EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 vs EVGA 122-CK-NF68-T1

[kcbass]

I've been comparing specs to these two board revisions, and can't seem to find a difference...

Anyone have an answer?

 

[theYipster]

The A1 model is the retail edition, while the T1 is the OEM edition. The boards are physically and technically identical. The A1 comes in a better box, with more cables and accessories, and a life-time warranty. The OEM edition skimps on the cables and comes with a 2 year warranty.

Mark.

 

[SerpentRoyal]

I also believe EVGA downgrades the board from all Japanese caps to Samxon caps. Funny that most retailers stock T1 instead of A1. Board is okay but you need to provide additional cooling at NB/SB if you intend to overclock. Figure another $10 parts. If you plan to migrate to the new 45nm Intel chips down the road, then go with Abit's IP35-E. I have a feeling that the 650i will not handle 45nm overclocking very well. My sample had FSB hole with C2Ds.

 

[kcbass]

Thanks for that info.

 

[kcbass]

Ok...confused again. What is the difference between these two (one, really) boards and the 122-CK-NF63-TR?

 

[kcbass]

bump

 

[theYipster]

The 63-TR is an early edition 680i board that was repackaged at a special price once the A1/T1 revisions became available. In particular, they were unable to overclock quad cores with any success, although many early model boards had other issues which have since been resolved in the later edition (and with newer bios updates.) My advice is to consider the A1 only, or if you're looking for a little savings, the T1.

Btw, I wasn't aware that there was a physical difference between the A1 and T1 boards. I'm pretty sure it's just what else comes in the box. Also, to say that any board will OC a Wolfdale/Yorkfield (Penryn) chip better than another is pure speculation at this point, as we won't know how they will perform on any hardware until the chips are released in the field. In general, P35 boards tend to hit higher max FSB speeds than 680i boards, but both are excellent components with support for 1333mhz chips today, and Penryn chips tomorrow.

Mark.

 

[toslat]

For the first Q on A1 and T1 pls see http://www.evga.com/support/fa...ewfaq.aspx?faqid=57729

For the second Q see http://www.evga.com/support/fa...ewfaq.aspx?faqid=57898 and http://www.evga.com/articles/358.asp

 

[SerpentRoyal]

Latest NVIDIA 650i Ultra BIOS did not address the PLL issue and fan speed control. This board will only be able to control the speed of a 4-pin fan. All other fans will run at full speed regardless of CPU temperature.

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=77880

 

[kcbass]

Great info, thanks.

 

[aka1nas]

Originally posted by: SerpentRoyal
Latest NVIDIA 650i Ultra BIOS did not address the PLL issue and fan speed control. This board will only be able to control the speed of a 4-pin fan. All other fans will run at full speed regardless of CPU temperature.

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=77880

Serp, he is asking about the 680i board, not the 650i Ultra models. The T1 and A1 should be completely identical except for the warranty and bundled accessories. The TR and AR versions were the previous board revision and can't handle Quads well.