**Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 OC-Tips-Bios-Discussion Thread**

[dr_dx]

I have just started to build a new rig that is using a Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 motherboard. I had attached the CPU and CPU cooling fan and was about to attached the hybrid silent pipe cooler. I then noticed that the board came with the water cooling connection already fitted. I removed that (it had a dob of thermal paste under it) and went to install the Northbridge heatsink. I then discovered that there was no heatsink in the box.
Can someone please confirm....
Motherboard came with water cooling heatsink already attached and that Northbridge heatsink was wrapped in the box somewhere.
I will contact the shop where i purchased the board and hopefully they can help me somehow.
Thanks

Rob

Mine came with the regular air heatink installed and the water block was in the clear shell with the silent pipe. When I changed mine out to put the waterblock on, it looked like it had a dab of Ceramique under it.

It sounds like you got an "open box" or a return.

[Beany]

Has anyone used 4GB dimms with this board? I'd like to get 6x4GB (specifically 2x OCZ Reaper 12GB PC3-16000C9) but not sure if this board supports 24GB? I also have an old BIOS.

Edit: I see it supports 24GB. But on Gigabytes memory support list for this board it only has one set of 4GB Dimm memory by Samsung. Obviously the RAM dont have to be on the support list for it to work, so just wondered if anyone has tried any other 4GB Dimms?

[MadHacker]

24GB of ram, wow, I have 12 (6x2GB) and the only app i have that uses all my ram is 7zip.
i supose ramdrive would be nice

[Shiranui Gen-An]

Mine came with the regular air heatink installed and the water block was in the clear shell with the silent pipe. When I changed mine out to put the waterblock on, it looked like it had a dab of Ceramique under it.

It sounds like you got an "open box" or a return.

Or maybe he got a Rev1.0 board...

[Beany]

24GB of ram, wow, I have 12 (6x2GB) and the only app i have that uses all my ram is 7zip.
i supose ramdrive would be nice

I already have 12GB and it gets eaten up fast with my work. For Adobe After Effects alone, to have it use just 6 of my 12 threads (i have a 980X) i need atleast 24GB
Dont think any ramdrive will be fast enough for my uses.

[dr_dx]

Or maybe he got a Rev1.0 board...

I don't know how a rev1 came configured from the factory, but they haven't been shipping since July. Maybe he got some old stock?

[dr_dx]

Has anyone used 4GB dimms with this board? I'd like to get 6x4GB (specifically 2x OCZ Reaper 12GB PC3-16000C9) but not sure if this board supports 24GB? I also have an old BIOS.

Edit: I see it supports 24GB. But on Gigabytes memory support list for this board it only has one set of 4GB Dimm memory by Samsung. Obviously the RAM dont have to be on the support list for it to work, so just wondered if anyone has tried any other 4GB Dimms?

Look here:
http://www.overclock.net/9770232-post438.html


NOTE: Please let me know if this is against forum rules and I will remove link.

[Beany]

Thanks

Is it likely that two different brands of memory (but same size) will run ok in tri-channel?

[NoGuru]

Decided to go a different route instead of knead-able eraser on the prep for some DICE runs. It's a little tricky to pour
but it comes off in one big piece.

[sleeper52]

Hi all. Newbie overclocker here. I've never done i7 OC before and i was wondering if anyone can help me OC my 920 D0 with 12gb 2000Mhz C9 RAM. I just loaded the F7 Bios but which BIOS would you guys recommend? I'm hoping for around 4.2 to 4.4Ghz 24/7 OC.
My specs:
CPU: i7 920 D0 (liquid cooled apogee XT)
MOBO: GA-X58A-UD7 rev. 1.0 (F7 bios using the liquid cooling block that came with the board)
GPU: XFX 5970 2gb (running at 1Ghz/1300Mhz with Danger Den waterblocks)
PHYSX: GTX260 OC Maxcore (at stock w/ standard air cooling)
RAM: 12gb (6 x 2gb) Kingston HyperX KHX2000C9D3T1FK3 (at default atm using kingston Fans)
SOUNDCARD: Creative Titanium Fatal1ty
HDD1: WD 160gb velociraptor
HDD2: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3
PSU: Corsair hx1000
MONITOR: HP LP2475W H-IPS
SPEAKERS: 5.1 Klipsch HD300

[Shiranui Gen-An]

I don't know how a rev1 came configured from the factory, but they haven't been shipping since July. Maybe he got some old stock?

Must have been. Rev1.0 only comes with the waterblock (not counting the Hybrid Silent-Pipe) which is installed by default.

[Fritz_the_germ]

Hi all. Newbie overclocker here. I've never done i7 OC before and i was wondering if anyone can help me OC my 920 D0 with 12gb 2000Mhz C9 RAM. I just loaded the F7 Bios but which BIOS would you guys recommend? I'm hoping for around 4.2 to 4.4Ghz 24/7 OC.

You already got the right one (F7 is just fine for your purpose).
I suppose you have to set more than 1.4v VTT to get 2000 MHz RAM-speed stable

[NoGuru]

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1451702
Fun, Fun!

[MadHacker]

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1451702
Fun, Fun!

wow 5 GHZ, is that your 24/7 settings?
what are you using for cooling?

[Fritz_the_germ]

wow 5 GHZ, is that your 24/7 settings?
what are you using for cooling?

It sounds like you propose to create a cooling system à la MadHacker

[NoGuru]

wow 5 GHZ, is that your 24/7 settings?
what are you using for cooling?

No, that is DICE.

Hours spent clocking 775=hundreds
Hours spent clocking 1366=maybe 6 Total

[OC Nub]

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1451702
Fun, Fun!

Nice job

How long will that clear stuff stay on the board and could it be used long term?

[fritzman]

That's a great job!

What is the Northbridge heatsink? Do they come std with the later revisions, or is it an aftermarket one? Looks much better than losing the 1x slot, that's for sure.

[safan80]

That's a great job!

What is the Northbridge heatsink? Do they come std with the later revisions, or is it an aftermarket one? Looks much better than losing the 1x slot, that's for sure.

The hestink comes standard with the rev 2.0 board, so do the WB and silent heatpipe thingy that takes up a slot if you want to use it.

[NoGuru]

Nice job

How long will that clear stuff stay on the board and could it be used long term?

That is a pourable silicone and it could stay on forever if you wanted it to. The stuff is great and even safer then knead-able eraser because it covers everything so well. It also comes of in one big piece so it easy to remove. Here is my final review, but the whole thread is great http://www.overclock.net/dry-ice-liq...l#post11149062

The hestink comes standard with the rev 2.0 board, so do the WB and silent heatpipe thingy that takes up a slot if you want to use it.

Yeah it comes with it but it really doesn't help that much. I doubt I will use it anymore as it gets in the way.

[andressergio]

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1451702
Fun, Fun!

great results my friend !!! what kinda silicone you put there ?

[CryptiK]

Looks like just your normal liquid pourable silicone. Nice idea for sure.

[fritzman]

The hestink comes standard with the rev 2.0 board, so do the WB and silent heatpipe thingy that takes up a slot if you want to use it.

Nice! Makes me want to get a Rev.2 board now...

That pourable silicone is a great invention... looks cool and plays a great role in keeping the board safe with no chances of error.

[dinos22]

That is a pourable silicone and it could stay on forever if you wanted it to. The stuff is great and even safer then knead-able eraser because it covers everything so well. It also comes of in one big piece so it easy to remove. Here is my final review, but the whole thread is great http://www.overclock.net/dry-ice-liq...l#post11149062


Yeah it comes with it but it really doesn't help that much. I doubt I will use it anymore as it gets in the way.

have you done any LN2 tests to check for any signs of cracking of the skin after large temp changes?

this might be very nice for GPU insulation i think

[NoGuru]

Looks like just your normal liquid pourable silicone. Nice idea for sure.

It's made for making molds and Face masks.

great results my friend !!! what kinda silicone you put there ?

Thanks Serg

have you done any LN2 tests to check for any signs of cracking of the skin after large temp changes?

this might be very nice for GPU insulation i think

I have not tried it for LN2 yet, but I will be trying it in the next couple months.
http://www.smooth-on.com/Dragon-Skin...tml?catdepth=1
I think you can find it at a lot of distributors. I like in MI and found one about 30 minutes from my house. http://www.tfbplastics.com/rubber/si...trial-kit.html
After using it I think it will hold up to L2N and I may even try pouring some into my RAM slots and PCI-E to see if it comes out without ripping.