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  1. 12-12-2002, 04:35 PM #51
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    Originally posted by N8
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    If you don't mind my asking, where did you get the SMD grabbers? I need to buy some someday & I'm trying to find em cheap somewhere

    BTW, nice to see you over here...believe I recognize the name from overclockers.com forums
    I got mine at Fry's. You have to LOOK, but they have a bunch of POMONA stuff. They had 2 packs of 2, I bought them both and ruined 2 of them! Soldering the wire to them is tricky. I think they were like $3.50 for 2, well worth it IMO and, I can unhook the vmod in seconds with no trace... Yea, OC.com, procooling, AOA all the usual suspects.

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  2. 12-13-2002, 07:45 PM #52
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    I am a beginner, and I want to buy this MB, which CPU, the frequency, will I need.
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    Originally posted by zdnet
    I am a beginner, and I want to buy this MB, which CPU, the frequency, will I need.
    You can use whatever processor you want on it... a Duron, a Thoroughbred. I would recommend a 1800+ Thoroughbred from newegg if you're a beginner and on a budget. If you're not on a budget, a 2600+, 2700+, or 2800+ Thoroughbred would be a good buy.
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    I realize this is completly off topic, but oh well...

    Hey nikhsub1 does that northbridge fan help fsb stability at higher speeds? Your sig shows you have it running at 200MHz, and I was wondering if it was the active cooling that got it there. Mine can only manage 191MHz stable...
    Any hints on how to do it?
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    Originally posted by SHrKY
    I realize this is completly off topic, but oh well...

    Hey nikhsub1 does that northbridge fan help fsb stability at higher speeds? Your sig shows you have it running at 200MHz, and I was wondering if it was the active cooling that got it there. Mine can only manage 191MHz stable...
    Any hints on how to do it?
    Don't know really, I got new ram and the cooler at the same time and installed them at the same time so I have no Idea... Some say it does help while others see no gain. I have new ram coming monday, I should be able to run 211 sync no problems - me thinks NF2 chipset may have some issues, we'll see.

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  7. 12-27-2002, 01:26 AM #57
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    im going to use the smd grabbers. i want to use a voltage that will let me hit the max fsb. what kind of VRs should i use?
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    Originally posted by BBQdaBaby
    im going to use the smd grabbers. i want to use a voltage that will let me hit the max fsb. what kind of VRs should i use?
    As the pictures say...... 1 X 25k, 1 X 15k.
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  9. 12-27-2002, 10:43 AM #59
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    Originally posted by BBQdaBaby
    im going to use the smd grabbers. i want to use a voltage that will let me hit the max fsb. what kind of VRs should i use?
    I got a 47K for the VCORE from radio shack and a 20K for the mem from Fry's. You could use a 47K for the mem to if you had to...

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    This may be a totally rediculous question but, where do you measure for vcore on the mobo? Would you measure right off the IC chip? I cant get asus probe to work and theres no voltage check in the bios. Also MBM doesnt support a7n8x yet.
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    Originally posted by impulse
    This may be a totally rediculous question but, where do you measure for vcore on the mobo? Would you measure right off the IC chip? I cant get asus probe to work and theres no voltage check in the bios. Also MBM doesnt support a7n8x yet.
    There is VCORE in the bios...

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    erm sorry, shoulda been clearer. Bios doesnt work at sub-zero temps. It freezes in the monitoring section. Sok I figured it out.
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    Originally posted by nikhsub1
    I got a 47K for the VCORE from radio shack and a 20K for the mem from Fry's. You could use a 47K for the mem to if you had to...
    I actually used 2 50ks cus I couldn't find any, but the value you want it set at is 25k and 15k. If you can find a mult-turn trimpot @ a higher value (not too high like 100k) then just use that but turn it down the appropriate resistance.
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    Originally posted by sysfailur
    I actually used 2 50ks cus I couldn't find any, but the value you want it set at is 25k and 15k. If you can find a mult-turn trimpot @ a higher value (not too high like 100k) then just use that but turn it down the appropriate resistance.
    sys that's where I think he got confused, try to find a 15K VR, not easy to find!

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    HI THERE,

    I have a asus board a7n8x non deluxe, I have the same chip but with a different name for the vcore, I wanted to know if the mod can still be done
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    Ahhh..this vmod thread is just what I was looking for!!

    I have a Unlocked XP1600+ on a ASUS A7N8X Deluxe,
    I can't seem to get the system stable over 1800mhz. Highest stable is 1780mhz.
    Everybody keeps telling me to "GIVE THE CHIP MORE VOLTAGE!!"

    Well here is my question:
    I just ordered a 92mm Tornado, so if I do this vmod, will my 92mm Tornado and SLK-800 be enough cooling?

    I have plenty of case fans to move the air in and out of the case.

    Are all of you guys using water cooling with a vmod?

    All responses will be greatly appreciated!!! THANKS!!
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    Originally posted by kb4343
    Ahhh..this vmod thread is just what I was looking for!!

    I have a Unlocked XP1600+ on a ASUS A7N8X Deluxe,
    I can't seem to get the system stable over 1800mhz. Highest stable is 1780mhz.
    Everybody keeps telling me to "GIVE THE CHIP MORE VOLTAGE!!"

    Well here is my question:
    I just ordered a 92mm Tornado, so if I do this vmod, will my 92mm Tornado and SLK-800 be enough cooling?

    I have plenty of case fans to move the air in and out of the case.

    Are all of you guys using water cooling with a vmod?

    All responses will be greatly appreciated!!! THANKS!!
    With that CPU and highend air cooling, I would NOT go above 1.95V or 2V at the max. But, it is only a $50 CPU so it's up to you but you do get to a point of diminishing returns with voltage. The Vmod should help you push that CPU further... And yes, I use highend watercooling.

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    Right now the chip is at 1.85v.

    Will 1.90 or 1.95 make a big difference in stability?
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    Originally posted by kb4343
    Right now the chip is at 1.85v.

    Will 1.90 or 1.95 make a big difference in stability?
    Most likely.

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    How about my temps?
    Will the small increase in voltage really make them spike?

    Right now Asus Probe reports CPU @ 34 idle and 40 full load.

    And thats with a YS Tech 80mm pushing about 48cfm's.

    My 92mm Tornado (113cfm's) should be here any day.
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    Originally posted by kb4343
    How about my temps?
    Will the small increase in voltage really make them spike?

    Right now Asus Probe reports CPU @ 34 idle and 40 full load.

    And thats with a YS Tech 80mm pushing about 48cfm's.

    My 92mm Tornado (113cfm's) should be here any day.
    Yes, even small increases in vcore will increase heat alot. Just watch your temps.

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    A previously unanswerd post asked if this vmod will work on the Deluxe version as well.

    Will it?
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    Originally posted by ShoKinG
    tnx sysfailur it help me a lot !
    You're welcome!
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