GA-X38-DS4 and GA-EX38-DS4

JohnJSal · 02-23-2008, 05:04 AM

I had the GA-X38-DS4 in my wishlist a few days ago (newegg) and then I noticed it was gone. I discovered that newegg no longer carries it but instead has the GA-EX38-DS4. I'm not really sure what the difference is since I have my doubts about the specs.

The GA-EX38-DS4 says that one of the PCIe x16 slots runs at x4, but the GA-X38-DS4 had both at x16. Seems strange that an "improved" version would downgrade like this, not to mention that the X38 chipset was made for dual x16 slots. Even Gigabyte's website lists them as x16 and x4.

Anyone know anything else about the disappearance of the GA-X38-DS4 and this new one? What the differences are and if the specs really are correct?

ThatGuy16 · 02-23-2008, 05:45 AM

Its a typo on newegg, it is 16/16

They are the same board, the only difference is the EX38 is suppose to be energy efficient, and removed the aux. molex connector and replaced it with some kind of led

But yeah, they're the same thing basicly

http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/Products/M...me=GA-EX38-DS4

JohnJSal · 02-23-2008, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy16

Its a typo on newegg, it is 16/16

They are the same board, the only difference is the EX38 is suppose to be energy efficient, and removed the aux. molex connector and replaced it with some kind of led

But yeah, they're the same thing basicly

http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/Products/M...me=GA-EX38-DS4

Wow, that's weird. I was *just* at Gigabyte's website less than 30 minutes ago and it said this (I copied it earlier):

"2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the
PCIE_16_2 supports x4.)"

And now it says this:

"2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports x16.)"

I guess they fixed it.

EDIT: Hmm, looks like the DS5 was also just added in the past few minutes as well.

ThatGuy16 · 02-23-2008, 06:23 AM

This was happening last night, Mep916 was ordering the board and on the gigabyte site it kept changing from "2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; PCIE_16_2 supports x4.)" to "2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; PCIE_16_2 supports 16.)"

very strange

JohnJSal · 02-23-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy16

This was happening last night, Mep916 was ordering the board and on the gigabyte site it kept changing from "2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; PCIE_16_2 supports x4.)" to "2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; PCIE_16_2 supports 16.)"

very strange

Well I'm pretty confident that it's exactly the same as the other one without the "E". Now if newegg would just have it in stock!

ThatGuy16 · 02-23-2008, 06:30 AM

You just missed out on it

JohnJSal · 02-23-2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy16

You just missed out on it

Dagnabbit!

It's okay, I'm still waiting for my new credit card to arrive on which I will order all of my goodies. Plus I still need to decide on a case.

ThatGuy16 · 02-23-2008, 06:36 AM

You'll love the board!

Get a full tower, my mid tower seems too limited on space

JohnJSal · 02-23-2008, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy16

You'll love the board!

Get a full tower, my mid tower seems too limited on space

Hmmm, I've always stayed away from looking at the full towers. Maybe I'll check their dimensions and see exactly how much space one would take up.

ThatGuy16 · 02-23-2008, 06:45 AM

True, the mid tower should be just fine. Some of the Full towers are too big for my desk, the only thing is, i would expect a 8800GTX or 3870X2 to not fit, or be an extremely tight fit.

02-23-2008, 05:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
JohnJSal Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoboken, NJ Age: 28 Posts: 527	GA-X38-DS4 and GA-EX38-DS4 I had the GA-X38-DS4 in my wishlist a few days ago (newegg) and then I noticed it was gone. I discovered that newegg no longer carries it but instead has the GA-EX38-DS4. I'm not really sure what the difference is since I have my doubts about the specs. The GA-EX38-DS4 says that one of the PCIe x16 slots runs at x4, but the GA-X38-DS4 had both at x16. Seems strange that an "improved" version would downgrade like this, not to mention that the X38 chipset was made for dual x16 slots. Even Gigabyte's website lists them as x16 and x4. Anyone know anything else about the disappearance of the GA-X38-DS4 and this new one? What the differences are and if the specs really are correct?

02-23-2008, 05:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,452	Its a typo on newegg, it is 16/16 They are the same board, the only difference is the EX38 is suppose to be energy efficient, and removed the aux. molex connector and replaced it with some kind of led But yeah, they're the same thing basicly http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/Products/M...me=GA-EX38-DS4 __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

02-23-2008, 06:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,452	This was happening last night, Mep916 was ordering the board and on the gigabyte site it kept changing from "2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; PCIE_16_2 supports x4.)" to "2 x PCI Express x16 slots (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; PCIE_16_2 supports 16.)" very strange __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

02-23-2008, 06:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,452	You just missed out on it __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

02-23-2008, 06:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,452	You'll love the board! Get a full tower, my mid tower seems too limited on space __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

02-23-2008, 06:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,452	True, the mid tower should be just fine. Some of the Full towers are too big for my desk, the only thing is, i would expect a 8800GTX or 3870X2 to not fit, or be an extremely tight fit. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

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