A8N-SLI Deluxe/Premium thread - Page 8

Sierra_abx · 12-22-2004, 05:21 PM

My good friend oc-rookie just got his A8N-SLI. Here are his results so far with G.Skill PC4400 and PQI PC3200 respectively. Default VCore with the PQI and 1.525v with the G.Skill. Stock cooler. Way to go, pal.

fvbounty · 12-22-2004, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sierra

My good friend oc-rookie just got his A8N-SLI. Here are his results so far with G.Skill PC4400 and PQI PC3200 respectively. Default VCore with the PQI and 1.525v with the G.Skill. Stock cooler. Way to go, pal.

His he running to 2 video cards Sierra, I guess his not having any problems?

Sierra_abx · 12-22-2004, 05:31 PM

He was using an old video card for testing purposes. He's waiting for his PCI-E cards to arrive. He said the shipping BIOS (1002) sucked. He's using the 1003.002 beta BIOS.

fvbounty · 12-22-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sierra

He was using an old video card for testing purposes. He's waiting for his PCI-E cards to arrive. He said the shipping BIOS (1002) sucked. He's using the 1003.02 beta BIOS.

Thanks for the info.....

Sierra_abx · 12-23-2004, 03:28 PM

oc-rookie's 3DMark03 bench with two 6800GT's in SLI configuration. FX-55 running at only 2.75GHz (air cooling).

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=3496358

fvbounty · 12-23-2004, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sierra

oc-rookie's 3DMark03 bench with two 6800GT's in SLI configuration. FX-55 running at only 2.75GHz (air cooling).

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=3496358

What did you get sierra with your hot rod?

Sierra_abx · 12-23-2004, 04:46 PM

I haven't benched 03 with my "hot rod". I know I wouldn't get anywhere close to that score. In 3DMark01, SLI is not going to help much, if at all. 01 requires both CPU and video card power.

Sierra_abx · 12-23-2004, 04:53 PM

Here's the VDimm mod for those who want better control of the memory voltage.

fvbounty · 12-23-2004, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sierra

Here's the VDimm mod for those who want better control of the memory voltage.

I guess this is going to be a all right board?

Sierra_abx · 12-23-2004, 05:09 PM

The only thing I don't like about the board is the VCore which only goes up to 1.65v. If you're using air cooling, this won't be a problem. For extreme cooling and extreme CPU clocks, you need more voltage. I currently use 1.79v. I have used as much as 1.92v on my board. Maybe someone will come out with a modded BIOS that offers higher VCore.

BTW, the wire mod shown above ties VDimm directly to the 3.3v rail on your PSU. Much more accurate than using the OCZ DDR Booster. The Molex connectors allow for a quick disconnect of the VDimm mod, in case you need to format Windows or do other things at default voltage.

fvbounty · 12-23-2004, 05:17 PM

Where are they finding the beta 1003 bios for this board, it seems the shipping bios is flakey?

Sierra_abx · 12-23-2004, 05:20 PM

1003.002 is on the Asus website. When you go to the download section, click on BIOS and then click on the circle that says "Beta".

fvbounty · 12-23-2004, 05:26 PM

Thank you

Glorfy · 12-24-2004, 11:43 PM

Well seeing as I'm now running stably, I' can get some benchies out of my system - all totally stock unfortunately - i.e. CPU 2200, GC 350/1000.

3DMark 03 - 18702

It seems the MB didn't like me not having a fan pluged into the CPU fan header, and it didn't like my Antec Neopower psu, which I've replaced with an OCZ 520 (600 not available in the UK - bah!)

I still have issues with overclocking - I do not like 'ntune' for one! With the graphics cards, I still have issues with using an adaptor for suplying power.

Example. If I run one card with thePCI-e power connector I can clock 420/1140 easily. If I replace the power connector with an adaptor (i.e. 2 molex to 6pin PCI-e) I cannot run stably above stock (cannot 'test' above 375/1040). If anyone has suggestions as to what might be causing this I'd be greatful!. BTW stock 3dMark 05 is around 8950 - but I was using build 1.0.0 so couldn't submit it! Doh!

Sierra_abx · 12-26-2004, 09:47 PM

Asus released two new beta BIOS files for the A8N-SLI: 1003.003 & 1003.004. They are on the Asus website. Links are below.

1003.003
1003.004

12-22-2004, 05:31 PM	#108
Sierra_abx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 13,880	He was using an old video card for testing purposes. He's waiting for his PCI-E cards to arrive. He said the shipping BIOS (1002) sucked. He's using the 1003.002 beta BIOS. Last edited by Sierra : 12-22-2004 at 09:52 PM.
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12-23-2004, 03:28 PM	#110
Sierra_abx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 13,880	oc-rookie's 3DMark03 bench with two 6800GT's in SLI configuration. FX-55 running at only 2.75GHz (air cooling). http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=3496358
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12-23-2004, 04:46 PM	#112
Sierra_abx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 13,880	I haven't benched 03 with my "hot rod". I know I wouldn't get anywhere close to that score. In 3DMark01, SLI is not going to help much, if at all. 01 requires both CPU and video card power.
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12-23-2004, 05:09 PM	#115
Sierra_abx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 13,880	The only thing I don't like about the board is the VCore which only goes up to 1.65v. If you're using air cooling, this won't be a problem. For extreme cooling and extreme CPU clocks, you need more voltage. I currently use 1.79v. I have used as much as 1.92v on my board. Maybe someone will come out with a modded BIOS that offers higher VCore. BTW, the wire mod shown above ties VDimm directly to the 3.3v rail on your PSU. Much more accurate than using the OCZ DDR Booster. The Molex connectors allow for a quick disconnect of the VDimm mod, in case you need to format Windows or do other things at default voltage. Last edited by Sierra : 12-23-2004 at 05:23 PM.
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12-23-2004, 05:17 PM	#116
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12-23-2004, 05:20 PM	#117
Sierra_abx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 13,880	1003.002 is on the Asus website. When you go to the download section, click on BIOS and then click on the circle that says "Beta".
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12-23-2004, 05:26 PM	#118
fvbounty Eat Wild Pacific Salmon Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alameda Ca Posts: 5,167	Thank you __________________ New Gaming rig - Asus P5E3 Deluxe Wi-Fi - Intel QX9650 - CORSAIR TWIN3X2048-1600C7DHXIN 2GB PC3-12800 - 150 gig Raptor - 320 gig WD 3200YS - Corsair HX 620 watt PS - EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB - AMD FX 55 - XP-90C & SilentCat 9 - Asus A8N-SLI with Swiftech MCX159 - 2X1024 Corsair 3500LLPro 2-3-2-6 1T - 2X BFG 6800GT OC Zalman VF700-CU - 1 WD 74 Gig Raptor boot - 1 Seagate 7200 sata data - Nec 3500A - Plextor 716AL Slot Loader - Enermax EG 701 AX 600 watt PS - Silverstone Temjin TJ03B case with side window - G7 lazer mouse - Cannon Pixma I8500 printer - Windows XP Pro SP2 Slipstreamed - Dell 2405FPW lcd
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12-24-2004, 11:43 PM	#119
Glorfy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Banbury, UK Posts: 150	Well seeing as I'm now running stably, I' can get some benchies out of my system - all totally stock unfortunately - i.e. CPU 2200, GC 350/1000. 3DMark 03 - 18702 It seems the MB didn't like me not having a fan pluged into the CPU fan header, and it didn't like my Antec Neopower psu, which I've replaced with an OCZ 520 (600 not available in the UK - bah!) I still have issues with overclocking - I do not like 'ntune' for one! With the graphics cards, I still have issues with using an adaptor for suplying power. Example. If I run one card with thePCI-e power connector I can clock 420/1140 easily. If I replace the power connector with an adaptor (i.e. 2 molex to 6pin PCI-e) I cannot run stably above stock (cannot 'test' above 375/1040). If anyone has suggestions as to what might be causing this I'd be greatful!. BTW stock 3dMark 05 is around 8950 - but I was using build 1.0.0 so couldn't submit it! Doh! __________________ DFI Nf4 SLI-DR A64 3800 X2 OCZ 3200 Platinum Limited Editon (BH6) 2XLeadtek 6800 GT OCZ 600 PSU Prometeia Mach II
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12-26-2004, 09:47 PM	#120
Sierra_abx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 13,880	Asus released two new beta BIOS files for the A8N-SLI: 1003.003 & 1003.004. They are on the Asus website. Links are below. 1003.003 1003.004
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