***ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Owners Thread***

[Random Murderer]

thanks Random Murderer
I'll leave at 140% (CPU) and 120% (VCCSA) as it is stable

I'd prefer to ask for VRMs, some people saw the "smoke" with their R4E, and some have burned
And black plate behind the VRMs is very hot for some

the only "burned" R4Es I've seen have been the 8-pin CPU power connector(EPS +12v). It's caused because those people are pulling too much current through those connections. That's why Asus included an additional 4-pin CPU +12v connector, so the current would be split among the additional wires as well and something like that wouldn't happen. They(Asus) also included the additional 6-pin PCIe power connector and 4-pin floppy connector next to the OC Key connector, so you can provide additional power to the expansion slots and RAM, respectively, without pulling that power from the 24-pin connector and possibly burning that up.

As long as you have active cooling on the VRMs(a fan over the stock heatsink or, in your case, a waterblock) they should be fine.

[Ice009]

the only "burned" R4Es I've seen have been the 8-pin CPU power connector(EPS +12v). It's caused because those people are pulling too much current through those connections. That's why Asus included an additional 4-pin CPU +12v connector, so the current would be split among the additional wires as well and something like that wouldn't happen. They(Asus) also included the additional 6-pin PCIe power connector and 4-pin floppy connector next to the OC Key connector, so you can provide additional power to the expansion slots and RAM, respectively, without pulling that power from the 24-pin connector and possibly burning that up.

As long as you have active cooling on the VRMs(a fan over the stock heatsink or, in your case, a waterblock) they should be fine.

What about on the Rampage 4 Formula? They don't have any of those connectors, so does that mean that I shouldn't push the board? I haven't started overclocking yet, but reading this doesn't sound very good. What OC should I be looking at for 24/7 use? 4.5Ghz? Going to try to set it up with offset at 4.5Ghz like my Asus Z68 MB. Anyone got a link to an offset OC guide for X79 or is it similar to Z68?

Try changing turbo ratio option to 'By all cores'

Thanks for this tip. It worked.

[Random Murderer]

What about on the Rampage 4 Formula? They don't have any of those connectors, so does that mean that I shouldn't push the board? I haven't started overclocking yet, but reading this doesn't sound very good. What OC should I be looking at for 24/7 use? 4.5Ghz? Going to try to set it up with offset at 4.5Ghz like my Asus Z68 MB. Anyone got a link to an offset OC guide for X79 or is it similar to Z68?

That's a question for Raja or LardArse. I have absolutely no experience with the Formula.

[cx-ray]

What about on the Rampage 4 Formula? They don't have any of those connectors, so does that mean that I shouldn't push the board? I haven't started overclocking yet, but reading this doesn't sound very good. What OC should I be looking at for 24/7 use? 4.5Ghz? Going to try to set it up with offset at 4.5Ghz like my Asus Z68 MB. Anyone got a link to an offset OC guide for X79 or is it similar to Z68?

The spec for 8-pin EPS is 4 * 12V + 4 * ground 18 AWG line. Conservatively it can safely handle 28A or 336W and probably 1.5 times that without bursting into flames. I don't think you have to worry, unless your 24/7 clock for 6 cores is 1.6V @ 5Ghz

[Ice009]

That's a question for Raja or LardArse. I have absolutely no experience with the Formula.

Yeah, I was just asking because what you said made it seem like it's not really a board set up to go for big overclocks like the Rampage Extreme with those extra connectors.

The spec for 8-pin EPS is 4 * 12V + 4 * ground 18 AWG line. Conservatively it can safely handle 28A or 336W and probably 1.5 times that without bursting into flames. I don't think you have to worry, unless your 24/7 clock for 6 cores is 1.6V @ 5Ghz

I'm not going to be pushing it too much. I'll be aiming for a 4.5Ghz 24/7 OC with offset if I can set it up like my Z68 MB, but I'd also like to have a go at a 5Ghz OC for benching, it just doesn't seem like the board is catered to bigger overclocks like the Rampage Extreme. I've read it overclocks just as well, but I don't see how it can without the extra power connectors that the Rampage Extreme has. That's OK though because I didn't really buy the board for that. I bought it more for the 4 x PCIe x16 slots, in other words for gaming, and I'd say that is what this board is catered towards. Maybe I am wrong though and it can hold it's own Vs the Rampage Extreme.

[Random Murderer]

Yeah, I was just asking because what you said made it seem like it's not really a board set up to go for big overclocks like the Rampage Extreme with those extra connectors.

I'm not going to be pushing it too much. I'll be aiming for a 4.5Ghz 24/7 OC with offset if I can set it up like my Z68 MB, but I'd also like to have a go at a 5Ghz OC for benching, it just doesn't seem like the board is catered to bigger overclocks like the Rampage Extreme. I've read it overclocks just as well, but I don't see how it can without the extra power connectors that the Rampage Extreme has. That's OK though because I didn't really buy the board for that. I bought it more for the 4 x PCIe x16 slots, in other words for gaming, and I'd say that is what this board is catered towards. Maybe I am wrong though and it can hold it's own Vs the Rampage Extreme.

The Extreme is directed more towards sub-ambient overclocking and extreme benching. The need for extra power connectors comes from sub-zero oc needs and higher clock speeds/current draw.
The Formula is set up for overclocking, all Rampage boards are, just don't expect 5.5GHz+ like some people have posted in this thread.

EDIT: I have to back what Deachus said. Just push your system. You'll start experiencing odd problems when(more like IF) power related issues pop up. And hey, if the board fries, the ROG RMA department is great about replacing your board regardless of reason of failure. These boards are designed for overclocking and Asus fully expects us to do so.