Asus P5W64 Pro 470FSB out of the box

[situman]

Yes, it powers down temporarily. And it's not just an Asus thing. Boards by other manufacturers do it too when the system is overclocked.

I think the Abit board doesn't do this.

[zbogorgon]

I think the Abit board doesn't do this.

it is a chipset limitation, it only happens when it is oced and I am quite sure that all mobos with 975/965 does that

[AndreYang]

P5W64 has a godly bios. Good job , Dumo.

[AndreYang]

To Dumo:

You can use X6800 FSB 400 in Bios. I already fixed this problem. Good Luck.


Andre Yang

[JoeBar]

it is a chipset limitation, it only happens when it is oced and I am quite sure that all mobos with 975/965 does that

Just the most annoying "feature" ever came to m/b's. Still can't get used to it...

[Volnhar]

At least the price is dropping on these boards.

I just ordered one from ewiz.com for $285 + shipping !!
ewiz has a far lower price than anyone today on this board.

(although I was not thrilled with their customer service or the person I spoke with after a recent order, I still bought one from them at this price)

Go to froogle.com and search for ASUS P5W64-WS Pro and take the link, although the price may be in the process of going back up some.

Andrew

Yeah, their price is good but their shipping cost to Australia is over $100 while other stores only charge $50~$60 for the same type of postage, makes them more expensive for me.

[camouflage]

Just the most annoying "feature" ever came to m/b's. Still can't get used to it...

This is hardcore stress test for the HDDs......, HDD industry also want to make some money.......

[Devious]

How high with a x9 multi ?

[Durzel]

So where is this 0022 BIOS then? If it's unreleased or under NDA or whatever can someone just tell me instead of completely ignoring my messages?

[Pressure]

If only that board wasn't so darn expensive!

Looks good though . . .

[TheReds]

Just ordered one of these from ewiz also! Its arriving tomorrow, so all i need is to get some ram and i can fiiiiinally put together this new system. Other parts in my rig are going to be an E6600 (with big typhoon), 7900GT, and whatever ram. Ill be jumping for joy if i get to 400 with this board and keep my 6600 at a 9 multi.

peace

[Anemone]

I have one on the way as well. Sadly, however, I think I'm going to wait for Kentsfield before I'll get to put it to work

[Ace-a-Rue]

Yeah, their price is good but their shipping cost to Australia is over $100 while other stores only charge $50~$60 for the same type of postage, makes them more expensive for me.

listen..if you want the board, you pay the price..i bought 5 boards from the UK to be shipped to the USA...i had a lead on them from australia but they were MORE expensive!...PLEASE, don't scold someone who finds a board for a good price!

[orion23]

1: Are the temperatures just as high as with the P5WDG2 WS Pro?

2: Does it overvolt like the P5WDG2 WS Pro?

[sierra_bound]

Yes, it overvolts. Not sure what you would define as "high" temps. 40's? 50's? 60's?

This is the best 975X board I've used. Yes, it's expensive. But sometimes you get what you pay for.

[AndreYang]

Yes, it overvolts. Not sure what you would define as "high" temps. 40's? 50's? 60's?

This is the best 975X board I've used. Yes, it's expensive. But sometimes you get what you pay for.

I like your key point. This is the best 975X I have.

[orion23]

Yes, it overvolts. Not sure what you would define as "high" temps. 40's? 50's? 60's?

This is the best 975X board I've used. Yes, it's expensive. But sometimes you get what you pay for.

Here is a question guys....

Since both of these boards overvolt....my E6600 requires about 1.573V in Bios, 1.58 in Windows (overvolt). Does my E6600 require 1.58 or is it only beacuse of the motherboard that it requires so much?

I'm thinking of switching boards since I really hate the higher temperatures and the damn overvolting!

[sierra_bound]

It probably means your CPU requires 1.58v on most other boards, though you should use a DMM to get an accurate voltage reading.

A lot more people complain about voltage droop than overvolting. Most Intel boards have VDroop. Believe it or not, it's there by design. You will find the information in Intel's technical papers. Output voltage decreases as load current increases. Asus chose to compensate for this on its workstation boards with overvolting.

[AndreYang]

Here is a question guys....

Since both of these boards overvolt....my E6600 requires about 1.573V in Bios, 1.58 in Windows (overvolt). Does my E6600 require 1.58 or is it only beacuse of the motherboard that it requires so much?

I'm thinking of switching boards since I really hate the higher temperatures and the damn overvolting!

If you run full speed, it would be the same BIOS voltage.

[Ace-a-Rue]

It probably means your CPU requires 1.58v on most other boards, though you should use a DMM to get an accurate voltage reading.

A lot more people complain about voltage droop than overvolting. Most Intel boards have VDroop. Believe it or not, it's there by design. You will find the information in Intel's technical papers. Output voltage decreases as load current increases. Asus chose to compensate for this on its workstation boards with overvolting.

do you know how many times i cursed at boards that undervolted!

[Dumo]

At least for CF with 1st. gen. mousepots...Clearance is ok

[eva2000]

woah jumping on DI so soon huh

[Dumo]

woah jumping on DI so soon huh

Hope this board will has good life expectancy under cold

[Phosphate]

So this board definitely seems to be better than P5W-DH.....so do you think ASUS manipulated "strap" setting for this one like they did for the P5B deluxe.

If I ever build a real high end set-up with CF this would be definitely be the board I would get.

[Dumo]

To Dumo:

You can use X6800 FSB 400 in Bios. I already fixed this problem. Good Luck.


Andre Yang

Thanks Andre Yep, boot @ +400 no problem.
Boot @ 400X12 (or even 13X) make life easier