System-Level Power Consumption – 470 Watts
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Bert Toepelt
Compared to the X38 desktop chipset, which itself is not exactly a very modest part, the 5400 workstation northbridge draws even more power.
| Memory Slots | FSB1333 | FSB1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 active | 32.3 W | 35.3 W |
| 2 active | 33.2 W | 36.2 W |
| 4 active | 35.0 W | 38.0 W |
In addition, we need to consider the increased power consumption of the FB-DIMM modules and the two additional Nvidia SLI-Port switch controllers.
In the end, our power meter measured a power consumption of 470 Watts for the entire system. This includes two hard drives, a Creative X-Fi and an Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTX.
Overclockers should budget for a very brawny power supply, as the system will consume an unbelievable 623 Watts.
Since the Speed Step power-saving feature is not yet working on our Skulltrail board, its power consumption is a full 128 Watts higher than that of a single-socket system.
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but if you have that much money in the first place... they won't shiv a git about their energy costs
page 14 - two copies of same "Power Consumption 100% Load" graph = boob??!!
Spuddyt you're wrong!!
Anyone buying this board will have problems paying off those maxed out credit cards when their power bill comes in!! (Well we are talking enthusiasts right??)
Bob
I bet the lack of memory speed settings is more than just a beta issue... Intel will use it as a means of preventing ludicrous levels of Xeon overclocking and force anyone crazy enough to buy SkullTrail back onto the crack... er, I mean back to EEs, with their unlocked multiplier, relatively poor overclockability and 500% price premium. Per CPU.
I want this board. Put 2x xenons in there for $250 a piece and get a true 8core system for $1000..
Anyone know where we can buy it in the US ?
see the super gamer at extreme tech.