Well got my XBX2, so far not so good. It wont even run 400x9 at any voltage running 1066 strap, so who knows. Is it because im using 2395? I was doing memory at ddr2800 1:1 with 400x9 (no multi mod support sucks) anyone got any clues?
Well got my XBX2, so far not so good. It wont even run 400x9 at any voltage running 1066 strap, so who knows. Is it because im using 2395? I was doing memory at ddr2800 1:1 with 400x9 (no multi mod support sucks) anyone got any clues?
I got mine also.
I'm getting better results with this XBX2KR than my other Asus Commando but 3dmark 2001 results are much lower (52K vs 55K) while the sandra benchmarks, render benchmarks and most of any benchmark are higher than the commandos (well, 3dmark 2006 gets 40 marks less, but that's insignificant).
Do you know what could cause lower results (so much lower than expected I guess) in 3dmark 2001 ?
55K commando
54K Ati Rd600
And this one 51K
Same drivers, same 3d configuration. It must be better than the DFI at least... it beats the dfi in any benchmark but not 3dmark 2001.
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Here is what i got:
3D workstation
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Quad Core Processor Kentsfield LGA775 2.66GHZ 1066FSB 8MB Retail W/ HSF http://www.directcanada.com/products...ufacture=INTEL
$1,212.64
COOLER:
Thermalright ULTRA-120 Heatpipe Cooler LGA775 S939 S940 S754 Heatsink *Fan Not Included*
http://www.directcanada.com/products...e=THERMALRIGHT
$46.33
FAN:
Silenx iXtrema Case Fan 120MM Green LED 1600RPM 58CFM 14DBA Hybrid Sleeve Bearings 3/4PIN
http://www.directcanada.com/products...%20CORPORATION
$28.58
Motherboard:
Intel D975XBX2 ATX LGA775 Conroe 975X DDR2 PCI-E16 SATA RAID Sound GBLAN 1394 Motherboard OEM Boxed
http://www.directcanada.com/products...ufacture=INTEL
$244.40
RAM:
Team Xtreem PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-10 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit 2.0-2.2V http://www.directcanada.com/products...%20Group%20Inc.
$352.51
X2 = 705.02
PSU:
Silverstone Olympia OP10000 1000W Power Supply ATX / EPS12V Apfc 80MM Fan 4 X PCI-E 80A
$345.60
http://www.directcanada.com/products...e%20Technology
CASE:
Lian Li PC-V2000 PLUS2 EATX Aluminum Case Silver 7X5.25 12X3.5INT 4X120MM Fans W/ Air Duct
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=LIAN-LI
305.52$
Hard Disk:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 3GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache Ncq Hard Drive http://www.directcanada.com/products...acture=SEAGATE
$108.99 (maybe 4 of them for the moment) will get a sata controler card if going for more..
Hard Disk 2:
Western Digital Raptor 74GB Sata 10000RPM Hard Drive 5.2MS 16MB Ncq 5 Year Mfr Warranty
http://www.directcanada.com/products...TERN%20DIGITAL
$200.34
Video Card:
Bfg Geforce 8800 Gtx 575MHZ 768MB 1.8GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I Hdtv Out Hdcp DIRECTX10 Video Card
http://www.directcanada.com/products...anufacture=BFG
$691.60
most likely you won't get 400 with the 2395 bios, it tops out around 360-370 on the 1066 strap. but did you jump straight to 400? How close are you getting to it? I would highly suggest that you start from 320 or so and work your way up with increments of 5-10. Takes longer but you will have a much better idea of the stability range then if you just fire off a setting and expect it to work.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX
i'm using 2333 and so far i can run super PI stable @ 425x9, 1.525 vcore, 1.625mch, 1.35vfsb, mem ref freq @ default, mem speed @ 533 (1:1), vdimm @ 1.84v
edited : i'm using xbx2 503 ;)
My Xeon 3060 is running at 9*400 with 2395 without any fsb problems as it did with 2333 before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blauhung
Quote:
Originally Posted by GPSeek
Could you post your bios settings for compairability????
Please refer to my signature.:fact:Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Need to add more:
vMCH: default
vFSb: default
mem ref req: default (266)
mem req: 533
I use the same setting as I used under 2333.
6600 L631B106
Badaxe rev 503
Bios 2333
Ref Mem 266
Mem Freq 533
TeamGroup C3 @ 858mhz 4-4-3-4 tref 7
9*429
1.485vcore
1.325vfsb
1.625vmch
2.15vdimm
1.3fsb 1.6mch for 418*9
1.4vfsb 1.7vmch for 445*9 (always on 266 ref mem)
The board doesnt need too much voltage.
Thank's guys....:cool:
shogo_ca> The 8 SATA ports are on 2 different controllers. You can install a 4 drive RAID 0 on the matrix controller though then when you get windows on it, set up a 4 drive RAID 0 or 1 on the marvell controller.
Ok thanks, im not really experimented in Raid arrays so it helps me alot. Why do i need to set up raid in windows after setuping it in bios with the controller?
What controller should i use? The config will probably be 4x320gb raid 1 + 1 raptor for os... Raptor on silicon controller or on matrix ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by afireinside
right now i have 2 raptors on the marvell controller raid 0, can i add two more drives to the intel controller and configure them as raid 0, thanks
You don't need to set up anything in Windows. You DO have to install the RAID driver though, then of course, create a partition and format the array.Quote:
Originally Posted by shogo_ca
The Intel Matrix controller is going to give you the best performance because it's part of the ICH7 southbridge BUT it's not going to be that noticeable. In your case, I'd recommend creating the 4x320 RAID1 on the marvell controller and leave the Intel controller as standard SATA with the raptor. This way you don't have to mess with the Intel RAID drivers during Windows install.
OK so I finally got to 400x9 at about 1.4v, however why in the hell does it sometimes reboot then tell me theres no memory installed with those beeps of death? what a pain in the ass. Anyways is there something im missing as to why I cant get this board stable at all after 2 days of messing with it?
EDIT: Nevermind, stupid ass Everest resetting my mem voltage. The next question is 1:1 DDR2 800? or 4:5 DDR2 1000 on this board?
I'm not sure if you can convert the Intel controller to RAID without disturbing the Windows install.Quote:
Originally Posted by neonflx
Try resetting the bios back to defaults ("load optimal settings" in bios, or something like that).Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX
Then boot, see if it's stable, and tweak it back to your previously stable settings.
bios 2333 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX
I changed to 2333. running 400x9 1.375 like a charm with DDR2 1000 3-4-3-9 2.44v. Now to stress it, is a 1:1 800 or 4:5 1000 better on this board at the above timings?Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertim0r
Also as with the P965 (P5B DLX) is setting the PCIE Burn In Freq higher going to give me a PCIE OC? and is it going to help my 3d performance any?
depend on your memory...the higher mhz the better (with timings as tight as possible)Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX
I personnally use 4:5 and try to NOT run over 2.2v 24/7
I have dominators :toast: 6400C3D they rated for 2.4v 24/7Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertim0r
so far i havent seen anyone hitting 500+ fsb with this board , im thinking on buying one tomorrow but not sure now, any?
You probably can at 1333 strap, but then again who wants to run that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ajfina
CL3 at DDR 1000mhz is pretty insane. 2.44v is maybe the "rated" voltage but its still damn high... Maybe they feel its more safe because of the dominator new heatsink desing... hope you have a fan on that...Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
nice , well everytime a new board comes out the first thing that reviewers do or say is WE REACHED 512 FSB YADAYADA AWESOME :) , so pretty much if ur board do higher FSB is a "good" board , im just saying what i read, everyone on this forum (including me) like to go high FSB( dont ask me why)Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX
i was doing some test today with my DS3 at high FSB and lower FSB matching speed (cpu) and prettymuch performance was very very close ...