|
![]() |
Overclock.net - Overclocking.net > Intel > Intel Motherboards | |
ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread
|
||
![]() |
|
|
LinkBack (1) | Thread Tools |
|
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
ASUS P5N-E SLI w/ NVIDIA 650i Chipset
__________________This thread is a constant work in progress of people who own and love their P5N-E's. I started this thread in January of 2007 and it has, uh, grown ![]() Remember to REP+ anyone that helps you with your board! (Within TOS guidelines!) Anyway, welcome. Enjoy reading for hours, because it's going to take that long P5N-E SLI 650i FTW! MANUF. WEBSITE SPECS. (Also see below) TECHAge Review <--- Explains memory issues, which were fixed in 2nd BIOS update. (New boards come with even NEWER BIOS versions.) AnandTech Review H Enthusiast Review <--- Proves Dual 8800GTX is not a problem for SLI on this board. (Also see TechSpot Review Below, Page 4) AnandTech 650i vs 680i <--- Points out the minor differences. Minor for most, extreme hardcore users maybe not so minor. TECHSPOT.Com <--- Reviews against DS3/P5N32-E/680i. From this review: Quote:
Other Things to Note FSB/Memory can be change manually, unlinked and completely independant. Full range of Memory timing controls. 500+ FSB proven; generally hits over 450FSB without issue. The board is finnicky about RAM. Please ask here before you buy, or use from Manuf. Recc. list. Northbridge runs pretty hot, if doing hefty overclocking suggest a better heatsink/fan. If you want to stay cheap - a basic 40/60mm fan on the NB will work. Make sure you reseat the NB with AS5! Southbridge is BARE. Suggest a small heatsink. (Careful about large GPUs!) Specifications Quote:
Above SPECS from ASUS.COM on 3/23/07
Last edited by dpawl31 : 06-03-07 at 03:28 PM. |
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#2 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
WORK IN PROGRESS -
__________________Compiling list of compatible: CPU, NB and SB heatsinks, RAM that is not on QVL, and mods required to use certain heatsinks. NON COMPATIBLE COMPONENTS: OCZ Platinum Revision 1 RAM XP-90 CPU Cooler (Even with LGA 775 Kit) Sycthe Infinity Asus Tek Qualified Vendor List - RAM from DDR2-533 ~ DDR2-800 Compatible RAM (Not on QVL above- User Tested) DDR2-800 OCZ Gold 2x512MB Kit OCZ Gold 2x1GB Kit OCZ Platinum REVISION 2 2x1GB Kit G.Skill 2x1GB Kit (F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ) G.Skill 2x1GB Kit (F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR) Geil Ultra Series 2x1GB Kit Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB Kit Crucial Ballistix Tracers 2x1GB Kit Corsair XMS2 Twin2X 2x1GB Kit DDR2-667 Geil Value 2x1024MB DDR2-665 Corsair XMS2 Twin2X 2x512MB Kit Compatible CPU Heatsinks (Guranteed fitment with stock NB heatsink, not with aftermarket NB HS!) Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro (Requires slight trimming of plastic on NB side of fan, w/ stock P5N-E NB heatsink) Zalman 9500 Tuniq Tower 120 (Tight fit, be careful of bending/breaking capacitors) Ultra-90 Ultra-120 Noctua NH-U12 ThermalTake Silent Tower (Fan must be directed up towards the PSU) Thermalright SI-128 Compatible Northbridge Heatsinks Thermalright HR-05-SLI Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II (CL-C0034) Compatible Southbridge Heatsinks (Non-SLI; does not work with SLI!) Thermalright HR-05-SLI Zalman ZM-NB47J Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II (CL-C0034) Compatible Southbridge Heatsinks (SLI capable) Thermalright HR-05-SLI w/o FAN Coolermaster Blue Ice
Last edited by dpawl31 : 07-31-07 at 12:39 PM. |
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#3 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
Tips and Hints:
__________________Any help would be appreciated: Please PM dpawl31 (me!) with any suggestions! (Overclocking options can be found under JUMPERFREE Configuration-->MANUAL)
Last edited by dpawl31 : 06-04-07 at 11:52 PM. |
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#4 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Intel Overclocker
|
ASUS site dosen't say it does just normal C2D?
__________________What do people think about this compared to the P5B?
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
#5 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
I guess I assumed it did since it takes dual core Pentium D and Quad Core, and you are right it doesn't say it on the site. But it does say "Quad Core/CoreTM" which I would assume means Core 2 Duo.
__________________Where I bought it, ZipZoomFly, it says C2D.
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#6 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
*cough* Stock *cough*
|
The Asus 680i does support C2D dual core.. several on the forums running that board with the dual cores.
I would be interested in knowing how far Asus lets you clock the FSB, and if they have fsb:Mem dividers. It will be interesting to see how this board compares in actual use against the reference boards with true 680i from Evga, biostar and BFG.. but so far it seems the Striker is the king of all 680i.. but even that hasnt been out long enough to truly know much yet
__________________
Robert Wink - [OCN] Wink on overclock.net Gungame CSS Server IT Geek My Machine, In Greater Detail (UPDATED 1/9/07) 10667 3DMark06
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#7 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
Wink, in regards to the FSB and mem dividers(Keep in mind this is the 650i not the 680i)
__________________(all below from techage review listed above) SPECS: FSB Overclock Ability: Techage review quote: "Ram rant aside, this is a superb overclocking board otherwise. 86% overclock anyone? Yes, that's a 3.46GHz speed on a 1.86GHz chip. This speed was benchmark stable, but not Prime95 stable. My absolute 100% stable overclock proved to be 3.33GHz, or a 79% overclock. The point is not of a huge E6300 overclock though, but the fact that the board handled 495FSB without issue. There are reports around the web from other enthusiasts with this board, who have hit 500 - 515FSB no problem. I believe that would be the max of the board, but that is a huge max! With this type of potential, it means you could "technically" get 4.5GHz out of your E6600, which most likely wouldn't happen anyway. I think the thing to make clear though, is that it will be the CPU holding back an overclock, not the motherboard. " Vcore Adjust from 0.83125v all the way up to 1.6v in increments of 0.00625v Vdimm 1.920v, 2.013v, 2.085v, 2.178v, 2.259v, 2.353v, 2.424v and 2.517v Northbridge 1.208v, 1.393v, 1.563v and 1.748v. Dividers 1:1, 5:4 or 3:2 (Quote from Techage, "As an example, at one time I chose to use a 375FSB (1500MHz) and then 800MHz for the ram, or DDR2-800. This gave me a divider of 15:16. As odd as it is, it works and works well. This essentially means that your ram should not be the factor for your CPU overclock not being able to reach new heights. ") Memory: "Like the P5N-Es bigger brother, the P5N32-E SLI, there are many memory tweaking options available. In addition to the standard CAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-CPC, you can also tweak the secondary timings, such as tRC, tRRD and others including the Async Latency." "The problem is, this board doesn't seem to want to clock -any- ram beyond DDR2-1000 speeds, regardless of what timings you are running. " <-- the memory issue I spoke of to be fixed in bios update
Last edited by dpawl31 : 01-23-07 at 12:42 AM. |
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#8 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
FROM TECHAGE REVIEW:
__________________Pros Superb CPU overclocker Pricetag ($140) Ability to back up your BIOS to thumb drive SLI-Capable Vista ready Cons No SB heatsink??? Memory overclocking limit Failed overclocks may result in the need to manually reset BIOS
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#9 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
Mobo Master
|
I want to get more cooling on the NB/SB. There is a heatsink on the NB, I have an old 486 (oh god I said it) CPU fan than I was thinking of trying to screw in place on that heatsink. I was going to get that Zalman cooler the wide angled one for the SB.
__________________Any other recommendations? Can I do that fan mod?
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
#10 (permalink) | |||||||||||||
|
*cough* Stock *cough*
|
wow, looks like Asus did it right with the board! My 2 previous Asus boards werent real OC friendly, sounds liek this one is!
As far as Northbridge goes, on my 680i it has a heatsink built in, witha heatpipe AND a fan.. and it's still hot. hope the 650i isnt that hot
__________________
Robert Wink - [OCN] Wink on overclock.net Gungame CSS Server IT Geek My Machine, In Greater Detail (UPDATED 1/9/07) 10667 3DMark06
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
![]() |
LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.overclock.net/intel-motherboards/146744-asus-p5n-e-sli-650i-thread.html
|
||||
| Posted By | For | Type | Date | |
| SweClockers.com - Forum: ASUS P5N-E Sli problemtråd | This thread | Refback | 08-21-07 10:35 AM | |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
|
|