A8N32 or A8R32-MVP???

[LittleNemoNES]

Which would perform better with my card? I was thinking that the 3200 xpress would be better but I'm not certain. Also, I have an opty 170 coming in the mail (...damn slow ass hell monarch computers...) which I plan to OC to at least 2.8 with 2x 1GB OCZ PC4000 EB Platinums (mem)

Help me see the light!

 

[LittleNemoNES]

have I stumped you all? :-D

 

[MegaWorks]

A8R32-MVP, I believe it overclocks better.

 

[LittleNemoNES]

The only thing is Asus is the only one out with a 3200 xpress mobo -- costs 250-280 everywhere I go :-(
Isn't DFI supposed to come out with a new mobo?

 

[LordofBrews]

DFI and Abit both have RD580 boards releasing later this month according to Anandtech.

 

[Heidfirst]

The Abit has already appeared on some websites for pre-order ~$180.

 

[LittleNemoNES]

I went ahead and bought the A8R32 from ZZF: $210 w/ 'free' 2 day shipping. I'll let you guys know how it goes. On similar news, I got my x1900xt to OC to 675/790 and I'm still not done -- not to mention my Accelero 2 cooler is in the mail.

 

[Axbattler]

Well, looking around the net, it seems that end-users are currently not getting the high overclocks you get in reviews.

It's a bit worrying considering that I have one on my way..

 

[LittleNemoNES]

Originally posted by: Axbattler
Well, looking around the net, it seems that end-users are currently not getting the high overclocks you get in reviews.

It's a bit worrying considering that I have one on my way..

Doh! Dont go scaring me like that. Hope its not the case *crossed fingers*

Have any links?

 

[Axbattler]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91586&page=2
I don't think anyone has managed to do 300Mhz at 1:1 - although one has done 299 which is close enough.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6637809#post6637809
Long thread, but having gone through the whole of it, I haven't even seen anyone mention "300Mhz" even with dividers. One of the guy seems to have trouble pushing 280 even with a divider of 133.

I took the plunge, mine should arrive tomorrow. Will see how it goes.

 

[LittleNemoNES]

Could be other issues. You know how people are. Using Kingston Mem to OC or 4 dimms. Not to mention crap CPUs. I got my Opty 170 today and am SUPER excited -- 0550UPMW so it should do 3+ Ghz :-D

 

[Axbattler]

Maybe (though I'd say that many of those users are not beginners). Keep us posted anyway