Icee's NF7-S R+D Testing

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Originally posted by gryfinndor
MrIcee, do you have idea when the NF7 rev2 will be available ?

I'm awaiting for it at about 2.5 months :| It seems that they want to get rid of the stock of the rev1 :(

btw, can you tell me some more about that SILURO OTES mod ? I would apreciate it :)

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Hi my friend:)

The word has been the end of this month on the Rev 2 NF7-S. Only time will tell:)

As far as the Siluro Ti4200 OTES mod...I will try to get that published and posted for everyone this weekend:)

Randi:D

Tkx a lot MrIcee :)

Seems I'll have to wait a few more time for ABIT Nf2 :)

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Originally posted by mbrock
Just curious if anyone knew what the VDD was on the KD7. I am beginning to think that my §§§§ty OC mhz wise is do to the 1.7 VDD. As a matter of fact since Vcore is lower than what you set it in the bios maybe VDD is also lower. Maybe the VDD goes even lower as you turn up the Vcore with the pin 7 mod. Any ideas? Or could someone who knows where to measure the VDD please check this out.

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PS I hate double posting but this thing is driving me nuts

Marty:)

I measured 1.74v when the Vdd was set to 1.7v in the bios. Measurement is taken from the Mosfet between the AGP and first PCI slots. It's the one closest to the AGP slot...as is it's leg you must take the measurement from. You can do it without the vid card installed....just fire up the board and grab the reading:)

Randi:D

I'd like a straight answer and a simple one as well :toast:

Is this board a good buy for someone that wants to overclock to good but not extreme levels. I currently have a KG7RAID and have it 168FSB (can do 170FSB as well but chip unstable 1600+@1763) and looking to upgrade.

I was looking at this board as I love my KG7 RAID and would like a replacement thats gonna match. It's gotta be pretty much bullet proof while being able to maintain an OC of similar or better proportions. Be paired with 2 x 256 XMS 3200 Corsair DDR RAM, Hiper (TTGI UK) 420w PSU and XP2200/2400+ depending on which I chose. I'm not up for VMods and just want a out of the box good performer :)

So from what I have seen i'm extremely please with :D :banana:

Well done Randi :toast: top banana :banana: :banana:

The 1.0 board is probably good to 188, with any chip (if the chip can do it). There are no holes on the board, so you mount using the clip only. Otherwise, it's a great board. The 1.1 board will have the mounting holes in the board, and it's due out pretty soon.

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Originally posted by sharpbw
The 1.0 board is probably good to 188, with any chip (if the chip can do it). There are no holes on the board, so you mount using the clip only. Otherwise, it's a great board. The 1.1 board will have the mounting holes in the board, and it's due out pretty soon.

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I'm using an AX7 with YS Tech fan (not that the fan has any relevance to hs mounting!!) so th holes don't really concern me :) I shan't be be going WC or such so I have no needs for the holes :)

Firelord-OCHW:)

I believe this board would be a good match to your needs. If you are wanting more flexibility in voltage options and 4 holes around the socket...its best to wait until Rev 2 is released however...and ETAwas said to be the end of this month. With onboard Lan and Soundstorm audio...serial ATA.... I think you'd be pleased as an upgrade to the venerable KG7:)

Randi:D

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Originally posted by MrIcee
Firelord-OCHW:)

I believe this board would be a good match to your needs. If you are wanting more flexibility in voltage options and 4 holes around the socket...its best to wait until Rev 2 is released however...and ETAwas said to be the end of this month. With onboard Lan and Soundstorm audio...serial ATA.... I think you'd be pleased as an upgrade to the venerable KG7:)

Randi:D

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I didn't think they were increasing the voltage options on the rev2 board??

It may be a venerable board but it still rocks with the best of them :)

You did really well with one of these boards didn't you??

Yes..I did very well as did OPP and DDTUNG with the KG7:)

I am only speculating on the voltages my friend, but knowing the Rev 1 boards were designed for the SI/OEM market explains why the voltages are not up to ABIT's normal(at least their LATEST) levels. But with inclusion of the 4 holes for aftermarket HSF's and waterblocks, I would certainly think/hope that this version of the board will be everything and MORE that we wanted in the first NF7-S.

Randi:D

Getting more and more difficult to answer these questions the longer it takes for them to release this board huh Randi....;) ( bet your saying to yourself " cmon guys release it.. I'm getting hammered here!!") heheh
I would think they would have more options.......

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Originally posted by MrIcee
Yes..I did very well as did OPP and DDTUNG with the KG7:)

I am only speculating on the voltages my friend, but knowing the Rev 1 boards were designed for the SI/OEM market explains why the voltages are not up to ABIT's normal(at least their LATEST) levels. But with inclusion of the 4 holes for aftermarket HSF's and waterblocks, I would certainly think/hope that this version of the board will be everything and MORE that we wanted in the first NF7-S.

Randi:D

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Thanks matey much appreciated :)

muzz:)

It's not getting more difficult my friend. I have stated many times here for many people that the board is expected at the end of this month:) As far as what the board will include for improvements, I DO know;) but am under NDA until it's release.
You must remember that to include the 4 holes took a re-design of the PCB to accomodate them, along with gearing up for the manfacturing change, it all takes time.

Randi:D

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Originally posted by MrIcee
muzz:)

I DO know;) but am under NDA until it's release:)

Randi:D

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Those are the lines I was talking about right there bro....:D

I wasn't being a smartas*. I was referring to the WANT to be able to say what you DO know.

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I know you weren't my friend:)

AND you are absolutey correct !! LOL

Randi:D

MrIcee,

You should rig up a 80w pelt on the NorthBridge, it does wonders. I rigged one up yesterday on the EPOS and it went from 218 dual max to 230 dual in 3D:D

Cooling, you got to love it :D

OPP

243 FSB :slobber: :eek:

heheheh wtg OPP.......:thumbsup:

OPP:)

You sick bastard you:D

You just want me to buy more stuff don't you?? LOL

Another pump...block...tubing....pelt...hehehe....give me some time my man(smiling) You really are a sick overclocking bastage !!
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Randi:D

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Originally posted by OPPAINTER
...yesterday on the EPOS and it ...
OPP

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lol.....

That is sick overclocking indeed. Absolutely fanTAStic art work you have there.

I'll be putting the pelt on the NF7 soon as I get the mobo back from XTW. I came up with the wild theory that if I change the hip6301 with a older 6301 version that I may be able to get higher v-core:D DDTUNG tell's me it won't, O'well :D

With the pelt I would be hopeing for 237 Dual Chanell, that should put out a pretty good 3D score :D

OPP

Why not 230FSB on the EPOS? :)

OPP:)

Good luck on the Hip swap. I have studied these 2 regulators the last 2 days myself trying to determine what is different...and there is very little if at all. The Pin-out and their functions are identical.

I'm believing it is an Over-current problem preventing us from going over 2v and not Over-voltage problems. BUT....overcoming the Over-current is much more difficult as unlike the EPoX voltage regulator where you can alter things via a pin.....there is no accompanying pin on the HIP6301 or 6301VC.

I sincerely hope the regulator swap works, but I too think there is more to this built into the power regulation circuitry.:)

Randi:D