thermaltake big typhoon (use back amd stock clips)

if not... arctic cooling freezer64 pro

overclocking flexibility and value .... BIOSTAR TForce 550 wins

ASUS M2N-E had extra functions though.... overclock not bad, more simpler bios.

...differences...

M2N-E
- 1x PCI-e 4x
- 3x PCI
- 6x SATA2 ports, support RAID 5
- Vdimm option max 1.95v

TForce 550
- 2x PCI-e 1x
- 4x PCI
- 4x SATA2 ports
- Vdimm option max 2.2v

everything else is just the same... you can compare the spec of nforce 570 ultra and nforce 550 from nvidia website. just think for yourself whether you need those extra SATA ports or PCI-e 4x slot.

But for me... if I could afford M2N-E.... I would rather get DFI Infinity UltraII-M2

wah...the first one to use DFI M2!!!!

This post has been edited by soulfly: Aug 2 2006, 10:31 PM

mmmmm how come? DFI M2 better? its still using Nforce 4 rite? .... i'm still doubt when is the best time to build am2 system since next weekend is pc fair, whether price will decrease or not

in term of overclocking capability, DFI M2 is much-much better in term of BIOS configuration.... although it's nF4.

besides... it can be easily modded to SLI

p/s: in overclockers united.... we always discuss in the context of overclocking

thanks for enlighten me
after google it, now understand how it works edi



suppor 533 also rite??

I think i have the lousiest mobo here every1 is using DFI lol

lol u got SLI..
tell us what's the bios option u got there..

don't ask me lol i have totally no idea about oc option in bios this is my very 1st gaming rig that i get last week heh... juz that the proc is abit too slow i wanna oc it till about 2.5ghz?

TForce 550 supports 400/533/667/800 (the BIOS said so).

Memory speed support depends on processor, not motherboard... in case of K8 of course.

This post has been edited by soulfly: Aug 3 2006, 11:17 AM

Then their website should indicate it , it was one of the key factor I din't choose it also, RM60 diff I could use elsewhre ya but oklah, so far i use asus boards no complains

But for HSF, I got spare TT golden orb 2, the backplate provided is 2 holes to screw on mobo, but I see my mobo is 4 holes for backplate. The TT Golden Orb on the box says support K8 and Socket 940. Dude at the shop told me AM2 can use one, socket 940 mah... Any comments?

Cannot use.... the shop dude know nuts about AM2, maybe he thinks that it's the same as Socket-940 while it is not.

Only clip based heatsink which is compatible with AM2 retention bracket, or a backplate that uses 4-holes which can be fitted through AM2 mobos.

dude.. that's why i sold my zalman cnps9500LED..though very good cooler..
s940 mean for those server proc.. not AM2..
the only problem is the clip.. if only can get the clip fit.. it's consider done..

i not see many AM2 cooler.. for zalman got other version.. cnps9500LED AM2 which is green led.. can be used for all platform..

so for tips.. better search that's stated 'AM2'

The bulk order dude also say AM2 no stock but 9500LED can use, I dont believe also. ANyway will have to hunt around in LYP and see if they have nice AM2 HSF.

Shop Dude, always never keep their knowledge up to date. Find out ourself next time. By looking, we can actually tell Golden Orb is not compatible with Am2.

Nolah, the Golden Orb is my spare HSF when I was setting up a couple of LGA775 PCs... din't buy it specially for my AM2 rig...

AM2 recommended heatsink list
Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
Thermalright XP-90 (must use with Thermalright AM2 RM Rev.B)
Thermaltake Blue Orb 2
Zalman CNPS9500 AM2

p/s: regret selling my previous XP-90

This post has been edited by soulfly: Aug 3 2006, 08:04 PM

now i'm wait zalman 9500 am2 come to malaysia

Thermalright XP-90 (must use with Thermalright AM2 RM Rev.B)
Additonal bracket? I just sold my Xp90 too. And Coolermaster Vortex TX also support it. Now stock heatsink giving good temp too. 44c at 2.8ghz prime.

actually DFI and Abit also is a good choice for overclocking and get better high performance.

ya i love dfi
nice to oc

anyone got this temp?? i'm using tforce 550 !!



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