windwithme Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 In my image, it’s been over 2 years as Intel launched Core 2 Duo CPU in LGA 775. After then, Intel announced several Core 2 Quad CPUs to combine with Intel LGA775 chipset. In the past 2 years, 965/975, P35/X38 and latest P45/X48 are all successful products. However, Intel is not satisfied with this, in Nov 2008, complete new structure LGA1366 I7 series is launching. Of course, all MB manufacturers have new boards to support LGA 1366. One of the largest MB providers, GIGABYTE, also provides 3 models, EX58-UD5, EX58-UD5P and EX58-EXTREME as internet info. The one on my hand is most hi-end one, EX58-EXTREME. EXTREME is the new series that GIGABYTE started in 2008. It’s for most hardcore overclockers and enthusiasts. GIGABYTE has had 2 EXTREME with P45. This time, they also launch EXTREME with X58. GIGABYTE EX58-EXTREME board SB highlights Ultra Durable3, which is the most hi-end components usage from GIGABYTE 100% Japanese made solid capacitors + 2 oz copper PCB. Components quality is always the GIGABYTE strength. Left Lower Corner 2 X PCI-E X16 2 X PCI-E X8(These 3 PCI-E support 3-Way SLI/CrossFireX) 1 X PCIE X4 1 X PCIE X1 2 X PCI Realtek 8111D is LAN chip that supports Teaming technology Realtek ALC889A, supports 7.1 channels and High Definition Audio. It also supports Dolby sounds by only 2 channels speakers. PCB is MADE IN TAIWAN Right Lower Corner 6 X SATAII(by SB ICH10R) 4 X SATAII 1 X IDE Dual BIOS Diagnostic LED Right Upper Corner 6 X DIMM DDR3, support 800/1066/1333/1867/2133/2400, above 2133 are special spec. X58 another big change is 3-channel DDR3. The performance is highly expected by end users. DRAM part has extra 2-phase PWM. 24Pin power connector is nearby. POWER/RESET buttons The retail version DDR3 DIMM slots are changed to Blue and White. That makes the board color be matched. Also provides LED to show the DES status. Users can know the DES status by lights. CPU VRM is 6+6 phases designed and of course support DES advanced energy saving technology. Latest VRD11.1 designed can support better power saving features with Intel new stepping CPU. IO Shield 8 X USB 2.0 2 X RJ-45 LAN 1 X S/PDIF 1 X 1394 Clear COMS button EX58-EXTREME thermal module The surface use special process which without Oxidation problem. The black coated surface also looks more stylish. Dynamic 6+6 phases PWM + Lower RDS MOSFET The heat sink glistens with colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwithme Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 SB ICH10R collocate with big heat sink which can lower the heat EXTREME Hybird SLENT-PIPE2 is not same as P45 EXTREME copper one Dual VGA or 3 VGA bridge. NV SLI and ATI CFX all supported EX58-EXTREME installs Hybird SLENT-PIPE2 3-Channel DDR3 is key structure of X58 CORSAIR AIRFLOW can support 3DIMM Memory cooling Thermaltake V1 AX also support LGA 1366 CPU Boot Screen Main page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwithme Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 M.I.T. Frequency and Voltage setup page CPU Feature UnCore/QPI Feature QPI Link Speed is must item for lift frequency Clock Control INTEL exclusive Memory OC technology If DDR3 SPD supports XMP, BIOS will show this item. Users can OC very easily. Advanced DRAM setting Advanced voltage page CPU Vcore 0.5000~1.90000V QPI/VTT Voltage 1.082~2.000V CPU PLL 1.400~2.500V QPI PLL 0.800~1.600V IOH Core 1.000~2.000V ICH I/O 1.050~2.500V DARM Voltage 1.300~2.600V DRAM Termination 0.520~1.225V PC Health Status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwithme Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 System Configuration CPU: INTEL Core I7 EXTREME 965 MB: GIGABYTE EX58-EXTREME DRAM: CORSAIR Dominator 1GBX3 1800C7DIN/2GBX3 1600C8D VGA: MSI R4870X2-T2D2G-OC HD: SAMSUNG 32GB SSD SLC POWER: Corsair HX1000W Modular Power Supply Cooler: Thermaltake V1 AX/JETART Nano Diamond GIGABYTE EasyTune6 is a rich feature utility. Quick Boost is the new feature in X58 EXTREME. CPU Memory VGA HW Monitor Similar to CPU-Z/GPU-Z can display hardware info. It also can monitor the voltage and temperature status. You also can adjust all clock and voltage in this integrated software. CPU part INTEL Core I7 EXTREME 965 which is Quad core and support HT liked technology, so it shows 8 cores. CPU: 3497Mhz DRAM: DDR3 1618 CL8 8-8-24 1T 1.64V XMP 4 X SUPER PI 32M CPU: 3870Mhz DRAM: DDR3 1618 CL8 8-8-24 1T 1.64V CrystalMark CINEBENCH R10 PCMARK2005 PCMARK seems not support 4870X2. The VGA performance is more like single card. But in the other parts, all performance are better than LGA775 especially Memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwithme Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 133Mhz OC 200Mhz SUPER PI 1M/CPUMARK LGA 1366 changes to QPI from FSB and the frequency is only 133Mhz. However, the performance is no any decline to LGA 775. Memory part 1GBX3 Triple channel DDR3 1888 CL8 8-8-21,20435MB/s DDR3 1987 CL8 8-8-21,21357MB/s In Triple channel mode, the performance is extremely high. It’s almost double the previous DDR2/DDR3 platforms. Thus it can be seen LGA 1366 takes DDR3 performance into the new generation. Dual channel DDR3 2000 CL8 7-6-21,21685MB/s DDR3 1987 CL7 6-5-21,21967MB/s CPU-Z always shows 1 or 2 more in CL value, so I use EVEREST as standard. Besides, the dual channel performance is also great. But in the same clock and CL, Triple channel is still higher. 2GBX3 CORSAIR CM3X2G 1600C8D EVERSET&SANDRA DDR3 1619 CL8 8-8-24 1T 1.6V Single channel 12575/11906MB/s Dual channel 18383/21002MB/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwithme Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Triple channel 18900/28754MB/s OC DDR3 1836 CL8 8-8-24 1T 1.6V 19853/32866MB/s You can see obviously under LGA 1366 structure, 3GB bandwidth is higher than 2GB around 7752MB/s in SANDRA. 3DMark MSI 4870X2 780/1800Mhz 3DMARK2005 3DMARK2006 These 2 results are surprising me. I use the same 4870X2 but the performance is 10~20% higher than LGA775 platform. This is very great performance improvement which only changed platform. Concludes GIGABYTE EX58-EXTREME Good 1.EXTREME series has GIGABYTE UD3 components and rich features 2.100% Japanese made solid capacitors, extra 2-phase PWM for NB and Memory 3.BIOS is also improved a lot. It provides wide voltage range and rich BIOS parameters are never seen in GIGABYTE products before. 4.10 SATAII, Dual LAN, 6xDIMM DDR3 5.Diagnostic LED and Power/Reset/Clear CMOS buttons 6.3-channel DDR3 performance and 3-Way SLI/CFX supported 7.6+6 Dynamic PWM, Intel latest VRD11.1 design, Exclusive DES Advanced for efficient power control. 8.EasyTune6 provides plenty features in OS. Weak 1.LGA 1366 platform is too costive at the moment. 2.I7 CPU max power consumption is 130W, a little bit too high 3.If GIGABYTE can provide audio module card that will be better Performance ?????????? Components ?????????? Outlook ?????????? C/P ?????????? GIGABYTE is good at using better quality components with the same selling price. EXTREME series is the product has both performance and OC capability. So it’s absolutely the most hi-end product in GIGABYTE line. 2oz copper, DES, 50000hrs Japanese made solid capacitors, dynamic PWM, and Hybird SLENT-PIPE2 combination, all features are very impressive. DDR3 performance and OC capability are much better than P45 under this new structure. The market price and BIOS update OC ability will be the key for X58. One more important factor is X58 is NV SLI/ATI CFX combo. This is the dream for many 3D performance seekers. X58 makes this dream come true. This time, Intel’s changed is really impressive for the performance and specifications. The product key selling factor is always price. In the near future, we can see LGA1366 replacing LGA775 as hi-end product leader. However, what budget you have, what product you get. The best C/P is always key concern. If you are going to build a new PC and have very high budget, LGA1366 is your must consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beleno Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 i reaaly love your review windwithme impressive bandwidth in triple channel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le085 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 fantastic review and very good performance for these nehalems even if oc capability are not so impressive :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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