Asus p6x58D Premium arrived this morning, post questions here.

[0reo]

The USB 3.0 plug is reverse compatible but the 3.0 has extra contacts for power. So if you connect your old style front panel USB ports to your 3.0 mb connections you'll probably have full speed throughput but you won't have the extra power for rapid charging true USB 3.0 devices.

 

[SilentBobDC]

Quick question for you boglwe - how does the motherboard line up with the cutout on the back of the motherboard, i.e., how easy will backplate installation be. I've heard that some others had trouble with the cutout and P6T motherboards so I', just wondering if this board lines up better. Thanks again for your time.

 

[peebee]

The connections on the board are certainly different for USB 2.0 and 3.0.
http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=wurRaDZ8lo4Ckukj&templete=2

Ah, I completely read your question wrong sorry. I haven't had much sleep these last few days.

I haven't looked at exactly how USB 3.0 is implemented on the board, but from what I do remember reading there are only a few ports on the back that are 3.0 compliant. There are no pin-outs for front USB ports on a case to plug into, etc. At least I don't remember them being there. I could be wrong though, I've had my hands full trying to get one of my Ubuntu servers up and going so I haven't paid a whole lot of attention to my new rig after I plugged it in.

 

[peebee]

Quick question for you boglwe - how does the motherboard line up with the cutout on the back of the motherboard, i.e., how easy will backplate installation be. I've heard that some others had trouble with the cutout and P6T motherboards so I', just wondering if this board lines up better. Thanks again for your time.

The cutout on the HAF 932 didn't match up with the P6X58D unfortunately. I was bummed at first, but figured I don't plan on pulling the board much anyhow.

 

[Daleon]

Is there a chance you could give me your 3dmark scores, including CPU and GPU?

Here ya go:

 

[ChorniyVolk]

My question isn't about the board (might be going for it, check out my thread) but about ASUS service. How are they? I know for a fact that EVGA rocks, and I've heard some bad stuff about GIGABYTE, but what about ASUS? How are they? Do they help you out with your problems, replace your stuff under warranty no questions asked and even wash your feet for you like EVGA does, or do you have to work a bit to get them going?

 

[aamsel]

Thanks, Mine is close to yours, but a bit different due to my memory. But here is a pic

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4184087050_b65e237a77_o.png

Actually loving the Corsair Hydro H50. I have 2 fans, one on each side, kicking OUT of the case.

What batch is your 920???
ie: 3944b445

 

[peebee]

What batch is your 920???
ie: 3944b445

aamsel,

I don't mean to hijack your question, but is there a tool that will get the serial # (batch) from your CPU? I'm curious which batch I got but don't feel like pulling the HSF/grease, etc.

I should have thought about it earlier.

 

[aamsel]

aamsel,

I don't mean to hijack your question, but is there a tool that will get the serial # (batch) from your CPU? I'm curious which batch I got but don't feel like pulling the HSF/grease, etc.

I should have thought about it earlier.

No such thing exists.
You have to get the numbers off the chip
or the label of a retail boxed chip.

CPU-Z will report the stepping, and some INTEL utility will
tell you even more, but no way to pull the full batch numbers.

 

[boglwe]

THe Back Plate area of this MB does NOT LINE UP with the motherboard tray on the HAF, but it is close. I was able to install a backplate for the H50 buy unscrewing a few motherboard screws and slightly pushing on it from the back while then droping the back plate in position with a little force, took about 5 minutes in all.

I have some new gear, BUT, my scores are as follows: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4207534772_aa201c1f49_o.png

That score is with all my junk on comp turned on with a co-op 295 GTX running one monitor and an 8800 running the other 2. Still, you get the idea me thinks.

I do love this board though, it has handled everything I have thrown at it. My only gripe, but one that is with many great boards, they simply do not give enough on board USB headers.

 

[peebee]

No such thing exists.
You have to get the numbers off the chip
or the label of a retail boxed chip.

CPU-Z will report the stepping, and some INTEL utility will
tell you even more, but no way to pull the full batch numbers.

aamsel,

Thanks for this info. I figured this was the answer after the whole Pentium III serial number debacle.

 

[mcwheeler]

How did you guys solve the issue with the LGA 1366 bracket for the Corsair Hydro H50 fitting on this MB? I am building my new system and have the H50 already, but it appears the capacitors are too close to the socket so the bracket for the cpu block/pump cannot be attached. Obviously there is a solution, since at least 2 people in this thread are using the H50 with the P6X58D. Thank you for your input.

 

[jpacelli]

I also just purchased the P6X58D last night along with the i7 930.
I also got a WD 1Tb SATA 6gb HD. I'll see how fast this is on the new SATA port.
My graphics card arrived today, a Sapphire HD 5970.
I'm ugrading my current computer system and giving my old system to my son.
My current system which my son will get;
ASUS P5N-D
Q6600
EVGA 8800 GT 512mb
4Gb DDR2
500Gb HD - Transferring to new system
500Gb HD
320 Gb HD
250GB HD
Win 7 x64
Logitech 5500 5.1 speakers - Transferring to new system
Logitech G500 - Transferring to new system
Vizio 26" LCD
750 PW

My New System
Cooler Master HAF 932 Limited Edition AMD case (I know it says AMD on the front and side, but I like dragons so the dragon on the window looks cool)
ASUS P6X58D Premium
Intel i7 930
OCZ Gold 12GB (6 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 OCZ3G1600LV12GS
Western Digital 1Tb HD SATA 6gb
500Gb HD - Transfered from old system
Sapphire HD 5970
2 DVD BURNER LITE-ON IHAS424-98
Logitech G500 - Transfered from old system
Deck Legend keyboard
3 Dell Ultrasharp 2709W monitors
Chief Techology monitor array stand

I'm looking forward to putting this together this weekend if all the components arrive. If not, early next week.

 

[ChuckR]

Your system is very similar to the one I am getting ready to have built.
I am using the Antec P183 as the case will sit on my desk. I didn't notice a cooler for the 930.

Thoughts: Cool, Quiet, Clean, GOOD Monitor as some eye problems MidTower as it will sit on Desk.
Antec P183
ANTEC CP-850
Intel Core I7 920 D0 or I7 930
ASUS P6X58D Premium
Kingston HyperX DDR3-1600 KHX1600C9D3K6/12GB
Intel® X25-M G2 160GB & WD Caviar Black 1TB
Or Kingston SNV425-S2BD/128GB
Sapphire 5850(Vapor-X)
Scythe Gentle Typhoons if needed
Samsung SH-D163A DVD Writer
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
Items still up in the air.
Dell UltraSharp U2410 Rev. 2 or HP ZR24W or
CoolIt Systems ECO ALC, Scythe Zipang 2,

 

[KamiXkaze]

So the back plate does not match up on the haf 932. I was thinking of this board or P6T6 WS Revolution. Is this a better board than that one or not.

KxK

 

[Wdam33]

Got a quick question for you guys. I plan on getting the P6X58D soon along with an i7-930. The ASUS site says that CPU is supported since the 0402 BIOS. What if I get a board with the initial release BIOS of 0301? Can the BIOS be flashed before putting in the CPU and other hardware?

-Mark

 

[KamiXkaze]

I decided to get the P6X58D Premium with seasonic X 750

KxK

 

[ChuckR]

I changed my Case and PSU also. Here is the latest configuration to be built when I settle on a Monitor.
Thoughts: Cool, Quiet, Clean, GOOD Monitor as some eye problems MidTower as it will sit on Desk. Clean as I live in Las Vegas.
Silverstone Fortress FT02
Seasonic X-750(SS-750KM Active PFC)
Scythe S-Flex SFF21E 1200rpm fans
Intel Core I7 930
Xigmatek Dark Knight
ASUS P6X58D Premium
Kingston HyperX DDR3-1600 KHX1600C9D3K6/12GB
WD Caviar Black 1TB or
WD Caviar Black 500GB with
Kingston SNVP325-S2/128GB
Sapphire 5850(Vapor-X)
Samsung SH-M523A DVD/CD Combo(2)
Windows 7 Professional 64bit

 

[KamiXkaze]

Memory is the only thing that is keeping me from full assembly.


kXk

 

[PsiStar]

@ KamiXkaze ... what memory are you getting? I am pretty pleased with mine. Def not the cheapest, but def not the most expensive either.

I have to say, that OC-ing the memory in my system is "meh"! Meaning that I do not know that less expensive would allow an equal CPU OC ... I don't know.

I had seen 12 GB of this RAM reviewed else where via a video and I needed 12 GB more so than OC possibilities.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Got a quick question for you guys. I plan on getting the P6X58D soon along with an i7-930. The ASUS site says that CPU is supported since the 0402 BIOS. What if I get a board with the initial release BIOS of 0301? Can the BIOS be flashed before putting in the CPU and other hardware?

-Mark

That would be a very old board inventory-wise. I just picked up a 2nd one of these, this time from Microcenter with a discount and it had 0703, 2/24/10.

 

[Captzee]

Hey people. New to the forum.
If there's an intro thread,forgive me,I didn't see it.

Been outta the loop for 4 yrs.I used to build upward of 8-10 machines a year.
Decided to get back into it and saw this thread right away.

This is the board I decided to go with,so I'll be watching this thread closely.
Oddly enough,the 932 case is the one I selected also.

Still deciding whether to go with an i7-920,i7-930 or go to a higher model that's unlocked.

 

[larrys2006]

Two questions what ver number is the latest of this board and has anyone used the
Silverstone ST1500 1500W or Enermax Galaxy Evo 1250W with this board?

 

[MAC-O]

I will be interested to see how the WD 6GB drive works for you on the Marvell Controller.

 

[TitusTroy]

I have 2 questions:

1) any way of telling which BIOS the motherboard ships with by looking at the board itself or packaging?...is it written anywhere?

2) what's the latest revision of the board?...how many revisions have there been so far?