***Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread***

[aamsel]

@ Bootsy and Splave

Can either of you please take a look at your board itself to see what revision is stamped on it? Just started looking into this new theory of the 2.xx revision boards reaching higher BCLK... I have a 1.04G lucky me Also how about everyone else?

Are all online e-tailers likely to be shipping the 2.xx revision now,
or is there remaining stock of the older boards still being sold?

Is Newegg likely to have the newest stock due to their volume, or not?

[Linuxfan]

Are all online e-tailers likely to be shipping the 2.xx revision now,
or is there remaining stock of the older boards still being sold?

Is Newegg likely to have the newest stock due to their volume, or not?

Got an R3E openbox deal last week from newegg and its rev 1.xx maybe that was because it was open box though.

[aamsel]

Are all online e-tailers likely to be shipping the 2.xx revision now,
or is there remaining stock of the older boards still being sold?

Is Newegg likely to have the newest stock due to their volume, or not?

Got an R3E openbox deal last week from newegg and its rev 1.xx maybe that was because it was open box though.

Thanks, I was only inquiring about currently shipping new stock.

If anyone just ordered and received a 2.xx version in new, retail
box, where did you order it from?

[spoolindsm127]

Looking at Newegg pictures they are showing revision 1.04g. Don't know if they just havent updated their pictures, but like it was mentioned earlier they are one of the major online retailers so maybe they have the latest stock. I know there's someone out there with one sowould appreciate it if they can do a quick check thanks

[Linuxfan]

Looking at Newegg pictures they are showing revision 1.04g. Don't know if they just havent updated their pictures, but like it was mentioned earlier they are one of the major online retailers so maybe they have the latest stock. I know there's someone out there with one sowould appreciate it if they can do a quick check thanks

Would be interesting to know if the egg does actually update their pictures with revisions of boards. I figured they didn't.

[spoolindsm127]

^^ I assumed the same.

Come on someone chime in already!

To be honest my board has so far (knock on wood) worked 100%. And since I'm on air there's no way my R3E will ever see a BCLK higher than 205 Also this board is handling my Corsair CMGT 2000C8s very well

[donmarkoni]

@ Bootsy and Splave

Can either of you please take a look at your board itself to see what revision is stamped on it? Just started looking into this new theory of the 2.xx revision boards reaching higher BCLK... I have a 1.04G lucky me Also how about everyone else?

If I may...
My MB has stamped rev. 1.04g, but CPU-Z shows 2.xx. Which one are you talking about actually?

[spoolindsm127]

If I may...
My MB has stamped rev. 1.04g, but CPU-Z shows 2.xx. Which one are you talking about actually?

Oh please do and thank you sir . Wow that is very very interesting...

I was referring to the actual revision # stamped on the board, since I figured that's the 'official' one to go off of. My board also says 1.04G, however in CPU-Z it shows rev 1.xxx.

Are you running a Bloomfield or Gulf? Can it have anything to do with that? At the moment I can't see how though..

EDIT: Nevermind I forgot about your sig and just noticed it, you're running a bloom. Further confusion..awesome

RE:EDIT: No wait you do have a Gulf right? That's the new hex with the locked multi yes? Wow I need sleep. Very nice btw

[Hondacity]

^^ I assumed the same.

Come on someone chime in already!

To be honest my board has so far (knock on wood) worked 100%. And since I'm on air there's no way my R3E will ever see a BCLK higher than 205 Also this board is handling my Corsair CMGT 2000C8s very well

205 hmmm...what are your bios settings?

[spoolindsm127]

I mean I haven't hit a wall or anything, just temps were getting out of control.

As we speak I am at 201 trying to stabilize 6GB Corsair GT 2000MHz @ 7-7-7-20-1N. Will see how far it goes but so far it looks very promising

[aamsel]

I mean I haven't hit a wall or anything, just temps were getting out of control.

As we speak I am at 201 trying to stabilize 6GB Corsair GT 2000MHz @ 7-7-7-20-1N. Will see how far it goes but so far it looks very promising

What CPU are you using?
On a different board, I used 930 and W3520 with the same temps "issues". They were within TJMax ok, but higher than I want. The 930 already has a new owner, and the W3520 may follow soon! I am considering tring an E5620 but concerned with the low multi. I will air cool only.

Back on topic: I am about to order the RIIIE but waiting on a clarification about the revision currently likely to ship.

[kurumi_Japan]

Are all online e-tailers likely to be shipping the 2.xx revision now,
or is there remaining stock of the older boards still being sold?

Is Newegg likely to have the newest stock due to their volume, or not?

Rev 1.xx & Rev 2.xx are PCB marking "1.04G".
You can not check rev ver. from board & retail box.
In Japan, only 1st delivery lot is rev2.xx, after 2nd lot are all rev1.xx.

I guess rev2.xx has any problems, so after 2nd lot changing to rev1.xx.
My board is rev 1.xx but QPI Link speed & BCLK limitation is very nice.
So you do not mind rev differences so seriously.

Last month I bought latest lot (original BIOS:0901) is rev 1.xx.

[systemviper]

Rev 1.xx & Rev 2.xx are PCB marking "1.04G".
You can not check rev ver. from board & retail box.
In Japan, only 1st delivery lot is rev2.xx, after 2nd lot are all rev1.xx.

I guess rev2.xx has any problems, so after 2nd lot changing to rev1.xx.
My board is rev 1.xx but QPI Link speed & BCLK limitation is very nice.
So you do not mind rev differences so seriously.

Last month I bought latest lot (original BIOS:0901) is rev 1.xx.

who's on first?

[spoolindsm127]

Great information Kurumi you basically cleared the air about that all that revision confusion. As you said, no need to make a big deal about the revision.

So I have the better revision then? Yesssss

@ aamsel

I'm using a 920 batch# 3949A372. Incredibly strong IMC on this chip. If you can get a hold of one, GO FOR IT! When I purchased mine, coincidentally another one sold (also brand new sealed) in the same area (which also happened to be my local area!). They might have had that batch at a local retail store, but keep an eye out for one on ebay or craigslist. I knew a guy who bought one let me see if he's interested in selling

One a side note, do my temps look normal for air? 73, 72, 71, 70. Full load, 19x201. Is this variance normal?

[donmarkoni]

Oh please do and thank you sir . Wow that is very very interesting...

I was referring to the actual revision # stamped on the board, since I figured that's the 'official' one to go off of. My board also says 1.04G, however in CPU-Z it shows rev 1.xxx.

Are you running a Bloomfield or Gulf? Can it have anything to do with that? At the moment I can't see how though..

EDIT: Nevermind I forgot about your sig and just noticed it, you're running a bloom. Further confusion..awesome

RE:EDIT: No wait you do have a Gulf right? That's the new hex with the locked multi yes? Wow I need sleep. Very nice btw

Yeah, now gulf, but ran bloom until a week ago.

Rev 1.xx & Rev 2.xx are PCB marking "1.04G".
You can not check rev ver. from board & retail box.
In Japan, only 1st delivery lot is rev2.xx, after 2nd lot are all rev1.xx.

I guess rev2.xx has any problems, so after 2nd lot changing to rev1.xx.
My board is rev 1.xx but QPI Link speed & BCLK limitation is very nice.
So you do not mind rev differences so seriously.

Last month I bought latest lot (original BIOS:0901) is rev 1.xx.

Makes sense. I bought mine as soon as it came out, so it's of early ones. Actually it might be the first one in my country.

[spoolindsm127]

Nice you have the what seems to be more forgiving 'unlocked' revision. Time to set some records

Don't know how you guys get your hands on these sweet hexcores, but if theres a deal pass it my way haha

Don do you run the stock heatsinks w/ no fan on your Mushkin?

[leighl]

Thank you Hondacity, SPpplindsm127 and Samson

For you info and help, I will not worry to much about it now and enable LLC if need be when the GHz is getting up there.
Hoping to get 4.2 or 4.3 out of the chip if I can. Might ask more questions later if having a hard time getting it there.

[Samson]

Good info about PLL thanks.
On LN2 I would run 1.8 or 1.85v because it would increase stability and temperature isn't a problem right?

Anybody know? Going to try out 878 on 2nd BIOS chip 601 has been running fine for my 980x so will leave it on chip 1.

Sorry for the delay but I am having problems of my own.
The default setting for CPU PLL on 980X is 1.8v. Setting to 1.85v is not a significant risk of danger.
But the closer you approach 1.9~2.0v or pass it the more at risk you are.

Power = Current x Voltage

So people. Keep in mind we are playing with Electricity here and the Laws of Physics.
It is not only heat that Kills. Does an external light bulb ever burn out in the dead of winter in CANADA ?
Yes! even when it's -30 degrees C. Is it because of heat ? Not necessarily. It's more complicated than that.

When you play with Voltages you run the "risk" of damage to your system or shorten its expected life.
But "risk" does not necessarily mean certain damage.

Your second question is answered here.

All three BIOS releases are built on the same base code that will be officially released shortly and combines the 0002/0878 changes.

The difference between BIOS 0002 and BIOS 0003 is temp reporting and a few minor changes on the LN2 side. BIOS 0878 does not have the same temp reporting changes in the 0002/0009 BIOS code but does have the open memory settings and will be just a bit faster in certain operations than the other two betas.

0009 was an internal build that never should have been leaked and due to the way it was leaked, it will slow down future beta releases from us until this problem is solved.

[bassplayer]

@ Bootsy and Splave

Can either of you please take a look at your board itself to see what revision is stamped on it? Just started looking into this new theory of the 2.xx revision boards reaching higher BCLK... I have a 1.04G lucky me Also how about everyone else?

Mine is 1.04 and I've hit 257.5 BCLK with QPI Slow Mode on. I haven't been able to get very high with it off, though.

[aamsel]

...I'm using a 920 batch# 3949A372. Incredibly strong IMC on this chip. If you can get a hold of one, GO FOR IT! When I purchased mine, coincidentally another one sold (also brand new sealed) in the same area (which also happened to be my local area!). They might have had that batch at a local retail store, but keep an eye out for one on ebay or craigslist. I knew a guy who bought one let me see if he's interested in selling

One a side note, do my temps look normal for air? 73, 72, 71, 70. Full load, 19x201. Is this variance normal?

Your temps look great.
Let me know if that chip is for sale, would only be interested in a sealed retail box, not something
that might have been tried out.

Anyone tried an E5620, or any Gulftown (Westmere) on this board other than the high-dollar 980x?
If so, how did it do?

[bassplayer]

Anyone tried an E5620, or any Gulftown (Westmere) on this board other than the high-dollar 980x?

I've seen a few people with the E5620. I almost ran one but decided I wouldn't be able to get enough out of it for 3D with its low multi.

[spoolindsm127]

Your temps look great.
Let me know if that chip is for sale, would only be interested in a sealed retail box, not something
that might have been tried out.

Anyone tried an E5620, or any Gulftown (Westmere) on this board other than the high-dollar 980x?
If so, how did it do?

Thanks First time in my life I've overclocked a cpu. If I get my hands on a gulf my chip is yours!

Just got the GTs stable at 19x201 2013MHz 7-7-7-20-1T 1.65v

[Viss]

Got an R3E openbox deal last week from newegg and its rev 1.xx maybe that was because it was open box though.

Nothing wrong with rev 1.xxx

[fgw]

Thanks First time in my life I've overclocked a cpu. If I get my hands on a gulf my chip is yours!

Just got the GTs stable at 19x201 2013MHz 7-7-7-20-1T 1.65v

spoolindsm127, are u talking about CMT6GX3M3A2000C8

would you mind posting your complete bios memory settings as a starting point? expect two sets to arrive here next week ...

[Linuxfan]

Sorry for the delay but I am having problems of my own.
The default setting for CPU PLL on 980X is 1.8v. Setting to 1.85v is not a significant risk of danger.
But the closer you approach 1.9~2.0v or pass it the more at risk you are.

Power = Current x Voltage

So people. Keep in mind we are playing with Electricity here and the Laws of Physics.
It is not only heat that Kills. Does an external light bulb ever burn out in the dead of winter in CANADA ?
Yes! even when it's -30 degrees C. Is it because of heat ? Not necessarily. It's more complicated than that.

When you play with Voltages you run the "risk" of damage to your system or shorten its expected life.
But "risk" does not necessarily mean certain damage.

Your second question is answered here.

Thanks Samson.

Nothing wrong with rev 1.xxx

For sure, it works perfectly.