ASUS Striker II Extreme

[slim142]

Hey guys

I need a favor. Could you tell me what would be considered a "newegg" on Europe? I need to know a good and safe store in Europe that is able to ship internationally.

Any idea?

[tekjunkie]

Well if you buy it and it works, let us know!

@ Tekjunkie

ASUS shipped my board today, what Fedex service do they use? 3-Day ground or 6 days?

I think it was 6 days. Sorry cant remember exactly.

[tekjunkie]

I will change them once GTX 280 go below the $400 mark.

lol the EVGA 9800GX2(GTX 280 equivalent) was on sale for $359 after MIR. It's OOS now @ newegg.

[slim142]

lol the EVGA 9800GX2(GTX 280 equivalent) was on sale for $359 after MIR. It's OOS now @ newegg.

So that was a finds-it-gets-it deal ha!. Anyways I dont like the 9800GX2 that much. I rather get single GPU cards

[tekjunkie]

ummm I had my eye on those aswell, I was thinking 8GB. The details on OCZ's web site made me hold off until I see someone get results on the ASUS 790i...here's the blurb

Please post your results!!!

"* Qualified on XFX and EVGA 790i motherboards.

All Modules are tested in two module kits. Due to additional bus load, four module configurations may have to be run at lower frequency and relaxed latencies for stable operation. Test specifications are based on dual core CPUs only. If quad core CPUs are used, higher bus thresholds and core arbitration may necessitate lowering the memory frequency below tested specs."
http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...atinum_edition

Yep I saw that too. But this particluar stick in the QVL of the S2E and am planning to put my X3110 on it and push it and see how far it goes.

[Tyke]

I'm with ya Tyke...PC's and sports cars...my two fav things next to the ladies. I've moded my MDX with HID fogs..all interior lights are hi-intensity LED, 19's etc.
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/attac...&postid=404718
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/attac...&postid=404719
If I'm not messing with my PC I'm messing with my truck!

Got my fingers crossed...ALL my EK blocks should arrive on friday. Going to redo the whole WC loop, even splurged on the new special bitspower 1/2 compression fittings for Tygon R3603(should look sweet with no ugly zip ties)

Nice to meet someone with the same priorities as me! Great wheels.
Good liuck with the new loop.

[Tyke]

You are using the Enzotech low profile heatsink right?

Yes, it fits a bit awkward but I think it will be OK. Testing both loops overnight.
Ordered a Toughpower 1500W and a Feser TFC Exchanger 480 Quad Rad. I'm gonna have some fun tomorrow!!

[Tyke]

Hey guys

I need a favor. Could you tell me what would be considered a "newegg" on Europe? I need to know a good and safe store in Europe that is able to ship internationally.

Any idea?

Slim
There are only two companies that I use for all my stuff, and they are both excellent.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk
http://www.scan.co.uk
I know Overclockers do International, not sure about Scan.

[slim142]

Yes, it fits a bit awkward but I think it will be OK. Testing both loops overnight.
Ordered a Toughpower 1500W and a Feser TFC Exchanger 480 Quad Rad. I'm gonna have some fun tomorrow!!

We talking about this one right
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23200

Also, where did you order your TFC 480? Is it in stock?

Slim
There are only two companies that I use for all my stuff, and they are both excellent.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk
http://www.scan.co.uk
I know Overclockers do International, not sure about Scan.

Thats great, thanks tyke. None of them have the 480

[FatboyHK]

Hi guys my OC project hit some problem and I think it is time to ask for help :P

Right now I think I have a stable CPU and RAM overclock. It is either 450 x 9 @ 1.35v or 450 x 9.5 @ 1.43v, RAM is L&S in both case. They are both Orthos stable.

But I hit all kind of graphic problem in this overclock setting. RealPlayer would crash my PC, 3DMark06 stop after 3 hours, GRID crashes almost immediately, and it can't complete a 99 loops Crysis Benchmark run.

the GRID issue is worth mentioning. At 450 x 9 @ 1.35v, it crashed at the opening moive. But if I increase to 1.375v, it was much better, but seem it was still not completely stable.... then I tried a 6 Hour GTR2 run, seem ok, but when I go back to main menu it crash immediately, screen distorted.

Also, reducing my graphic card overclock seem to have some help to this situation, but this overclock was tested and confirmed stable before I start my CPU / RAM overclock....

I think that other than CPU voltage there is another thing that I am missing. Is it NB and SB voltage?

And I have SLI. Is it the SLI instability problem you guys talked about?

OK, while you guys are busy with watercooling stuffs, I kind of solved my problem

It turned out to be my RAM. I dropped back down to 1600 and guess what, 100% stable, even with SLI.

I wonder what setting I missed, my RAM is a OCZ 2000MHz module, I think it should make 1800MHz without much trouble... Seem I need to do more homework.

May be disable P1 / P2, or drop to 2T? any hints?

[Trigger5521]

OK, while you guys are busy with watercooling stuffs, I kind of solved my problem

It turned out to be my RAM. I dropped back down to 1600 and guess what, 100% stable, even with SLI.

I wonder what setting I missed, my RAM is a OCZ 2000MHz module, I think it should make 1800MHz without much trouble... Seem I need to do more homework.

May be disable P1 / P2, or drop to 2T? any hints?

Anand article said tRFC is the key to 1800+ with high density modules. Try increasing that. What timings were you running for 1800?

I can't even post T1 with my OCZ...2T for sure if your 4GB

Some ppl have linked random crashes..especially at desktop to LLC enabled. try it off if you have it on now.

[FatboyHK]

Anand article said tRFC is the key to 1800+ with high density modules. Try increasing that. What timings were you running for 1800?

I can't even post T1 with my OCZ...2T for sure if your 4GB

Some ppl have linked random crashes..especially at desktop to LLC enabled. try it off if you have it on now.

It is a 2 x 1GB kit, 9-9-9-28 (see my sig). I have set these timings in BIOS, but all other values are in auto.... seem I need to play with tRFC.... and try 2T also

And LLC is disabled. Actually I followed most of the suggestion in Anandtech's review when I start.

[slim142]

It is a 2 x 1GB kit, 9-9-9-28 (see my sig). I have set these timings in BIOS, but all other values are in auto.... seem I need to play with tRFC.... and try 2T also

And LLC is disabled. Actually I followed most of the suggestion in Anandtech's review when I start.

1T is a no-no on this board

[FatboyHK]

1T is a no-no on this board

I tried 1800 MHz 2T, there is a definite improvement! I can play GRID for 5 minutes before it crash, yeahhhhh baby yeahhhh!

So I am now back to 1600 MHz 1T for the time being

[Tyke]

We talking about this one right
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23200

No actually, it is this one I have. Same thing I think without the fan holes - you can't fit a fan with tri-sli anyway. I will report on temps later today.

http://www.enzotechnology.com/cnb_s1l.htm

[Tyke]

Also, where did you order your TFC 480? Is it in stock?

Ordered mine from Overclockers, so looks like I'll only get the power supply today!

[tekjunkie]

Tyke, please check ur PM man and see what you did

[Tyke]

OK, while you guys are busy with watercooling stuffs, I kind of solved my problem

It turned out to be my RAM. I dropped back down to 1600 and guess what, 100% stable, even with SLI.

I wonder what setting I missed, my RAM is a OCZ 2000MHz module, I think it should make 1800MHz without much trouble... Seem I need to do more homework.

May be disable P1 / P2, or drop to 2T? any hints?

What happens when you run Memtest? Do you have 2GB or 4GB of ram? What voltage are you using on the memory? Which memory slots are you using?
I have 9 x 450FSB running 100% stable on this board so it can be done with some patience, and trial and error.

[FatboyHK]

What happens when you run Memtest? Do you have 2GB or 4GB of ram? What voltage are you using on the memory? Which memory slots are you using?
I have 9 x 450FSB running 100% stable on this board so it can be done with some patience, and trial and error.

I ran Memtest for several hours before I start the overall overclock. I did it with mulitpler set at 6x to make sure I am testing the RAM only. Both tests for1600 MHz and 1800 MHz run fine for 4 hours, with 9-9-9-28 1T 1.84v

and in Windows I run Orthos with multipiler set back to 9 and 9.5. At 9x VCore is 1.35v and at 9.5x VCore is 1.4325v. They can run as long as I like.

The RAM I am using is OCZ3P20002GK, 1 x 2G Module.

[FatboyHK]

OK, I push the limit a bit further, now I am at 425 x 9.5 = 4038 MHz @ 1.35v, DDR3 1700 @ 9-9-9-28 1T 1.8v. Still testing now, but at least GRID seem stable. I will test with my c0cktail test (3Dmark06 + Orthos + BitTorrent) tonight.

If it is stable then I will be satisfied for now, breaking into 4GHz is always my goal with this new build.

[Trigger5521]

OK, I push the limit a bit further, now I am at 425 x 9.5 = 4038 MHz @ 1.35v, DDR3 1700 @ 9-9-9-28 1T 1.8v. Still testing now, but at least GRID seem stable. I will test with my c0cktail test (3Dmark06 + Orthos + BitTorrent) tonight.

If it is stable then I will be satisfied for now, breaking into 4GHz is always my goal with this new build.

VOLTS...I have to run my OCZ at 1.92v to get 1702 stable. 2GB modules. Try some more volts, I think the OCZ website says less volts for the 1GB sticks than the 2GB sticks but you should have room to go up. Put a fan on the ram.

[slim142]

I tried 1800 MHz 2T, there is a definite improvement! I can play GRID for 5 minutes before it crash, yeahhhhh baby yeahhhh!

So I am now back to 1600 MHz 1T for the time being

Im tellin you, I dont think there is anybody here able to run 1T. You wont get a huge drop when using 2T, but you gain a lot more stability. Give 1600Mhz 2T a try.

Do you have P1 and P2 enabled? If you do, you would need a little more tan 1.86 I believe.

No actually, it is this one I have. Same thing I think without the fan holes - you can't fit a fan with tri-sli anyway. I will report on temps later today.

http://www.enzotechnology.com/cnb_s1l.htm

Man, I need pictures tyke. I seriously didnt think about it but I then realized the fan holes are totally a mess on the striker. One on top and the other half way on the middle making it almost impossible to fit a normal heatsink.

Ordered mine from Overclockers, so looks like I'll only get the power supply today!

Well thats what I thought

Btw, my board gets here friday

[Tyke]

Im tellin you, I dont think there is anybody here able to run 1T. You wont get a huge drop when using 2T, but you gain a lot more stability. Give 1600Mhz 2T a try.

Do you have P1 and P2 enabled? If you do, you would need a little more tan 1.86 I believe.



Man, I need pictures tyke. I seriously didnt think about it but I then realized the fan holes are totally a mess on the striker. One on top and the other half way on the middle making it almost impossible to fit a normal heatsink.



Well thats what I thought

Btw, my board gets here friday

Slim
I have put a picture of the Enzotech heatsink on my site. It gives about 2mm clearance from the graphics card.
http://www.ccook.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/enzo.jpg

[slim142]

Slim
I have put a picture of the Enzotech heatsink on my site. It gives about 2mm clearance from the graphics card.
http://www.ccook.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/enzo.jpg

So it does fit, little crooked though. Since it is not straight, does it cover the entire SB chip (Main black part)? Does it shake a lot if you touch it?

I know the SB is not that important, but without a proper heatsink, bye bye mb

[Tyke]

So it does fit, little crooked though. Since it is not straight, does it cover the entire SB chip (Main black part)? Does it shake a lot if you touch it?

I know the SB is not that important, but without a proper heatsink, bye bye mb

Well from the pictures on the website it is crooked on a lot of boards. It feels stable.