ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[Awesome]

Originally Posted by kskoba

hey guys, 2 quick questions....

Just purchased the p5n-e because of all the amazing review about it for OCing and such.

Only afterwards did i start reading all the problems with OCing a q6600 on it. I haven't purchased the processor yet, but was still planning on buying a q6600. With the future games taking advantage of quad cores, is it still worthwhile to buy the q6600? Or should I only stick with a c2d since they are better for OCing. (Only doing air cooling here).

Secondly, I already have a BFG 8800gts 640mb OC2 card, and was looking at getting a second one for SLI. Would I be able to SLI a BFG 8800gts 320mb card with the 640mb card? Just looking to save some cash and I figured the extra mem in the 2nd video card wont make as much of a difference as that in the first.

Thanks!

Go C2D... quad cores won't be used much for games for at least another two years.

[RAR1309]

can some one please tell me what i need to change in my bios or what needs to be turned on so that i can change my cpu fan speed. i want to put it higher but using speed fan the max is 100%. i know my stock fan isnt at full speed (1700rpm) what can it go up and how do i change it???? all help appreciated.

thanks, rich

[hometoast]

Originally Posted by RAR1309

can some one please tell me what i need to change in my bios or what needs to be turned on so that i can change my cpu fan speed. i want to put it higher but using speed fan the max is 100%. i know my stock fan isnt at full speed (1700rpm) what can it go up and how do i change it???? all help appreciated.

thanks, rich

Turn off Asus Q-Fan. Under the Power tab I believe.

[RAR1309]

q fan is off as is chassis fan control and i still dont have the option, its all there its just grey??

[hometoast]

Originally Posted by RAR1309

q fan is off as is chassis fan control and i still dont have the option, its all there its just grey??

Sorry, I'll have to look when I get home or someone else might chime in first.

[Christiaan]

I can't seem to find the CPU compatibility list on the Asus site.

I'm thinking of getting a E2140 to replace my PD 805. Planning to OC it to at least 2.8GHz.

What BIOS version do I need to run the E2140? I'm running 0602 currently.

[Awesome]

RAR: 100% is the max most things will go.

Originally Posted by Christiaan

I can't seem to find the CPU compatibility list on the Asus site.

I'm thinking of getting a E2140 to replace my PD 805. Planning to OC it to at least 2.8GHz.

What BIOS version do I need to run the E2140? I'm running 0602 currently.

Don't bother, your PD is much faster.

[MadDogX]

Hi guys,


I've decided to try reseating my NB heatsink (as TriBeCa recommends in his excellent OCing guide), but I'm stuck on how to remove the heatsink. Am I right in assuming I will have to remove my board from the case before being able to do this?

Another thing: What can you guys recommend as a Southbridge cooler? I fear I'll be needing a rather flat one, since my GF7950GX2 is such a big motherfrakker.

Sorry if my questions seem noobish, I'm new to the whole overclocking business. My last Mobo was an ASRock. Enough said...

[hometoast]

Originally Posted by MadDogX

Am I right in assuming I will have to remove my board from the case before being able to do this?

yes.. remove the mobo and you can squeeze the pins holding the NB and push them through.

[Asce]

Originally Posted by Awesome

Don't bother, your PD is much faster.

Got proof that it is? The E21*0 CPU's are conroes but with less cache and slower FSB