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  • The Intel “performance savior” ~ DFI Infinity P965

    As usual, two biggest CPU brand keep pushing their “generation transaction”
    In 2006, Intel released their Core2Duo processor. Then, it almost replaces
    the position of super mix of AMD K8 + nF4 with its C2D + 965.

    Meanwhile, Asus and Gigabyte launches their powerful 965 motherboard.
    Up to now, the boards are still the most users’ choice in the market.

    DFI is not the first one to launch the Conroe platform…nevertheless,
    recently, the Intel platform’s LP UT ICFX3200 (with RD600 chipset) has a
    great performance in both FSB and DDRII overclocking. Furthermore, they
    release their Infinity series P965 motherboard. Their Infinity is position as a
    value price with high-performance OC ability product.

    first of all, take a look at P965’s appearance.






    The lower left of the board
    2 PCIe X16, is for ATI Crossfire technology
    then, 2 PCIe X1 and 3 traditional PCI slots…




    The lower right of the board
    DFI use their exclusive ceramic heat sink.
    6 SATA2 ports
    The EZ on and reset on board button. A easy way for user to reset their
    system.




    The upper left
    24Pin power input, a IDE interface device
    For DDR2, 4 dimm slots




    the upper left of the board:
    6 phrase Digital PWM is powerful and Rock solid component.




    The back IO area


  • #2
    BIOS related…
    CPU related options




    Main setting page




    CPU FSB range is from 266 to 700MHz




    DRAM Frequency: 533/ 667/ 800




    DDR2 details settings




    Voltage page




    The highest voltage is 0.7875V




    DDR2 has a wide range for voltage, the highest can reach 3.375V




    The Infinity series BIOS, always simplify than LANParty a bit.
    The good thing of its BIOS is: it is easier than LP series for tweaking.
    And the OC ability is not bad too. Infinity is suitable for mainstream gamers
    And users.

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    • #3
      Test bed details
      CPU:INTEL Core 2 Duo E6300
      MB: DFI INFINITY P965
      DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
      VGA:ELSA GLADIAC 790GS PH2 256DT
      HD:Seagate 7200.7 160GB
      DVD:Plextor PX-716A
      POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
      Cooler:TT Big Typhoon VX




      CPU
      511X7=>3579Mhz
      DRAM
      DDRII 1023 CL4 4-3-9

      Super PI 32M




      DRAM(Memory’s bus clock test)
      CPU
      361X10=>3611Mhz
      DRAM
      DDRII 1083 CL4 4-3-9




      3D performance
      CPU
      501X7=>3507Mhz
      DRAM
      DDRII 1002 CL4 4-3-9
      VGA
      676/1730Mhz

      3DMARK2003




      3DMARK2005




      3DMARK2006




      Although this board is almost later than other manufacturer half year,
      But the whole performance is really impressive. Its FSB can reach more than
      500MHz steady. In addition, the performance of the DDR2 is excellent too.
      The result of DDR2 in Super PI test is outperformed; I think it was due to DFI
      works really hard to the arrangement of DDR2’s parameter.


      For my personal point of view, I think this board has two things can be
      improved:
      About the DRAM, DDR2 under 1020, it needs 2.2 to 2.35V normally.
      If you want to reach DDRII 1060 or above. It might need 2.6V voltage at the
      end.

      Frankly, it’s not easy to break the bottleneck of DDRII1100.
      So, these are something important to an excellent performance.
      Maybe it’s too damn for DFI hard to choose whether a average Joe
      performance with a sky-high DDRII bus clock or a real high performance
      with a average DDRII record(around 1060 to 1080). I believe it’s a difficult
      decision before Infinity P965 official launch.


      No matter how, DFI P965 has a friendly and powerful BIOS setting. It is easy
      to reach a high FSB and outcome a splendid performance. I heard that the
      street price is possible around USD$140. If this is true, Infinity P965 is a
      super high C/P ratio motherboard for both overclocking and high-end
      gaming.

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      • #4
        Really Cool !
        Another 500MHz FSB achieved motherboard .

        Thanks for the results mate.

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        • #5
          ฝรั่งโชว์บอร์ด...
          -------------
          OH.....MY GOD....

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          • #6
            คนจีนละมั้งครับ
            แต่ภาพ ถ่ายได้สวยมากเลย ชัดมากๆ

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            • #7
              Spin off: CPUZ confused with ICH8 and ICH8R.
              We only can do it under BIOS option

              DFI Infinity P965 is adopts ICH8R as its southbridge.
              ICH8R's "R" is stand for RAID function



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