is that my overclocks are higher and all the annoying quirks I had are gone.....Completely loving the ABit board

[BUFF]

& it should only get better as the BIOS is immature atm.

[Supershanks]

& it should only get better as the BIOS is immature atm.

That's my thinking

[D.M]

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

Was there ever any updated news about getting the missing fan clips that should've been in the box? Is there a revised version of this board being released, with also maybe some usb backing plates? (question for Sean or anyone else who knows?)

Peace

[Robbo770]

I hope this board is up to date with the bios update on the abit site as i have just ordered a new one as the AW8D-MAX I was running died of the notorious code 90 hang in bios (Still waiting on RMA Pease check Sean for my Email!!!)

Very disipointed to here about lack of included headers for expansion as this is why I have stayed with Abit again on new board for my new QX6850 CPU I've ordered, and am now concerned i will have problems with what I hoped to be another high end Xfire running board, please guys is it as bad as sound????

[BUFF]

the headers are there just that they forgot to include the expansion plate in the bundle

just get Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK or similar

[Supershanks]

the headers are there just that they forgot to include the expansion plate in the bundle

But ensure that the pinout are correctly aligned. check the manual before ordering.

see page 1-16 of manual

as this is why I have stayed with Abit again on new board for my new QX6850

?? all mobos but this one have a usb header with package Bios sipped with board will be 11, the last official one. Try BTA Bios for updated Betas i'm running 12.06 which is good.