ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[rsfkevski]

Originally Posted by Raikku

Is this reliable mobo now in its present form?

And how about those usb-problems, does this work ok with all usb's connected 24/7?


And finally, is this compatible with Zalman 9500Led(is there enough space)?

This motherboard has been very reliable for me (kids gamer). They have all sorts of things plugged into the USB's 24/7 without any adverse effects. As for your second question. I put a 9500 LED on it without problems, but I also changed out the stock NB HS and went with a Thermalright HR-05 SLI, actively cooled.

[End3R]

So I just got this board and I have to say so far I'm thrilled with it, but I have to say I'm having a little difficulty overclocking. I have the version 1 bios and aside from the "AI overclocking" ability which will take me to 2.16GHz I can't get the board to register any other FSB except 1333 putting me at 3.0GHz, which is what I want, but until I get better case cooling my loads get alittle too hot (in the 60s) so I want to get at a nice 2.6GHz but when I enter 1160 as my FSB (or anything above 960 other than 1333) my comp won't post and I have to restart, and when I restart, even if I enter the bios and it says the FSB is 1160, the post screen as well as windows and cpu-z will all say I'm at 1.8GHz (stock) How can I get past this problem?

[dpawl31]

Originally Posted by DonNiger

have anybody reached the FSB higher than 500 mhz without vmods? So far, 480 is the max for me but it is low because of the Corsair memories - I think.

To much to read all the posts.

Hey Don, welcome. Please fill in your specs under User control panel-->edit system.

Many have breached 500FSB, but not on this forum so far.

[dpawl31]

Originally Posted by Raikku

Is this reliable mobo now in its present form?

And how about those usb-problems, does this work ok with all usb's connected 24/7?


And finally, is this compatible with Zalman 9500Led(is there enough space)?

Definitately reliable, as stated.

USB problems? What USB problems? lol

I would say your Zalman is fine. It's more a case that confines it.
I believe the Zalmans sit pretty high up, the only thing you'ld run into trouble is the NB HS is huge, and wide... I had to remove a strip (the asus logo) and bend down one of the fins because it was rubbing the fan mount on my AC Freezer. You can see it in the pics in my gallery.

[Raikku]

It's nice to hear that this board should be ok.

I just have to buy new mobo to oc my E6600 properly, along with mobo i plan to buy 8800Gts, 320 or 640-version.


I ask that usb-thingy 'cause in Hothardware's review they had reboot-problems when they connected usb devices to this, also they had random problems with memory slots.

[Icarusmk2]

I've been having some problems stabilizing the OC on my E4300 on P5NESLI. I am wondering what sorts of measures I should take.

Specs:
E4300 @ 3.2Ghz (FSB 400 @ 8)
P5NESLI
OCZ DDR2-800 Platinum Rev 2 2GB (4-4-4-12 1T)
ATI X800XL (*needs to be replaced by 8800GTS 320MB) on stock speeds

On a generic 450W PS

The VCore is set at 1.450V and VDimm 2.085V, rest at auto.

The temperatures are relatively good under load:

CPU - 46C
MB - 34C

So I am wondering why video artifacts occurs after around 20 minutes or so. Is it because I don't put enough juice into the VCore or is PS just a piece of junk and should be replaced?

[Kopi]

If you think you're ram is holding you back, just set a temporary devider

[dpawl31]

PS just a piece of junk and should be replaced?

Bullseye.

[dpawl31]

Ender...

"AI overclocking"

Don't use it
Never worked well for me.

[Kopi]

AI overclocking is for teh nubs!

I just got 126 in aquamark and 3d06 is 5441...taht at 2.8ghz cpu and 575/1650 on the GPU