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[Zebo]

From a good reseller unlike microcenter and thier now dead BX2 deal
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=240990

Couple this with some E4300/E6600 and you're golden.

One comment is those of you with e6300 and overclocking is I would shy away because I had problems booting over 433Mhz with this board - other than that best board out IMO.

 

[Keitero]

I'll agree on the e6300 having issues booting past 433MHz, I am running at 430 ATM and have seemed to hit a brick wall.

 

[Zebo]

Yeah thats why I suggest at least a 8x, preferably 9x or better multiplier to get maximum potential from your chip. I think the passive HS on top of 975x may be to small to get those really insane 500+Mhz clocks we see with some boards.. but I wouldnt run any board that high 24/7 plus the e4300 is out there now making a e6300 purchase obsolete.

 

[Jerry944T]

I was in MicroCenter in St. Davids, PA on Sunday and they had a stack of the Bad Axe 2 boards. I believe they were $175 and change. I also think their promotion ends soon.

 

[Bryan]

Notice the "BLK" on the SKU. Bulk (OEM)?

 

[anandtechrocks]

Repost, but good deal never the less.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=40&threadid=2013865

If you want even better customer service than what ZZF or Microcenter can give, TankGuys has the BX2 for $5 more:

http://www.tankguys.biz/intel-d975xbx2-...sCsid=5d8532a0cbbb59a992fd49b50322fcc4

 

[IGBT]

..is there a Gigabyte version of this board?? I want the solidstate caps.

 

[tcsenter]

Originally posted by: Bryan
Notice the "BLK" on the SKU. Bulk (OEM)?

Yep, no retail accessories. Probably get an I/O shield and driver CD, maybe...

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: IGBT
..is there a Gigabyte version of this board?? I want the solidstate caps.

Why? you plan on keeping this 25 years?

Seriously the DS3 in your huckleberry. Only $110 at new egg full SS caps and regularly supported. It's sorta the "killer app" of 775 although I had little luck with my ballistix in her.