*** rampage ii extreme ***

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by Sir Skully

Yeah you may be better served, by going SLI. I've found the RE2 to be a really great oc'ing and stable mobo. Mine runs the i7 920 cpu stable @ 4200mhz......

the RE2 seems like an excellent board...seems like the P6T Deluxe has performance almost identical to the RE2 with a few less overclocking options available...the P6T Deluxe seems like a great deal for those looking to save some $$ while still getting top performance...plus I've seen reports of the P6T Deluxe overclcoking very well (close to 4 Ghz on air)

[Sir Skully]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

the RE2 seems like an excellent board...seems like the P6T Deluxe has performance almost identical to the RE2 with a few less overclocking options available...the P6T Deluxe seems like a great deal for those looking to save some $$ while still getting top performance...plus I've seen reports of the P6T Deluxe overclcoking very well (close to 4 Ghz on air)

The P6T Deluxe, would be my second choice. It is a better deal of the two, if you're not into extreme oc'ing. I just wanted a mobo that I could really check all voltages with a multimeter. Along with a few other things.

[Sir Skully]

Update, I'm still running the i7 920 @ 4200mhz. I'm having fun playing around with Tweakit utility. It lets ya fine tune voltages in windows. I use it along with my multimeter. Hey Dan,exc, how goes it with the mobo's

[Dan-Baer]

Hi Guys, I am just back home. This weekend I plan on trying to push to 4 Ghz. I just booted my test rig and it looks like the temps are 1 -2 degrees C lower than before I traveled. Perhaps the extra week helped the AS-5 settle in.

[Sir Skully]

Hey Dan, I'll look forward to how goes with a 4gig oc. I'm playing around with lower then 4200mhz oc. I'm just looking for the biggest oc with the least Vcore voltage.

[Dan-Baer]

I have reached 3.8 but not Prime 95 stable. In fact I BSOD'd at 3.465 Ghz at 90 minutes Prime 95. I am at BCLK 165 CPU Voltage 1.31250 DRAM V 1.64356 and QPI/DRAM core Volt 1.3.
My temps with Prime 95 running are in the low 60's so not too bad on that score??

[Sir Skully]

Hey Dan, more CPU Voltage, try 1.35v for the 3800mhz. It looks like its a voltage thing. Also try using the 21 multi if you're not using it now.

[Dan-Baer]

Will do Sir Skully, thanks. I am using 21 multi but I will boost the voltage.
Right now I decided I would finish up the actual assembly so I can put my case together. That way I will have an honest air flow which should be better. So, I am up to my elbows in wire ties, Molex connectors, a dremmel and a nibbling tool :-). I will post a pic when done.

[Sir Skully]

Sounds like you're having fun.....

[Dan-Baer]

Even at 3.46 with 1.35V V I get a BSOD with Prime 95. Any ideas?

[Dan-Baer]

SS. or any of you R-II users, are you using the thermal probes and if so what are you monitoring with them?

[Sir Skully]

Here's what I have running Prime95.....

I haven't tried the thermal probes yet.....

[Sir Skully]

Originally Posted by Dan-Baer

Even at 3.46 with 1.35V V I get a BSOD with Prime 95. Any ideas?

I do see one problem, QPI/DRAM core volt is to low. Should be a wee higher then the CPU voltage. Like 1.4v to your Cpu 1.35v's. Sometime equal to cpu volts will work. But never under the cpu volts. Ya just gotta play around and see what works.

[Dan-Baer]

Thanks SS. I am still playing with it.
I really love this Mobo, especiallyu the dual BIOS :-) I am learning a lot about OCing an i7. My feild of expertise is hardware so this is a little new to me.
Thanks again.

[Sir Skully]

You're welcome Dan, Yeah ya gotta love the RE2...
I've been playing with Tweakit this eve, trying to get a good feel of it.