ASUS First 965C2 Motherboard P5B-E FSB 500

[dinos22]

Sorry about that, honest mistake, linked to the wrong image, always run 32M about a dozen times before doing the dual runs to dial the system in. I take screenshots to see where I was at, when you are an old fart it helps.
I hope this meets with your approval now.



p.s. Will post up my original 7x501 Dual 32M run once I find it.

you're right mate

[AndreYang]

Pardon my lack of knowledge on Asus versioning, but that's board revision not bios version, correct? Assuming yes, If I end up with a 1.01G (just ordered today from zipzoomfly) will I be able to get up to 2.4 with a BIOS update or is the hardware different? Any chance for a VMCH adjustment in a newer BIOS rev?

You must buy 1.02G. 1.01 cannot support MCH and 2.1V+ Vdimm voltage. They are different layout and BIOS.

[Stratcat]

Hi Andre -

Just want to clairify: Ver 1.02G will have Vmch adjustments?

Also, is this an 8 phase board, like the current P5B-DLX?

I didn't see power phases mentioned on Asus' site, & can't tell from the pics.

(I hate to make an assumption)

Thanks.

~ Strat ~

[Truckchase!]

You must buy 1.02G. 1.01 cannot support MCH and 2.1V+ Vdimm voltage. They are different layout and BIOS.

Damn. Well, I'm crossing my fingers that the one I just ordered is a new one, but seeing as how it's not quite October yet, that's unlikely. I guess I'll have to get the soldering iron ready.

[AndreYang]

Hi Andre -

Just want to clairify: Ver 1.02G will have Vmch adjustments?

Also, is this an 8 phase board, like the current P5B-DLX?

I didn't see power phases mentioned on Asus' site, & can't tell from the pics.

(I hate to make an assumption)

Thanks.

~ Strat ~

Rev. 1.02 VMCH voltage change on bios.

3 phase board is the same P5B and P5B-E Rev 1.01.

[Tekdemon]

Rev. 1.02 VMCH voltage change on bios.

3 phase board is the same P5B and P5B-E Rev 1.01.

Oh man, I can't wait...
Heh, I'm always waiting for the next great OCer board, lol.

[bingo13]

Rev. 1.02 VMCH voltage change on bios.

3 phase board is the same P5B and P5B-E Rev 1.01.

The 1.02G allows up to 1.7V on the MCH. The board will marketed under a different brand name, probably P5B- E SE or something like it. So far I have hit 6x590 with it, not stable but trying for 600. 550 should be stable on this board in the end.

[Truckchase!]

The 1.02G allows up to 1.7V on the MCH. The board will marketed under a different brand name, probably P5B- E SE or something like it. So far I have hit 6x590 with it, not stable but trying for 600. 550 should be stable on this board in the end.

How high can you get it with default MCH voltage? I'm debating if I should even keep what I suspect will be a 1.01 revision arriving on Friday.

[Stratcat]

Rev. 1.02 VMCH voltage change on bios.

3 phase board is the same P5B and P5B-E Rev 1.01.

Andere' - Thank you for your quick reply!



~ Strat ~

[tvdang7]

heres a question not sure if asked yet. is this quadcore capable? ds3 im unsure of but i think many were saying its not. how about this one?

[Truckchase!]

I just got my board and it is indeed the 1.01G I'm still debating on even using it, being that I shelled out a good deal of cash for some OCZ PC8000 Platinum XTC. 2.1v isn't going to be enough to push these things....

[Truckchase!]

I took a peek at the chipset, and to add insult to injury the NB is a C1 according to the S-Spec. :-/

[charlie]

I ALMOST picked one up... thinking it was a C2 rev NB... now I'm SOOOOO glad I didn't.

Best mid priced Conroe board is certainly still 965P-DS3 from ewiz for <$150 shipped.

[Ghandalf]

Hi,

what is the lowest adjustable vcore in the bios?

cu Ghandalf

[SMa]

I took a peek at the chipset, and to add insult to injury the NB is a C1 according to the S-Spec. :-/

You're talking about the P5B or P5B-E?

[dicecca112]

heres a question not sure if asked yet. is this quadcore capable? ds3 im unsure of but i think many were saying its not. how about this one?

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2848

[Phosphate]

heres a question not sure if asked yet. is this quadcore capable? ds3 im unsure of but i think many were saying its not. how about this one?

ds3 is quad core (kentsfield) capable. Coolaler already tried ds3 out with kentsfield and over at Anandtech it is listed as Quad core capable.

[Truckchase!]

You're talking about the P5B or P5B-E?

P5B-E. I'm pissed. Kinda feel taken on this one... I guess I should've done more research before going off what was initially posted in this thread.

[bingo13]

I took a peek at the chipset, and to add insult to injury the NB is a C1 according to the S-Spec. :-/

I have stated several times that the first boards will be C1 then followed up by the C2. By the way, no difference in performance between the boards with C1 or C2 unless you have the 1.02G board. This myth about C2 being better is pure horse crap, it is the new board designs and bios that make a difference.

[bingo13]

How high can you get it with default MCH voltage? I'm debating if I should even keep what I suspect will be a 1.01 revision arriving on Friday.

7x403....

[Truckchase!]

7x403....

Well, I'll trade you for the C2 then, regardless. Initially, mine seems to be crapping out @ about 357Mhz. I'm making sure it isn't the CPU or something else, and I'll post back.

[Truckchase!]

I have stated several times that the first boards will be C1 then followed up by the C2.

Thanks for that, but unfortunately...

ASUS P5B-E will use New 965C2 and the price will be between DS3 and S3.

...had already set my expectations as such, resulting in my order prior to your information. Like I said b4, I should've done more research.

By the way, no difference in performance between the boards with C1 or C2 unless you have the 1.02G board. This myth about C2 being better is pure horse crap, it is the new board designs and bios that make a difference.

I hope you're right....

[bingo13]

Well, I'll trade you for the C2 then, regardless. Initially, mine seems to be crapping out @ about 357Mhz. I'm making sure it isn't the CPU or something else, and I'll post back.

My C1 does 7x401 and actually overclocks just a tad better than the C2 board, just not the C2 1.02G board. Asus estimated MSRP has not changed, it is just the price being charged by the e-tailors has for the current time.

[Truckchase!]

My C1 does 7x401 and actually overclocks just a tad better than the C2 board, just not the C2 1.02G board. Asus estimated MSRP has not changed, it is just the price being charged by the e-tailors has for the current time.

Did you replace the TIM on the NB? I haven't yet... not sure how much difference it will make.

Also, do you have probs from 360-399 and then fine at 400 like the P5B-Dlx, or are you good all the way to 401?

Thanks!

[webqc]

You must buy 1.02G. 1.01 cannot support MCH and 2.1V+ Vdimm voltage. They are different layout and BIOS.

How would one know that motherboard is 1.02G?
Will it have a different name?

Is MCH and 2.1V limit crucial for overclocking?