AM2 Thread - Page 6

tarrcm · 06-28-2006, 06:44 AM

Nice work Paragon.
I wonder if & when DFI will offer a board...I would think that would bridge the gap.

Kage · 06-28-2006, 11:05 PM

ASUS M2N32-SLI & Epox MF570SLI

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2787

Eldonko · 06-29-2006, 12:55 AM

What you get your cpu to paragon, and the max on the mem?

Miles · 06-29-2006, 01:00 AM

CPU up to 2990, only 854 on the memory due to the stinking 7 divisor on the the 5000+. I can't get my system to boot a more than 230 no matter what multiplier I use or what voltages, or advanced memory options. Mushkin sent me some settings to try and no luck at all.

Eldonko · 06-30-2006, 02:33 PM

It's totally the board bro, everything is so new so it's buggy. Also you cant expect as much out of mem w/ AM2 as w/ Intel because there is waaay more stress on the mem on an AM2 platform.

I had the same type of issues with this K9N, looks like Foxconn is teh way to go until DFI quits slackin and gets the good board out.

Miles · 06-30-2006, 07:16 PM

Well bro it turns out that you're right about the board, I have the pre-release version 1.02G that I got because the site I'm now reviewing for is an Asus partner...Mushkin has the 1.03G version (latest) of the board at their shop and they are easily getting 1000 MHz plus with the board.

Don't know if you remember Prometheus (Wesley Fink)from here but he just put up a review at Anand and he's getting like 75% OC's using a lower multipliers and easily surpassing 1066 with Corsair Memory (course it's EPP).

I really like several of Asus's features better, the overall layout and the passive SB/NB cooling.

I'm convinced this memory will run with Corsair and OCZ's memory so I'll be getting a different board (not sure which one as of yet) to prove it.

BKA · 07-06-2006, 01:03 PM

I just ordered a ASUS M2N32-SLI from Monarch. Should be in next week sometime. I'm still debating on what AM2 CPU I'll put in it for now. I'm thinking the 3800+. I'm not sure about memory though, I'll most likely go with Corsair since I've had good success with them.

I was thinking of going with this model for the time being. I'm not up on the timings for DDR2 but this model 5-5-5-15. Its looks like anything with better timings will cost more than I'm willing to spend right now. I wonder if memory prices will go up or down when Conroe is released?

I'll read through the thread now to see if any info pertains to me.

BKA · 07-07-2006, 11:39 AM

Well I went ahead and ordered the Corsair memory from the link I posted in the previous post. It went on sale today for $15 instant rebate at ZipZoomFly and Newegg. But I ordered it from ZipZoomFly instead because it was cheaper with second day delivery.

Now I just need the CPU.

Miles · 07-08-2006, 02:42 PM

Well guys I updated my ASUS board to the consumer version, yep the one you have to pay for, and I got some phenominal reasults. I was able to push the Mushkin memory up to 1120 (280 x 10) with Sandra benchies in the 10,500-10,600 range...the Mushkin Redine is superb memory as I felt all along, just took the right supporting cast to make it show!

Link

BKA · 07-08-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paragon

Well guys I updated my ASUS board to the consumer version, yep the one you have to pay for, and I got some phenominal reasults. I was able to push the Mushkin memory up to 1120 (280 x 10) with Sandra benchies in the 10,500-10,600 range...the Mushkin Redine is superb memory as I felt all along, just took the right supporting cast to make it show!

Link

Great review. Those are some great performance and sweet looking sticks of memory. Unfortunately, the only one Con to the memory will steer me away.

Eldonko · 07-10-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paragon

Well guys I updated my ASUS board to the consumer version, yep the one you have to pay for, and I got some phenominal reasults. I was able to push the Mushkin memory up to 1120 (280 x 10) with Sandra benchies in the 10,500-10,600 range...the Mushkin Redine is superb memory as I felt all along, just took the right supporting cast to make it show!

Link

Great review bro.

I knew the mem would clock well, with a good board that is.

Just got home from vacation, hopefully I can get into some more testing this week.

Eldonko · 07-10-2006, 06:32 PM

Just decided on my next purchase.

Eldonko · 07-12-2006, 01:26 AM

I'm finally making some ground with this K9N. Took me a full day of tweeking with systool to break 430Mhz 4-4-3, got to 492Mhz so far. Board is super touchy, and sets secondaries that are far from ideal for OCing.

Hpw does your Redline clock 4-4-3 Paragon?

BKA · 07-12-2006, 11:25 AM

Got my ASUS M2N32-SLI in today. Also got the memory. Nice and pretty. Bad news is I'm going on vacation so I won't be able to put it all together until I get back. I'm still leaning towards the 3800+ but I may get the 3800+ X2.

Hey Eldonko, what's the default speed of that 5000+?

Eldonko · 07-12-2006, 11:53 AM

5000+ = 2.6G stock.

This one does 2.95 @ 1.5v.

06-28-2006, 06:44 AM	#76
tarrcm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lewiston, Maine Posts: 863	Nice work Paragon. I wonder if & when DFI will offer a board...I would think that would bridge the gap. __________________ FX57_DFI Expert_Crucial Ballistix Tracers_Mushkin Redline XP4000's_Turbo-Cool 850W
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06-28-2006, 11:05 PM	#77
Kage Ich will mehr! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fiery depths of Hell Posts: 3,620	ASUS M2N32-SLI & Epox MF570SLI http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2787
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06-29-2006, 12:55 AM	#78
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	What you get your cpu to paragon, and the max on the mem? __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-29-2006, 01:00 AM	#79
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,558	CPU up to 2990, only 854 on the memory due to the stinking 7 divisor on the the 5000+. I can't get my system to boot a more than 230 no matter what multiplier I use or what voltages, or advanced memory options. Mushkin sent me some settings to try and no luck at all. __________________ Regards, Miles ________________________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 w/ Enzotech Ultra \| ASUS Blitz Formula SE \| 2 x 2Gb Mushkin XP2-6400 DDR-2 \| XFX 8800 GTX XXX\| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| PCP&C 1KWSR \| Lian Li G70 \| Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate \| Dell 2407 FPW Monitor
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06-30-2006, 02:33 PM	#80
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	It's totally the board bro, everything is so new so it's buggy. Also you cant expect as much out of mem w/ AM2 as w/ Intel because there is waaay more stress on the mem on an AM2 platform. I had the same type of issues with this K9N, looks like Foxconn is teh way to go until DFI quits slackin and gets the good board out. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-30-2006, 07:16 PM	#81
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,558	Well bro it turns out that you're right about the board, I have the pre-release version 1.02G that I got because the site I'm now reviewing for is an Asus partner...Mushkin has the 1.03G version (latest) of the board at their shop and they are easily getting 1000 MHz plus with the board. Don't know if you remember Prometheus (Wesley Fink)from here but he just put up a review at Anand and he's getting like 75% OC's using a lower multipliers and easily surpassing 1066 with Corsair Memory (course it's EPP). I really like several of Asus's features better, the overall layout and the passive SB/NB cooling. I'm convinced this memory will run with Corsair and OCZ's memory so I'll be getting a different board (not sure which one as of yet) to prove it. __________________ Regards, Miles ________________________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 w/ Enzotech Ultra \| ASUS Blitz Formula SE \| 2 x 2Gb Mushkin XP2-6400 DDR-2 \| XFX 8800 GTX XXX\| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| PCP&C 1KWSR \| Lian Li G70 \| Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate \| Dell 2407 FPW Monitor
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07-06-2006, 01:03 PM	#82
BKA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,095	I just ordered a ASUS M2N32-SLI from Monarch. Should be in next week sometime. I'm still debating on what AM2 CPU I'll put in it for now. I'm thinking the 3800+. I'm not sure about memory though, I'll most likely go with Corsair since I've had good success with them. I was thinking of going with this model for the time being. I'm not up on the timings for DDR2 but this model 5-5-5-15. Its looks like anything with better timings will cost more than I'm willing to spend right now. I wonder if memory prices will go up or down when Conroe is released? I'll read through the thread now to see if any info pertains to me. __________________ DFI LP X58 T3eH8 i7 920(@3.5) w/Nocturna SE1366 (2) Diamond 4870 1GB (XFIRE) 12GB Corsair XMS DDR3 Windows 7 x64
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07-07-2006, 11:39 AM	#83
BKA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,095	Well I went ahead and ordered the Corsair memory from the link I posted in the previous post. It went on sale today for $15 instant rebate at ZipZoomFly and Newegg. But I ordered it from ZipZoomFly instead because it was cheaper with second day delivery. Now I just need the CPU. __________________ DFI LP X58 T3eH8 i7 920(@3.5) w/Nocturna SE1366 (2) Diamond 4870 1GB (XFIRE) 12GB Corsair XMS DDR3 Windows 7 x64
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07-08-2006, 02:42 PM	#84
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,558	Well guys I updated my ASUS board to the consumer version, yep the one you have to pay for, and I got some phenominal reasults. I was able to push the Mushkin memory up to 1120 (280 x 10) with Sandra benchies in the 10,500-10,600 range...the Mushkin Redine is superb memory as I felt all along, just took the right supporting cast to make it show! Link __________________ Regards, Miles ________________________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 w/ Enzotech Ultra \| ASUS Blitz Formula SE \| 2 x 2Gb Mushkin XP2-6400 DDR-2 \| XFX 8800 GTX XXX\| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| PCP&C 1KWSR \| Lian Li G70 \| Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate \| Dell 2407 FPW Monitor
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07-10-2006, 06:32 PM	#87
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Just decided on my next purchase. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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07-12-2006, 11:25 AM	#89
BKA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,095	Got my ASUS M2N32-SLI in today. Also got the memory. Nice and pretty. Bad news is I'm going on vacation so I won't be able to put it all together until I get back. I'm still leaning towards the 3800+ but I may get the 3800+ X2. Hey Eldonko, what's the default speed of that 5000+? __________________ DFI LP X58 T3eH8 i7 920(@3.5) w/Nocturna SE1366 (2) Diamond 4870 1GB (XFIRE) 12GB Corsair XMS DDR3 Windows 7 x64
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07-12-2006, 11:53 AM	#90
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	5000+ = 2.6G stock. This one does 2.95 @ 1.5v. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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