ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[marsey99]

this mobo isnt a big fan of micron chips, try upping your nb to 1.56v

this mobo also doesnt seem to like going much above ddr1000, my ram will pass memtest at 1066 but i get random bsod in windoze at that speed so i leave them at ddr1000 with tighter timings.

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by Flyin18T

I have a very annoying issue. I can get my e6750 to run Orthos forever at 1730 FSB with 1:1 timing on the RAM. Vcore is set to 1.48 and RAM @ 2.259. Memory is 4.4.4.12.2T. Temps level off around 63C while running Orthos. I'm happy with all that. However, whenever I go to run 3dMark'06 it locks up every darn time. The last couple times it has locked up while running the last test...the DEEP FREEZE. My PSU is rated high enough and the manufacturers website states it is SLI capable. I have adjusted the fan speed on 8800GT's that I am running in SLI mode also and nothing seems to help. Where the heck am I going wrong? Stable overclock, but cards lock up in 3dmark06 every time. Need same fresh perspectives on this. Thanks in advance.

Does it crash in Orthos Blend?

[Flyin18T]

Originally Posted by Gauvenator

Does it crash in Orthos Blend?

It used to, but the current settings I mentioned above have seemed to be stable the past couple times I have run it...either CPU or BLEND stress test. Also, every time I touch my NB and raise it I get lcokup during POST. Then I have to pull CMOS and start over. I don't know if I have gone as high as 1.56 on NB, but I'm hoping that this is not the reason my 8800GT's are locking up either. IF someone can explain that there may be a direct link to my vid cards locking up due to NB running on AUTO, then I'll give it another whirl. Thanks again in advance.

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by Flyin18T

It used to, but the current settings I mentioned above have seemed to be stable the past couple times I have run it...either CPU or BLEND stress test. Also, every time I touch my NB and raise it I get lcokup during POST. Then I have to pull CMOS and start over. I don't know if I have gone as high as 1.56 on NB, but I'm hoping that this is not the reason my 8800GT's are locking up either. IF someone can explain that there may be a direct link to my vid cards locking up due to NB running on AUTO, then I'll give it another whirl. Thanks again in advance.

I used to freeze in crysis and other graphics related programs with my 8800GT also when I had the nb at auto. I had to back down the fsb for stability, but once I put the nb voltage up to 1.56 I was able to go back to my previous OC.

[Blizzie]

Gauvenator the pad is needed for the HR-05 so it doesn't move around as much. I tried it with and without.

On another note is your HR-05 REALLY hot? o.o

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by Blizzie

Gauvenator the pad is needed for the HR-05 so it doesn't move around as much. I tried it with and without.

On another note is your HR-05 REALLY hot? o.o

Yah it gets pretty hot...but I think that's a good thing. It's keeping the heat away from the nb I guess.

When I take my computer apart later this week I'll add that pad. Is there any risk in not having it? Or is it just to keep it from moving around too much?

[Blizzie]

Originally Posted by Gauvenator

Yah it gets pretty hot...but I think that's a good thing. It's keeping the heat away from the nb I guess.

When I take my computer apart later this week I'll add that pad. Is there any risk in not having it? Or is it just to keep it from moving around too much?

Well since it sits pretty loosely on the NB cause the die is so small. It prevents it tilting around as much. I would have it so there will be better contact to the NB, since it's weight bring it down; the pad will help close in the contact for better heat dissipation.

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by Blizzie

Well since it sits pretty loosely on the NB cause the die is so small. It prevents it tilting around as much. I would have it so there will be better contact to the NB, since it's weight bring it down; the pad will help close in the contact for better heat dissipation.

Thanks! I'll definitely add it then.

Oh and this week my 70mm fan should arrive, can't wait to see how much it helps.

[Ghostkilla]

do you actually need a hsf on NB SB?? Ive never ran one and seem ok.

[Blizzie]

Originally Posted by Ghostkilla

do you actually need a hsf on NB SB?? Ive never ran one and seem ok.

I have a heatsink there just in case since I run my computer 24/7 at full CPU load to crunch. You can see in my profile what it is. No SLI with it though.