ASUS RAMPAGE II GENE (Retail) : ROG. X58 m-ATX preview

[aln688]

Anyone got a changelog for the 904 BIOS? It's got Improve Memory Compatability on the website - Elpida's Fixed fnially?

Also, I noticed my usual comp store has the TRUE 120 rev C available (has a triangle cut out in the middle) - anyone seen a review comparing it to a TRUE black?

I haven't heard anything about the TRUE Revision C, nor a change-log of the 0904 BIOS.

What CPU Voltage and QPI/DRAM Voltage do you find to be the lowest and most stable?

[RejZoR]

I'm running my i7 920 at 160x21 (3370MHz) with 1,12V. QPI/DRAM is set to 1,22V iirc.

[ReignsOfPower]

To be honest with you, I didn't to the biggest fine tuning with my overclocking. 1.25VTT and QPI work best for me atm. I'm sure I could go lower by about .025V but that's not going to change anything temp wise.

[ReignsOfPower]

Just updated to 904. Looks like Elipda Stability is semi-solved (I still prefer CL6 @ 1600MHz until I get better CPU cooling)

Also noticed EPU II Phase Control option has been removed. Probably a redundant option, that thing should be left on Full Phase always. :P

Leeghoofd's communication to ASUS about B2B's etc must have been taken up by ASUS.

[Assassin48]

How solid is this borad?

thinking of going from a ud3 to this board ?

[ReignsOfPower]

hahahah check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dExECT4nCU

[Leeghoofd]

Tranformers case, I want one :p

[RejZoR]

It's not that simple. It looks simple on video but in reality it's not. Heat is the major problem if you want to have high end but small form PC. I'm having problems with just 1 GFX card because it's not dumping all the heat outside. Next one is CPU heatsink, that can be only 10cm in height. Not much choice again.

[Leeghoofd]

yeah I think you need to choose ya case properly. And eventually mod it to have better flow as them cases were not designed for so much mobo heatoutput.

[Lu(ky]

It's not that simple. It looks simple on video but in reality it's not. Heat is the major problem if you want to have high end but small form PC. I'm having problems with just 1 GFX card because it's not dumping all the heat outside. Next one is CPU heatsink, that can be only 10cm in height. Not much choice again.

Well I found a case small case that I can use a FULL 240 RAD inside.. I was hoping for 2 x 240 but to small inside for them.. I am now trying to decide if I should use a XSPC RX240 or the Swiftech stackable 220's inside... This is the case I will be using but FYI not a very good air cooling case, it needs some mod work to add H20..

yeah I think you need to choose ya case properly. And eventually mod it to have better flow as them cases were not designed for so much mobo heatoutput.

I was planning on cooling the CPU--> N/B-->GPU's SLI/CF setup.. not sure if a XSPC RX240 will be able to dump all that heat load... Maybe a Swiftech 3 x 220 sandwich may work...

This is the case I have and will be doing a MOD very soon on.. ----> RAIDMAX ICECUBE & REVIEW

[Leeghoofd]

Well just a thought, why not install a Corsair H50 unit in there ? drill some nice 120mm holes in the top (loose one DVD bay though) to blow fresh air onto the innards...

Really looking forward to see you mod that thing (especially cable management) ... I need to ask such a case for the reviews, got a Maximus Gene II on the way... but can only test it in the big Lian Li case

[MassiveOverkill]

BIOS 0904 fixes my cold-boot problems.

[ChinStrap]

BIOS 0904 fixes my cold-boot problems.

as soon as i get home from work i will be up-ing to this.


i think i'm still on 0705 (with cold-boot problems)

[S_I_N]

looks awesome

[spajdr]

BIOS 0904 fixes my cold-boot problems.

I increased voltage a little on NB and SB, and its also fine here, no more problems.

[spajdr]

Besides guys, can anyone recommend a company or preferably a online store who makes waterblocks for mosfets? since my favorite EK Waterblocks dont make them.

[ChinStrap]

Besides guys, can anyone recommend a company or preferably a online store who makes waterblocks for mosfets? since my favorite EK Waterblocks dont make them.

this

FYI if you guys want some MIPS block for this board it can be found -----> H E R E

i don't know if you can buy them easy from where you live though :/

[spajdr]

Thanks for tip, well Germany is my neighbour (just west from here like 500km) should be ok, i will write them

[spajdr]

Nevermind, after six days of normal booting, today i got cold boot bug again.

[Assassin48]

Its final i am getting a Gene might get some of those waterblocks if i can find them

[aln688]

Great, I'm up and running. 4.0 GHz, maximum load temperature (room is 80 F) of 75 C with LinX 100 passes. Quick question, my idle temperatures are 41, 39, 42 & 36 - is this anything to be concerned about? I was considering re-seating the CPU heatsink. I used the line method of applying the Noctua NT-H1 compound.

[Leeghoofd]

temps are pretty normal, some users can report lower temps but much depends on the ambients, case fan used, flatness of the IHS and cooler,... My 950 idles at 35°C and tops at 65°C with a high end WC kit...

[Psydrop]

My NIC just died yesturday so i am looking for a replacement card. Any of you guys have some sugestion?

[aln688]

My NIC just died yesturday so i am looking for a replacement card. Any of you guys have some sugestion?

If it were I, I'd get one with good drivers. I found this Intel card, PCI from the looks of it, and 10/100/1000 speeds:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833106121

If you look in Newegg you'll see a few that's cheaper, such as D-Link, Netgear, etc. - I have to say though from past experience, Intel drivers are excellent.

[Psydrop]

it's a new motherboard i want....beacuse now i had to take out my second gtx 275 to put in a Nic..been looking on asus p6t deluxe v2