680i overclocking thread

[cambrian]

My results for the eVGA are back. Rather disappointing.
FSB tops at 449. I mean literally 449. A hair higher than that will not post. I know this system including this CPU can do 485 on my previous P5B deluxe. Wondering if I should return this board or not.

[buckshot]

There seems to be a bug when setting a certain FSB causing the system not to post. What you can do is trying going a little higher in increments of 5. I seem to be stuck at the same spot you are at. I can't wait to go home to do some more testing. I have a 850 watt zippy, EVGA 680i and 6600 B stepping that needs some attention

See this link to see what I'm talking about.
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4215&s=14

[Levish]

will it do over 3200mhz with the 8x multi?

[Bootsy]

cambrian can you run orthos blend at 449?

[cambrian]

1) tried it at 8x multi --> same results, craps out at 450 FSB

2) tried the suggestions provided by the link --> does not work; even at multiple FSB: 1825, 1855, 1875, etc; I tried it in linked/unlinked modes, both produce same results

3) I noticed that I can orthos large FFT's for 10+ hours at 400x8 at 2T timings but at 1T orthos failed in 2 minutes. My RAM is really good and can go up as high as 980 mhz.

4) Yes I can run orthos (large FFT's) for 5+ minutes under 449 FSB without failing; I can also run 400 FSB 10+ hrs large FFT's without failing as mentioned in #3.

[xgman]

They have an updated bios that helps here but they won't let it out yet.

[ryaan]

dont rma the board.. keep it, bios updates will fix some stuff and if maybe u can go sli now too

[Kunaak]

450 from a board thats basically as tight in latency as the 975 boards, is actually pretty good.

you can go back to the P5B, but you sacrifice alot of latency for a higher OC.

compare your super PI times to your 965 board, and you will see what I mean....

[cambrian]

They have an updated bios that helps here but they won't let it out yet.

dude, hook it up!

[MrDeeds]

450 from a board thats basically as tight in latency as the 975 boards, is actually pretty good.

you can go back to the P5B, but you sacrifice alot of latency for a higher OC.

compare your super PI times to your 965 board, and you will see what I mean....

I agree with Kunaak, i'd keep the board for at least another week to see if there are any gains from a bios update or until the people having better luck with the board post their settings.

[SKiLL3D]

I agree with Kunaak, i'd keep the board for at least another week to see if there are any gains from a bios update or until the people having better luck with the board post their settings.

Dito - a list on the 1st Post with the various Results would nice,too.

iLL

[xgman]

dude, hook it up!

I'll get there, but between the bios/mem issues and the capacitors in the way of the backplate, I am not as much in a hurry as I was earlier today. I wish someone wiould share that darn P20 beta bios that Hardocp and VRzone were given. I never had this much trouble getting a beta bios from Asus.

Someone from EVGA says maybe the updated bios next wed. Seems like along time . .

[cambrian]

yeah the capacitors right where the back plate would be is really annoying and stupid. I had to add extra padding to tuniq tower back plate so it would it won't crush those damn capacitors. If you look at the Asus board, it does not have that problem...Very well thought out on Asus' part I think

And the bios problem is going to be a hassle in the future. Asus has been really good with releasing bioses. eVGA remains to be seen but so far not impressed.

[slykid]

man and i nearly bought that mobo.....gotta wait till next week and see what happens before i buy any mobo

[Trice]

The whole releasing of a BIOS is what held me off getting an eVGA. I dont trust em yet.

[LexDiamonds]

I ordered one.... I watercool so the capacitors on the back wont be an issue for me. As far as BIOSes are concerned, there should be a flood of solid BIOS releases for the reference board because several partners are essentially releasing the same board. The only thing that would be different is the hex code that identifies the company name.

[jplikesnos]

Any one know anything about the beta bios from nvidia thats newer than the one from evga? Its meant to fix FSB problems.

[gmod]

Well Iam waiting for my vendor to get these in..Cant wait to come off the MSI 975x board..392fsb max..So the 449fsb will be really nice for me..Plus being able to run any Nvidia Drivers I want to..(SLI)

HA just got a call my vendor has them 219.00 shipped EVGA..Should have it Tuesday..

[slykid]

Well Iam waiting for my vendor to get these in..Cant wait to come off the MSI 975x board..392fsb max..So the 449fsb will be really nice for me..Plus being able to run any Nvidia Drivers I want to..(SLI)

HA just got a call my vendor has them 219.00 shipped EVGA..Should have it Tuesday..

why are you getting it that cheap?

[bingo13]

why are you getting it that cheap?

Because MSRP on the board is $229. Anything over that and you have experienced early adopter pricing syndrome.

[GAR]

i couldnt get 450x8 to post.....im at 400x9.........my superpi times are slower than my p5b deluxe tho........with ddr1067 i get more bandwidth with my 680i but with ddr1000 and less bandwidth my p5b did super pi in 13.987 this one does 14.124.........wierd.............................. ...if posible could u guys include a picture or a discription of your bios settings thanks.

[JoeBar]

Coolaler also showed that P5B is better performing than 680i in spi.

[doompc]

Muste be a FSB "hole":
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aHVzaWFzdA==

Try 1845MHz FSB (461).

[mercyless]

max fsb 466 x 7, no pic were done as i thought i'll go more > 470.
max 461 x 8.

[trans am]

evga motherboard don't expect a lot.

sorry that was mean.