X38 is out!

[HugoCampos]

Just in case you guys didn't know, the new X38 motherboards are already available. Check this one out: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=572&l4=0&model=1875&modelmenu=1

It not only has the new X38 chipset but it also has 2 PCI-E 2.0 slots and supports up to 8GB of DDRIII at 1800Mhz. If you want to buy a new Intel 45nm cpu and the upcoming ATI and Nvidia top-of-the-line models, this is the motherboard you should get!
I'm sad that I bought my p5k deluxe board 2 months ago. I just wanna sell it and get this new baby   Not going to happen though. Next upgrade is planned for after christmas: new graphics card to replace HD2900XT.

[squire82]

good specs, just read the page you linked to.

would be a good base for my intel system if i ever get round to makeing it, the PCI-E 2.0 and 180-mhz DDR3 ram is a good step, but DDR3 is still a tad expensive which is the only down to this board IMO.

im also looking at a HD2900XT someimte within the next few months. just hope they get the drivers sorted so it runs to its full potential.

[NickN]

Miltestpilot and I already have the X38. I was testing that board back in April-May before I left for Alaska. It was due out in August but was held for BIOS changes. It needs the next gen of video card to put the icing on the cake but well worth the upgrade as a base for building on next years technology releases.

[HugoCampos]

Miltestpilot and I already have the X38. I was testing that board back in April-May before I left for Alaska. It was due out in August but was held for BIOS changes. It needs the next gen of video card to put the icing on the cake but well worth the upgrade as a base for building on next years technology releases.

How do you guys get to test stuff before it's out?!? When I grow up I wanna be like you LOL

[NickN]

When you work for a company in which you are a Defense Department contractor and are called upon for research and development testing, you get to know everyone in the business and eventually you get asked your opinion on things.

I test hardware for many companies on the side.


As for John, I confess I pulled a few strings and got one shipped in from Taiwan last month as a surprise for him.


Stay in school. Master Degrees are a dime a dozen now-a-days. Specialize and get your PhD, and also make sure you include a business degree in the mix somewhere.

After a few successful years, you will get your arse kissed by everyone  

I started out in the Air Force and was grounded from any combat flight because late in the game I found out I could not handle mach or wild maneuvers. Instead of becoming an air 'fuel truck' driver I convinced them to continue my engineering education and ended up at McDonnell Douglas back in the 60's playing with top secret toys. I became involved with the US Department of Defense and it was all down hill from there.

I even had a number of years where I did on the side consulting work in the TV and motion picture industry as an advisor for action and sci-fi films.

[HugoCampos]

Wow... but now that you've told me that, they'll probably want to kill you LOL just kidding. I do plan to stay in school though, I'm going to major in Computer Science or software Engineering because what I really love is programming. A few years ago I wanted to be an airline pilot but then a doctor told me I couldn't because I'm kind of colorblind so now I have to stick with FSX lol

[NickN]

I am retired now and spend most of my time working with grad students.

The trick is to be a nerd with a nose for business. You need the high level specialized technology degree -and- a business admin education to be able to put together deals. Once you have that down you can write your own ticket. You spend the first 15-20 years past high school learning getting the education/experience and practicing your trade so do not rush things and trade ANY degree for a job. That is where most young people go wrong. Forget the job offer and stick with the degree. Eat beans if you have to, but get that PhD.

Put into your mind it takes time and if you get the right base education along the way, it all falls into place later.

Also, learn the personal finance game. I started a financial portfolio when I was 16. That

[JBaymore]

Nick,

You have always given out some stellar and valuable advice here on SimV........ but THAT "stay in school and learn" advice is the most important ideas you have shared here.

[NickN]

It

[HugoCampos]

[yancovitch]

you're making me cry nick ...is that motherboard actually available for purchase? if so ...where?...........vic

[HugoCampos]

you're making me cry nickn ...is that motherboard actually available for purchase? if so ...where?...........vic

I found it on a Portuguese store's website. They are selling it for 274.95 EUR (391.7 USD). I could not find it on Newegg but it should be available soon and it should also be cheaper than here in Portugal.
If you are insterested in buying this motherboard, keep in mind that you are going to need DDRIII modules which would cost about 500 USD per 2GB  :o

[NickN]

and before Foz or Hagar sees my reference to 'boar', I did mean it like the 'pig' or 'hog' .. LOL


Being from the south the term 'boar' is applied in place of quite a few synonyms us southern boys like to use



As for the x38, it should be in US retail very soon. But keep in mind that Nvidia and AMD will soon be releasing their monsters on the market too. If you are in the market and you waited this long, waiting till November and see how the newer products fair together may not be a bad idea.

The x38 is still a champ. Its little brother the P35, on the right motherboard and memory, nails DDR3 2000, no problem.


As for DDR3 memory, you do not have to start with the most expensive. There are modules for under 500 but they are not DDR3 1600. The DDR3 1600 is 500 and will clock like MAD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820609237

the P and X series chipsets love the Micron Z9 memory chips which Super Talent uses. Expect Crucial to also make a decent memory stick soon too but they tend to wait till market prices are more stable to increase sales volume.

[yancovitch]

ok...till november it is...i waited this long.................i don't know about overclocking, but wouldn't the video card fan be running like crazy? and with all this higher performance stuff, and a larger power supply, i worry about the sound of the computer competing with the sound of the planes ...do i keep the tower on the roof as most towers are liken to be? or dig a hole in the basement?...smiley..........i've seen small fridges which seemed totally silent...what about a refridgerated tower...no dust problems..could adjust the cooling etc.....?