ASUS X79 Rampage IV Extreme

[Eldonko]

Well I had planned on testing 3-way but my 3rd GPU had to be sent for RMA. Once I get it back I can do the runs NP. I have a P67 FTW here with NF200 to compare with.

What I would really like to see is 3 graphics configs with X79 vs P67 // Z68, because the latest have to use sucky NF200, I would like to know the X79 gain .

PS. I know you tested SLI, but with two graphics I had almost forgranted that it would be the same...

[OC Nub]

Trying some LinX on the new rig. I havent run it in a long time, but this chip just doesnt want to run hot so I thought maybe LinX would heat things up. I do have AC on the rad, but my 2600k wouldnt run close this cool in LinX or Blend. Im guessing maybe RealTemp needs an update, but the Asus software reads CPU temp about the same as RealTemp. W7-64 SP1 .

[Eldonko]

Reporting low I think. Try AIDA64

[OC Nub]

Thanks.
Highest core in AIDA64 is 64c, with no AC so still a cool running chip.

Any idea what "CPU Package" is regarding temps? My chip has a package

[Eldonko]

Not 100% sure but I would guess CPU Package means Tcase which is the temp at the center of the CPU IHS. Dont worry about that though, go by temp of the cores.

[mdzcpa]

Great review! The best on the net thus far

Well done putting the board through it's paces and sharing some of the OC details. Very helpful.
And a big thanks for pushing me in the right direction on my mobo thread. My 3960X retail is humming along at 5Ghz at just over 1.4v and this RIVE is rock solid. I'm going to spend weeks having fun tweaking this board out.

[OC Nub]

I was able to run the Hypers at 2133c8 1.66v after disabling HT. It wont make it into windows with 6c12t with the same voltage settings, but ran a few passes of LinX with no issues with HT disabled.

[Eldonko]

Thanks mdzcpa, glad to hear you got your 5Ghz.

I see my review has been removed from the thread so for others that may be interested in reading it head over to Hardware Canucks and it is on the main page.

EDIT - Created master RIVE thread, post in there plz http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...70#post5001170

Great review! The best on the net thus far

Well done putting the board through it's paces and sharing some of the OC details. Very helpful.
And a big thanks for pushing me in the right direction on my mobo thread. My 3960X retail is humming along at 5Ghz at just over 1.4v and this RIVE is rock solid. I'm going to spend weeks having fun tweaking this board out.

[wesleys_dad]

well im glad im sticking with my 1366 for a while..may skip this entirely and wait on next major upgrade..i cant even use my 1366 enough to max it out...

[the_real_7]

well im glad im sticking with my 1366 for a while..may skip this entirely and wait on next major upgrade..i cant even use my 1366 enough to max it out...

well actually this would be a upgrade for your class of CPU ... But would skipping hurt ... How can we know what do you do .. if you can't even use your 1366 enough to max out .....( why are you here ) i

[Boulard83]

if you can't even use your 1366 enough to max out .....( why are you here ) i

+1

With a better video card ( he have a HD4850 ) you may use alot more your I7 920. Depand on your need and usage.

[stasio]

Rampage-IV-Extreme Manual

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...IV_Extreme.zip

ROG_OC_Key_FW_V1003

ftp://61.63.40.137/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA20...y_FW_V1003.zip

[Viss]

Preparing for cold

[tistou77]

possible to have screens more "big"?

I see nothing

thanks

[hiwa]

tested very fast some solution today(8gb PSC, and 16GB 2400 C9 Hynix), very nice IMC on this chip can hit easy 2570 and pass 8m on air

[LardArse]

i think this is the first retail chip i see doing 5.5, things are already improving it seems.
go 1.65vcore and 2.1v pll

[tistou77]

it's not terrible 1.35v Vcore to 4GHz (after I compare can be too with my i7 970)

[Eldonko]

Hey guys can you post in the master thread please - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ners-Thread***

Im keeping that one updated with all the latest firmware, reviews, bios, etc.

cheers

[hiwa]

i think this is the first retail chip i see doing 5.5, things are already improving it seems.
go 1.65vcore and 2.1v pll

i am on very suck ss i load os at 6 degrees...

[LardArse]

5.5 at just 6C? you got a goldie there man...

[hiwa]

5.5 at just 6C? you got a goldie there man...

yep seems it's very nice one, 5500 chip can go damn high on memories too.

infos here

http://hwbot.org/forum/showpost.php?...9&postcount=10

[Eldonko]

Hiwa is 5.5 the mhz limit where voltage doesnt help anymore? In my experience all more cold would do is allow for cpu intensive benchmarks at clocks closer to the CPU max. Same deal as SB.

For example the limit on the chip Im running is 5.48 and you cant pass that no matter what.

[LardArse]

Zac, without at least -30+C or so, 5.6 wouldnt even set for me

[hiwa]

Hiwa is 5.5 the mhz limit where voltage doesnt help anymore? In my experience all more cold would do is allow for cpu intensive benchmarks at clocks closer to the CPU max. Same deal as SB.

For example the limit on the chip Im running is 5.48 and you cant pass that no matter what.

no it wasn't the limit first time i load os at -5 or so and i hitted 5521 and run wprime at same freq passed but buggy run, then i never could load os lower than 5c, i didn't try higher than 1.60 caz wasn't stable even at 5500, i think with lower temp this can fly but i really don't care about high cpu freq i care about IMC for my memory testing.

[Eldonko]

Nice you got an excellent chip then