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12-27-2007, 08:12 AM
FuriousSalesman

Now another question. So far there are only three 780i boards, correct? Two reference designs by EVGA and XFX and a non-reference version from Asus.

I am reading from the back of the box and I am seeing that my XFX780i is only rated for 1333fsb. What are people going to do when the QX9770 comes out? I think that one has 1600fsb.

And another question about ram for this board. I was originally was going to wait for a x48 ddr3 board. How marginal is the difference between a really good stick of ddr2 and really good ddr3 memory like the Cell Shock 1800mhz?

I am having the hardest time deciding what to get or what to keep. Should I just wait for the next gen stuff?
12-27-2007, 08:36 AM
jas420221

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuriousSalesman

Now another question. So far there are only three 780i boards, correct? Two reference designs by EVGA and XFX and a non-reference version from Asus.

I am reading from the back of the box and I am seeing that my XFX780i is only rated for 1333fsb. What are people going to do when the QX9770 comes out? I think that one has 1600fsb.

And another question about ram for this board. I was originally was going to wait for a x48 ddr3 board. How marginal is the difference between a really good stick of ddr2 and really good ddr3 memory like the Cell Shock 1800mhz?

I am having the hardest time deciding what to get or what to keep. Should I just wait for the next gen stuff?

1. These boards dont support the 1600Mhz processor.

2. DDR2 is a sweet spot in price for performance. DDR3 performance, for what its selling for, isnt worth it.

3. Get an X38/X48 or a 780i/790i and a Penryn, cant go wrong there.
12-27-2007, 09:00 AM
Yooper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robilar

The 8800GT will not do Tri-SLI

I know that. My second computer is running one 8800GT. I would run two 8800GTs in SLI on my second rig and upgrade my primary rig to whatever is TRI SLI capatible at the time. Right now it is just GTX and Ultra, but I would expect more mainstream cards down the road will be trisli capatible. I just want to have the TRISLI option available to me.
12-27-2007, 09:03 AM
Yooper

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas420221

I dont have an XFX, I have the Evga (see sig). :confused:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmod

Dont worry about having the XFX verison..Its pretty much the exact samething...I have the XFX have not gotten any of the A0 problems like another user has on his EVGA...

Ive gotten my Q6600 up to 3850...tried to hit 4gig but wanted way to much volts for air...I did boot to windows at 4050 and got all the way to the cpu test in 06 when it crashed..

What FSB are you running?
What are your voltages for the NB and CPU?
Are you running memory linked or unlinked?
12-27-2007, 10:20 AM
RottenMutt

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuriousSalesman

I am reading from the back of the box and I am seeing that my XFX780i is only rated for 1333fsb. What are people going to do when the QX9770 comes out? I think that one has 1600fsb.

Did you read the foot note:
* While Nvidia technology will provide FSB speeds beyond spec, the processor must also be capable of this speed.

I think DDR2 is faster (benchmarks/games) at this time with lower latencies. give ddr3 some time.
12-27-2007, 10:27 AM
RottenMutt

I paid the Newegg TAX :( and got the XFX board.

Will XFX void the warranty if I remove the stock NB cooling solution and watercool the NB and use the EVGA SB heatsink?

I will need to find something for the power transistors, any suggestions?
12-27-2007, 11:46 AM
Rincewind

Quote:

Originally Posted by RottenMutt

I paid the Newegg TAX :( and got the XFX board.

Will XFX void the warranty if I remove the stock NB cooling solution and watercool the NB and use the EVGA SB heatsink?

I will need to find something for the power transistors, any suggestions?

The EVGA was available this morning at the Egg (plus tax :[ ). Any reason you opted for the XFX? In fact, I don't see the XFX listed at newegg any more :confused:
12-27-2007, 12:41 PM
GAR

I was burning a cd with nero 8 and my computer froze....
12-27-2007, 01:31 PM
Rincewind

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAR

I was burning a cd with nero 8 and my computer froze....

Then what? :shrug:
12-27-2007, 01:34 PM
GAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rincewind

Then what? :shrug:

Im trying to figure out if its a stability issue or just a crappy program................my stability tests run fine, i can run all games fine for hours, so i am guessing its either drivers, or a crappy program.
12-27-2007, 04:27 PM
gmod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rincewind

The EVGA was available this morning at the Egg (plus tax :[ ). Any reason you opted for the XFX? In fact, I don't see the XFX listed at newegg any more :confused:

Because they are exactly the same board...
12-27-2007, 04:41 PM
BobyTT

Anyone here with QX6700 and XFX 780i?

Any tips? :)
12-27-2007, 05:19 PM
RottenMutt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rincewind

The EVGA was available this morning at the Egg (plus tax :[ ). Any reason you opted for the XFX? In fact, I don't see the XFX listed at newegg any more :confused:

The EVGA was sold out when I ordered it last week. They are exactly the same board minus warranty. XFX is two year transferable; and EVGA is a life time warranty to the original buyer if registered within thirty days, or a year from the original purchase date if resold.
I probably will not have the board longer then six months so it doesn't matter and i got to keep 10 bucks in my pocket.
I'm wondering if XFX is refusing to sell to the egg since they are ignoring the suggested retail price and gouging. It is a stupid move by newegg and they will lose more in sales now from lost customers! they should refund the difference and sweep the mistake under the carpet if you ask me. But by upping the price they are able to meet demand...
12-28-2007, 01:35 PM
billdavis

well i got it in the mail today

all i get is error code FF and nothing happens. ever... i just turns on and shows code ff, strait to ff no boot codes just ff and only ff. i dont know what ff is ffing about
12-28-2007, 01:58 PM
dinos22

FF usually means all is good but there is a whole bunch of codes the PC goes through before it ends up on FF

we had a board with FF issue after our LN2 session but started working again after some hair dryer action

try another CPU bill
12-28-2007, 02:06 PM
jas420221

Quote:

Originally Posted by billdavis

well i got it in the mail today

all i get is error code FF and nothing happens. ever... i just turns on and shows code ff, strait to ff no boot codes just ff and only ff. i dont know what ff is ffing about

F that! :ROTF:

Sux man....

tried resetting cmos and all that jazz right?
12-28-2007, 02:08 PM
billdavis

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

FF usually means all is good but there is a whole bunch of codes the PC goes through before it ends up on FF

we had a board with FF issue after our LN2 session but started working again after some hair dryer action

try another CPU bill

ehh i got this cpu from andre yang and it is the only cpu i have:mad:
anyone near stuttgart want to come over with a cpu:yepp:
12-28-2007, 02:11 PM
billdavis

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas420221

F that! :ROTF:

Sux man....

tried resetting cmos and all that jazz right?

yeah bro i have tried every thing i completly rebuilt it and reset the cpu a million times. tried booting w/o ram or gfx card to see if i could get a error. tried d9 ram and the powerchip's i have. the code stays on ff from the second i hit power to the second i turn it off ??:confused: :confused:

i put this up on evga forum looking for a mod but im sure i will only get kids who know everything and tell me it is because i didnt plug in my monitor so i cant see the screen booting up
12-28-2007, 02:30 PM
billdavis

dam im good:rofl:

RE: New build, Dosent Work stuck @ code FF - 12/28/2007 2:21:56 PM
JCBananas2
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FF means fully functioning (which means you are 100% good to go). Does your monitor turn on when you boot the computer? Can you get into the BIOS?

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Intel E6600 @ 3.33 (415 X 8)
EVGA 680i A1
2GB GSkill GBHZ @ 830
OCZ GmerXtreme 700 watts
EVGA 8800 GTX @ 621/1000
CM Stacker 830

i owe my self a beer :up:

u guys sit tight ill go get it to calm my nervs:clap:
12-28-2007, 03:51 PM
Justifire

PSU connected in the right directions?
12-28-2007, 04:27 PM
Robilar

I have the EVGA 780i coming in for Weds next week (maybe monday fingers crossed)

I paid $249 CAD (+GST of course 6%)

Does anyone know if the NB will interfere will a thermalright ultra 120e in the vertical position? I'm sure it will fit horizontally but I really don't want to exhaust warm air into my power supply.
12-28-2007, 04:30 PM
Icy

going for the xfx as all the evga's seem to be sold out for the uk >_< unless anyone knows a secret online supply xD
12-28-2007, 04:52 PM
gmod

Does anyone know if Coretemp is accurate with this board..Seems to be way off. plus getting really erratic temps on all the cores

Using a TR ultra120 extreme push pull..
c1=47
c2=42
c3=35
c4=35

Ive resetted the heatsink everything is perfect just like I had on my Striker...
12-28-2007, 05:01 PM
Malik

Guys i have problem which mobo choose:

- topic mobo - EVGA 780i
- Asus Maximus Forumla SE ( X38 )

Primary conditions - good performance and good predispose for OC

Help needed :)
12-28-2007, 06:08 PM
eva2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malik

Guys i have problem which mobo choose:

- topic mobo - EVGA 780i
- Asus Maximus Forumla SE ( X38 )

Primary conditions - good performance and good predispose for OC

Help needed :)

easy X38 unless you plan on SLI which 780i will be the one

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