Epox 8rda+ NForce2 Overclocking - Page 6

Bosw8er · 17th December 2002, 11:03

Quote:

Originally posted by calantak
I need total 200% stability on this one.

Remember to change your sig then :^)

RichBa5tard · 17th December 2002, 14:07

@calantak: i've heard epox has some troubles supplying europe with their 8rda+: the first batch is completely sold out, and the next one won't be here until januari. I hope this isn't true...

At the moment I've got 191FSB sync 100% stable with noiseless cooling, 200FSB with fans on 8V and 206Mhz bench-stable.

Sadly, i don't think it's my memory holding me back, but the memory controller.

Why?
=>
228Mhz FSB, 75% mem (176mhz) = STABLE
191Mhz FSB, 120% mem (228mhz) = STABLE
Everyting above 205FSB and 100% mem = FAIl

Only raison I can see is that the memoroy controller can't handle fast transfers at high FSB. Solution = vmod? nforce² chipset don't allow volt changes in bios though... bummer. :/

jmke · 17th December 2002, 15:00

no vmem voltage changement?
I think you'll need more voltage for the memory @max timings when going at 200+ Mhz

RichBa5tard · 17th December 2002, 15:18

vmem is already at 2.9 (2.81 real). But if running memory at 228mhz async is no prob, the memory shouldn't be the limiting factor when hitting a brick wall at 206FSB sync.

This epox board needs a chipset voltage option, like the abit.

jmke · 17th December 2002, 15:32

I/O voltage?

RichBa5tard · 17th December 2002, 15:33

jmke · 17th December 2002, 15:38

my Abit KT7-Raid got that :-)

The Senile Doctor · 18th December 2002, 11:22

problemissimo!

the epox 8rda+ could be away for a VERY LONG TIME

is there an option in the other boards? R they any good? can you change that multiplier on all boards? which have mounting holes coz I need a slk800 to fit! Remember this is not a 3dmark board, but a workstation that can fold at high (but not extreme) speed.

I have to change my order at funcomp fast!

the asus seems to look quite good and I can have it in two days...

RichBa5tard · 18th December 2002, 11:59

Go for it, the asus performs equally.

The Senile Doctor · 18th December 2002, 15:10

fuk it

I ordered the asus gold edition instead of the epox, but now they tell me the 2400 is hardly gettable...
and would take two weeks...

fukkin hell

that's it.

get me the asus gold, and an xp2600+ prontopresto please.

the 2600+slk800 and ram @3:4 should get me to 2.4-2.5-ish on air

is the 2600 locked?

17th December 2002, 14:07	#52
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	@calantak: i've heard epox has some troubles supplying europe with their 8rda+: the first batch is completely sold out, and the next one won't be here until januari. I hope this isn't true... At the moment I've got 191FSB sync 100% stable with noiseless cooling, 200FSB with fans on 8V and 206Mhz bench-stable. Sadly, i don't think it's my memory holding me back, but the memory controller. Why? => 228Mhz FSB, 75% mem (176mhz) = STABLE 191Mhz FSB, 120% mem (228mhz) = STABLE Everyting above 205FSB and 100% mem = FAIl Only raison I can see is that the memoroy controller can't handle fast transfers at high FSB. Solution = vmod? nforce² chipset don't allow volt changes in bios though... bummer. :/ __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

17th December 2002, 15:00	#53
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	no vmem voltage changement? I think you'll need more voltage for the memory @max timings when going at 200+ Mhz __________________

17th December 2002, 15:18	#54
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	vmem is already at 2.9 (2.81 real). But if running memory at 228mhz async is no prob, the memory shouldn't be the limiting factor when hitting a brick wall at 206FSB sync. This epox board needs a chipset voltage option, like the abit. __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

17th December 2002, 15:32	#55
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	I/O voltage? __________________

17th December 2002, 15:33	#56
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	yup __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

17th December 2002, 15:38	#57
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	my Abit KT7-Raid got that :-) __________________

18th December 2002, 11:22	#58
The Senile Doctor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: wherever the doom is Posts: 3,171	problemissimo! the epox 8rda+ could be away for a VERY LONG TIME is there an option in the other boards? R they any good? can you change that multiplier on all boards? which have mounting holes coz I need a slk800 to fit! Remember this is not a 3dmark board, but a workstation that can fold at high (but not extreme) speed. I have to change my order at funcomp fast! the asus seems to look quite good and I can have it in two days... __________________ OC-2-the-death Where the Reverend is doing his Magick, all mortals be silent Doom over the world

18th December 2002, 11:59	#59
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	Go for it, the asus performs equally. __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

18th December 2002, 15:10	#60
The Senile Doctor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: wherever the doom is Posts: 3,171	fuk it I ordered the asus gold edition instead of the epox, but now they tell me the 2400 is hardly gettable... and would take two weeks... fukkin hell that's it. get me the asus gold, and an xp2600+ prontopresto please. the 2600+slk800 and ram @3:4 should get me to 2.4-2.5-ish on air is the 2600 locked? __________________ OC-2-the-death Where the Reverend is doing his Magick, all mortals be silent Doom over the world

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