Intel DX48BT2 Review: Pulsation
Show Me The Goods
The features that make this board can’t be ignored. Check out our finely crafted summation below:
Intel clearly knows what people want, and designs motherboards that aren’t utterly disheveled and playing a game of twister with each other. That’s right. Components play twister. You all know what that means. The DX48BT2 is another one of Intel’s well designed products in the desktop board line. The board is laid out with precision and accuracy, not leaving any empty space for even the slightest dimwitted placement. They used high profile components that surprisingly don’t interfere with anything, whereas some manufacturers have to result in using lower profile components around the Northbridge (NB). The CPU cooler is held to the board using the standard 4-hole LGA775 method, and the chipset of the NB is located to the left away from any protruding components that can have an effect.
The onboard memory slots, which support DDR3 memory modules (Up to 4 gigs for DDR3 1600 memory clock), trail below the CPU socket and Northbridge chipset to provide for a nice coupling area and minimize strife. The slots are 2-by-2 set configuration, and are pretty awesome colors: blue and black. Hold your breath, quick! This board also supports PCI Express 2.0 Dual x16 graphics to explode performance in extreme applications. Moreover, it supports ATI Crossfire technology, and also any Nvidia card. Slight downside for you lovers of green out there: no SLI. But this is obvious given the chipset isn’t Nvidia. Directly below the lower set of DIMM slots are the ATA/S-ATA ports, the PWR_FAN header, and all that delicious goo. So, there’s one thing anyone can say after getting their hands on this board: “Tastes like chicken!” Yeah. It’s just that good. If you’re vegetarian, substitute the chicken for salad…or something. You be creative.
That’s what I’m talking about!
“creates a rush those charged electrons in your circuitry have always been thirsting for.”
Couple this with with the QX9770 review just went up, and you have a processing guru. I’m going to buy this since I just ordered a 9770. Thanks for this review!
Holy crap. This coupled with 3870…WOAH. BUYING IT as we speak!
I’m definitely a support of ATI > Nvidia. ATI is always leading , and Nvidia trails behind. Good review. Will buy this soon. Looking frwrd to more Intel reviews from here!
oh boy, AMD getting pwned one more time CPU wise…GPU wise they got the edge!
Brilliant review. Esoteric and really explains everything well. I’m buying this as well since I got the 9770. Next week is the time
“Intel clearly knows what people want, and designs motherboards that aren’t utterly disheveled and playing a game of twister with each other. That’s right. Components play twister.”
WiG Attitude. <3
This isn’t for people with no money, its for those who have money to spend. LIke me :)!
I love these unbelievably cool reviews. Definitely buying this as my Q9770 is coming next week. Thank you Usman. Much love
AMD needs to pick up to Intel. This review really shows just how smart Intel is. Now they just need to get SMARTER and send this site review samples!
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Just bought it.
WOW. Buying this. I think I actually started DROOLING when I read this
You’re writing is extraordinary. Thanks for this. Bought it with everyone as well. I love this community
Buying this too along with 9770. Boyfriend is a fan of your site now. We both heard so many good things. Glad to know it was worth it. =D=D
“As star of the show to support a bursting 1600 MHz front side bus, to hail the astonishing DDR3 memory that brings the future closer, to gift extremely dependable overclocking dowry, the Intel DX48BT2 delivers on everything”
I have no words for that amazing line. This review fills my heart with FRIKKEN joy
U r making me broke! Buying this next week as well with the QX9770 I just buy.
Keep these coming PLZ!
I think I just got a little wet. I’m going to try and definitely save up all my $’s for this one. 9775 would be pushing it and I don’t have a skulltrail.
I have no money!
Nah I got money. hahaha. Just bought a deal of this with a free CPU fan on Newegg. Beautiful review. Definitely always different than most. GOLDEN choice. Effing cool. That’s the highest award.
Imagining this board, with the 9770 you reviewed and ATI crossfire = MUST GET. I’ll buy them all in a bit.
Thanks for the words of pleasure guys. I’m glad you are all finding these reviews helpful in your decision making process. Take it nice and easy!
-Usman Ihtsham
Just joined the crowd. Bought it too
That’s hot. Not temperature wise…but HOT
I’d agree with Memoryclocker. This is some great stuff. Golden choice is just right for the 9770 and this combined.
Yeah, wow. Never knew a review could be this good and not utterly boring. Overall, gave what I wanted to know. Thks
I’ll agree with everyone else as always. Nice review, will get this since it’ll pair with the QX9770 nicely.
Yeah. Cool. Will buy when I get the $$$
Also buying this!
Will get next month
Grand stuff. In UK it’s kinda pricey but seems I ll be getting it soon,
It’s definitely a buy, especially with the ATI GDDR5 specs being produced
Couldn’t agree more