ASUS Rampage Extreme

[elmor]

I have started some RAM testing. Here's with 2x2GB OCZ PC3-12800 EB Platinum.

7-6-6-18-2T 1.9vDimm

[zbogorgon]

why can't I get this board

[Chri$ch]

What percent is the vat?

19% vat

[Sampsa]

I could get my new QX9770 C1 3DMark stable @ 440 - 445 MHz FSB (Memory 7-6-6-18 1T @ 1760 - 1780 MHz DDR) which is not very good result at all.

When I switched to cascade cooling the results were even more disappointing. If I adjusted anything above 1.7V from BIOS and Load Line calibration was enabled the system just shut down immediately when I tried 3DMark06 CPU-test.

Without Load Line Calibration I could adjust for example 1,85V from BIOS but LCD-display showed 1,75V in idle and voltage dropped to ~1,65 under load... not very good either.

I was able to run 3DMark06 only @ 4925 MHz with 1,7V (Load Line Calibration enabled) and LCD display/CPU-Z showed 1,688V.

I guess BIOS (0401) needs couple of bugs fixed for higher Vcore. I'll try tomorrow with P5E64 WS Evolution and see if my QX9770 C1 does any better.

[Viss]

LLC on Evo is a disaster as wel unfortunately. Set at perf/auto results in bsod here, same settings LLC standard is fine though

[ACE76]

Such a shame that these awesome boards (Evo & Rampage) are having vcore issues. The Rampage is supposed to have this new 16 phase power too...sad because I really thought that this board would shine where the Evo lacked in proper power delivery.

I wish DFI would come out with some new BIOSes to fix up their UT DDR3 X48board because it seems if you are gonna go sub-zero, that's probably gonna be your best bet.

[Holmer]

I could get my new QX9770 C1 3DMark stable @ 440 - 445 MHz FSB (Memory 7-6-6-18 1T @ 1760 - 1780 MHz DDR) which is not very good result at all.

When I switched to cascade cooling the results were even more disappointing. If I adjusted anything above 1.7V from BIOS and Load Line calibration was enabled the system just shut down immediately when I tried 3DMark06 CPU-test.

Without Load Line Calibration I could adjust for example 1,85V from BIOS but LCD-display showed 1,75V in idle and voltage dropped to ~1,65 under load... not very good either.

I was able to run 3DMark06 only @ 4925 MHz with 1,7V (Load Line Calibration enabled) and LCD display/CPU-Z showed 1,688V.

I guess BIOS (0401) needs couple of bugs fixed for higher Vcore. I'll try tomorrow with P5E64 WS Evolution and see if my QX9770 C1 does any better.

Now that was truely disappointing. No question the real test for highend boards is with a quad and 2x2 GB RAM running 1:2.
I would love to hear about more results with the Rampage Extreme and Yorkfields and 2x2 GB RAM. With my Evolution I am forced to run 9.5x426 since 9x450 is not stable with memory 1:2and I know it is the board holding me back (NB) - sux. And I am also forced to set LLC to Normal to avoid random BSOD (the v-drop is roughly 0.1V )

[elmor]

More RAM testing.

4x1GB 8-8-8-24-2T 2.2v A-data PC3-12800 CL7 + Kingston PC3-14400 CL8



2x1GB 9-9-9-27-1T 2.093v Kingston PC3-14400 CL8

[eternal_fantasy]

Just had a thought.. how do you avoid crushing the huge SL cap under the CPU socket (backside) when you need to use a backplate for a waterblock or even a heavy HSF? Is there a special backplate in the box? or have to make do without one?

[Vivi]

speciaal backplate included if im not mistaken. i saw obp have one and mention u have to use it

any definate release date yet?

[eternal_fantasy]

speciaal backplate included if im not mistaken. i saw obp have one and mention u have to use it

any definate release date yet?

Cool, do you have a link to the page? I couldn't find it using the search..

I have seen from 2 sources that at least in the UK the Rampage Extreme is arriving this friday the 25th;

OCUK
Scan

So depending on your location they should arrive very soon.


edit: looking at the content of the box at http://www.xfastest.com/viewthread.php?tid=11417 there don't seem to be a backplate.. Hope they just missed it in the photoshoot

[Vivi]

THE 25TH. AWESOME!!!

hmm. il link you now hold on


ahh here u go. Dont know if its included in box, but here is the Asus backplate

http://www.ocxtreme.org/forumenus/sh...17&postcount=3

LOL dude i live in South Africa thats on the very bottom tip of africa lol. far from Everything. but we up to date and up to date with Tech

[eternal_fantasy]

Thanks for the link Vivi2, I have found other sites that show using different backplate for the Rampage Formula, so obviously it is not included in the retail package...

Tried googling for compatible backplate, but no UK retailer had any that misses the ML cap. Any suggestions those that have already played around with this board? what do you guys use?

[Whokidmo]

that picture is of the back plate of http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835101011
see it doesn't come with it, i think some other companies use the same design but im not sure... any other questions?

[corross]

270GBP=342EUR

VAT is 19% in Germany. But you don't need to pay this VAT for shipping from the UK to Germany. (Both countrys are part of the EU).

[OBR]

This mobo is magical, really best Intel chipset mobo ive had ...

[kenblat]

Very nice results Elmor, do you have a link for BIOS 0401? I tried 0206 and 0301 have Vcore bug while over 1.7Volt + enable Loadline Calibration Vcore jump up to nearly 1.9V hahaha last time we put some 1.95Volt BIOS for our 8400 i think CPU eat over 2.1Volt already this CPU gonna die soon

[Maxx102]

OMG, I think I just pee-ed myself in excitement......that is a very nice looking board. Looks like another board has joined the darkside with the black heatsinks.

[Kondik]

Allright , where is the nearest trashcan ? I'm going to throow my new Rampage there and will wait for this masterpiece, it looks amazing , it is amazing. I don't care about the price and I'm crying while writing this post ... Gimme !

[MnM]

The guys with the motherboards: I am planning to get one too when it gets released. What memory would you recommend for it? (looking at 4gb/8gb config).

[Holmer]

Could anybody owning the Rampage Extreme please test it with a Yorkfield (QX9650) and if possible with 2x2 GB memory? The board looks amazing for FSB OC on Wolfdales but what about with quads? I have only seen Sampsa testing with a 9770 and it was very disappointing (FSB around 445).

[Felipe]

nice review!!

[MnM]

Could anybody owning the Rampage Extreme please test it with a Yorkfield (QX9650) and if possible with 2x2 GB memory? The board looks amazing for FSB OC on Wolfdales but what about with quads? I have only seen Sampsa testing with a 9770 and it was very disappointing (FSB around 445).

If rampage extreme if a flop with quads what elase is out there that can give good overclocking for quads?

[Kinc]

Could anybody owning the Rampage Extreme please test it with a Yorkfield (QX9650) and if possible with 2x2 GB memory? The board looks amazing for FSB OC on Wolfdales but what about with quads? I have only seen Sampsa testing with a 9770 and it was very disappointing (FSB around 445).

I tested very quickly and managed to run 490MHz (I get about 480MHz on P5E64 Evolution with the same cpu) with not much hazzel in 3DMark 06. That is with vcore nb voltage tweaking only (so there is more left). With air cooling and no fan on the NB what so ever. Also, the board is very tight clock vs clock, much like the good old Blitz.

Will provide screens after my next tests on LN2.

[Infa]

oh man i've been waiting for this board!! thought in would never come, and now it shines in performance and options like never before!
but a wallet hole it will be, 3000kr here in swe, 31euro~ or more or less translated 500 dollares quite expensive, but have done it before when maximus came, costed me 500$ and it sucked in FSB Wise, never got it over 500, but thats another story , i will and i WILL get this board, just for the fun of tweaking new stuff, am i unusal? hehe

cheers!