ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[rsfkevski]

Remember to update Bios immediately after installing Windows and, if you want, install ASUS Software. I didn't have any problems with the Flash Utility Software at all. Even saved old 0401 Bios after updating to 0505(don't use) and was able to revert back to 0401 without any mishaps.

[dpawl31]

You can run full linked, which is dumb!
Unlinked, or synced.

Unlinked is full manual control, sync allows you to set dividers (but they are all CPU dividers, ie 4:3 and 5:4 etc.

Sync @ 1:1 is best
Because you can go full unlinked, you can set crazy wierd dividers like 15:16, which is awesome because you are so close to 1:1 its nice and stable, but you get a slight performance boost from faster RAM.

[dpawl31]

Originally Posted by rsfkevski

Remember to update Bios immediately after installing Windows and, if you want, install ASUS Software. I didn't have any problems with the Flash Utility Software at all. Even saved old 0401 Bios after updating to 0505(don't use) and was able to revert back to 0401 without any mishaps.

Criswell try ZipZoomFly.com
I got mine there w/ free shipping for like $2 more than the egg, saved like $5.

rsk, I have used the windows flash too and its great.
Just realized there is an options setting for downgrading bios, LOVE that, no more cmos clearing just to downgrade the bios

On the downside, I forgot to reenter my OC profile so I am back to 2.8Ghz right now, quick reboot and Ill be back at my lovely 3.7Ghz!

[dpawl31]

It's funny since we got sticky'd we are right in view, lots more people hangin around hehe

[rsfkevski]

Yeah, I LOVE this sticky Dpawl. I watch it like a hawk for any information for my friend. Makes me look like I'm always researching, always inquiring, on a PC that's not even mine. I did research all of the parts for his build and helped him build it. I do know that when it comes time to put my old s478 to rest, this will be the board I build around!!!!!!!

[USlatin]

Hey, this thread is a sticky for a reason! We needed something like it! So I am glad you started it and got help from the other guys to keep it alive and going strong!

I am confused as I could be, and frankly quite scared. But I guess it will all make more sense once I see the screens...
Just to be safe (though I will probably get it Monday anyway) what is the most updated safe BIOS we should download? I could get the floppy ready right now and get started

[USlatin]

Originally Posted by rsfkevski

The P5N-E SLI is awesome when it comes to OC options. http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2894&p=1 and read all about it.

Yea, this seems to be a good one if not the best article to read right... On the second page finally, haven't been able to relax and read up too much. Next I'll have to pick back up on page five or so where I left off when trying to comb through this whole thread...

Just wish I had the board allready so I could see the screens and all...

[USlatin]

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2894&p=4

At the top of the page: "While not directly competitive with the Intel P965 in our Nero Recode Test, we did find the board to perform consistently close in our full application benchmark test suite that includes audio/video benchmarks not listed in our preview. However, our 975X and P965 chipsets still offer the best overall performance."

Does it mean that 965P chipsets like the one on the DS3 would be better for Video editing?

[JCushing]

the p65 chipsets have alot more features, more sata controllers, more pci slots more usefull / versitile for the average user.

the p5n seems to be a more versitile overclocker (maybe not better in the max FSB sense) and a budget sli gaming board.

[Ravin]

Originally Posted by USlatin

So we don't have the same BIOS then... ouch! Or are you saying that your BIOS will be the same as mine all the way down to the 0's and 1's with the exception that there might be a few extra lines of code added? If so then I won't cancel the order since I would in fact be able to use this thread practically word by word! I may have to call them and ask the same to ASUS tech support...

Does anyone have a RAID0 with perpendiculars? if so what's your average speed?

I'm running RAID0, and at the moment it varies. I started out at ATA100 speeds (107Mb/sec), but after some serious driver updates am running around 2.8 Gb/sec (peak) and 2.0Gb (sustained). Something still ain't quite right.

Check this thread:
http://www.overclock.net/intel-mothe...-e-raid-4.html

Originally Posted by dpawl31

I definately am not sure about me being the "know it all P5N-E guy".
Don't confuse "lots of input" with "lots of knowledge"

Knowing your strengths and weaknesses coupled with modesty. A mark of the greats