Intel DX38BT Motherboard CPU Bundle
Pulse-pounding gaming and high powered multimedia experiences require the ultimate
in performance from your processor and motherboard. Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT
is designed to unleash the power of Intel® Core™2 Extreme processors. With support
for 1333 MHz front side bus, fast DDR3 memory and overclocking, Intel Desktop
Board DX38BT delivers the gaming performance you deserve. Intel Desktop Board
DX38BT supports Dolby Home Theatre and Microsoft Windows Vista Premium WHQL
certified.
Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support
the next generation 45nm CPU in high-end desktop and workstation platform;
and up to 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz or DDR2 800/667 MHz memory
architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), fully
dual PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs.
ATI CrossFire Technology
ATI´s CrossFire boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating
the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality
you want. CrossFire ignites with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering,
shading, and texture settings you desire. Adjust your display configurations,
experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the effect with a real-time
3D-rendered preview within ATI´s Catalyst™ Control Center to rule your CrossFire
system.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor HH80562PH0568M
With four execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor blows through
processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the
most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating
your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications at one time,
new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the
new world of quad-core and unleash the power of multithreading.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 builds on the events of the first
hit game, for an all-new tactical combat experience. In the year 2014, rising
conflict between Mexican loyalists and insurgent forces throws Mexico into full-scale
civil war. Under the command of Captain Scott Mitchell, the Ghosts are called
upon to face an imminent threat to the United States. The fate of two countries
now lies in the hands of the Ghosts as they fend off an attack on U.S. soil.
Equipped with the most cutting-edge weaponry and technology, the Ghosts must
battle on both sides of the border. New Full Command View will allow unprecedented
precision in developing and issuing tactical plans on the battlefield Vastly
Improved Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Watch your back as rebels send their
own team members to flank your position or gain vantage points by utilizing
vertical gameplay to pick you off from the rooftops above
Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this Motherboard in a bundle with an
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz Socket 775 Processor and a
FREE copy of Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 PC game!
Intel
Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz Socket 775 OEM Processor
With four execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor blows through
processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes
the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia,
annihilating your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications
at one time, new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything
- Socket:
775
- Front Side Bus: 1066MHz
- Cache: 8MB
FREE
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Defend US soil from a cross-border attack, taking the fight to all-new
locations -- from Juarez, Mexico to El Paso, Texas. Dynamic lighting and
shadows - Real-time day/night cycles and constantly changing weather system
require you to adjust to changing conditions on the fly. Command lethal
air strikes with jet fighters, gain Mobile cover for otherwise impassable
situations and replenish armaments on the battlefield using an unmanned
artillery MULE. The revolutionary new Cross-Com 2.0 will give the player
more information than ever before. See what your friendly forces see in
the top left display; expand that to full-screen view for a clearer and
more precise picture .
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Class:
Core 2 Quad
Processors Supported:
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel Core 2 Quad
Intel Pentium Dual Core
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Vista Ready
CrossFire Ready
Intel® Matrix Storage (RAID)
Processor Speed:
Q6600 / 2.40GHz
Cache Size:
8MB L2
Front Side Bus:
800MHz
1066MHz
1333MHz
Bus Speed:
1066MHz
Fan:
Not Included
Wattage:
95W
Additional Technologies:
Intel® EM64T
Enhanced Halt State
Execute Disable Bit
Intel® Virtualization
Quad-Core
Intel® Thermal Monitor 2
Intel® Speedstep® Technology
Northbridge:
Intel X38
Southbridge:
Intel ICH9R
Memory Supported:
ECC
non-ECC
Dual Channel Supported
800MHz DDR3
1066MHz DDR3
1333MHz DDR3
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB - 64bit
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Sigmatel STAC9274D
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1
2 - (PCIe 2.0)
USB Rear Panel Ports:
8
USB Onboard Headers:
2 - (expandable to 4 USB ports)
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
IDE Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
6
2 - External
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
Fan Connectors:
3 x Chassis
1 x CPU
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Optical
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
(GRAW2 Screenshots)
Features
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775 design.
Chipset
The DX38BT motherboard is based on the Intel X38 Northbridge chipset and
the Intel ICH9R Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core
2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron D 4xx Processors, with
Hyper-Threading Technology and 800/1066/1333MHz Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The DX38BT provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR3 with
a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR3 800/1066/1333MHz
Memory.
PCIe
2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth. This motherboard supports the latest PCIe
2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
PCI
Express Support
The DX38BT fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections
between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The DX38BT includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 33 and
ATA 66/100/133.
Audio
The DX38BT comes with a Sigmatel 9247D audio codec which supports high quality
8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The DX38BT supports the Serial ATA II technology
through the Serial ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides
blazingly high disk performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with Intel Matrix Storage
Technology RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 solutions.
ATI
CrossFire™— Multiply and Conquer
The CrossFire™ platform takes your gaming experience to the next
level with more performance, flexibility and compatibility. CrossFire
combines the awe-inspiring capabilities of two ATI™ Radeon™
graphics cards and CrossFire ready motherboards for AMD and Intel®
processors to meet the hard-core demands of your alternate reality. Experience
stunning visual realism in today’s games with uncompromising image
quality, even on your HDTV. CrossFire: Multiply and Conquer!
• Unite and Dominate
Combined Multi-GPU and Motherboard power that soars into a new dimension
of graphics capability
• Divide and Conquer with ATI’s Supertiling
High-performance GPU sharing that works with all games, all the time
• Render and Rule
The highest image quality and screen resolutions even with the most
demanding 3D titles
• Now and Future
CrossFire’s upgradeable components allow you to gradually improve
your system performance with the reliability and support that only ATI
delivers.
How
it Works Build your PC with a CrossFire Certified motherboard then plug in
two compatible CrossFire Certified ATI Radeon graphics cards. Learn more
about the different combinations of cards and motherboards and view a
brief overview of how to install them.
Important note - Radeon X1300, X1550, X1600 and X1650 Series graphic
cards (except X1650 XT) do not require an ATI CrossFire Edition co-processor
or external cable. Just plug in two cards from the same series and use
the ATI Catalyst® Control Center software to command your ultimate gaming
experience!
ATI CrossFire™ options include multiple load-sharing modes called
“supertiling”, “scissor mode” and “AFR”
(alternate frame-rate). Together with a superior visual quality mode called
“Super AA”, they combine for optimal quality and performance
with game-conquering compatibility, whether it is based on Direct3D or
OpenGL. ATI CrossFire gives you a significant advantage in any game and
3D application, even if it is processor-limited. And only ATI can bring
you the incredible realism and visual quality of games that offer HDR
and Super AA at the same time!
ATI CrossFire™— Compatibility
Chart
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
PCI
Express 2.0 - High End Graphics Have Arrived
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve
high performance while reducing cost.
A number
of optimizations and improvements have been made to the protocol and software
layers of the PCI Express architecture in the PCI Express Base 2.0 specification.
These include:
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
Link bandwidth
notification – to notify software (operating system, device drivers,
etc) of changes in link speed and width
Capability
structure expansion – to expand the control registers to better manage
devices, slots and the interconnect
Access
control services – optional controls to manage peer-peer transactions
Completion
timeout control – to define a required disable mechanism plus related
optional enhancements
Function-level
reset – optional mechanism to reset functions within a device
Power
limit redefinition – to redefine slot power limit values to accommodate
devices that consume higher power
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
Click Here to
Learn More »
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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Intel DX38BT Motherboard CPU Bundle
Processor Interface:
How
it Works
Know Your BIOS!
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
