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any problems with that particular area?Quote:
Originally Posted by FEEXX
the heatpipes wont stop you from plugging the 4/8pin power. it should fit well under the heatpipe
LOL that is nice, but when is Intel going to make Nvidia SLI drivers offical for their 975 boards? Haha it really makes no sense for them to keep Crossfore as the only option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mykou
Hmm........I wonder how this will compare to other 975s for OCs?
WOAH! can't wait...:eek:
btw where did that image come from? how come i cant find it on ASUS Zeus or Global.. =(
*** EDIT Sorry my bad..just saw the other thread.. it said links been taken off.. AHA =D
my guess is that this board will cost $300 U.S. for us Yankees :stick:
Quote:
Originally Posted by davidos
The price will drop but honestly I would be suprised if Nvidia chipset > Intel.
The guy who designed the heatpipe must have thought: "Why don't we make it all around the CPU socket :confused2 "
Anyway I don't see any cap around the CPU socket so that might mean it has digital PWM
What about coolers like the Scythe ninja, etc. I wonder if it will still fit? Also, I hope my OCZ titanium DDR2 1000 RAM will work with this. It seems to say specifically DDR2 800.
Looks great, maybe will be my next DualGPU platform on this MoBo. Because R600 MoBo is in ..., and 8800GTX is very close. My next game machine will not be Crossfire, but SLI ....
And when you say "it" to who are you referring to? It cannot connect "it" self. The user must do that and, that is usually after you assembled your case (including the MB). And, even if you are able to fit the 4/8 pin 12V PSU connector one normally does not want live wires butting on a heat source.Quote:
Originally Posted by heikis
The pic was taken at at a angle.Quote:
Originally Posted by FEEXX
The connector is to the right and below the elbow in the heatpipe.
I see an overhead shot, what angle are you referencing?
guys c'mon, do you seriously think that they would make the cpu power connector not accessible?
you could always take the heatpipe off and individual HS if you have a large HSF that has fitment issues.
that's exactly what i'm thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Millyons
i like the board but one thing is for sure these mothers are going to get very hot ..... just look at all the copper on the damn board
cant wait for next Tue. See some 8800 reviews and see this mobo in action. I might swap out P5W DH , All though I am really hoping DFI makes this board.
One stupid question. I see the board has 3 pciex slots Are you suppose to put your gpu's in the blue or the blue and white..Or does it not make a difference..
@Kemp3Quote:
Originally Posted by Kemp3
DFI will also make a nF680i board in the Lanparty UT series, :D . It's in the planning according to this link, among others BTW.
Now back on topic:
I really like the Striker Extreme, I've been waiting for it for ages! I'm really thinking of replacing my 3 year old rig (Compaq Intel P4 system) for one with a Conroe, G80 , 2GB and running Vista. :banana:
lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Phosphate
yes ,but my P5WDH works fine so don't plan to swithc immediately ..and G80 is coming too :rolleyes:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Millyons
we are talking asus here and YES under every possible assumption that can be made YES without a doubt i wouldn't put it past a manufacturer to do something that stupid.
i mean lets be real here there are plenty of mobo makers who put the video card right on top of the ram latches or right beside it. and you are forced to remove the video card to remove the ram.
and the placement of the atx plug is a fairly solid spot. meaning it can not easily be moved.
right now as it stands the plug receptacle is in a rather unwelcome location.
i doubt the heatpipe will be hot enough to melt anything but the possibility is definitely there. and its a VERY dangerous possibility.
also knowing how mobo makers do things, and that they either make something very tight, or very easy.. i have a sneaky feeling that you going to have to bend the wires over at a 45-75deg angle to fit it under the heatpipe.
and that many heatpipes truly dont help much. its a novelty that they think we want. use a good copper heatsink with a good low dB fan and it will work better.
i also think this picture is fake. or just a design mach-up.
look at the PWM area. there are no caps or anything but there are solder spots for them.
now look at the NB heasink.
who, and how would they mount a 2nd heatsink radiator on top of that for the heatpipe.
you can clearly see that the heatpipe sink fins are sitting right on top of the exsisting NB heatsink.
the southbridge also looks fake. even though its a black sticker, with what looks like the Gigabyte 'G' emblem, it looks liek the sticker was photochopped on there.
Uh, that ain't copper. Unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by dinos22
If this mb have 1.8V-2V for Cpu,and minimum 2.64V for ram,this will be my new mb,if not,I mus wait Oskar Mb.
I'm sure Asus has some nice designers and good beta testers (us!). Now their engineers, I have my doubts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lestat
seriously, what are you complaining about. us europeans will have to pay AT LEAST €300 :slapass:Quote:
Originally Posted by davidos
yup, all aluminium except for a thing layer of copper on the base of the nb sinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Brahmzy
Come on guys, the heatpipe isn't going to melt anyhting.... ;)
If I were to buy that board I would have those heatpipes off within minutes and use some passive cooling seup along with some ramsinks..:toast:
OMG, that clean CPU socket is almost getting me aroused :slobber: :clap: :slobber:
Bring on the LN2 :banana:
:mad: It's still going to require running a sound card flush up against a physics accelerator card for those who have both. Not something I'd like to do or recommend.
Damn that socket's cool :woot:
So I wonder how the nV's RAID/AHCI controller's performance is in comparison to the Intel Matrix?
Also, I wonder if this thing will boot any quicker than these 975X/965 boards. I just remember my A64 boxes booting in no time at all - the 7 different C2D boxes I've built all seem to take their time with it.
Those right there and 400FSB+ are deal closers for me on this board.
damn i cant believe there is still no preview on here about this board.....damn nda
No, it's not fake. I think this is a picture of the actual board. Check out the review of the Asus Crosshair over at the [H]. It has that same sticker on the SB. It's the symbol for their new "Republc of Gamers" line.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lestat
Oh and it's Striker not Stryker.
That is friggen sweet. Anyone know when it's supposed to be available in retail (same time as the 8800's? nov 8th? (I hope).
Perfect positioning as well for the NB/SB and standard attachments so those stupid pipes can come off and I can get my maze4 blocks attached for some proper cooling.
I hate the last couple days of waiting before a full system build, like floating in a barrel before the waterfall. :(
looks like there are a few posts that 680i will handle 500+ MHz. The Inquirer even mentioned 600 MHz (1200)! :)
Also, looks like it will be capable of 1T.
Question: which RAM/timings would be better for 680i ?
I'm not sure if such an agressive heatpipe design is really needed for this board? I mean, the heatpipe is connecting NB, SB, and two PWM areas altogether like a web or something. I prefer NV's reference design.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1...akpeeksjx2.jpg
We won't know until we have the boards to see if it's needed. But the first thing that came to my mind why they didn't go with the reference design was to remove more heat from the NB. If the chipset is hotter than normal, or if it produces a lot more heat when you OC it then the asus design makes more sense for a general board assuming that the consumer won't water cool it.
according to Tony they get hotQuote:
Originally Posted by stevecs
so the cooling is there for a reason
get your arctic silver ready people :D
On the reference design the fan is missing from the picture. It mounts on the black plastic part just below the heatsink. So to have a big heatpipe cooler with active fan it really must get very hot indeed.
Wonder will the heat pipe and heatsink around the CPU block the swiftech apogee waterblock?? :confused:
IMO nv reference board looks way better than what asus came up with. Again with the excessive heatpipe and poor layout is just killing me..
Evga's one looks better IMO and sexierQuote:
Originally Posted by syne_24
Yeah , this asus looks like made by some orcs or gobelins with all those heatpipes .... :D :p: :p:
wow nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by mnemonik23
could you link us?
I would definitley pay 300$ for that. :D
wow nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by mnemonik23
could you link us?
I would definitley pay 300$ for that. :D
If anyone is planning to sell his current conroe board - PM me please.
I'll start by saying that im not in the market for C2D boards anymore (going dual xeon, yay!) but...................The heatpipe design sucks, for all of us with Lian Li V series cases they wont work, and they look fugly too. If I got that board the first thing I'd do is rip all of the cooling assembly off, but a finned heatsink on the SB (or maybe 1 of the Jing Ting heatsinks that are so popular on the DFI boards), watercool the NB, and then I'd have to find a solution for cooling whatevers under the heatsinks around the CPU socket. All in all, an expensive task, especially if we find its 100% necessary due to dangerous temperatures when overclocking!
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=35493Quote:
Originally Posted by AshkenAZoNi
and I think this was the original post from where all details came:
http://www.storeplace.net/2006/10/26...november-2006/
they have stated that "Memory controller Nvidia nForce 680i SLI support up to DDR2 1200 MHz..."
Thank you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mnemonik23
yeah the memory controller, but thats not the fsbQuote:
Originally Posted by mnemonik23
Actually, it is... ;) This is Intel.Quote:
Originally Posted by zert
I worry about the sheer heigt of the chipset heatsink on the eVGA board - dono if my U-120'd clear it. It's be fine on the ASUS.
Which ever i get, i'm going to water cool the NB, normal sink the SB, and probabyl bigger mosfet sinks or just a small fan on em. I think the asus design is a bit rediculous looking, and probably brings the price up quite a bit. Whats so difficult about a small fan on the NB though?
I hate heatpipes connecting things together. Like with ym P5b deluxe, the mostfets were just BAREALY being cooled becuase of a horribly thick thermal pad and only half the mosfets on only one side being cooled.
you guys act like asus doesnt know that people use aftermarket stuff.
certainly there will be room for better coolers. Personally i hate the heatpipe solution, but ill probably remove it anyway so i could care less. Get it clocking!
and don't forget this is the R.O.G. version, there should be another less.. artsy.. 680i mobo from asus.
:cool: bring it on.
so this board will be available tomorrow??? I've been waiting since july to build my new computer. Hope I can buy it tomorrow!!!
yup tommorrow :D
Post links here - I still can't find it yet.
driving me nuts I want one so bad
Tell me about it, i just dont want to make a mystake again like i did with my DS3 , I NEED TO SEE SOME OVERCLOCKING RESULTS ON THIS BOARD PEOPLE PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, if anyone find some result around the net let me knowQuote:
Originally Posted by computerpro3
Anyone spot any shops that are carrying this?
Asus Striker Extreme nForce 680i SLI Socket 775 1333MHz DDR2 - 1000 Retail ***Free Shipping***
ZipZoomfly Part#:... 247121
Lead Time:.............. Out of Stock
Manufacturer:.......... ASUS
Manufacturer SKU:... STRIKER EXTREME
Our Price:................ $399.99
Ahahahahahha
move
400? Lwowllasofaleeelamfpfmaoaloaolopolos.
Thanks for this, I've set up a notification. Been looking to build up my new system since June then the 590 screwup (thankfully actually). The last couple days before a new build is always the toughest. Now if I can just find someone carrying the corsair TWIN2X2028-8888C4DF stuff at a decent price/in stock. (been watching newegg but it's out until the 13th or so. ).Quote:
Originally Posted by msgclb
I hope you`re carying some plans to OC the hell out of your upcoming rig with creogen cooling or your money will be really wasted :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevecs
Yup, it's been about 3 years since I really re-did anything 'big' with my old crap system so this is all brand-new WC everything (cpu, nb, sb, HD's, G80 card (when a block becomes available) et al. Looking to hit at least 500fsb 1:1 we'll see.
tried pelt's/phase change before may go to that again in about a year but now want to fall back to pure h2o for the time-being at least.
What's new :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:cat? Woah, WoahQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooper
What's new :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:cat? Woah, Woah
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:cat, :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:cat
I've got creogen cooling
You need to stop by the water cooling section then and get a refresh. That loop sounds horrible.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevecs
NCIX has it listed @ $329 CAD. but it is also out of stock.
Been there but this is not that bad w/ a PA120.3. I'm not trying for sub-ambient, that was fun but not something I want to dive into again to fast. With the heat-loads that I'm expecting with the components it should be very doable and be only around 35C or so (ambient 20c) but that's one of the things I'm going to have some fun proving. ;) Like anything (especially here) it's the fun in the DOING of it more than anything else. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderstruck!
$400 for a mobo?!?! What's next $600 for a video card? Oh wait...we already have that :rolleyes: :slap:
$400 for a mobo is a little too xpensive in my opinion
the price is stupid. It will come down or no one will buy it.
I have a hard time believing it will be that expensive when retailers actually get them
...
or not :stick:
Quote:
Originally Posted by buckshot
$400 is out of control...i dont even care if i can afford one, I WONT...The more people who buys it at that price is going to make it even worse next time comes around. Then Asus will get comfortable and push it up to $500. Asus is trying to make it seems normal but the bottom line is that it's a freaking rip off. I started noticing boards in the $300 since C2D released, and since they were all sold out; it gave Asus more confidence they can charge us whatever the hell they want. Well fuk that..they can goto hell with price tag.
Now how many of you would have the nerve to mod a 400 mobo and a 600 vidcard?
I modded a $2000 Melos headphone amp that's out of production and exceedingly rare...$600 video card is no problemo!Quote:
Originally Posted by situman
If this was only going to be my game system I wouldn't have a second thought on modding it. But since I'm planning on keeping it as a game system for only about a year and then moving it/turning it into a fileserver I want to keep it as stable as possible. (want to get about 5 years out of it as a fileserver, 6 year total life). The graphics card though I'll probably play with as I'm looking to replace the 8800GTX w/ an 8900GTX when they come out (assuming that they offer any decent performance gains).Quote:
Originally Posted by situman
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sssh, it's alright, there are friends here. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mele
http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=4758
"Taipei, Taiwan, November 9, 2006 – ASUSTeK Computer Inc. the worldwide leader of motherboards, today introduced the Striker Extreme motherboard, which are specifically designed to simplify the DIY process and add style to gaming systems."
http://www.asus.com/999/images/news/news11092006-a.jpg
It is listed at isorm.com backordered as 350$. Would there really be that much improvement from the EVGA 680i to justify the 100$ price gap? As far as ASUS goes they add some cool but unnecessary accessories and such and probably end up with the same voltages as EVGA. Personally I am holding out for DFI.
I think alot of the price is in the adds on, the anti-virus and such. They market it that they are giving you these extra's but its really built into the price, prolly pay 1.00 for it and add 40 to the price tag.
Still alot of money for some bling and some extra's, have to be a really good overclocker to justify the much higher price.
Never know, it could be a scam by the e-tailers as well, remember a couple days before the 8800GTX people was seeing prices of 8-900 and on laugh most places was around 650.00, have to wait and see i guess.
It's probably too early to tell, but does anyone know if my OCZ DDR2-1000 would work with this board? I know it says DDR2 800, but will i be able to tweek it to get it to work at stock settings?
Asus and their extremely high vdroop. I would just wait this board out, see the rich people's results first. Too expensive to be a tester.
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...Search+Froogle
These are way less than $400, still too expansive than i'd like to see it but we'll see.