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23. April 2008 @ 16:58 |
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That's fine, I was a little unclear myself.
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23. April 2008 @ 20:53 |
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Originally posted by NuckNFuts:
...That Noctua NB cooler is something else. I used it on P35 and wow, practically a small CPU cooler if using fan....
its funny you should say that as i have used the fan off my 4300 stock heatsink and to me it looks like a mini freezer pro. cools great too if the readings on this mobo are to be trusted.
has anybody seen the new gigabyte x48 extreme or somthing? the stock heatsink on that is as mad as a hatter. im sure it will help cool the board but i cant hepl feel it will also pull the heat from the back of your vid cards into it too.
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23. April 2008 @ 21:01 |
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You guys got a link to this wonderful cooler.
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23. April 2008 @ 22:05 |
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The Gigabyte EP45, isn't that a beautifull piece or work. I wish ASUS would pick up a thing or two and buy some real copper. Lol!
What heat sink? The Noctua NC-U6 Chipset-Cooler. Hard to find here but all over the UK and Europe. Here's an article; dragonsteelmods.com or here's the site; Noctua NC-U6
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23. April 2008 @ 22:15 |
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Looks like my TR HR-05. Is this any better?
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23. April 2008 @ 22:16 |
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I'm receiving one of those in a week and a bit's time, are they good? I grabbed it because it was £10.
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23. April 2008 @ 22:20 |
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I have the SLI version but it's essentially the same. It's great my load temps only increase by 1C or so and it turns out it keeps it right at ambient temp when it's IDLE.
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23. April 2008 @ 22:24 |
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Originally posted by abuzar1:
Looks like my TR HR-05. Is this any better?
YES, I found it much better on X38 (especially mounting w/ ASUS 4 hole). But it also has twice the pipe and almost 25& more fin area so w/ a good 92mm fan, yoiu can really can take some heat up off the chipset and of corse away from mobo surface. They are tricky to integrate into an existing outfit w/ TR Ultra 120 onboard if oriented front to back, you must rotate it top to bottom, but you can now use a 92mm fan to push more aire right through it. A case w/ fan on top is best for this set up, like Coolermasters big tower w/ PSW at bottom.
The HR-05/SLI or iFx-05/SLI are great too, I use more of them cause of easy fit.
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24. April 2008 @ 00:00 |
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I don't really know why such a massive NB heatsink is needed. the thermal rating for the X48 chipset and the ICH9R SB is an unbelievable 90c. my NB and SB are both running at 43c w/o any chipset fans. the mobo temp is 32c.
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24. April 2008 @ 00:43 |
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Originally posted by Mort81:
I don't really know why such a massive NB heatsink is needed. the thermal rating for the X48 chipset and the ICH9R SB is an unbelievable 90c. my NB and SB are both running at 43c w/o any chipset fans. the mobo temp is 32c.
I was speaking of the X38 on 90nm wich is also rated to around 70~90c I believe. But real world performances drops off over 60c, and 50c is more of what we want to aim for in OC stability. X48 is on 65nm so it should run a tad cooler so 43c on the NB is a bit warm for stock. If over 500FSB then is fine. Dividers and or more RAM and tight timings will add to the heat. I get 39c idle, 44c loaded on my X38 on stock air (SE version, less fin then non SE) and at a NB of 1.52v and FSBT of 1.472. at 500FSB. So you should be able to bring down the temps a bit on the X48. Also, the plumbing of the SB takes on back flow heat from the NB on these ASUS designs.
You got a sweet board there to overclock with, PM me if you want to need CMOS profile input, most for getting over 500FSB easy w/ right CPU/RAM combo.
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ASUS CROSSHAIR w/ x2 6400+
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24. April 2008 @ 01:01 |
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Nuck,
my NB, SB, and FSBT are all set on auto. NB voltage is at 1.62v (spec is 1.25v). that's what my mobo overvolts it too so I just left it on auto. my FSBT is at 1.39v (spec is 1.20v). my SB is at 1.06v (spec is 1.05). my buss speed/cpu freq is at 455mhz. nothing special about my ram. 2gb at 1068mhz (534 x 2) 5-5-5-15 at 2.22v
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24. April 2008 @ 01:15 |
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Originally posted by Mort81:
Nuck,
my NB, SB, and FSBT are all set on auto. NB voltage is at 1.62v (spec is 1.25v). that's what my mobo overvolts it too so I just left it on auto. my FSBT is at 1.39v (spec is 1.20v). my SB is at 1.06v (spec is 1.05). my buss speed/cpu freq is at 455mhz. nothing special about my ram. 2gb at 1068mhz (534 x 2) 5-5-5-15 at 2.22v
These ROG series tend to overvolt, but no biggie, just set and view in power tab (CMOS) to adjust for what you really need. manual is best. You'll find a lot of it is more then you really need, especially vdimm and PLL. For a dual, 1.6 on NB is kinda high, try 1.5v for FSB of 475~500, or 1.472v for 450~475. 1.40v is fine at mild 400FSB, but add if using dividers. I have no idea yet on the safe or comfort PLL zone for the Xeons yet. I am getting the X3350 and I hear it cant handle nowhere as much as the Q6600. Mine uses 1.648v daily some need 1.712 to hold 480~500FSB.
What kind of daily FSB range and dividers are you using?
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24. April 2008 @ 02:29 |
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What kind of daily FSB range and dividers are you using
I set it and forget it. no daily setting and performance setting as such. my pc is not on 24/7. probably 6 - 8 hrs a day usually. I've always stayed with the default divider (usually the highest as I can't afford the extreme edition cpu's). maybe my method is wrong but for example, to achieve 4.0ghz, I run 455 x 9 as opposed to 500 x 8 or 571 x 7.
I set the NB to 1.47v. lowered the NB temp 3c (40c now) and SB 1c (42c now). I also changed the FSBT to 1.33v (highest green setting). is that high enough?
just for my knowledge, what is the benefit of running a higher fsb with a lower divider? I've often wondered that. I could see it with older chipsets where you are trying to achieve a certain fsb: dram ratio but with this mobo and the 4 straps that is no longer necessary.
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24. April 2008 @ 04:01 |
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Originally posted by Mort81:
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I set it and forget it. no daily setting and performance setting as such. my pc is not on 24/7. probably 6 -4 hrs a day usually. I've always stayed with the default divider (usually the highest as I can't afford the extreme edition cpu's). maybe my method is wrong but for example, to achieve 4.0ghz, I run 455 x 9 as opposed to 500 x 8 or 571 x 7.
I set the NB to 1.47v. lowered the NB temp 3c (40c now) and SB 1c (42c now). I also changed the FSBT to 1.33v (highest green setting). is that high enough?
just for my knowledge, what is the benefit of running a higher fsb with a lower divider? I've often wondered that. I could see it with older chipsets where you are trying to achieve a certain fsb: dram ratio but with this mobo and the 4 straps that is no longer necessary.
If you OC errors out in Prime, try more FSBT, to at leas actaul of 1.4v when at 450FSB. Higher FSB, if CPU can handle it, can add performance for both CPU and mobo. It also allows smaller dividers or even 1:1 w/ medium high DRAM yet tighter timings. A sort of balance. As you may find later, dividers are sort of pick on these X38/X48 chipsets, even P35's. Only solid ones are 1:1 and 1:2 where S3/STR functions smoothly. If you have good RAM and need to use 9x, then play w/ 450x9 and maybe the DDR1000 or 1200 dividers. For mine, the 266 strap is tough to hold. But I like iot for DDR1204 at 480x8. Great combo of high CPU FSB and RAM.
So for 450x9 on DDR1000, I'd try NB: 1.47, FSBT: 1.4, PLL: of the lower end for your CPU (note what auto reports at stock, and increase lightly), Loadline Calibration Enabled, Static Read control Enabled (this smooths out the curve of NB to CPU Strapping on higher FSB of 450+, CPU/NB GTL_Ref of 63x/63x, PCIE can be upped to 110 for slight Performance boost (it tends to help out the higher FSB).
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24. April 2008 @ 09:16 |
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Newegg is dropping the Price on the P5E everyday! It's 150 dollars now. A little bit more and it's mine.
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24. April 2008 @ 11:02 |
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omg how cool do these boards run???
21c is as high as ive seen it but i get another mystery temp of -2c??? i was surprised by the size of it too, they are so narrow my gpu overhangs it by near 3 inch.
so far so good, booted fine upped to 3.2ghz, installed what i need and now i wait. i think i will see how far it can strech its legs over the weekend and then il post some shots for you.
russ how much did you need to increase the chipset volts on yours when you hit 500 fsb?
noctua, they were the reasons i choose it over the hr-5. it was only a few pounds difference in price but the nc-06 had slighty more surface area and twice the heat pipes so i went with it. i think its great and it really did help my p5nesli to oc. not put it on this board yet but looking at the temps im not sure i will need too :D
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25. April 2008 @ 20:56 |
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alright my genius ocing friends............
i just helped my buddy build a nice new rig with a
athlon x64 3.2ghz, we have a proper cooling installed and he might be interested in OC'ing that bad boy:P
-how much do think it can handle OC'D, whats its limit?
-has anyone her overclocked one?? and at what speed oc'd did they find the sweet spot???
alright thanks guys:)
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25. April 2008 @ 21:29 |
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3.4/3.5ghz and it will get warm. the 6400x2 is almost pushed to the limit of the tech its made on so it only clocks a little bit.
gl+hf with it tho.
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25. April 2008 @ 21:59 |
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How would I go about overclocking my RAM? I have 2x1GB OCZ @ 2.1v and 2x1GB Adata @ 1.8v. All are 800MHz. I would like to push it to the limits with the best stability. I know how to adjust voltage and speed and all but by what intervals would I do it at and how would I test stability.
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25. April 2008 @ 22:06 |
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RE: AM2 X2 6400 I just mentioned this CPU a few post earlier. It is nice but since it is 90nm and stock 120w, it is hard to keep cool on an overclock. And for getting the 3.5GHz I spoke of, it will typically need more then the 1.5v most are afraid to use. I know it can handle several day of 1.6v to hold 3.64GHz but I dont even know for dailiy use if thats safe for the AMD stuff. This is a lot of stress on a nVidia so I'd say go for the nV590 or new 790 as the 6x series had many quirks about it.
Also good cooling like the ThermalRight become more of a must when OC'n this boi. I'd say 3.4GHz is realistic for 1.34v or less, but on good cooling. Just try to keep it under 61c comfort zone, 66c peak (actual cores, not CPU die). The BE is an unlocked version wich utilizes lower multi and on a good gaming mobo can handle 400FSB nicely and DDR1200. Non BE locked multi are fine for those overlook the lower multi anywayz and are forced to only use a high 16x. But with a mobo that offers the DDR1066 divider, you can work with it.
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25. April 2008 @ 22:44 |
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Originally posted by core2kid:
How would I go about overclocking my RAM? I have 2x1GB OCZ @ 2.1v and 2x1GB Adata @ 1.8v. All are 800MHz. I would like to push it to the limits with the best stability. I know how to adjust voltage and speed and all but by what intervals would I do it at and how would I test stability.
4 sticks are hard enough to OC on any chipset, but with 2 different grade (quality and timinges) it's trickier. You can at best expect to get the lower of the best for the Adata RAM installed and loosen the OCZ to match. If you latest BIOS offers a trfc of 50, use it to help stable out the 4x 1g sticks. Most DDR2 can handle 2.2v fine if kept cooled. OCZ already has one of the better stock heatsinks so try to cool the Adata to match. What model oCZ? I would try to know the limit of the Adata on it's own 1st cause this is likely the RAM that will set the ceiling height on the 4 stick OC. Then relax overall timings a tad to keep stable, Do try to use trfc (Row Refresh Cycle Time) to 55~55 for stability. if only 42 then just add more vdimmor loosen timings some more, Amd DO, disable any performance boosters.
Keep RAM in 1:1 or Auto frequency and strap for now. lots of OCZ 800 is known to hit 1000MHz. And several can handle 2.24v if need be.
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NuckNFuts- if i can only push it 200mhz then i think its best to leave it at stock speeds;)
thanks guys!
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26. April 2008 @ 05:30 |
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core2kid,
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How would I go about overclocking my RAM? I have 2x1GB OCZ @ 2.1v and 2x1GB Adata @ 1.8v. All are 800MHz.
Simple! Lose the Adata and replace them with another pair of the OCZ. There's really no other reliable way. If it was Latencys it wouldn't be such a problem, but .3 difference in the voltage is a lot when it comes to memory. The OCZs need that 2.1v. They might boot up at 2.0v, but may BSOD on you with any kind of load. You will get more out of just the 2GB of OCZ memory without the Adata installed at all! Every set of the Adata I've ever come across got very hot when you upped the voltage. I'm assuming these are the red ones?
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Hello All
I have the following problem with my PC and would appreciate any help. It only occurs when I am playing high performance games such as Call of Duty 4. The game will load fine. Once into the game and playing within a few minutes it will crash stating no signal input on the monitor.
I have noticed just before this happens the graphics card fan begins to really speed up. You can hear game for few seconds before i hear beeping noise and have to reset the PC. I initially thought it could be a power issue and replaced it with a new one to rule that out. I have this morning downloaded ATI TOOL and manually changed the fan speeds to 100 % and I still have the same issue.
Is this classic sign that the graphics card is broken ???
AMD Athlon 64X Dual Core Processor 4200+ 2.20GHZ
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GRAPHICS CARD: ATI RADEON X1950 PRO
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26. April 2008 @ 05:52 |
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It sounds like either you overclocked your graphics card way too much or that it's heating up. Run ATITool artifact scanning and check how your temps are doing.
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