FedEx just delivered my Aopen AX4R+

[John]

I just did a mobo swap, and right now I'm doing a clean install of XP Pro. I forgot the board doesn't come with onboard raid, so I am going to just hook up a single D740X "L" for the time being. I am considering a 180GB 180GXP or a Seagate 15K.3 w/ Adaptec 39320-R, but as of yet I cannot make a firm decision.

I will report back with some benchies later on.

Rig Info:

Chieftech dragon case w/ 420w Channel Well psu
AX4R+ BIOS ID : 11/19/2002-i7205-W83627-6A69WAB9C-00
2.26 B0 w/ AX478 & Panaflo 21db fan
(2) 256MB PC2700 Samsung Original (DTM)

Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 28.0°C
CPU Temperature : 33.5°C
Power / Aux Temperature : 67.5°C

Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Core Voltage : 1.58V
Aux Voltage : 1.63V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.30V
+5V Voltage : 5.08V
+12V Voltage : 12.04V
-12V Voltage : -12.28V
-5V Voltage : -5.10V
Standby Voltage : 5.02V
Battery Voltage : 3.18V


I am just getting started so please bear with me

Benchmarks

2.26@2.76 162FSB 2.5-3-3-6

Sandra 2003 Pro memory bench: 4029/4028
3DMark Score: 5161 3DMarks

 

[THUGSROOK]

looking forward to it John ~ g'luck

 

[eplebnista]

 

[Insane3D]

Have fun John!

 

[Jgtdragon]

I got mine yesterday. Inside my case is a freakin mess with bunch of scsi rounded cables.
I bent a pin in two of my LVD connectors. Luckly I straigthen them out and the drives were detected. Will install Win Pro tomorrow.
Good luck John! Your install seems to more smooth than me.

 

This is a great board, i've been running mine for almost a month without problems.

 

[oldfart]

Good Luck!

 

[deeznuts]

where did you guys get?

 

[Jgtdragon]

where did you guys get?

Newegg.

 

[deeznuts]

Originally posted by: Jgtdragon

where did you guys get?

Newegg.

damn.

 

[John]

A new bios for the AX4R+ was just released today. This also marks the first time I have done a bios flash in the O/S instead of DOS. All is well, and I am finishing up a clean install on my new DiamondMax Plus 9.

 

[Insane3D]

This also marks the first time I have done a bios flash in the O/S instead of DOS.

Jeez John, get with the times already!

 

[Jgtdragon]

A new bios for the AX4R+ was just released today. This also marks the first time I have done a bios flash in the O/S instead of DOS. All is well, and I am finishing up a clean install on my new DiamondMax Plus 9.

Thanks John for the head up on the new bios. Let us know any improvement in overclocking.

BTW, John, you using MBM 5 or Silent Tek?

 

[IBuyUFO]

Where did you get yours from? I'm still waiting for mine and they said it they would have it at the end of this month.

 

[Jgtdragon]

Where did you get yours from? I'm still waiting for mine and they said it they would have it at the end of this month.

I got mine from Newegg. They got it for couple hours last Friday. I canceled my order with MyAopen.com because they kept pushing it back.
So far, looks great. I am running at 150fsb with default voltage.

 

[P4spooky]

That's great. I updated the BIOS. Nothing different (apparent at least) other than the startup screen now splashes the Vcore/Vdimm and FSB settings.

Replaced CPU on this board currently running 2.4C1 at 167FSB Default Vcore. Not a single issue. This board rocks.

 

[IBuyUFO]

yeah I still have my order with myaopen.com. hopefully they'll deliver it this month.

 

[Frangelina]

Is there the power on ps2 keyboard/mouse feature in the bios?. I downloaded the manual but not detailed enough.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Frangelina
Is there the power on ps2 keyboard/mouse feature in the bios?. I downloaded the manual but not detailed enough.

I'm not sure about that.

As far as the SilentTek goes, I haven't tried it out. I am not one that monitors temps, voltages, and needs to adjust my fan speeds. I run 21db Panaflos throughout my case, and @ 100% power they are near silent. Even when my system is under 100% load w/ Prime95 my max cpu temp is 54C.

 

[John]

Ahh, my retail 2.4 SL6EF c1 cpu (pack date 12/29/02) arrived today. Hopefully I can bust 3GHz!

 

[EXman]

Ahh, my retail 2.4 SL6EF c1 cpu (dec 02 date) arrived today. Hopefully I can bust 3GHz!

go for it!

 

[John]

2.75 @ default voltage so far, and Prime95 is running right now........
2.88 @ 1.50v
3.0 @ 1.5v - prime fails after 30 sec, time to bump it up .025v

 

[oldfart]

Sweet!

 

[Yourself]

Originally posted by: John
2.75 @ default voltage so far, and Prime95 is running right now........
2.88 @ 1.50v
3.0 @ 1.5v - prime fails after 30 sec, time to bump it up .025v

Bah....bump that mutha up...I wanna see what kinda FSB your the Aopen can manage.


Self

 

[PClark99]

C'mon John, let it rip.

Just make sure you have a good fire extinguisher nearby!!!