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@andella, did you mention what your PSU is? Also, somebody said something about having all DIMMs populated, is that the case? It should not be an issue when the HT and NB multis have been lowered, but just in case you may try to boot with only 2 DIMMs
Relax, you are absolutely correct! I did not at any moment get the feel you were trying to discredit me, so no worries!Originally Posted by EvoBeardy
Oh I don't doubt that at all, I do understand switching of phases and stable current and I'm not trying to argue with you, all that you've done with this thread is extremely helpful to everyone and is greatly appreciated.
A lot of boards these days use doublers as you well know, which doesn't help at all with ripple suppression, his motherboard does have superior FETs when you compare them to the ones used by MSI on the boards that plagued Thuban users (and even some Deneb) initially. So I just wanted to ensure they have a little more information than just their board has low phases for typical overclocking therefor it sucks.![]()
The person in question isn't outputting more rating than the FETs can handle even with a quad core, and we've both suggested they stay well under the maximum recommended voltage of the CPU anyway (1.55v). I'd be more worried about a poor quality PSU causing damage than the VRM on that board, under the voltage and on the CPU's I mentioned.
He also has decent thermal protection with that board that will induce throttling under duress, and as most people will easily recognise throttling, they won't keep the VRM as close to spec and turn it down, knowing they've approached the limits of their board or the cooling capabilities at least.
Like I said, I'm not trying to argue, I have no doubts that you're much more knowledgable than I am, and what I've stated is more information for others, than trying to mention things you already are well aware of, just essentially scaring them away from throwing a quad core at 1.5v in his particular board (I certainly don't recommend that high at all but still), seems a little harsh, especially when his particular motherboard has one of the strongest/cleanest VRM's for the price range.
In an idea world, no doubt I'll always recommend a true 6/8 phase with good quality FETs, but if they don't have money to upgrade a board, but can get ahold of an X4 in the future or even an FX6/Thuban with mild OC, when their board can handle that, I don't want to scare them away from getting the most out of their components, nor anyone else that happens to read that, if that makes sense?
We're all trying to work together here, and in no way am I trying to discredit what you say, just telling them their particular motherboard could combust with an x4 at 1.5v, when it's actually not a bad board for its design, seemed a little drastic.![]()

@andella, did you mention what your PSU is? Also, somebody said something about having all DIMMs populated, is that the case? It should not be an issue when the HT and NB multis have been lowered, but just in case you may try to boot with only 2 DIMMs