**[Official]]** ASRock z87 OC Formula + (M) Thread

[nickshih]

Happy 4th!

Bios L1.32C 4X4GB @ 3333

What type u used . Nice run

[nickshih]

Should this thread be used also for Extreme4/6 queries? I think it's a bit silly to create new thread for all different models but don't know what you're thinking about it. I've been interested in the Z87 Extreme6 board due to it meeting my demands best with features and price. However I'm not finding a lot of overclocking user input, any1 here happen to know some experiences about them?

It is good for daily using . 3100MHZ 4DIMM no problem on extreme6 also . If u have issue , u can send me pm.

[RPGWiZaRD]

It is good for daily using . 3100MHZ 4DIMM no problem on extreme6 also . If u have issue , u can send me pm.

Thanks nickshih! Yes I also found another user rolling daily with 4770K @ 4.8GHz and DDR3-2800 on his Extreme6 so seems pretty capable board for 24/7 usage OCs. I'm no extreme clocker and just planning to max out OC on air (Phanteks bigass cooler beating the cheaper Corsair WC kits marginally which I hope fits this board, well I guess I will find out). Going for 4670K.

My OC satisfaction would go roughly:

4.3GHz: Dissappointed
4.4GHz: Slightly dissappointed
4.5GHz: Satisfied
4.6GHz(+): Extremely satisfied! (4.6GHz would be cool OC in this sense Extreme6, 4670K )

Too bad I'm the unlucky guy always recieving slightly worse samples, my expectation is like I'd be maxing out at like 4.4GHz 1.23~1.25v.

Extreme6 draw my attention because:

- Best onboard audio solution ALC1150 with two decent opamps for 115dB SNR powering up to 600 ohm
- Dual Gigabit Intel NICs
- 10x SATA ports (will probably be using up to like 9 ports)
- Onboard cmos/reset buttons + debug led
- The waterproof coating is neat but not uberimportant but I keep my comp without any case lying next to my desk so spilling something by accident it could possibly provide some protection
- The most features for smallest price => good bang-for-buck. (lowest price in Germany about 163 EUR!)

[ZenEffect]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it.... the CPU-Z vCore problem.... the reading in the vCore box is 1/2 of vRin.

sensor = 0 in cpuz.ini

[K404]

Took the board cold the first time today VERY smoothe!

One thing I noticed.... for multi-threaded stuff (even 4C/4T) I REALLY needed to push the current limits and PWM & OCP thresholds. 2C/2T was a walk in the park. My chip does 3D at 5.9GHz. Maybe more with some tweaking, today was a very quick shot to get a quick feel for this board under LN2 and to check insulation....

....which this board needs. Area between CPU & memory slots iced up quite a bit, the back needs a good covering as well, past the capacitor legs.

[ChanceCoats123]

Took the board cold the first time today VERY smoothe!

One thing I noticed.... for multi-threaded stuff (even 4C/4T) I REALLY needed to push the current limits and PWM & OCP thresholds. 2C/2T was a walk in the park. My chip does 3D at 5.9GHz. Maybe more with some tweaking, today was a very quick shot to get a quick feel for this board under LN2 and to check insulation....

....which this board needs. Area between CPU & memory slots iced up quite a bit, the back needs a good covering as well, past the inductor legs.

How did she run for 2D tests? I was very disappointed in my 4770k after taking it cold.

[K404]

Didn't test 2D at all this time, sorry.

[nickshih]

Didn't test 2D at all this time, sorry.

Any luck with ur benching ?

the ice caused by the humidity , u need stronger air condition.

[Dumo]

What type u used . Nice run

Thanks, 4X4GB Virgin3000

Took the board cold the first time today VERY smoothe!

Nice
Take out the pmw heatsinks to minimize moisture around socket

[nickshih]

Thanks nickshih! Yes I also found another user rolling daily with 4770K @ 4.8GHz and DDR3-2800 on his Extreme6 so seems pretty capable board for 24/7 usage OCs. I'm no extreme clocker and just planning to max out OC on air (Phanteks bigass cooler beating the cheaper Corsair WC kits marginally which I hope fits this board, well I guess I will find out). Going for 4670K.

My OC satisfaction would go roughly:

4.3GHz: Dissappointed
4.4GHz: Slightly dissappointed
4.5GHz: Satisfied
4.6GHz(+): Extremely satisfied! (4.6GHz would be cool OC in this sense Extreme6, 4670K )

Too bad I'm the unlucky guy always recieving slightly worse samples, my expectation is like I'd be maxing out at like 4.4GHz 1.23~1.25v.

Extreme6 draw my attention because:

- Best onboard audio solution ALC1150 with two decent opamps for 115dB SNR powering up to 600 ohm
- Dual Gigabit Intel NICs
- 10x SATA ports (will probably be using up to like 9 ports)
- Onboard cmos/reset buttons + debug led
- The waterproof coating is neat but not uberimportant but I keep my comp without any case lying next to my desk so spilling something by accident it could possibly provide some protection
- The most features for smallest price => good bang-for-buck. (lowest price in Germany about 163 EUR!)

Glad to see that u enjoy Asrock mobo . let me know if u have any issues .

[nickshih]

Thanks, 4X4GB Virgin3000

Nice
Take out the pmw heatsinks to minimize moisture around socket

Did u change the dram clock type option ?

[Dumo]

Did u change the dram clock type option ?

So far auto is the best for 4X4mfr 3300+

Testing bbse 2666 C8 with type 2 now

[Alex-Ro]

4 module psc 2600 tight no biggie on air

[K404]

All my results were gold medals on HWB....but i'm not ready to submit yet


There was a bit more of an LN2 cloud during todays benching so... a bit more humid than usual, but where I live there is not really a problem with humidity

PWM heatsinks are gone, vaseline around the PWM First time using vaseline like this....what a mess :p

[Ramguy]

Hynix CFR and 4670k, running on Z87 OC FORMULA



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[ChanceCoats123]

All my results were gold medals on HWB....but i'm not ready to submit yet


There was a bit more of an LN2 cloud during todays benching so... a bit more humid than usual, but where I live there is not really a problem with humidity

PWM heatsinks are gone, vaseline around the PWM First time using vaseline like this....what a mess :p

Oh I hate working with Vaseline... Ewww

[Dumo]

All my benching boards baptized with vaseline right out of the box. Lol

[chispy]

All my results were gold medals on HWB....but i'm not ready to submit yet


There was a bit more of an LN2 cloud during todays benching so... a bit more humid than usual, but where I live there is not really a problem with humidity

PWM heatsinks are gone, vaseline around the PWM First time using vaseline like this....what a mess :p

Awsome ! keep us updated Kenny.

* Vaseline in the board where kneaded eraser cannot go is the only way to prevent condensation + lots and lots of Blue Shop Towels *


@Dumo same here +1

[nachtfalke]

got these 2133cl8 green pcb today , first test 1300 8-11-7 1.83v ln2 soon
OCF is rock solid with psc/bbse ..

[Ramguy]

Asrock Z87 OC FORMULA 1.43A, from Nick


Bios 1.43A http://picx.xfastest.com/nickshih/asrock/Z87OCF143a.7z

[ZenEffect]

any bug fixes or change list?

[Ramguy]

I don`t know, ask please Nick, he knows for sure...

[ZenEffect]

PWM heatsinks are gone, vaseline around the PWM First time using vaseline like this....what a mess :p

I keep the Vaseline next to the PC to keep condensation out of the DIMM slots when freezing memory. When friends come over, they see the pc, see the Vaseline and think that im doing something "else" with it.

perverts.

[K404]

[offtopic] How do you guys defrost boards? Usually, I put them in a warm oven, upside-down for 30-45 minutes. (pot still mounted)

With vaseline... that means a puddle on the bottom of the oven :p

[ZenEffect]

[offtopic] How do you guys defrost boards? Usually, I put them in a warm oven, upside-down for 30-45 minutes. (pot still mounted)

With vaseline... that means a puddle on the bottom of the oven :p

usually when benching, I have a bunch of shop towel packed around everywhere that might drip or condense. when im done, I just shut everything off, pull battery, and leave it alone for a day. the towels will wick up any moisture and its usually completely dry after an overnight. then again I live in the low humidity desert and that helps a lot.