The Phenom II List of Overclocks

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There is a BIOS update for anyone running a
M3A78-T BIOS 0802
01. Support ACC for AM2+ 45nm CPU
02. Fix the problem that the system may show boot fail message if ACC enabled.
03. Fix the problem that AM2 CPU Vcore voltage may be incorrect if change CPU voltage in AI Suite.
04. Improve the system performance when use certain CPU.
05. Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at: http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx
(ACC is a overclock technique which can adjust the voltage and frequency for AMD CPU directly under OS)

Dude, THANKS VERY MUCH for your post! ASUS have been on a roll with new Bios support. When you said the M3A78-T had a new bios, I checked for my "non -T" M3A78. I thought I had the newest Bios for my board. The one I have is dated Dec. 8 2008. They released a new version on the 31st (0901)that I didn't know about. I'm not sure what it added, but I am going to install it as soon as I finish this post.

@Chew ....I ordered my Phenom II 940 today. I can take my curse off all of you now.......


My RAM still hasn't shown up though. I ordered 4GB of OCZ Gold series from newegg with Egg Saver shipping last Sunday and still haven't got it yet. I will never use their EggSaver shipping again.

[HondaGuy]

Dude, THANKS VERY MUCH for your post! ASUS have been on a roll with new Bios support. When you said the M3A78-T had a new bios, I checked for my "non -T" M3A78. I thought I had the newest Bios for my board. The one I have is dated Dec. 8 2008. They released a new version on the 31st (0901)that I didn't know about. I'm not sure what it added, but I am going to install it as soon as I finish this post.

@Chew ....I ordered my Phenom II 940 today. I can take my curse off all of you now.......


My RAM still hasn't shown up though. I ordered 4GB of OCZ Gold series from newegg with Egg Saver shipping last Sunday and still haven't got it yet. I will never use their EggSaver shipping again.

How is that new BIOS working out for you?

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How is that new BIOS working out for you?

Well, it's working is all I can say. I don't see anything new added like I did with the Bios I replaced. Eitherway I like to have the newest one available. My PII 940 will be here soon and don't want any problems.


@Chew.....The TRUE is VERY expensive for a heatsink. How's the performance? I don't want to waste 75+ bucks on a heatsink for nada.

[marten_larsson]

Well, it's working is all I can say. I don't see anything new added like I did with the Bios I replaced. Eitherway I like to have the newest one available. My PII 940 will be here soon and don't want any problems.


@Chew.....The TRUE is VERY expensive for a heatsink. How's the performance? I don't want to waste 75+ bucks on a heatsink for nada.

Look at the Xigmatek HDT-S1283, costs less (40-50$) and performs almost as good. (Source: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article818-page5.html; http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=2333&page=4)

In Sweden it's at about 3/4 of the price of a TRUE and that's including a decent fan (compared to the TRUE which is fanless).

[Titan7171]

Well, it's working is all I can say. I don't see anything new added like I did with the Bios I replaced. Eitherway I like to have the newest one available. My PII 940 will be here soon and don't want any problems.


@Chew.....The TRUE is VERY expensive for a heatsink. How's the performance? I don't want to waste 75+ bucks on a heatsink for nada.

Look at the Xigmatek HDT-S1283, costs less (40-50$) and performs almost as good. (Source: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article818-page5.html; http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=2333&page=4)

In Sweden it's at about 3/4 of the price of a TRUE and that's including a decent fan (compared to the TRUE which is fanless).

I got the 1284ee and its excellent quality.....I havent tested it yet but no lapping required. I just want to say also I have only used Thermalright since I started overclocking in early 2001 with the sk-6 on a tbird 1000. But the prices are just rediculous now. There are some coolers out here now that can pretty much match thermalright if you set them up right. I will be testing out this hs as soon as I get my mobo so well see how it goes.

[marten_larsson]

I got the 1284ee and its excellent quality.....I havent tested it yet but no lapping required. I just want to say also I have only used Thermalright since I started overclocking in early 2001 with the sk-6 on a tbird 1000. But the prices are just rediculous now. There are some coolers out here now that can pretty much match thermalright if you set them up right. I will be testing out this hs as soon as I get my mobo so well see how it goes.

Yeah, the Xigmatek coolers are performing very nice and at a much more reasonable price than Thermalright. I've got the TRUE but my next build might include Thor's Hammer if it performs in line with my expectations (hopefully a bit better than TRUE) and is priced accordingly. Looks nice and should perform well too.

http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/17...iew/index.html

[charged3800z24]

here is 1hr Prime small fft's. This is on a artic cooler freezer 64 pro, of course with an added 80mm thermal take adjustable speed fan . The NB is @ 2600.

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Well, it's working is all I can say. I don't see anything new added like I did with the Bios I replaced. Eitherway I like to have the newest one available. My PII 940 will be here soon and don't want any problems.


@Chew.....The TRUE is VERY expensive for a heatsink. How's the performance? I don't want to waste 75+ bucks on a heatsink for nada.

Cpu's not lapped, and i'm not using the high pressure mod, just the True is lapped, we are also taliking 65nm temps. small fft's to increase heat.
This is a push pull with a couple delta fans ( not the really insane ones )

Idle
http://members.cox.net/chewxs/8%20hours%20prime.jpg
Load
http://members.cox.net/chewxs/prime%209hours

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Cpu's not lapped, and i'm not using the high pressure mod, just the True is lapped, we are also taliking 65nm temps. small fft's to increase heat.
This is a push pull with a couple delta fans ( not the really insane ones )

Idle
http://members.cox.net/chewxs/8%20hours%20prime.jpg
Load
http://members.cox.net/chewxs/prime%209hours

Not bad. My current Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro has my 5000+ BE at 38C, but that is with the help of winter weather. It nevers goes above 53C at full load, but this is just with a dual core. I may take your advice, but I am going to see how the stock cooler and the Freezer Pro perform on my 940 before taking the leap. If the TRUE was like 30 bucks I would have jumped on it, but I am seeing modles ranging from 75 bucks to over 100 bucks. For the price of a TRUE I could get a used water setup. Thanks for your input though.


I just spent a nice chunk upgrading. I doubt "The Wife" will be happy with this price.....
http://www.avadirect.com/product_det...asp?PRID=12507

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Ouch at the copper version, this is a little more affordable.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/75...?tl=g40c14s813

And the copper version which I would not reccomend except for a benching rig and mounted upright. more affordable.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/83...?tl=g40c14s813

And a very affordable alternative, maybe 1C diff to TRUE BLACK

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/56...?tl=g40c14s813