Is this the Intel BadAxe2?

[Skott]

Intel calls it the 975XBX2 but TG lists it as the 975XBX2KR. I'm assuming its the same mobo just an updated model #

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...details.asp?EdpNo=2563503&Sku=I69-2145

Optimized to Deliver New Levels
of Performance for Power Users & Gamers.
The board is based on the Intel® 975X Express Chipset that supports the Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition, a 1066-MHz system bus, dual-channel DDR2 667 memory and multiple simultaneous PCI Express* x16 graphics cards. Premium features such as Intel® Matrix Storage Technology, 1394a, Intel® High Definition Audio with support for 7.1 surround sound and Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 LAN deliver a platform that can meet the needs of the most demanding applications, high-end games, and digital content creation.

 

[Hanpan]

yes.

see http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/bx2/bx2_available.htm

this sku is the version with silicon image raid plus digital audio outs but lacking tpm

 

[Skott]

Thanks for that confirmation. And a further question. Whats TPM?

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: Skott
Thanks for that confirmation. And a further question. Whats TPM?

Trusted platform module.

 

[Skott]

Okay, anyone know what that does?

 

[Gary Key]

Originally posted by: Skott
Okay, anyone know what that does?

TPM

 

[Gary Key]

Our BadAxe2

 

[FireChicken]

Nice. Looks a little crowded. Whens the review for this bad boy up?

 

[Gary Key]

Originally posted by: FireChicken
Nice. Looks a little crowded. Whens the review for this bad boy up?

We might do a quick preview now, it was going to be up with the RD600 and 680i as a comparison article but that has been moved into December now.

 

[Skott]

Yes, please Gary! A preview/review now. Some of us dont want to wait to buy RD600 in December.

 

[Gary Key]

Originally posted by: Skott
Yes, please Gary! A preview/review now. Some of us dont want to wait to buy RD600 in December.

Let me see what I can do on Thanksgiving day while everyone in the house is eating. It was going to be a Gears of War day with my son but he would kick my you know what anyway. I still have part three of the P965 roundup to get up now that CrossFire is working correctly again.

 

[OhNoPoPo]

I ordered my BadAxe2 from Tiger last week and it arrived today. I must say, after 8-9 years of buying Dells and not building a computer since then, I've decidedly come to appreciate a pre-built computer after doing the install today....

 

[FireChicken]

Oh for the love of god, take a few days off and play some games w/ your son. I think we can wait a few days for the review. I know I don't get nearly enough time with my daughter. I think most of us really appreciate all the reviews from AT but it might be nice to take some time off for family. IT IS WELL DESERVED!!!!