asus crosshair nforce 590

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08-07-2006, 06:53 AM
mckennaiii

asus crosshair nforce 590

anyone tried this board yet?

http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?m...&l2=101&l3=300

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131593
08-07-2006, 07:51 AM
syne_24

woah is out finally! This was part my original AM2 plan. I might have second thought if they keeping cutting those prices again. :)
08-07-2006, 09:01 AM
vitaminc

What's the difference between this board and M2N32-SLi, besides the cheapo RAID and better slot placement?
08-07-2006, 09:06 AM
arisythila

I think im going to have to sell my current Asus board and get this.. Looks alot better designed.. I hope they fixed how the memory goes into the slots aswell, I dont like running 2 dimms that close together. From the pictures it looks like they did...

~Mike
08-07-2006, 09:17 AM
noktekniq

i'm gonoing to have my hands on one of these before the day ends!
08-07-2006, 09:17 AM
syne_24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitaminc

What's the difference between this board and M2N32-SLi, besides the cheapo RAID and better slot placement?

I think the heat pipe design is better and also location of the 8/pin power. It also has the lcd poster which is suppose to help out OC. I think overall this board is more of a stylish alternative to the M2N32-SLI.

More pics here:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...29&postcount=7
08-07-2006, 09:19 AM
3oh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisythila

I hope they fixed how the memory goes into the slots aswell, I dont like running 2 dimms that close together. From the pictures it looks like they did...

~Mike

that is my only beef with the M2N32-SLI as well. but i don't like the 24-pin connection being paralell with the expansion slots, i like them paralell along that backside edge like they have been with upper end boards for a while now. something i am sure i could get use to though...who's gonna be the first here to post some useful info on OC-ability?

i fired you a PM Mike as well, i gots some Q's for you.
08-07-2006, 09:22 AM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3oh6

that is my only beef with the M2N32-SLI as well. but i don't like the 24-pin connection being paralell with the expansion slots, i like them paralell along that backside edge like they have been with upper end boards for a while now. something i am sure i could get use to though...who's gonna be the first here to post some useful info on OC-ability?

i fired you a PM Mike as well, i gots some Q's for you.

maybe me, with a 5000+ from ebay.
08-07-2006, 09:23 AM
Zenjirou

ouch. my M2N32-SLI arrived yesterday. RMA time

Besides layout changes I see no difference. But thats a reason non-the-less
08-07-2006, 12:15 PM
dz_jad

what they need to do about that LCD is make a little plug in on the back side, or on the front side of the board, so you can plug it in, and put it wherever on the case that you want...sorta like how the power switch and such goes..
08-08-2006, 12:46 PM
CBONE

That's nice... real nice.
08-08-2006, 02:34 PM
AzraelDarkangel

I never heard of this board before. What does the lcd display? How big is it? Anything else special about this board?
08-08-2006, 03:26 PM
Nedjo

As I'm typing this post, mobo is idleing on the test table:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9...sizegi8.th.jpg

It gave me so many headaches until I’ve fixed Vcore in the BIOS!

I was going mad, re-gosted system couple of times… 3DM2001 runs fine with HW T&L, but with software it would crash eminently. Same thing with 3DM06 GFX test worked fine, but CPU test would fail… And when I was just to gave up, I’ve rechecked every option in the BIOS, and finally set the Vcore in the proper value.

There is the this thing with this BIOS, you first set the Vcore range, and then you set exact value. And this X2 4600 of mine really needs exact 1.4V!

And about the display… it’s nice, but really useless if your system is against the wall…
08-08-2006, 03:31 PM
arisythila

I will have this board in about 2 days aswell. I will post pictures.

~Mike
08-08-2006, 04:09 PM
AzraelDarkangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nedjo

As I'm typing this post, mobo is idleing on the test table:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9...sizegi8.th.jpg

It gave me so many headaches until I’ve fixed Vcore in the BIOS!

I was going mad, re-gosted system couple of times… 3DM2001 runs fine with HW T&L, but with software it would crash eminently. Same thing with 3DM06 GFX test worked fine, but CPU test would fail… And when I was just to gave up, I’ve rechecked every option in the BIOS, and finally set the Vcore in the proper value.

There is the this thing with this BIOS, you first set the Vcore range, and then you set exact value. And this X2 4600 of mine really needs exact 1.4V!

Anyhow, this is the most beautiful AM2 mobo so far! Not just visually but also, BIOS is simply amazing!

And about the display… it’s nice, but really useless if your system is against the wall…

Before I’ve placed this mobo on the testing table (“channel” – asI’m calling it – you know… auto service channels… never mind), I’ve finished Foxconn nF590 SLI, and I must say, this baby is much better, and real step up in comparison to the N2N32 SLI

Wow, looks pretty cool. It will be interesting to see more reviews. Some Asus boards are really good. Others are just so-so.
08-08-2006, 04:19 PM
Nedjo

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisythila

I will have this board in about 2 days aswell. I will post pictures.

~Mike

Please cancel the order!!!!!

I've finished mine testing and I've opened Pandora’s Box!
Now I know why they placed so many lights on the mobo, and why DFI hasn't yet launched their LP for sAM2!
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8162/img5278da6.th.jpg
Naturally I've tried overclocking. And what a surprise!
I've vent straight to the 9x300 'cos that was the freq. that was achievable with Foxconn. And guess what! CPU was set to 3.6 GHz!!!

Long story short: when you use 7x multy, after 300 MHz for HTT mobo is returning the multy to the 12!!, When using x8 multi same thing is happening after 270 MHz for HTT, and with multi 9x, after 254 MHz for HTT!
This is horrible disappointment! :(

I’ve edited mine previous post with the glorification prior to this reviling!

I’ve used latest beta, and the only downloadable BIOS from the ASUS site!

P.S

Foxconn also has some strange bugs, but that is the story for another thread (unless you want me to write about them in this one?)

Apparently it is not an easy task to develop top quality flawless AM2 mobo. And ‘till DFI doesn’t launch their LP, there is no real choice for the hard core users! Sadly :(
08-08-2006, 04:20 PM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nedjo

As I'm typing this post, mobo is idleing on the test table:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9...sizegi8.th.jpg

It gave me so many headaches until I’ve fixed Vcore in the BIOS!

I was going mad, re-gosted system couple of times… 3DM2001 runs fine with HW T&L, but with software it would crash eminently. Same thing with 3DM06 GFX test worked fine, but CPU test would fail… And when I was just to gave up, I’ve rechecked every option in the BIOS, and finally set the Vcore in the proper value.

There is the this thing with this BIOS, you first set the Vcore range, and then you set exact value. And this X2 4600 of mine really needs exact 1.4V!

And about the display… it’s nice, but really useless if your system is against the wall…

:banana::banana::banana::banana: i hope i don't have any problems with this board. for $250 i better not.
08-08-2006, 04:28 PM
Nedjo

please read mine previous post :(
08-08-2006, 05:02 PM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nedjo

please read mine previous post :(

so your saying i should cancel the mobo? to late now
08-08-2006, 05:18 PM
Shift

What about the PCI-E x1 sound card the mobo comes with, is it better than a X-Fi, or will it just get the job done and take the load off the CPU?
08-08-2006, 05:42 PM
arisythila

Mine was shipped out about 6 hours ago... dOH!

~Mike
08-08-2006, 05:53 PM
Nedjo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latoron

What about the PCI-E x1 sound card the mobo comes with, is it better than a X-Fi, or will it just get the job done and take the load off the CPU?

it's a ALC PHY conected by PCIe... nothing much, really
08-08-2006, 08:50 PM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisythila

Mine was shipped out about 6 hours ago... dOH!

~Mike

i dunno, mine was shipped out too. and i can't cancel order. so we'll see what happens. if it can't clock or get stable or have issues then i would just have to suck it up and wait for a better bios or return it. i think the looks of the asus board already worth the money.
08-09-2006, 06:56 AM
arisythila

yeah... I will maintain a positive aspect. It should be here tomorrow.

~Mike
08-09-2006, 07:23 AM
cynith

Since 5 days i want to post, but my account was not activated.

You can get the Asus Crosshair Motherboard at the Alternate Online Shop.

Here http://www.alternate.de/html/product...l?artno=GEEA06

It´s the best Board I´ve ever bought.

http://www.directupload.net/images/0...p/n9rfo542.jpg

Greetings form Germany :thumbsup:
08-09-2006, 08:38 AM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynith

Since 5 days i want to post, but my account was not activated.

You can get the Asus Crosshair Motherboard at the Alternate Online Shop.

Here http://www.alternate.de/html/product...l?artno=GEEA06

It´s the best Board I´ve ever bought.

http://www.directupload.net/images/0...p/n9rfo542.jpg

Greetings form Germany :thumbsup:

so you haven't had any problems with the board? i'm thinking that the board should be very good, just depends on the user.
08-09-2006, 01:00 PM
cynith

Yes, so far no problems.

But I have only one DDR 2 RAM in the system.
1x MDT 1024MB DDR 2 667 MHz

A very slow graphic card, ATi X300se and a AMD Sempron 2800+ CPU.

;)
08-09-2006, 06:51 PM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynith

Yes, so far no problems.

But I have only one DDR 2 RAM in the system.
1x MDT 1024MB DDR 2 667 MHz

A very slow graphic card, ATi X300se and a AMD Sempron 2800+ CPU.

;)

i'm still thinking, i better not have any problems. but heck i love the design of the boards. does it have a wifi reciver?
08-09-2006, 10:44 PM
breakfromyou

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nedjo

Please cancel the order!!!!!

I've finished mine testing and I've opened Pandora’s Box!
Now I know why they placed so many lights on the mobo, and why DFI hasn't yet launched their LP for sAM2!
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8162/img5278da6.th.jpg
Naturally I've tried overclocking. And what a surprise!
I've vent straight to the 9x300 'cos that was the freq. that was achievable with Foxconn. And guess what! CPU was set to 3.6 GHz!!!

Long story short: when you use 7x multy, after 300 MHz for HTT mobo is returning the multy to the 12!!, When using x8 multi same thing is happening after 270 MHz for HTT, and with multi 9x, after 254 MHz for HTT!
This is horrible disappointment! :(

I’ve edited mine previous post with the glorification prior to this reviling!

I’ve used latest beta, and the only downloadable BIOS from the ASUS site!

P.S

Foxconn also has some strange bugs, but that is the story for another thread (unless you want me to write about them in this one?)

Apparently it is not an easy task to develop top quality flawless AM2 mobo. And ‘till DFI doesn’t launch their LP, there is no real choice for the hard core users! Sadly :(

a nice looking, buggy motherboard from asus? IMPOSSIBLE :rolleyes:

too many lights for me, especially blue ones. just one of those LED's would light my room up...no thanks. good idea for that panel in the back. lets hope they're not as buggy as some other motherboards. ill stick with s.939 and my Ultra-D until DFI has a 570sli lanparty out for am2...and money of course.

another thing: long graphics card = no IDE hard drive? doesnt look like it would clear?
08-09-2006, 10:51 PM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakfromyou

a nice looking, buggy motherboard from asus? IMPOSSIBLE :rolleyes:

too many lights for me, especially blue ones. just one of those LED's would light my room up...no thanks. good idea for that panel in the back. lets hope they're not as buggy as some other motherboards. ill stick with s.939 and my Ultra-D until DFI has a 570sli lanparty out for am2...and money of course.

another thing: long graphics card = no IDE hard drive? doesnt look like it would clear?

:banana::banana::banana::banana: i dind't see that pic regarding the IDe and long video cards. i hope a 7800gt isn't too long
08-10-2006, 05:32 AM
Nedjo

IDE is behind the card, so as the power connector. those LED's can be swiched off. Still BIOS is buggy, and useless for OC'ing!
08-10-2006, 05:36 AM
Nedjo

so far this loox to be the best AM2 mobo for' ocing:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=107226

can't wait for LP!!
08-10-2006, 06:21 AM
cynith

Quote:

Originally Posted by noktekniq

does it have a wifi reciver?

No, it´s not included. You must order separately.
08-10-2006, 06:56 AM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynith

No, it´s not included. You must order separately.

have you done any type of overclocking with this bios? can you post some screnshot of the bios? and some oc results
08-10-2006, 07:23 AM
cynith

Quote:

Originally Posted by noktekniq

have you done any type of overclocking with this bios? can you post some screnshot of the bios? and some oc results

I don´t have overclocking RAM and only a Sempron 2800+ processor, so far. I´m waiting at the Athlon X2 5000+ until he´s available.....
08-10-2006, 07:42 AM
noktekniq

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynith

I don´t have overclocking RAM and only a Sempron 2800+ processor, so far. I´m waiting at the Athlon X2 5000+ until he´s available.....

i got my 5000 from ebay. it'll be coming in soon. either today or tomorrow. wise me luck ill have the system completed by tonight or tomorrow. hope everything comes in tho. ill be creating a new thread regarding my oc and installation.
08-10-2006, 10:19 AM
Nedjo

no need for new thread!
08-10-2006, 04:14 PM
dz_jad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nedjo

Long story short: when you use 7x multy, after 300 MHz for HTT mobo is returning the multy to the 12!!, When using x8 multi same thing is happening after 270 MHz for HTT, and with multi 9x, after 254 MHz for HTT!
This is horrible disappointment! :(

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...67&postcount=8
this is what Bachus replied to my similar problem.
08-10-2006, 04:30 PM
3oh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynith

I don´t have overclocking RAM and only a Sempron 2800+ processor, so far. I´m waiting at the Athlon X2 5000+ until he´s available.....

those aren't excuses. turn down the memory divider and start cranking that 2800+ sempron. you don't need a video card or memory to see what the HTT will do. a Sempron is the perfect beast to start with, X7 multi on that guy? i just pulled a 3000+ sempron to 345HTT X 8 on the M2N32-SLI...show us what this thing will do.