The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

[ShawnTRD]

Hi,

Where did you get this small 60mm fan? I need something for my SouthBridge that will fit under my long video card.

I am using an 'Antec Spot Cool System Cooler' over the NorthBridge.

I tried 450 FSB and it would error out...overclocking failed...

Thanks,
NBK

The 60mm fan was off a cheap Antec CPU Cooler. The Spot Cool would help also. I don't think the move much air though. You could try something like this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835221023

" in no time the E8400 chip had passed 3.61GHz, then 3.84GHz. At 4.02GHz (445MHz FSB) the chip required a voltage boost to 1.5V in order to load Windows Vista successfully."
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.c...id=2394&page=3

Hi all,

Is there a reliable way to monitor NorthBridge and SouthBridge temperatures in Windows XP SP3? ASUS probe II just does not work...

thanks,
NBK

EVEREST http://www.lavalys.com/

[NBK]

The 60mm fan was off a cheap Antec CPU Cooler. The Spot Cool would help also. I don't think the move much air though. You could try something like this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835221023

" in no time the E8400 chip had passed 3.61GHz, then 3.84GHz. At 4.02GHz (445MHz FSB) the chip required a voltage boost to 1.5V in order to load Windows Vista successfully."
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.c...id=2394&page=3

EVEREST http://www.lavalys.com/

I need a longer Lian-Li case for mine is cramped. I will measure the space btwn my video card and the SouthBridge...

I am still looking for NB and SB temps in Everest Ultimate.

Will running an E8400 at 1.5v damage it in the long run?

[ShawnTRD]

1.5 is higher then I would want to go. When I had a E8400 I think my max was 3.6ish

[NBK]

Hi,

The Antec Spot Cool knocked 5C to 6C degrees off my NB and may have cooled my SB a couple of degrees. Now, both my NB and SB stay under 50C.

I actually posted at 3.97GHz, but could not POST at 4GHz+.

I will probably stay at 3.61GHz until i can buy a Q9650!

NBK

[ShawnTRD]

Q9650 have been know to not live up to there ability on this board. Still a great upgrade from E8400 and one I want to do with my Q6700.

Sitting just surfing the internet I'm getting these temps.

Temperatures
Motherboard 30 °C (86 °F)
CPU 19 °C (66 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 17 °C (63 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 22 °C (72 °F)
North Bridge 39 °C (102 °F)
South Bridge 38 °C (100 °F)
GPU Diode 36 °C (97 °F)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ 26 °C (79 °F)
WDC WD2000JS-60NCB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 50 °C (122 °F)
.
.
Then just ran Prime95 for 13 minutes.

Temperatures
Motherboard 31 °C (88 °F)
CPU 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 46 °C (115 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 45 °C (113 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 41 °C (106 °F)
North Bridge 44 °C (111 °F)
South Bridge 40 °C (104 °F)
GPU Diode 38 °C (100 °F)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ 27 °C (81 °F)
WDC WD2000JS-60NCB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 50 °C (122 °F)

[NBK]

Q9650 have been know to not live up to there ability on this board. Still a great upgrade from E8400 and one I want to do with my Q6700.

Sitting just surfing the internet I'm getting these temps.

Temperatures
Motherboard 30 °C (86 °F)
CPU 19 °C (66 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 17 °C (63 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 22 °C (72 °F)
North Bridge 39 °C (102 °F)
South Bridge 38 °C (100 °F)
GPU Diode 36 °C (97 °F)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ 26 °C (79 °F)
WDC WD2000JS-60NCB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 50 °C (122 °F)
.
.
Then just ran Prime95 for 13 minutes.

Temperatures
Motherboard 31 °C (88 °F)
CPU 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 46 °C (115 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 45 °C (113 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 41 °C (106 °F)
North Bridge 44 °C (111 °F)
South Bridge 40 °C (104 °F)
GPU Diode 38 °C (100 °F)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ 27 °C (81 °F)
WDC WD2000JS-60NCB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 50 °C (122 °F)

Are you using water cooling or nitrogen?

[ShawnTRD]

hahaha


Air

[NBK]

hahaha


Air

What kind of 'air'? I have never seen 40C on my E8400 despite my all-copper Zalman HSF....

[ShawnTRD]

CPU has Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme with a 120mm fan http://www.xoxide.com/thermalright-u...0-extreme.html

What temps are you getting on your E8400? I thought I remember then staying really cool.

[NBK]

Temperatures while surfing the internet

Temperatures:
Motherboard 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU 39 °C (102 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 50 °C (122 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 49 °C (120 °F)
GPU 59 °C (138 °F)
GPU Memory 50 °C (122 °F)
GPU Ambient 44 °C (111 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD5001ABYS-01YNA0 35 °C (95 °F)
WDC WD7500AAKS-00RBA0 37 °C (99 °F)

[ShawnTRD]

Motherboard 40 °C (104 °F) ???

How hot is it in the room your in? Whats your case fan setup for air flow?

[NBK]

Motherboard 40 °C (104 °F) ???

How hot is it in the room your in? Whats your case fan setup for air flow?

Room temperature is around 72F.

My Lian-Li case has four case fans: A blowhole at the top, a fan in the front, a fan blowing air out the side and a rear fan. The PSU has one fan blowing out.

My Case is cramped. I have been thinking about buying an extended ATX Lian-Li case.

[NBK]

Temperatures under load [Prime95 for 20 minutes].

Temperatures:
Motherboard 43 °C (109 °F)
CPU 55 °C (131 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 65 °C (149 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 63 °C (145 °F)
GPU 61 °C (142 °F)
GPU Memory 53 °C (127 °F)
GPU Ambient 46 °C (115 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB1 35 °C (95 °F)
WDC WD5001ABYS-01YNA0 35 °C (95 °F)
WDC WD7500AAKS-00RBA0 37 °C (99 °F)

[NBK]

Motherboard 40 °C (104 °F) ???

How hot is it in the room your in? Whats your case fan setup for air flow?

Remember i am running an E8400 @3.61GHz! Come to think of it, the temps were not so good when i was not overclocking!

NBK

[ShawnTRD]

Room temperature is around 72F.

My Lian-Li case has four case fans: A blowhole at the top, a fan in the front, a fan blowing air out the side and a rear fan. The PSU has one fan blowing out.

My Case is cramped. I have been thinking about buying an extended ATX Lian-Li case.

I would set it up so that air is going in through the FRONT and SIDE, and out through the BACK and TOP.

[NBK]

I would set it up so that air is going in through the FRONT and SIDE, and out through the BACK and TOP.

Thanks for responding,

It seems to be set-up that way, except the rear fan is drawing in air and the side is blowing it out! I will work on this...

I also have an 'Antec Spot Cool' over my NorthBridge.

NBK

[NBK]

Temperatures:
Motherboard 41 °C (106 °F)
CPU 39 °C (102 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 45 °C (113 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 44 °C (111 °F)
North Bridge 49 °C (120 °F)
South Bridge 49 °C (120 °F)
GPU 52 °C (126 °F)
GPU Memory 52 °C (126 °F)
GPU Ambient 45 °C (113 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB1 35 °C (95 °F)
WDC WD5001ABYS-01YNA0 36 °C (97 °F)
WDC WD7500AAKS-00RBA0 37 °C (99 °F)

Cooling Fans:
CPU 2789 RPM
Chassis #1 2812 RPM
Fan #1 3516 RPM
GPU 1043 RPM (37%)

Voltage Values:
CPU Core 1.26 V
+3.3 V 3.18 V
+5 V 4.99 V
+12 V 11.87 V
+5 V Standby 4.85 V
FSB VTT 1.26 V
North Bridge Core 1.42 V
South Bridge Core 1.10 V
South Bridge PLL 1.55 V
DIMM 2.03 V
DIMM VTT 1.01 V
GPU Vcc 3.24 V

[ShawnTRD]

All your temps seem really high at idle. Did you get your case fans straighten out? Get that side fan blowing in.

[NBK]

All your temps seem really high at idle. Did you get your case fans straighten out? Get that side fan blowing in.

I will give it a try if it is possible...

[ShawnTRD]

Fans can be turned around with 4 screws.

[NBK]

Fans can be turned around with 4 screws.

Hi,

My rear fan is not outputting much air.

My case is crammed with cables and stuff. I need an extended ATX case.

I will turn around the side fan to see if that helps...

NBK

[NBK]

Fans can be turned around with 4 screws.

Unfortunately ShawnTRD, Lian-Li fixed the side door fan where it was impossible to reverse.



NBK

[ShawnTRD]

Why can't you take those 4 screws out and turn it around?

[NBK]

Why can't you take those 4 screws out and turn it around?

I took the 4 screws out and turned it around. The problem there was no way to screw them in on the other side. Believe me. I tried for an hour to find a work around.

NBK

[NBK]

Q9650 have been know to not live up to there ability on this board. Still a great upgrade from E8400 and one I want to do with my Q6700.

Sitting just surfing the internet I'm getting these temps.

Temperatures
Motherboard 30 °C (86 °F)
CPU 19 °C (66 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 17 °C (63 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 22 °C (72 °F)
North Bridge 39 °C (102 °F)
South Bridge 38 °C (100 °F)
GPU Diode 36 °C (97 °F)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ 26 °C (79 °F)
WDC WD2000JS-60NCB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 50 °C (122 °F)
.
.
Then just ran Prime95 for 13 minutes.

Temperatures
Motherboard 31 °C (88 °F)
CPU 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 46 °C (115 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 45 °C (113 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 41 °C (106 °F)
North Bridge 44 °C (111 °F)
South Bridge 40 °C (104 °F)
GPU Diode 38 °C (100 °F)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ 27 °C (81 °F)
WDC WD2000JS-60NCB1 34 °C (93 °F)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 50 °C (122 °F)

Hi,

Do you think that i need to reapply AS5 to my Zalman and CPU to lower temps?

thanks
NBK