Legit Processor Reviews
Intel SkullTrail Preview - Dual Core 2 Extreme QX9775 Processors
| Manufacturer: | Intel |
| Product: | Skulltrail - D5400XS motherboard w/ two QX9775 Processors |
| Date: | Tue, Feb 05, 2008 - 12:00 AM |
| Written By: | Nathan Kirsch - |
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The Test System
All testing was done on a fresh install of Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit with all available Microsoft updates. All benchmarks were completed on the desktop with no other software programs running. All of the modules were run in dual channel mode with a 120mm fan placed on top of them to keep them cool. The EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB used ForceWare 169.28 video card drivers and the Intel D5400XS motherboard used the beta release drivers, which was the most recent available when testing was done.
Memory Settings:
- QX9775 - 800MHz @ 5-5-5-15
- QX9770 - 1800MHz @ 7-7-7-20 with 2.0V
- QX6850 - 1333MHz @ 7-7-7-20 with 2.0V
Here is the Intel X38 Express Test platform:
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Component |
Brand/Model |
Live Pricing |
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Processor |
Intel Core 2 QX9770/QX6850 |
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Motherboard |
ASUS P5E3 Deluxe
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Memory |
4GB Corsair DDR3 1800C7
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Video Card |
EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 |
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Hard Drive |
Western Digital RaptorX 150GB |
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Cooling |
Corsair Nautilus 500 |
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Power Supply |
PC Power and Cooling 1KW |
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Operating System |
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit |
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Here is the Intel Skulltrail Test platform:
| DDR3 Test Platform | |||||
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Component |
Brand/Model |
Live Pricing |
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Processor |
2x Intel Core 2 QX9775 |
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Motherboard |
Intel D5400XS
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Memory |
4GB Micron 800MHz FB-DIMM
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Video Card |
EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 |
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Hard Drive |
Western Digital RaptorX 150GB |
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Cooling |
Zalman AT Fan/Heatsink |
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Power Supply |
PC Power and Cooling 1KW |
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Operating System |
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit |
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| Review Index |
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Page 1 - Skulltrail Enthusiast Platforms Arrive
Page 2 - A Closer Look At Skulltrail Page 3 - The Test System Page 4 - Sandra XII SP1 Memory Bandwidth Page 5 - Photodex ProShow Gold 3.2 Page 6 - Sony Vegas 8.0b Page 7 - Microsoft Excel 2007 Page 8 - Cinebench R9.5 Page 9 - Cinebench R10 Page 10 - POV-Ray 3.7 Beta 25 Page 11 - POV-Ray Real-Time Raytracing Page 12 - WinRAR and 3DMark06 Page 13 - Call of Duty 4 Game Testing Page 14 - Overclocking Results Page 15 - Power Consumption and Final Thoughts |