ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[sdumper]

I've having alot of problems with these board, No matter what voltages, It will not post at a "Reasonable" overclock, My normal 3.9Ghz will not load Windows under 433 or 485 and the 400mhz FSB Strap isn't working either, My memory can handle the speeds and the timings, but It won't post at all.

Also, the motherboard hangs at the IDE detection "PCIE-SATA RAID" Screen.

Anyone know why?

Are you water cooling your chipset?

The highest stable I can get with my Q6600 under phase and 0505 so far is 460 FSB on air chipset cooling...

This same chip on my BlackPearl is stable at 485 FSB ...

Consequently I ordered a few parts to build a single rad chipset cooling solution...we shall see...

[Warboy]

Are you water cooling your chipset?

The highest stable I can get with my Q6600 under phase and 0505 so far is 460 FSB on air chipset cooling...

This same chip on my BlackPearl is stable at 485 FSB ...

Consequently I ordered a few parts to build a single rad chipset cooling solution...we shall see...

No, Right now my chipset is at 44C at 1.62volts on Air, its set to auto in bios, I don't see why the chipset needs those types of volts to push 3.75Ghz.


My P5K Deluxe would handle these without a problem.

**EDIT**
Nice open case CyberDruid, Wish i had one :P

[sdumper]

No, Right now my chipset is at 44C at 1.62volts, its set to auto in bios, I don't see why the chipset needs those types of volts to push 3.75Ghz.


My P5K Deluxe would handle these without a problem.

**EDIT**
Nice open case CyberDruid, Wish i had one :P

Because this is not the P35 or 965

Its closer to the 975 chipset and if you want high FSB's your going to have to give it the volts. Thats the price Intel is making us pay for twin 16x slots.

Update: I just jacked my FSB Terminatioon voltage to 1.60 and now im perfectly stable at 466 FSB and 4.2ghz...more to come soon but I really dont like my voltages this high even if the new chipset is designed to take it.

NB = 1.71
FSB = 1.60

Once I go water I wont care too much but on air im concerned...

[Talonman]

FYI - If your water cooling your SE, using the stock ROG NB cooler, report your temps in this thread please:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=1#post2536433

[Warboy]

Because this is not the P35 or 965

Its closer to the 975 chipset and if you want high FSB's your going to have to give it the volts. Thats the price Intel is making us pay for twin 16x slots.

Update: I just jacked my FSB Terminatioon voltage to 1.60 and now im perfectly stable at 466 FSB and 4.2ghz...more to come soon but I really dont like my voltages this high even if the new chipset is designed to take it.

NB = 1.71
FSB = 1.60

Once I go water I wont care too much but on air im concerned...

So I would have to push 1.75 and with a FSB of 1.65 to get 485? Damn, thats risky

[sdumper]

So I would have to push 1.75 and with a FSB of 1.65 to get 485? Damn, thats risky

Maybe not its just what I am seeing so far with the 0701 bios. If the board needs that voltage under water im going to be surprised...

Ok I backed off a bit and have found that I am stable with a PC Probe II reported NB of 1.62 and FSBT of 1.66 this is at 460x9 under phase and air cooled chipset. I didnt try for a max yet and wont until my WC parts arrive later this week.

[ChaosMinionX]

Because this is not the P35 or 965

Its closer to the 975 chipset and if you want high FSB's your going to have to give it the volts. Thats the price Intel is making us pay for twin 16x slots.

Update: I just jacked my FSB Terminatioon voltage to 1.60 and now im perfectly stable at 466 FSB and 4.2ghz...more to come soon but I really dont like my voltages this high even if the new chipset is designed to take it.

NB = 1.71
FSB = 1.60

Once I go water I wont care too much but on air im concerned...

Pretty high NB voltage eh?

[sdumper]

Pretty high NB voltage eh?

Yes sir but not so much....for water.
Im more concerned with the temps which are hitting 52/54c with side panel on.

Dropping down to 1.65 the NB is hitting 48c still hot...

I will likely run it at 1.71 as set in bios and 1.74 real as reported by PC Probe II once I add water. If the chipset dies I will RMA and report back here of my follies but if it doesnt then maybe these chips can take it...