Sapphire Pure Innovation (PI-A9RX480)

**Afterburner** · 10-30-2005, 10:16 PM

Sorry for the delay. I been pretty caught up with Diwali these few days

CPU-Z needs an update coz it does not recognise the Vcore @ any setting be it stock or increased. The mobo runs mighty cool. Bios readings are pretty stable with minor fluctuations. +5V and +12v readings are jus slightly off when compared readings taken from a Fluke Multi direct from my PSU. +3.3V is almost spot on. The High Performance standalone CPU temp measuring device Tony mentioned seems rather accurate with no visible fluctuations. I have clocked my Venice to a level I couldnt do before on the Grouper. Its now doin 2750mhz @ 1.45v and on my previous mobo it was 2700 @ 1.475v and has potential for 2.9Ghz

I am having difficulty clocking my Gskills though so I am runnin them on Divider tentatively. I wonder if Grouper will be like DFI as in needin different Bioses for diff types of RAMs. I will need both Tony and Grayskull's assistance in this area. I am waitin to receive more pics of the Bios so bear with me

Here's an initial result and a basic screenshot coz I am primarily a gamer

Taken usin a Zalman 7700 Copper HSF (120mm). Vcore @ 1.45v

**Dynasty** · 10-30-2005, 10:39 PM

Here's an initial result and a basic screenshot coz I am primarily a gamer Taken usin a Zalman 7700 Copper HSF (120mm). Vcore @ 1.45v

Does the voltage read correct through bios ?? Or does it read 1.776 ?

**Afterburner** · 10-30-2005, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by Dynasty

Does the voltage read correct through bios ?? Or does it read 1.776 ?

It reads fine in Bios......no worries there

**AgentVX** · 10-31-2005, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by Afterburner

I have clocked my Venice to a level I couldnt do before on the Grouper. Its now doin 2750mhz @ 1.45v and on my previous mobo it was 2700 @ 1.475v and has potential for 2.9Ghz

That's great dude! Makes up for the delay

**Nem** · 10-31-2005, 03:24 AM

Whats the max vcore available on this board, one review I have seen said it was a max of 1.55v?

I've just seen that Ebuyer UK have these in stock at £130 all in, with £4 delivery ish, so am just about to order.

Thanks

Nick

**don_vercetti** · 10-31-2005, 03:28 AM

thats custompc, right? They're talkin nonsense there, i've already emailed the people the magazine about that.

**Nem** · 10-31-2005, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by don_vercetti

thats custompc, right? They're talkin nonsense there, i've already emailed the people the magazine about that.

It was the custom pc review indeed. Glad to know they are wrong as usual then

I'll get me one ordered then I think.

Nick

**Bar81** · 10-31-2005, 04:08 AM

2.10v core

**johann** · 10-31-2005, 10:03 AM

I see this board in stock in the UK here:

http://www.overclock.co.uk/customer/...roductid=18799

**Nem** · 10-31-2005, 10:14 AM

Also in stock for £5 cheaper this week at www.overclockers.co.uk

And in stock £10 cheaper at www.ebuyer.co.uk

Both UK stockists.

Nick

**Detract** · 10-31-2005, 02:12 PM

What's the consensus on this board, PC-A9RD480Adv

**Revv23** · 10-31-2005, 02:35 PM

its of sapphires design, i wouldnt expect it to be like grouper and halibut.

**Afterburner** · 10-31-2005, 11:19 PM

Max Vcore is up 2.10v on this board. IIRC it has the same principle as the DFI as in using a VID offset to add on to the 1.55v

**Afterburner** · 11-01-2005, 09:52 AM

Here are the Bios pics as promised.......

**situman** · 11-01-2005, 08:58 PM

any more updates?

**Afterburner** · 11-02-2005, 02:50 AM

If you are refering to me......thats it for now mate

**eva2000** · 11-02-2005, 03:10 AM

woah sure there's enough bios screenies there ?

thanks much appreciated

**situman** · 11-02-2005, 06:32 AM

yeah thanks for the work. Geez still can't get it here in the US. Any good stores in Australia or Singapore that I can order from? Probably comes out to the same price as the US anyways.

**Bar81** · 11-02-2005, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by situman

yeah thanks for the work. Geez still can't get it here in the US. Any good stores in Australia or Singapore that I can order from? Probably comes out to the same price as the US anyways.

Just talked to Sapphire. Supposed to be here end of October but didn't show, been delayed. No ETA although maybe next 1-2 weeks. Basically they have no idea what's going on. Prices in UK are ridiculous and besides don't ship to the US. This is getting ridiculous.

**situman** · 11-02-2005, 10:50 AM

Its ok I thought about it hard and long. With M2 socket approaching, no need to splurge on such an expensive board anyways. Bought myself an Epox SLI to "hold" me over till the new stuff comes out. Besides, its not like I'm losing out on much performance if any at all.

Besides, first Gen xfire is a dud anyways. ATI limited the refresh rate on higher resolutions so its pretty much useless and current Nvidia cards pretty much owns ATI cards, barring the shadow launched x1800xt.

**Bar81** · 11-02-2005, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by situman

Its ok I thought about it hard and long. With M2 socket approaching, no need to splurge on such an expensive board anyways. Bought myself an Epox SLI to "hold" me over till the new stuff comes out. Besides, its not like I'm losing out on much performance if any at all.

Besides, first Gen xfire is a dud anyways. ATI limited the refresh rate on higher resolutions so its pretty much useless and current Nvidia cards pretty much owns ATI cards, barring the shadow launched x1800xt.

Frankly, if you're waiting for M2 you're waiting for nothing. It's not going to offer any perceptible gain over 939 for the desktop.

This mobo isn't a crossfire mobo so I think you're confused. As to the whole 1600x1200 resolution limit that only applies to the x8x0 series and not the X1800 series.

As to the X1800XT, considering it's available world wide as of today, you again are misinformed as to the launch status of the product.

Good luck with your SLI board, but the reasons you made for picking it don't hold water.

**situman** · 11-02-2005, 01:26 PM

It is true socket M2 probably won't offer any tangible performance upgrades. BUT! It will be future proof where as socket 939 will/might be relegated to the low end a la socket 754. I believe this argument holds plenty of water.

With regards to which cards limits refresh rates at high resolutions, I might be wrong and frankly I am too lazy to dig up the article about it. So yeah this argument might not hold much water.

Also, last time I checked, I do not see any retail x1800xt at any of the major online stores (Eggy, ZZF...) So I am not sure what you meant by "available world wide as of today." So again this argurment holds plenty of water.

**Bar81** · 11-02-2005, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by situman

It is true socket M2 probably won't offer any tangible performance upgrades. BUT! It will be future proof where as socket 939 will/might be relegated to the low end a la socket 754. I believe this argument holds plenty of water.

With regards to which cards limits refresh rates at high resolutions, I might be wrong and frankly I am too lazy to dig up the article about it. So yeah this argument might not hold much water.

Also, last time I checked, I do not see any retail x1800xt at any of the major online stores (Eggy, ZZF...) So I am not sure what you meant by "available world wide as of today." So again this argurment holds plenty of water.

Glad you only shop at two stores. Try www.allstarshop.com and in Europe they've been shipping. Do your homework son

**situman** · 11-02-2005, 02:50 PM

Hey I did say I'm lazy. Besides son, not ALL stores have the cards yet, so I do not consider it widely availabe worldwide.

**Revv23** · 11-02-2005, 03:52 PM

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i mean, bh/utt clocking? at high volts?

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