"Asus nFORCE2 (thread retitled)"

**sysfailur** · 11-13-2002, 02:20 PM

Well I dunno if anyone noticed, but newegg just put the Asus nforce2 in stock like 2minutes ago, and they dropped the price to $150. B/c I NEED a motherboard, and this looks like a good one, I decided to go with it. If it needs volt mods, so be it. I'll do it. Since we have our godlike DDTUNG voltage mod mastar supreme of the universe with us I'm sure it'll be doable! Right man?

I'm willing to be a guinea pig. *oink oink*

**Hallowed** · 11-13-2002, 03:31 PM

We were all waiting for one

You and Quad have them, and I saw a few photos with overvoltage jumpers.

Also AGP voltage is adjustable, says Q.

Give it hell man

**OPPAINTER** · 11-13-2002, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by sysfailur
Since we have our godlike DDTUNG voltage mod mastar supreme of the universe with us I'm sure it'll be doable! Right man?

I'm willing to be a guinea pig. *oink oink*

sysfailur,

Your best bet on the mods would be to send DDTUNG the same mobo

, it makes it much easier for him to figuer out.

OPP

**sysfailur** · 11-13-2002, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by OPPAINTER
sysfailur,

Your best bet on the mods would be to send DDTUNG the same mobo, it makes it much easier for him to figuer out.

OPP

Ahh I bet it would be easy for him then! If he pays me I'd be happy to ship one out to him.

I don't mind being a middle man for newegg-product-wanting-foreign-overclockers

But yeah, this mobo does look actually good for once :P Right when I get it I'll take pics of voltage controllers w/ some Canon G4 macro sexiness.

**DJ_Datte** · 11-13-2002, 05:16 PM

Volt only goes to 2.8 V tho, and no, there arent any OC jumpers.. all the pics that were spread around were bogus , I can explain why if you ask me later

I will have it here in a few days

/Damir

**gordon** · 11-13-2002, 06:22 PM

I think you can overclock the processor FSB independant of the MEM bus which is why I think these boards really will kill all. You won't need to buy those expensive corsair/crucial sticks anymore. Just get 2 sticks of fast average DDR266 memory that can run on the most aggressive timings and run the board in dual channel mode (which should feed any bandwidth needs).

Also what about the possibility someone made a board capable of going as far as 250~300Mhz FSB? Considering the Nforce2 has locked PCI/AGP dividers (along with MEM bus) it might be possible to hit PIV bus speeds. Just think about it, Barton @ 533Mhz FSB running dual channel DDR333 vs. PIV @ 533Mhz FSB on a granite bay board running the same dual channel config.

**sysfailur** · 11-13-2002, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by DJ_Datte
Volt only goes to 2.8 V tho, and no, there arent any OC jumpers.. all the pics that were spread around were bogus , I can explain why if you ask me later

I will have it here in a few days

/Damir

That's what DDTUNG is for. He is the voltage mod master. I've now perfected my soldering technique so I am ready for any challenge.... (well, almost any) :P

**kanedazan** · 11-14-2002, 01:18 AM

The cpu voltage can go only up to 1.85 on the asus, that's why you want to volt mod it, sysfailure?
My question may seems stupid, but as I also search for a nf2 board, to make my xp2200+ run at 10*200 (or 12*200 if it can handle that) with a slk800 rad... I think at 2.2ghz, a xp2200 need a bit more than 1.85v to run,no?
And grr, I want a nf2 mobo with both holes around the socket, and a highpoint raid controller *looking toward ABIT*!

**Hallowed** · 11-14-2002, 01:25 AM

It has an overvolt jumper according to the two people I've talked to that have them.

Also, really insane memory timing options too. you can run 1-1-1-4 if your memory can handle.

Of course, I mean the Asus board.

**DJ_Datte** · 11-14-2002, 05:29 AM

Hmm, have you talked to people that owned the boards, Hallowed ? becouse the pics that show a overvolt jumper are in error, unfortunately. And dont forget, the deluxe version has raid on the sata ports. So you could get a sata-pata converter, and run raid on those ports !

/Damir

**sysfailur** · 11-14-2002, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by kanedazan
The cpu voltage can go only up to 1.85 on the asus, that's why you want to volt mod it, sysfailure?
My question may seems stupid, but as I also search for a nf2 board, to make my xp2200+ run at 10*200 (or 12*200 if it can handle that) with a slk800 rad... I think at 2.2ghz, a xp2200 need a bit more than 1.85v to run,no?
And grr, I want a nf2 mobo with both holes around the socket, and a highpoint raid controller *looking toward ABIT*!

That's correct--I would want the ability to go to 2.2v at least. And the memory only goes to 2.8... I'd want 3.3v there.

**QuadDamage** · 11-14-2002, 02:49 PM

sorry for delay guys, but here's the deal :

-no overvolt jumper. mem upto 2.8v / vcore upto 1.85v. however this board clocks much better at lower volts than kd7 / 8k9a2+. memory voltage mod should be easy. i think v-mem controller is located in upper right corner of mobo. if DDTung asks i can give some more details.

-bios is full of o/cing goodness. ram timings from cas1/1/1/1 to cas3/3/3/8. agp lock at 50mhz,60,66,67,68,69..... upto 100mhz in one mhz increaments. agp 8x can be disabled in bios as well. i tried it with ti4200 agp 8x.

- i was able to o/c 2700+ (unfortunately locked on this mobo) upto 13x191 ram@2.8v / v-core 1.85v. on air cooling.

- ram can be ran at insane speeds. 166fsb+ ram 33,66,100,133,200% !!! find me any ram able to at least post at over 300mhz/600ddr.

- agp voltage 1.5/1.6/1.7 which really helped this ti4200 to operate at 100mhz agp.

- IMO, this mobo is more stable than kd7. i think it's the first decent mobo from Asus, lol.

**sysfailur** · 11-14-2002, 03:48 PM

Good to hear! Mine cometh tomorrow! I can't wait to test it out!!

**DJ_Datte** · 11-14-2002, 03:53 PM

Ok, QuadDamage, I have a question I *REALLY* want a answer for. Could you post the distance between the Caps infront of the socket (that row) and the closest mounting holes ?? PLEASE ??

Thankyou in advance !!

/Damir

**QuadDamage** · 11-15-2002, 07:19 AM

DJ Datte,

the distance from lower left corner mounting hole to the row of capacitors (5 of them) is around an inch - 22-25mm.

**sysfailur** · 11-15-2002, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by QuadDamage
DJ Datte,

the distance from lower left corner mounting hole to the row of capacitors (5 of them) is around an inch - 22-25mm.

Just got it and I noticed that yeah, those caps are pretty damn close. My AX-7 and Vantec Aeroflow both fit on though!! I will update on results very soon!

N8 · 11-15-2002, 08:23 AM

Very cool, sys. Can't wait to hear

**Marci** · 11-15-2002, 08:30 AM

Righty then ... I await the NF7-S from Abit!! nForce2 sounds like it really does kick butt...

**sysfailur** · 11-15-2002, 08:49 AM

o m g. That's what describes the nforce2/2600+ I have.... As you guys know, 1.85 and 2.8 is all ya get... and up to 211mhz fsb (on the cpu, not the memory, you can go higher in percntages).

I did 211 x 12 AIRCOOLED!!! That my friends is 2520mhz! Temps were around 51-52C idle w/ a Vantec Aeroflow. Mind you though all this was done in the bios. It was stable though, it didn't lock up in the bios on me which is a good sign (shows I still have room left). I haven't plugged it into my HD yet, but I shall. Just wanted to make sure she works, and work it does!!!!!!!!!! I will have pictures of all the volt mod chips, and the board in great detail later today... I have to go pick up an ID now so I can accept prizes @ the AMD tour in philly if I win

:P

**Henry** · 11-15-2002, 09:20 AM

Can you post sandra bandwith @ 211 FSB plz ??
And how about PCI lock, is it works ??

Thanks

**sysfailur** · 11-15-2002, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Henry
Can you post sandra bandwith @ 211 FSB plz ??
And how about PCI lock, is it works ??

Thanks

Well the AGP lock works great. I stuck it on 66mhz for safetys sake. I will boost it up later. I am geussing, although I don't know, that the AGP lock also determines the PCI speed (just divided in half).

I will test out @ diff. mhz and see what's what. I also will try w/ and w/o dual channel. And I will be posting a full review of my findings in a week or so on my site, maximum oc.

Also, like I had said, I don't have a hard drive plugged in yet. I will in like 4 hours or so... I have some things to do before I can get into it. I just booted it up to make sure the board worked. And it does

**Henry** · 11-15-2002, 10:33 AM

Thanks sys

Hope nf2 mobo use one controller for both AGP/PCI clock.

**kanedazan** · 11-15-2002, 10:54 AM

Sysfailure... You have pluged your athlon, and... multiplier for the cpu were unlocked from the beginning, no problem??

Because as I have a xp2200, but a revA one, I wonder if I buy this board, will it be able to unlock it, because with SUCH an oc friendly board, 200*10 is a must have it seems for a 2200+ for a beginner oc.
Thanks

**Hallowed** · 11-15-2002, 12:43 PM

So thats two people who can OC rather high with 1.85v.

I think QD was saying earlier that he hit 2480 on air with this thing.

**DJ_Datte** · 11-15-2002, 12:51 PM

Well, I looked , and if I understand correctly, my Swiftech Pelt 226 should fit, which makes me SOOOO HAPPY. I will post results as soon as I get the stuff... AsAP ... I AM SOOO HAPPY ! :=)

This is gonna be a good one guys and gals !

/Damir

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