View Full Version : I need a matx for my q9550
Taylor01
02-23-2009, 06:02 PM
I'm not ready for i7 yet but I'm getting a gpu upgrade. I want a new micro board that I can Oc to 4ghz. My current board can't get past 425x8.5 fbs. I don't want the dfi jr it's pci ex 8x. Any suggestions thanks chris!
Makoto
02-23-2009, 06:03 PM
http://www.techpowerup.com/86093/ASUS_Rampage_II_Gene_Motherboard_Unboxed.html
Wait for it.
Dr. Vodka
02-23-2009, 06:11 PM
http://www.techpowerup.com/86093/ASUS_Rampage_II_Gene_Motherboard_Unboxed.html
Wait for it.
That's an i7 mobo ;)
Taylor01
02-23-2009, 06:12 PM
http://www.techpowerup.com/86093/ASUS_Rampage_II_Gene_Motherboard_Unboxed.html
Wait for it.
Um yeah I saw that x58! Um i7 board! I want to keep my q9550
DFI LP JR P45-T2RS
4GHz easy with this board :)
Taylor01
02-23-2009, 06:25 PM
DFI LP JR P45-T2RS
4GHz easy with this board :)
As I said I don't want the dfi jr it's PCIex is only x8.
WhiteFireDragon
02-23-2009, 06:27 PM
get DFI JR. it only runs 8x in crossfire, but for just 1 card, it's the full 16x i think. if you still don't want this one, then the older P5E-VM HDMI is actually a better overclocker than the newer high end mATX that you have. there just aren't that many choices when it comes to high overclocks on mATX
As I said I don't want the dfi jr it's PCIex is only x8.
I don't think even a GTX295 can saturate a PCI-E 2.0 8x...?
Taylor01
02-23-2009, 06:49 PM
I don't think even a GTX295 can saturate a PCI-E 2.0 8x...?
then what is the poimt of 16x. I mean if I apy $500 for a gtx295 or a 4870x2 (still undecided) then a want a 16x board.
Yes WhiteFireDragon I heard that about the P5E-VM. Which I might try out I will just have to pick up a sound card then because the VM doesn't have a optical output. I just can't believe that asus messed up this board so bad with a revision of the same board. I mean same chipset same layout almost exactly the same boards. so what's the difference?
MassiveOverkill
02-23-2009, 06:53 PM
DFI LP JR P45-T2RS
4GHz easy with a Core2Duo with this board :)
Fixed
I have both the P5E-VM HDMI and the DFI LP JR P45-T2RS. The DFI LP JR P45-T2RS is collecting dust on in my computer room.
P5E-VM HDMI is much easier to overclock quads with.
Taylor01
02-23-2009, 07:01 PM
Fixed
I have both the P5E-VM HDMI and the DFI LP JR P45-T2RS. The DFI LP JR P45-T2RS is collecting dust on in my computer room.
P5E-VM HDMI is much easier to overclock quads with.
You say it's much easier to ovcleck with but in you sig your only @ 450x8. I want to be at 470x 8.5 to give 4ghz. is the possible? did you hit a wall at 3.6ghz
MassiveOverkill
02-23-2009, 07:09 PM
I guarantee you that if your CPU is capable of doing 4.0 Ghz, the P5E-VM HDMI is not going to be your limiting factor.........how much voltage and how much cooling you're willing to put into it is (both your CPU and Northbridge) EDIT: well I guess memory too. This board is capable of 500 Mhz, people over on [H]ardForum have done it. You should head over there for more discussion on this board:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1233021
The only drawback to the P5E is that it doesn't allow for higher than ~42-43 TRFC memory timings, which is limiting my GSkill sticks..........I'm also running 4 DIMMS. I haven't updated my sig in awhile, I'm running a Xeon 3360. She'll do 3.8Ghz Prime stable but not LinX stable.
Taylor01
02-23-2009, 07:20 PM
Awe I really don't want to mess with mem. clocks! Maybee I will just be happy with 3.69ghz and add my new gpu and a feser 480mm. In a lian li htpc case! this is going to be insane! lol! thanks guys