Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution - Page 2

shaz` · 05-01-2009, 03:48 PM

Went with the Rampage II Extreme, it arrived today. Man this thing is a beast!

Sir Skully · 05-01-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shaz`

Went with the Rampage II Extreme, it arrived today. Man this thing is a beast!

Congrat, I believe you'll enjoy the R2E......

shaz` · 05-03-2009, 08:02 PM

mmmm I hope so

I'll post a parts list tomorrow of what I'm waiting to receive.

Sir Skully · 05-03-2009, 08:49 PM

Keep us abreast of how goes with new rig.........

shaz` · 05-04-2009, 03:55 PM

Ok then. Parts List

Motherboard - Asus Rampage II Extreme
Processor - i7 920
Memory - Kingston 1866mhz DDR3 - Image CAS 9-9-9-27 Ifi remember right
Graphics - Asus GTX 275 896MB
PSU - Antec True Power 750w
Hard Drives - 2 x 80GB Seagate Barracudas in raid 0 for main (waiting for SSDs to drop), 2 x 1.5tb Western Digital Caviar Green in raid 0 for media.
Monitor - NEC 26" LCD 1920x1200

Case - Lian-Li V1100 (love this case)

Think thats about it. Trying to decide on which cooler to go with. Leaning towards a Thermaltake True 120 or the Noctua NH-U12P SE1266

I'm reading some good things about the Noctua's. I like silence haha. Think I'll go air cooling and see how I do overclocking wise, then look into WC.

Sir Skully · 05-04-2009, 05:14 PM

Yeah some good looking parts...

I've read some good stuff on the True 120 and the other cooler I don't know. But water is better......

shaz` · 05-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Water IS better for sure

Will eventually go water cooled but need more time to research and get acquainted with the i7 chip

shaz` · 05-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Got my processor today! Seems its a C0 stepping

... is there a major difference between C0 and D0 in terms of overclocks?

exc · 05-07-2009, 02:31 PM

hey shaz

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Congrats on the R2E setup

looks like some really nice parts you've got there.

The D0 stepping chips just take less voltage to run at the same clock as the C0 stepping. thus the D0 chips will run cooler and probably overclock a tad higher then the C0 chips.

keep us informed on how things are going with the new rig

I have my 920 running 24/7 at 4.0Ghtz on air and have not had a single issue with stability. my temps under full load are a bit high, but my system is not at full load in normal use. so I can live with my temps for now!
eventually I plan on going H2o and trying to push the oc up more. but that's a future progect I'm afraid.

chuckbam · 05-14-2009, 06:18 AM

I have the Noctua NH-U12P SE1266. I run the fans full speed at about 1350 RPM. But, I like a little white noise. 34C to 68C

000ps, testing new bios w/ Prime95. 70C, I better turn on the AC and maybe clean some fan holes. No throttle down though.

chuckbam · 05-14-2009, 06:48 AM

I keep Enabled the CPU TM Function. Even hotter with all my 12GBs maxed out when I add LinX. Still no No throttle down, crash .... I better add a run of 3DMark06 tooo.

*zapionics<alt>* · 05-14-2009, 10:13 AM

dunno why I didnt notice this thread before... anyway congrats on the R2E based system, I think its a top board.
I'm running a WS Evolution as my gaming/internet/editing rig (X48) and if its anything to go by then this series of boards are rock solid.

I dont know about the R2E but the only thing the Revolution offered above usual configuration would be the 3-way SLI with 3 full X16 PCI express slots and a SAS controller.

shaz` · 05-15-2009, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the feedback folks

Nearly got all my bits. Only thing I'm waiting on are the 6gb Kingston HyperX 1866mhz memory.

Will hopefully start building the system tomorrow (Saturday) and my cpu cooler should arrive as well as some longer sata cables so I can tuck them away

.

I shall take pictures of my room full of boxes of goodies! hah!

fischbitz · 05-15-2009, 08:06 PM

I picked these up last night

Motherboard Rampage II Extreme
Core i7 920 - CO stepping
Corsair Dominator TR3X6G1600C8D 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 with X58 airflow fan

Second hand but in excellent condition ( a saving of over $200 ). Certainly looking forward to my jump too Socket 1366. the chip is a good clocker, can do 3.8ghz very easily with only around 1.32 vcore. So I should be back with more news once I have her up and running.

Sir Skully · 05-15-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shaz`

Thanks for the feedback folks

Nearly got all my bits. Only thing I'm waiting on are the 6gb Kingston HyperX 1866mhz memory.

Will hopefully start building the system tomorrow (Saturday) and my cpu cooler should arrive as well as some longer sata cables so I can tuck them away

.

I shall take pictures of my room full of boxes of goodies! hah!

Congrats on new build...

yeah, pic's got a have pic's......

05-01-2009, 03:48 PM	#16
shaz` Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 135	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Went with the Rampage II Extreme, it arrived today. Man this thing is a beast! __________________ :: ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe:: P4 3.2 Prescott :: 2x512 Corsair XMS4400 TwinX :: Powercolour X800 XL AGP @ 420:540 :: 2x 80GB Seagate Barracudas 7200.7 SATA @ raid 0 :: 1x 300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 :: OCZ 520w Powerstream PSU :: Lian-Li PC V1100 :: Viewsonic VP201B ::
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05-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#18
shaz` Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 135	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution mmmm I hope so I'll post a parts list tomorrow of what I'm waiting to receive. __________________ :: ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe:: P4 3.2 Prescott :: 2x512 Corsair XMS4400 TwinX :: Powercolour X800 XL AGP @ 420:540 :: 2x 80GB Seagate Barracudas 7200.7 SATA @ raid 0 :: 1x 300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 :: OCZ 520w Powerstream PSU :: Lian-Li PC V1100 :: Viewsonic VP201B ::
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05-03-2009, 08:49 PM	#19
Sir Skully ABX KNIGHT EXEMPLAR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA-GA Posts: 28,333	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Keep us abreast of how goes with new rig......... __________________ .....................................................................................................................
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05-04-2009, 03:55 PM	#20
shaz` Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 135	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Ok then. Parts List Motherboard - Asus Rampage II Extreme Processor - i7 920 Memory - Kingston 1866mhz DDR3 - Image CAS 9-9-9-27 Ifi remember right Graphics - Asus GTX 275 896MB PSU - Antec True Power 750w Hard Drives - 2 x 80GB Seagate Barracudas in raid 0 for main (waiting for SSDs to drop), 2 x 1.5tb Western Digital Caviar Green in raid 0 for media. Monitor - NEC 26" LCD 1920x1200 Case - Lian-Li V1100 (love this case) Think thats about it. Trying to decide on which cooler to go with. Leaning towards a Thermaltake True 120 or the Noctua NH-U12P SE1266 I'm reading some good things about the Noctua's. I like silence haha. Think I'll go air cooling and see how I do overclocking wise, then look into WC. __________________ :: ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe:: P4 3.2 Prescott :: 2x512 Corsair XMS4400 TwinX :: Powercolour X800 XL AGP @ 420:540 :: 2x 80GB Seagate Barracudas 7200.7 SATA @ raid 0 :: 1x 300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 :: OCZ 520w Powerstream PSU :: Lian-Li PC V1100 :: Viewsonic VP201B ::
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05-04-2009, 05:14 PM	#21
Sir Skully ABX KNIGHT EXEMPLAR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA-GA Posts: 28,333	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Yeah some good looking parts... I've read some good stuff on the True 120 and the other cooler I don't know. But water is better...... __________________ .....................................................................................................................
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05-04-2009, 05:41 PM	#22
shaz` Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 135	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Water IS better for sure Will eventually go water cooled but need more time to research and get acquainted with the i7 chip __________________ :: ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe:: P4 3.2 Prescott :: 2x512 Corsair XMS4400 TwinX :: Powercolour X800 XL AGP @ 420:540 :: 2x 80GB Seagate Barracudas 7200.7 SATA @ raid 0 :: 1x 300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 :: OCZ 520w Powerstream PSU :: Lian-Li PC V1100 :: Viewsonic VP201B ::
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05-07-2009, 01:28 PM	#23
shaz` Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 135	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Got my processor today! Seems its a C0 stepping ... is there a major difference between C0 and D0 in terms of overclocks? __________________ :: ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe:: P4 3.2 Prescott :: 2x512 Corsair XMS4400 TwinX :: Powercolour X800 XL AGP @ 420:540 :: 2x 80GB Seagate Barracudas 7200.7 SATA @ raid 0 :: 1x 300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 :: OCZ 520w Powerstream PSU :: Lian-Li PC V1100 :: Viewsonic VP201B ::
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05-07-2009, 02:31 PM	#24
exc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 121	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution hey shaz ) Congrats on the R2E setup looks like some really nice parts you've got there. The D0 stepping chips just take less voltage to run at the same clock as the C0 stepping. thus the D0 chips will run cooler and probably overclock a tad higher then the C0 chips. keep us informed on how things are going with the new rig I have my 920 running 24/7 at 4.0Ghtz on air and have not had a single issue with stability. my temps under full load are a bit high, but my system is not at full load in normal use. so I can live with my temps for now! eventually I plan on going H2o and trying to push the oc up more. but that's a future progect I'm afraid. __________________ Excaliber!
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05-14-2009, 06:18 AM	#25
chuckbam Personal Advocate Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Louisiana USA Posts: 2,530	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution I have the Noctua NH-U12P SE1266. I run the fans full speed at about 1350 RPM. But, I like a little white noise. 34C to 68C 000ps, testing new bios w/ Prime95. 70C, I better turn on the AC and maybe clean some fan holes. No throttle down though. __________________ Intel Core i7 LGA1366 - 3.60 GHz (20x 180 BCLK) / 4 Cores/ 8 Threads/ 1.25v/ QPI 6.47 GTs Crucial 12GB, D9JNM ICs DDR3 - 1440 MHz, 8-8-8-20 1T, 1.58v, Tri-Channel ATI Radeon HD 4850 1GB DDR3 16x 2.0 - 700 MHz GPU, 1950 MHz DDR3 Intel X25-M 34nm 80GB SSD w/ TRIM, ICH10R/ Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit 4x MaXLine Pro 500, RAID 0, ICH10R/ Windows Vista Ultimate, 64-bit ....... System Runs 24/7....... system_01 Last edited by chuckbam; 05-14-2009 at 06:34 AM..
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05-14-2009, 06:48 AM	#26
chuckbam Personal Advocate Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Louisiana USA Posts: 2,530	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution I keep Enabled the CPU TM Function. Even hotter with all my 12GBs maxed out when I add LinX. Still no No throttle down, crash .... I better add a run of 3DMark06 tooo. __________________ Intel Core i7 LGA1366 - 3.60 GHz (20x 180 BCLK) / 4 Cores/ 8 Threads/ 1.25v/ QPI 6.47 GTs Crucial 12GB, D9JNM ICs DDR3 - 1440 MHz, 8-8-8-20 1T, 1.58v, Tri-Channel ATI Radeon HD 4850 1GB DDR3 16x 2.0 - 700 MHz GPU, 1950 MHz DDR3 Intel X25-M 34nm 80GB SSD w/ TRIM, ICH10R/ Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit 4x MaXLine Pro 500, RAID 0, ICH10R/ Windows Vista Ultimate, 64-bit ....... System Runs 24/7....... system_01
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05-14-2009, 10:13 AM	#27
zapionics<alt> <unknown level> Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 3,647	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution dunno why I didnt notice this thread before... anyway congrats on the R2E based system, I think its a top board. I'm running a WS Evolution as my gaming/internet/editing rig (X48) and if its anything to go by then this series of boards are rock solid. I dont know about the R2E but the only thing the Revolution offered above usual configuration would be the 3-way SLI with 3 full X16 PCI express slots and a SAS controller. __________________ * Please note: any advertising within this post has been placed there by the site owner and NOT by me! * "To Boldly Go..."
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05-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#28
shaz` Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 135	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution Thanks for the feedback folks Nearly got all my bits. Only thing I'm waiting on are the 6gb Kingston HyperX 1866mhz memory. Will hopefully start building the system tomorrow (Saturday) and my cpu cooler should arrive as well as some longer sata cables so I can tuck them away . I shall take pictures of my room full of boxes of goodies! hah! __________________ :: ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe:: P4 3.2 Prescott :: 2x512 Corsair XMS4400 TwinX :: Powercolour X800 XL AGP @ 420:540 :: 2x 80GB Seagate Barracudas 7200.7 SATA @ raid 0 :: 1x 300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 :: OCZ 520w Powerstream PSU :: Lian-Li PC V1100 :: Viewsonic VP201B ::
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05-15-2009, 08:06 PM	#29
fischbitz Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: ORANGE, NSW Posts: 442	Re: Rampage II Extreme or P6T6 WS Revolution I picked these up last night Motherboard Rampage II Extreme Core i7 920 - CO stepping Corsair Dominator TR3X6G1600C8D 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 with X58 airflow fan Second hand but in excellent condition ( a saving of over $200 ). Certainly looking forward to my jump too Socket 1366. the chip is a good clocker, can do 3.8ghz very easily with only around 1.32 vcore. So I should be back with more news once I have her up and running.
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