Foxconn Quantum Force Black Ops X48 OC Guide (56k Warning)

[DWade]

Nope. It's anodized, but that isn't going to stop mixed metal corrosion. Get the brass top from Petra's if you want to use the stock NB cooler for water. Otherwise, BOps is a very good board. It has the voltage stability and BIOS options to allow me to push my hardware to the limits of my cooling system. I just need to upgrade my water system to allow me to push along a bit further.

Yah, I'm running it on air for now Q6600 @ 3.3 no problem. Slowly going to get it up to 4.0 perhaps. The egg had it as a
shellshock deal for like $119AR. I ordered a derlin top from UK chilled PC, but that will take a while to get here I'm sure. I know the bloodrage is coming out and will be a lot better, but might get the bloodrage next year when price goes down.

[Sailindawg]

Hell, I've tortured my Q6600 up to 4G keeping the NB on air. I use the supplied fan, bolted to the NB. Sounds like a jet engine. At 1.6 VNB, temps are high 50's. Not good. For 24/7, I run 9x417, with about 1.47VNB. The NB fan runs at a quiet 5-% duty cycle. Water would be best. Keep the NB cool, <50C and these boards really open up.

Regarding the Bloodrage, that's a whole new animal. We are not that far behind the performance curve with X48. I'm going to wait a generation or so with Intels integrated mem controller. Then it ought to really kick ass.

[DWade]

I would like to show you guys what the North block will look like using the metal block (black) vs a copper one. I ran 1 loop for about 3 months using the following parts. Distilled water, Swiftech Hydrx coolant, Pentosin antifreeze (G001100) I am hopping Foxconn did not skimp with the new X58 board BloodRage North Block? The sad thing is I was given a NEW all Copper block for a replacement, but I was to lazy on switching them.

I called foxconn: 17148719968 number and spoke to Rick and tried to get a
replacement top from them. They said they don't carry any extra parts and
have never given out a replacement top to anyone...so I'm a bit wary of a
company that doesn't try to correct their mistakes.

In all fairness I knew it came with an aluminum top to begin with, but it would
be nice for a company to make right on what was clearly their mistake, instead of forcing you to spend more money on a replacement.

[Slyde]

That corrosion is scary! I have to find another lid, soon. I pulled up the link provided earlier but they have none available. Does anyone know if there are other replacement lids or if Foxconn has come up with a replacement? I keep my components for quite awhile and upgrade when I can afford it. It would suck if this led to H2O leaks and ruined alot of hardware I can't afford to replace.

[Lu(ky]

Check out Petra's. Well worth the extra $30.

Because I like simpicity, I'm hoping Saaya can find the time to follow-up on this post. I would much rather have a loop that can be easily removed and installed again. Being able to remove the stock 3n1 cooler, install a 3rd party NB waterblock and still use the heatpipes would be sweet.

That corrosion is scary! I have to find another lid, soon. I pulled up the link provided earlier but they have none available. Does anyone know if there are other replacement lids or if Foxconn has come up with a replacement? I keep my components for quite awhile and upgrade when I can afford it. It would suck if this led to H2O leaks and ruined alot of hardware I can't afford to replace.

H E R E

[zanzabar]

im going to figure out the mcw30 on the NB, ill post pics once i figure it out but im thinking, remove NB pot mount heat pipes to MB, use screws to hard mount since its standard spacing

[Slyde]

H E R E

Unfortunately they have none available, I will try to call them and see when more will be ready. Thanks Lu(ky.
Slyde

[zanzabar]

i can confirm that my idea works with an mcw30, but i dont get my ram till tomorrow or thursday so i can post temps then

step 1 remove heatsink assembly
step 2 remove the 4 screws on the NB section connecting the heatpipe base plate on the NB to the pot
step 3 put back on the HP assembly, but without the SB screws (the 2 that go into the pot from the MB, and the 4 that hold the plate to the pot)
step 4 ???????
step 5 use long screws to attach the universal chipset cooler to the HP base plate, AKA profit

here is a dissassembly guide from Wotcher, if its ok with him i will add instructions to his pics
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=213304

[Sailindawg]

i can confirm that my idea works with an mcw30, but i dont get my ram till tomorrow or thursday so i can post temps then

step 1 remove heatsink assembly
step 2 remove the 4 screws on the NB section connecting the heatpipe base plate on the NB to the pot
step 3 put back on the HP assembly, but without the SB screws (the 2 that go into the pot from the MB, and the 4 that hold the plate to the pot)
step 4 ???????
step 5 use long screws to attach the universal chipset cooler to the HP base plate, AKA profit

here is a dissassembly guide from Wotcher, if its ok with him i will add instructions to his pics
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=213304

Thanks for confirming Zanzabar. This has been my desire. I was thinking of either the MCW30 or the Danger Den Universal MCP with a brass top. I really like the look of the DD. I want to upgrade my radiator and was going to do exactly what your have done once I got the new rad. Post some pics should you have a chance!

[Wotcher]

here is a dissassembly guide from Wotcher, if its ok with him i will add instructions to his pics
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=213304

Go for your life mate

[zanzabar]

Thanks for confirming Zanzabar. This has been my desire. I was thinking of either the MCW30 or the Danger Den Universal MCP with a brass top. I really like the look of the DD. I want to upgrade my radiator and was going to do exactly what your have done once I got the new rad. Post some pics should you have a chance!

i would get whatever has the universal mount and the largest base, mcw30 seams non ideal for this use but its the best for just a NB

[Sailindawg]

Yep. Both the MCP & the MCW30 have about the biggest bases, compared to the rest. I'm also thinking about removing the HP assembly altogether and getting one of the Thermalright mosfet coolers. It looks like the Type 2 might fit.

Let us know what your results are, temps vs NB voltage settings.

[ragingclue]

I'm having trouble getting my FSB above 480....

I have my RAM strapped low (1:3 and I know it's good up to at least 1684MHz), and my CPU is on a multi of 6. I don't even get a startup screen when I restart the computer after moving the FSB above 480. I have tried higher freq's to make sure it isn't just a hole. I'm a little apprehensive of upping the voltage too much. That being said, at 1.35VCore, my IBT runs at 69C, so what voltage should I be comfortable with on NB (stock fan mounted), and the CPU? I tested with the voltages up to 1.425 CPU and 1.5XX on the NB, but didn't want to go above that without consulting experts first. I'm not sure what the upper limits of these values would be for someone on air.

Anyone care to help?

[Bandito]

Yea, I cant post above 485 fsb. Water cooled nb, cpu E8600 air.
I'm a noob here are my voltages - please post the rest of yours too.
cpu ~1.36v air cooled.
pll 1.66V
vtt 1.5V
gtl -2, -2, -2, -2
nb 1.67V water cooled
nb gtl +2
sb 1.650
ram 1.916V gskill 1600mhz @ ~1100
I have been getting bios error code d3, Are you getting that? It is an unknown code. I suspect it could be due to a hot nb. I am getting 43 degC with the nb water cooled, or it may just be the limit of the cpu?

I tried today with dice on the nb and a second blackops nb dice pot from an old blackops on the cpu and posted at 600fsb - didnt quite boot into windows though, I used increased voltages. I had to cut the bench short due to ice buildup. but it did show that the fsb was increased.

[Wotcher]

Bandito, try -1 -8 -1 -8 for your GTL Ref voltages

I'm running E8600 at 500*8 with bios G32, Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme with 1*120mm fan (horizontal) in pull config

CPU - 1.2375v
PLL - 1.509
VTT - 1.275
GTL - -1, -8, -1, -8
NB - 1.250 (Air cooled)
NB GTL - Auto
SB - whatever is default (I'll edit the value in after a reboot)

Memory is 4*1GB Kingston HyperX PC3 11000 (DDR3 1066MHz) at 1333MHz - 1.686v

My NB runs in excess of 50°C no problems.

You guys seem to be pumping in way more voltage than I need to run at 4.0GHz, 500MHz FSB is easy to obtain, 500*8.5 takes 1.325v with 1.312 on the NB.

I need >1.3625v to be stable at 4.50GHz so with air I don't bother any more.

[dMITIj]

Hello all.

I have bin away for some month now and on to my laptop but i pulled my Blackops back on the table and i can see there is some new BIOS's/Beta and would like to know what BIOS to get? for this monster

[N.I.C]

hey guys, im new here and i have a question for you: right now i have the Asus P5E64 Evolution with Q9650 running at 4Gh (450*9) and Corsair Dominator 2x2GB 1800Mhz... The cpu is rock stable at 4.4Ghz and i think it can go a little further with more tweaks, but when i get the ram above 1800, Evolution is going Crazy! I have terible game lags, i cannot even finish a mark06...I 've tried out everything Ram Skews, Ram Volts, PL's, straps... In order to test how far the 9650 can go im using the 5:8 divider which gives me 1568 at 4.4Ghz (490*9). Also i want to add that i have a pair of CSX 2x2GB 2000mhz with Micron GTR The same things with CSX too, im unable to go futher than 1800...So im asking, if i get BlackOps will i be able to get more than 1800mhz? Also i would like to try dominators with CSX together, is there any possibilities of achieving this one out??
Thanks!!

[InfinityNX]

Guys, what do you use to update your blackops' bios? I'm still using the default one that came with mine (version 6.00 PG) according to CPU-z.

[Wotcher]

I use Fox LiveUpdate

Bios flash thread

Don't use G32 if you run a RAID array, it has a known bug

[InfinityNX]

What bios would be best to use for overclocking? I don't have a RAID config btw.

[Wotcher]

I've had success with P05, G30 & G32.

I have just recently installed 2*2GB modules of 1600MHz memory and I can't seem to get it to run at 1N with G32 so I'll revert to G30 on the weekend to see if that helps.

[overclocking101]

ive been looking but cannot find anywhere, what is the highest fsb on a quad with this board??? i just bought it and hoping for 475/485fsb???

[quake6]

I achieved 560 stable with 1.4v NB, but with lower memory frequency (you need to use 1:1.2 if I remember correct)... I posted somewhere here my bios settings, I'll try to find it...

[XmikeX]

ive been looking but cannot find anywhere, what is the highest fsb on a quad with this board??? i just bought it and hoping for 475/485fsb???

I achieved 560 stable with 1.4v NB, but with lower memory frequency (you need to use 1:1.2 if I remember correct)... I posted somewhere here my bios settings, I'll try to find it...

560.... with a _______quad_______ ?

This is X48 Blackops...... 560 FSB QUAD-stable? .... 1.4v NB? .. maybe with liquid helium. =)

XmX

[quake6]

Sorry Didn't read that quad... With quad, I achieved 491 for super pi and ~470 +/- stable