nForce 790i SLI/Ultra chipset mobos - Reviews/OC/Guides

[dinos22]

+1 to that...sleep mode used to always give me problems, problems went away when I quit using it. Hibernation always seemed to work consistently.

pretty much mate
plus with all those dead MCP350 reports i kinda just switch the system off when i don't use it

boots up fast anyways when i need it heh

[GAR]

I think sleep mode has always been borked in Vista 64, anyway here is an update, passed prime blend for a bit and memtest, seems stable

[OBR]

Thats not problem, my X3350 (Q9450) is working great at 450MHz FSB ...





P1, P2 Enabled ... only little VCore ...
But i cannot to break 450MHz, at 460MHz is not stble at any settings ... is there a newest BIOS then 0511 (0512)?

[RLM]

A few tests...

Chip Q6600 @ 3.825mhz
Memory OCZ 8500 Gold Rated 1066 7-7-7-21-1t - Set 1360 6-6-6-21-1T @ 1.85v

System Clocks

**Frequency Settings**
CPU Freq, MHz 3.825.00 mhz
FSB Reference Clock, MHz 1700.00
CPU Multiplier [09X]
PCIe x16_1 & 16_2, MHz [Auto] 100
PCIe x16_3, MHz [Auto] 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz [Auto] 200

**HT Multiplier**

nForce SPP --> nForce MCP [5 x]
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP [5 x]

**Spread Spectrum**

CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
HT Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP) Disabled
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP) Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled

FSB & Memory Config

FSB – Memory Clock Mode [Linked]
FSB – Memory Ratio [5:4]
FSB (QDR), MHz [1700.00]
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1700.00
x MEM (DDR), MHz Linked
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz 1360

P1 Enabled
P2 Enabled

Memory Timing Setting

Memory Timing Setting [Expert]
x tCL (CAS Latency) [6] 6
x tRCD [6] 6
x tRP [6] 6
x tRAS [21] 21
x Command Per Clock [1T] 1T

** Advanced Memory Settings **

x tRRD [Auto] 6
x tRC [Auto] 35
x tWR [Auto] 12
x tWTR [Auto] 18
x tFAW [Auto] 27
x tREF [Auto] 7.7us

System Voltages

CPU Core [1.60000 v] 1.52 v
CPU FSB [1.30 v] 1.30 v
Memory [1.85 v] 1.85V
nForce SPP [1.35 v] 1.35V
nForce MCP [1,55 v] 1.55V


GTLVREF Lane 0 [Auto] +75 mv
GTLVREF Lane 1 [Auto] +50 mv
GTLVREF Lane 2 [Auto] +00mv
GTLVREF Lane 3 [Auto] +00mv

CPU Configuration

Limit CPUID Maxval Disabled
x Intel SpeedStep Disabled
xPPM Mode [Native]
CPU Thermal Control [Disabled]
C1E Enhanced Halt State [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

CPU Core 0 Enabled
CPU Core 1 [Enabled]
x CPU Core 2 [Enabled]
x CPU Core 3 [Enabled]

RLM

[BenchZowner]

is there a newer BIOS then 0511 (0512)?

0601

[OBR]

thanks, any improvement or changelog?

[tekjunkie]

some qx9650 results:



The key was HTT. The same settings didn't work with HTT on auto, but raised HTT frequency to 210, passed SPI 32M.

[BenchZowner]

It fixes the CAS Latency 5 bug.
No changelist available.

[webwilli]

Striker II Extreme Beta BIOS 0601
Fix CPU multiplier set to default after C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

[X2beach]

I am about to buy a 790I Board is the EVGA a better options then the S2e ? Also is there a NB Block that works with the 790I if I go with eVGA?

[Big Myke]

I am about to buy a 790I Board is the EVGA a better options then the S2e ? Also is there a NB Block that works with the 790I if I go with eVGA?

A lot of guys have used ViperJohn's waterblocks. Check Evga 790i forums for testimonials on his waterblocks.

http://imageevent.com/marginjohn/viperjohn

[X2beach]

I emailed Viperjohn already waiting on reply. so does that mean EVGA is the better way to go? Its going to cost about the same if I go EVGA and get the Viperjohn blocks? The reason I liked the ASUS is because it has the wb on the NB already

Thanks!

[E.R]

I am about to buy a 790I Board is the EVGA a better options then the S2e ? Also is there a NB Block that works with the 790I if I go with eVGA?

EK has nice WC-blocks thats fits SPP and MCP on refereceboards and TR has mosfetcoolers on the way aka HR9 type4. Belive my S-Max for Maximus fits on the SIIE.

[X2beach]

E.R

will these block fit?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23411

they claim 780i

[E.R]

E.R

will these block fit?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23411

they claim 780i

Don´t think so and you don´t have 2 chips to cool either with the NB-block, EK-NB/SB 5 is what is listed on EK-site to fit referece EVGA/XFX 790i,
Here are the list they got.
Im sure the NB/SB5 will hit US to as some german store has listed that now as in stock if EK-store is not the first choise.

[X2beach]

I am not sure what to get EVGA 790 or S2E

what do you recommend?

[Big Myke]

I am not sure what to get EVGA 790 or S2E

what do you recommend?

Since you are talking about watercooling the NB, Mosfets, SB...I would suggest the SIIE because I am not using the fusion block and I get 43C on the SB at 1.55V and 44C on the NB at 1.45V. Economically, Watercooling the motherboard is not needed with the temps that I am getting. I own the SIIE and Love it. I cannot give a fair recommendation for the Reference boards because I do not have any experience with them.

If we are talking about a 680i board or a 780i board then lets talk about watercooling the NB, SB, and voltage regulators.

[E.R]

I am not sure what to get EVGA 790 or S2E

what do you recommend?

I can´t recommend anything as i just ordered a EVGA 790i but not recieved it yet as the shop will have it in the end of april and the memory i choosen around friday as the 2x2 non EB i want is order-only items and the 2x2 EB:s are stock items and €90 more.

Main reson for chosing reference design was the things i read about 790i and the new P04 BIOS did not change my opinion or helped the SIIE along with tons of reviews to the left and right.
SIIE has also EPU and what i notised on my Maxiumus and read om asus forum the same thing is still present on SIIE as i think GAR was the first one to se or put attention on when you can´t load CPU 100% and that prevents the OC.
LLC that keeps v-core stable is a plus for SIIE but not a major point for me.
The price i got was the thing that turned me over to press buy-button on EVGA along with the BIOS support.
I don´t know if it was the right one but it feels like not having EPU is more worth than LLC and extern lcd-poster with R.O.G label on it.

[X2beach]

I just Ordered the Striker2 Extreme with 4gig of OCZ 1600EB RAM

hope I didnt just make a mistake

[Big Myke]

I just Ordered the Striker2 Extreme with 4gig of OCZ 1600EB RAM

hope I didnt just make a mistake

Good boy =) I suggest replacing the factory TIM from the SPP, MCP and voltage regulator heatsinks and replace it with aftermarket paste such as Ceramique or MX-2.

[Lu(ky]

I just Ordered the Striker2 Extreme with 4gig of OCZ 1600EB RAM

hope I didnt just make a mistake

You will like it and I would start with BIOS 0511, then jump to 0601 or higher. I have not had any problems with mine. Just find guys using your setup CPU, Memory, etc. and follow there progress. I just picked up my QX9650 about 15-minutes ago. I am trying to think of a way to take out my old Q6600 without twisting the N/B water block tubing or move it around to much to loosen the barbs. I had this happen to me when I first got into water cooling with my 2 7800GTX got water log by moving stuff around and the barbs came loose and then I kissed goodbye about $1K of GPU's So I will be back soon with it installed...

[slim142]

What do you guys think of the upcoming OCZ 2000Mhz DDR3 Memory EB edition? They are EPP 2.0 certified and when paired with ASUS, they work at 9-8-8-18

Do they sound good?

[Lu(ky]

What is the best TEMP readings monitor out there for the S2E? I have been using Core Temps 0.98 and Real Temp 2.41. But both are off huge is degrees?

Thanks...

[GAR]

OK ive about had it, i get random crashing while playing games, im about to go to frys and pick up a DX48BT for $250 and sell this POS. Even when this damn system passes OCCT, PRIME Blend/small, and memtest, WHAT THE F***!!!! a premium POS this board is.....nVidia chipsets never again.

[5010]

OK ive about had it, i get random crashing while playing games, im about to go to frys and pick up a DX48BT for $250 and sell this POS. Even when this damn system passes OCCT, PRIME Blend/small, and memtest, WHAT THE F***!!!! a premium POS this board is.....nVidia chipsets never again.

Chill GAR,

You and many others are having the same problem, I did have it but I solved it with some methodical GTL + VTT(FSBV) adjustments. Go dig around the EVGA Forums and check the last page of the 790i corruption thread here for starters. Takes some patience but its the only way to beat the issue.

Since when has PRIME/OCCT/Orthos been the sole measure of a systems stability... I know it's how most people test but not me, I have to engineer 24/7 commercially warrantiable OCs and I ALWAYS do testing with Video decoding and other things to stress FSB under smaller loads aswell.