Did you rule out your memory as a potential problem before?
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hmm man you're confusing me.
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New mobo: Yes, good choice.
CPU Sink: I'm really scratching my head here. You bought a $105 heatsink, but you still have a previous generation Phenom I? Sounds like a completely stupid idea, because the Phenom I's do NOT overclock much. If you get 3ghz out of that 9950, be happy. It's also not going to raise temps high enough to warrant a TRUE Copper.
Compound: AS5 is old and overrated now. MX-2, AC-7 Diamond, Tuniq or Noctua paste would have been a better choice.
S1R2's: WILL NOT FIT. With the turbo module, each card will take up 2.5 to three slots.. Do you have enough space in the case for that?
Originally Posted by MGlBlaze New mobo; ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe New CPU sink; TRUE Copper (I'll probably lap this and my old sink to see how much I can get for the old one. =P) Fan for the new sink; 120mm Delta 4000RPM fan Thermal Compound; Arctic Silver I'm also getting Accelero AC-S1 Revision 2s for my two 4870s, plus turbo modules for both. |
CPU Sink: I'm really scratching my head here. You bought a $105 heatsink, but you still have a previous generation Phenom I? Sounds like a completely stupid idea, because the Phenom I's do NOT overclock much. If you get 3ghz out of that 9950, be happy. It's also not going to raise temps high enough to warrant a TRUE Copper.
Compound: AS5 is old and overrated now. MX-2, AC-7 Diamond, Tuniq or Noctua paste would have been a better choice.
S1R2's: WILL NOT FIT. With the turbo module, each card will take up 2.5 to three slots.. Do you have enough space in the case for that?
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Bah... I'm kicking myself about the thermal paste choice now, but;
The sink; I will most likely upgrade to a Phenom II sometime later this year, so it won't be a complete waste; question is if the ASUS will support a Phenom II. I could try a BIOS flash, but I don't really know how to... I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, though.
As for the S1R2s, yeah, I have a pretty big case, so I'm fairly confident I'll get them in there just fine.
Originally Posted by Drakan290 CPU Sink: I'm really scratching my head here. You bought a $105 heatsink, but you still have a previous generation Phenom I? Sounds like a completely stupid idea, because the Phenom I's do NOT overclock much. If you get 3ghz out of that 9950, be happy. It's also not going to raise temps high enough to warrant a TRUE Copper. Compound: AS5 is old and overrated now. MX-2, AC-7 Diamond, Tuniq or Noctua paste would have been a better choice. S1R2's: WILL NOT FIT. With the turbo module, each card will take up 2.5 to three slots.. Do you have enough space in the case for that? |
The sink; I will most likely upgrade to a Phenom II sometime later this year, so it won't be a complete waste; question is if the ASUS will support a Phenom II. I could try a BIOS flash, but I don't really know how to... I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, though.
As for the S1R2s, yeah, I have a pretty big case, so I'm fairly confident I'll get them in there just fine.
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If you're going the Phenom II route, you'll be just fine.
790 boards SHOULD support PII's right out of the box with no BIOS updates, and Asus is a company I would trust to do that correctly.
I just read you already have a DK790 board (The 790FX M2RSH right?) I tested that no less than three weeks ago with a Phenom II 940, worked fine out of the box, and there is no reason to upgrade the board... That DFI board has overclocking options out the wazoo, more than any other on the market IIRC, AND it's a 790FX/750SB board, which is the best overclocking combo on the market... Why'd you upgrade the mobo?
Originally Posted by MGlBlaze Bah... I'm kicking myself about the thermal paste choice now, but; The sink; I will most likely upgrade to a Phenom II sometime later this year, so it won't be a complete waste; question is if the ASUS will support a Phenom II. I could try a BIOS flash, but I don't really know how to... I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, though. As for the S1R2s, yeah, I have a pretty big case, so I'm fairly confident I'll get them in there just fine. |
790 boards SHOULD support PII's right out of the box with no BIOS updates, and Asus is a company I would trust to do that correctly.
I just read you already have a DK790 board (The 790FX M2RSH right?) I tested that no less than three weeks ago with a Phenom II 940, worked fine out of the box, and there is no reason to upgrade the board... That DFI board has overclocking options out the wazoo, more than any other on the market IIRC, AND it's a 790FX/750SB board, which is the best overclocking combo on the market... Why'd you upgrade the mobo?
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You ran the test for 1 hour, and that's stable to you? All righty then...
To answer your questions, I'd stay away from Asus. Based on my experience with the two notebooks of theirs that I own, I'd suggest going with one of their competitors. Support at Asus is sub-par, and it's difficult to get information and updates for their products. Gigabyte makes some very good mainboards that overclock well, so look into some of their offerings.
You chose a TRUE Copper, which is a very very expensive cooler. You could spend half as much and still get an outstanding performer, as you're well past the point of diminishing returns. Look into the Tuniq Tower or the Xigmatek S-1283. You also want to think about the weight of that TRUE and the mounting solution for your processor. You'd almost certainly need to add something to support the cooler, unless you lay your case on its side.
I still use Arctic Silver 5, and I have no complaints about it. Maybe it is a bit "old," but that could also be interpreted as "reliable" or "tried and true."
In any case, good luck to you.
Originally Posted by MGlBlaze Never mind, I managed to get it somehow, though I don't know exactly what I did. xD Anyway; the diagnostic confirms no memory errors. Back on topic, what do you think of the upgrades? |
To answer your questions, I'd stay away from Asus. Based on my experience with the two notebooks of theirs that I own, I'd suggest going with one of their competitors. Support at Asus is sub-par, and it's difficult to get information and updates for their products. Gigabyte makes some very good mainboards that overclock well, so look into some of their offerings.
You chose a TRUE Copper, which is a very very expensive cooler. You could spend half as much and still get an outstanding performer, as you're well past the point of diminishing returns. Look into the Tuniq Tower or the Xigmatek S-1283. You also want to think about the weight of that TRUE and the mounting solution for your processor. You'd almost certainly need to add something to support the cooler, unless you lay your case on its side.
I still use Arctic Silver 5, and I have no complaints about it. Maybe it is a bit "old," but that could also be interpreted as "reliable" or "tried and true."
In any case, good luck to you.
Wow, the TRUE Copper got my attention and the rest of the threat just disappeared. Anyway you say you'll rig a suspension system... I suggest something elastic. Taking the weight off the mobo is a good idea but if the weight distribution isnt perfectly right you may actually ruin the cpu-heatsink contact. Over all I cant say that thing is worth it but it IS damn sexy... Heck I almost bought one just for the sheer awesomeness of 5 pounds of pure copper. Treat it well
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