just a question, why Asus P5B-Deluxe? Is it different than the cheaper variant, Asus P5B, other than the wifi, etc?

Thanks. Shall wait for P5B-E then. Do tell about the board revisions?

Suggestion to tampoi et al: Why dont put the name of the ram in the first page as well? That would be really beneficial for latecomers like me!

This post has been edited by vassalle: Nov 15 2006, 10:10 AM

where did you buy your mobo? how much was it?
just saw the specs on asus website.. temptingg

didn't really know about this c1 vs c2 debate. asked uncle google, and this is what i found from anandtech website.

"Does this mean the P965 C2 stepping is a failure? Certainly not, but we believe the perceived improvements were way over-hyped -- or maybe the information provided was simply misunderstood? We do expect to see great results from this chipset in the near future but those results will occur due to improved motherboard and BIOS designs, not due to the minor changes made in the latest stepping."

So why is it bad luck getting the c1 stepping again? Please enlighthen me.

Sifuss,

Need to ask a simple question. SHould I get

a) Asus P5B E Plus + C2D E6300 (RM 1370) , or
b) Gigabyte 965P DS3 + C2D E6400 (RM 1350)

*All C-Zone prices.

Confuse already

This post has been edited by vassalle: Dec 10 2006, 12:09 PM

more worth
So, i guess the RM 100 ++ difference in the price of DS3 to P5B E Plus is better spent in the higher multiplier in E6400.

My only gripe is that Asus is perceived to be a better brand in Mobo compared to Gigabyte. <-- Don't flame

Anyway, Thanks for the tip guys.

EDIT:
Can someone recommend me a good "cheap" ram that can "surely/easily" run at 430++ FSB? At the moment, i'm planning to get the KVR PC6400 1 GB which is abbout RM 550. Hoping that there's a cheaper option.

This post has been edited by vassalle: Dec 10 2006, 01:41 PM

How in the world do you get to run at the below stock vcore? Do you have to burn in first or is it out of the box magic??

Just (finally) got my C2D system today. And using stock heatsink, it idles at 52c in an airconditioned room. Put under load (TAT), the temp is 68c! and everything is at stock. Even the bios (F6)

btw, forgot to mention, im using the gigabyte ds3 board.

the stability is okay la.. haven't install anything yet.

Now, overclocking as per the guide from tomshardware forum.

running at 400FSB, vcore = 1.275, vDimm = 2.0 v

Using KVR PC5333 1gb (can't get the hynix one, its a kingston chip)

Running orthos (CPU stress) for about 30 minutes, still ok. temp @ 65c. It was idling at 55c (after OC). Temp reading by TAT. Temp by speedfan only around 55c (Load)

How long should i leave it running stress it under orthos?

owwhh. i took the stress CPU test. Oh well, should try the blend now..

Thanks for the tip bassist. Btw, i was referring to a post http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/GU...pict205223.html

was just trying my luck.

yerp.. kinda noticed that as well.. hopefully orthos is still running when im awake!

finally C2D!!~~

I've requested from them already, but they say no more hynix chip. depends on supplier etc etc

Manage to undervolt a bit. Running 400x7 @ 1.25v. The results so so la.

Idle: 56 - 57c (rite now around 11am, didnt on the air cond)
Load: 67 - 68c (same condition as above)

Will probably apply some AS5 later. Mine is like 2 years old. Is it still okay or not?

Just want to ask you guys, what your FSB and MCH voltage? Mine is set 1.4v (FSB) and 1.55 for MCH. Is it too high?

480 MhZ!!! dangg.. with WC must be safe. If using air..

btw, nice rams you got there, ddr667 running at 960! how much juice was required by those mushkin rams to run at those speeds?

at stock out of the box (f6 bios), didn't touch anything in the bios..

this is what i got


RIght now.. testing vcore @ 1.2175 (not so sure, its one level below 1.25), 400 x 7.. In cpu-z its 1.2v (during orthos)

Idle was around 53c
Load: orthos cpu stress 63c (just started 10 minutes ago)

airconditioned room.

i've updated my bios to f7 already actually before i overclock.. not too gung-ho to get the beta bios yet.

whats the safe range temperature, reading from TAT, for orthos load?

anyway, reapplying AS5 to my intel heatsink made my temprature worst.. or probably it needs a few days to 'sink' in. I hope its the latter.

Its idling at 55c and full load at 68c in an air conditioned room. Kinda worried already.

did the line thinggie from the website. Oh well, i'll give it a few more days..

Hoping that it will go down somehow..

guys, is there any risk of me undervolting my processor?

worst case, my rig wont pass orthos rite? the 'excessively' low vcore wont 'harm' my e6300 in any way rite?

right now trying to run 400x7 @ 1.175v. observed trend is that my idle temp drops like 1c every 2 notches (i think 2 notch = 0.125v) in the bios setup.

dont know lehh.. just hope the vcore is not like the 'air' for the processor.. suffocating the proc from air would be harmful in the long run..

or am i just mumbling some bollocks at the wee hours of a working day nite..

i hope your rite yehlai.

Thanks guys. Good to know. Just wanted to be sure.