Guys n Gals: Very torn here.

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
My friends who own this board havent mentioned those problems to me.

The turbo boost, i see them running 920's on 21x multi's so it has to be working.

Theres already 2 bios updates for the boards

S719 Updates:

* Improves Bootup BClock
* Adds B2B CAS Delay

S717 Updates:

* Smartfan is listed by temp they are adjusted to
* PXE fix with RAID enabled
* Improves bootup BCLK
* Improves 24GB support
* Smartfan improvements


the last which came out on the 9/21, 3 days ago.

If shammy didnt fix it yet, give him some time.

Well then, this one looks like the best contender for the price.
I can always return it to MC if it has probs.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Zap
Since you are likely to go multi-GPU, get the 920. The D0 stepping should be good for overclocking and out of the four or so different model X58 boards I've tried, the P6T was the best overclocker. Of course I don't Fold on them for months on end like aigomorla does.

Originally posted by: Bleser
I've been doing this kind of thing for 15 years now, and I've learned one thing from my expieriences: every time I buy a particular motherboard/chipset/CPU combo with the thought that I can drop in a future CPU, it ends up being a total waste of time.

This is a good point. AFAIK none of the boards right now have SATA III, USB 3.0, 10Gbit Ethernet or any other emerging technology. Two years down the line it will probably be more worthwhile to swap out the board as well.

Originally posted by: Gillbot
Aside from that, I thought the benefit of triple channel and i7 was better for gaming over dual channel and i5?

I think it has been shown to have negligible gains.

Originally posted by: aigomorla
Ive gone though 4 different boards for the i7, 6 cpu's, and 5 tri kits of ram, and even 3 psu's.
As well as a ton of GPU cards..

How many have you gone though this year?

Don't ask.

Just last week I was handed nine 975 CPUs to play around with.

You mean eight, right?

My shipping addy is..........

 

[Thor86]

+1 for i7.

Intel Core i7 Quad 920
3849A911 SLBEJ D0 (vid - 1.17)
Asus P6T Deluxe (Intel X58) China Bios (0703 shipping / 1504 latest)
Corsair Dominator TR3X6G1866C7GT 3x2GB DDR3-1866 7-8-7-20 @ 1.65V ver2.1

4Ghz (HT off) 200BLK (x20 Multi) 1.225 vcore, 1.80(Auto) vpll, 1.2625 vqpi, (CPUz vcore 1.208-1.224), Memory Ratio 2:8 DDR3-1600Mhz @ 7-7-7-20 1T(Manual) 1.64 vdimm Uclk @3200Mhz, Prime95 Custom (2048-4096) Passed 3+days (Temp 71+ degrees)
SuperPi 32M 9m15s

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

lol china bios

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Thor86
+1 for i7.

Intel Core i7 Quad 920
3849A911 SLBEJ D0 (vid - 1.17)
Asus P6T Deluxe (Intel X58) China Bios (0703 shipping / 1504 latest)
Corsair Dominator TR3X6G1866C7GT 3x2GB DDR3-1866 7-8-7-20 @ 1.65V ver2.1

4Ghz (HT off) 200BLK (x20 Multi) 1.225 vcore, 1.80(Auto) vpll, 1.2625 vqpi, (CPUz vcore 1.208-1.224), Memory Ratio 2:8 DDR3-1600Mhz @ 7-7-7-20 1T(Manual) 1.64 vdimm Uclk @3200Mhz, Prime95 Custom (2048-4096) Passed 3+days (Temp 71+ degrees)
SuperPi 32M 9m15s

Sweet!! But China BIOS? What is this?

 

[RussianSensation]

Keys if you are only aiming at 3.8-4.0ghz, why not just get the ASRock X58 Extreme for $170. It has a PCI slot between 2 blue 16x PCIe slots which you need.

Then get Intel Gen 2 SSD 80GB $250

Compared to the EVGA board you are looking at for $280, you don't need to mail in the rebate and your 'net' price difference implies your total SSD cost is $140

Alternatively, if you don't mind rebates, you can get the OCZ Vertex 60GB for $200

So your total cost would be Asrock $170 + $200 = $370. Only $100 more and you get an SSD. Will a 3.8ghz Core i7 920 with Vertex give you more smiles than a 920 @ 4.2ghz on a mechanical drive?

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: RussianSensation
Keys if you are only aiming at 3.8-4.0ghz, why not just get the ASRock X58 Extreme for $170. It has a PCI slot between 2 blue 16x PCIe slots which you need.

Then get Intel Gen 2 SSD 80GB $250

Compared to the EVGA board you are looking at for $280, you don't need to mail in the rebate and your 'net' price difference implies your total SSD cost is $140

Alternatively, if you don't mind rebates, you can get the OCZ Vertex 60GB for $200

So your total cost would be Asrock $170 + $200 = $370. Only $100 more and you get an SSD. Will a 3.8ghz Core i7 920 with Vertex give you more smiles than a 920 @ 4.2ghz on a mechanical drive?

Hey bud!

Nice looking board, but I still wish to retain the ability to go Tri-SLI, which that eVGA X58 LE does offer. It has 16x 8x 4x 8x PCI-e slots. Granted, I can't use that PCI slot with say 3 GT300 series cards in there, but I have the option to switch back and fourth.

As for the SSD drives, still too pricey for such little storage capacity. I know the performance is better than conventional drives, but I'll be ok with my RAID0 setup for a little while longer. At least until SSD drives come down from orbit pricing.

Lastly, I'm spoiled when it comes to particular manufacturers of mobos I buy. It's either ASUS, Gigabyte, or eVGA. Mainly because I constantly use these boards and have been happy with them. I'm sure ASROCK has come a long way, but I'm leary because of lack of experience with them. ECS on the other hand? El-Yucko. Bad experiences with them on two builds for friends who wanted to save some bucks. I won't use them again.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

PC&P Cooling is an OCZ off-brand PSU maker and they are either the best or one of the best PSU makers so far. Asrock is a sibling company of Asus. Just food for thought

 

[RussianSensation]

Originally posted by: Keysplayr

Lastly, I'm spoiled when it comes to particular manufacturers of mobos I buy. It's either ASUS, Gigabyte, or eVGA. Mainly because I constantly use these boards and have been happy with them.

Ya those 3 are definately the top. I also like Asus and Gigabyte boards. Haven't tried EVGA yet. When you get used to the constant BIOS updates, easy to navigate websites, and a bunch of geeks owning same boards who shares same tips for top overclocks, it's hard to switch from this. So, I know what you mean.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: RussianSensation

Originally posted by: Keysplayr

Lastly, I'm spoiled when it comes to particular manufacturers of mobos I buy. It's either ASUS, Gigabyte, or eVGA. Mainly because I constantly use these boards and have been happy with them.

Ya those 3 are definately the top. I also like Asus and Gigabyte boards. Haven't tried EVGA yet. When you get used to the constant BIOS updates, easy to navigate websites, and a bunch of geeks owning same boards who shares same tips for top overclocks, it's hard to switch from this. So, I know what you mean.

Definitely. I'm using this eVGA 790i Ultra SLI. It's been rock solid. And once I actually learned how to properly overclock, thanks to lavaheadache, it's been at a 100% stable 3.2GHz (Q6600) and running DDR3 1600 at speed. Leaves a nice taste in your mouth when things just work. So, My current preference is eVGA. I started off wanting the ASUS P6T because eVGA looked like the 1366 slot was too close to the edge of the board, and I didn't think my cooler would clear my PSU. But I think I was a bit off in the visual estimation.
So, I've got a few things for sale on Ebay right now. When they sell, I will probably buy the eVGA X58 LE from newegg, and the i7 920 from Microcenter. Just have to wait a few days now. I keep telling myself, "Patience, patience."

 

[Thor86]

Originally posted by: Keysplayr
Sweet!! But China BIOS? What is this?

LOL, board "made in China".

 

[Mr Fox]

Originally posted by: Keysplayr

Originally posted by: RussianSensation

Originally posted by: Keysplayr

Lastly, I'm spoiled when it comes to particular manufacturers of mobos I buy. It's either ASUS, Gigabyte, or eVGA. Mainly because I constantly use these boards and have been happy with them.

Ya those 3 are definately the top. I also like Asus and Gigabyte boards. Haven't tried EVGA yet. When you get used to the constant BIOS updates, easy to navigate websites, and a bunch of geeks owning same boards who shares same tips for top overclocks, it's hard to switch from this. So, I know what you mean.

Definitely. I'm using this eVGA 790i Ultra SLI. It's been rock solid. And once I actually learned how to properly overclock, thanks to lavaheadache, it's been at a 100% stable 3.2GHz (Q6600) and running DDR3 1600 at speed. Leaves a nice taste in your mouth when things just work. So, My current preference is eVGA. I started off wanting the ASUS P6T because eVGA looked like the 1366 slot was too close to the edge of the board, and I didn't think my cooler would clear my PSU. But I think I was a bit off in the visual estimation.
So, I've got a few things for sale on Ebay right now. When they sell, I will probably buy the eVGA X58 LE from newegg, and the i7 920 from Microcenter. Just have to wait a few days now. I keep telling myself, "Patience, patience."

Key Question.... is your DDR3 1600 - 1.5v -1.65 v DRAM ?????

If not you should sell with the 790i

You don't want sudden infant death syndrome to strike your bbbaby

 

[Keysplayr]

Yes indeed.
Six sticks of Corsair XMS3 TR3X6G1600C8 G 1600MHz 8-8-8-24 1.65v ver 3.1.

 

[MraK]

<look at my sig> Just by looking at the post in this thread, actually my ASUS P6T is working alright managed to OC my processor to 3.7Ghz manually and its been stable ever since (had the rig for a few months already) Can't say much about ASUS boards since this is my 2nd board, the first ASUS board i had was when SLI was first introduced some year ago, so far ASUS works for me. As for EVGA, on my 2nd (main) rig i would have given it 5 stars, with the exception that the board I have (EVGA X58 SLI LE) came with bad onboard sound, so I ended up getting a SB Audigy card to help with my sound, the bad part is, I can't run SLI anymore due to the fact that the PCIE/PCI setup on this board ristricts me to using only one card, I could have just gotten a 295 card but I kind of like using 2 cards for an SLI setup. (just my 2 cents)

As for the person who made this thread I'd say ASUS because i had so far 2 good experiences with their boards and although EVGA is known to have good boards I guess i just happen to have a lemon, but I managed to OC my processor with this board to 3.9Ghz but the temperature was starting to hit 51C so I downclocked it to 3.79Ghz and now its running at 42-44C.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: MrAK
<look at my sig> Just by looking at the post in this thread, actually my ASUS P6T is working alright managed to OC my processor to 3.7Ghz manually and its been stable ever since (had the rig for a few months already) Can't say much about ASUS boards since this is my 2nd board, the first ASUS board i had was when SLI was first introduced some year ago, so far ASUS works for me. As for EVGA, on my 2nd (main) rig i would have given it 5 stars, with the exception that the board I have (EVGA X58 SLI LE) came with bad onboard sound, so I ended up getting a SB Audigy card to help with my sound, the bad part is, I can't run SLI anymore due to the fact that the PCIE/PCI setup on this board ristricts me to using only one card, I could have just gotten a 295 card but I kind of like using 2 cards for an SLI setup. (just my 2 cents)

As for the person who made this thread I'd say ASUS because i had so far 2 good experiences with their boards and although EVGA is known to have good boards I guess i just happen to have a lemon, but I managed to OC my processor with this board to 3.9Ghz but the temperature was starting to hit 51C so I downclocked it to 3.79Ghz and now its running at 42-44C.

You could just RMA your eVGA board. I would. Still under warranty right? Relatively new board.

 

[MraK]

You could just RMA your eVGA board. I would. Still under warranty right? Relatively new board.

Yea I would, just dont want to wait another 2-4weeks for a replacement and besides I ended up getting an external X-Fi sound card and now i can continue having better sound and also i kind of noticed a better increase in sound quality from adding an sound card, now I could SLI again.:thumbsup:

 

[MyLeftNut]

I got my P6T WS Pro up and running with my i7 920 with 6gb ram and it seems to be able to hold a stable overclock at 4.2ghz at 1.23v under load (cpu-z). Around 4.3ghz and higher, it throttles down from 21x to 20x multiplier which I find quite annoying. If you're just looking at 4.2ghz with lower volts, it seems like some of the premium P6T boards work just fine for that purpose, but like others have mentioned earlier, I'd stay away from these Asus boards. If you can get a P6T deluxe v1 or v2, there are modified bioses out that disable the power throttling. I don't know how the other P6T's are, but this one I'm using has horrendous vdroop, like 0.9v under load, which I don't know if it's due to the 16 phase design used.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: MrAK

You could just RMA your eVGA board. I would. Still under warranty right? Relatively new board.

Yea I would, just dont want to wait another 2-4weeks for a replacement and besides I ended up getting an external X-Fi sound card and now i can continue having better sound and also i kind of noticed a better increase in sound quality from adding an sound card, now I could SLI again.:thumbsup:

that's why u pay for the advance RMA.

They mail you the board out first, with a return shipping label if you select that option.

Usually the total cost including shipping almost comes out the same and you get your board in advance.

Also... heh... Asus does not support gulftown as of yet, while eVGA and Giggy does.
This is why i hate ASUS they take next to forever on bios updates.

As i said i have owned both brands.
Its gonna be a very cold day in hell the next time i go back to ASUS.

 

[MraK]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: MrAK

You could just RMA your eVGA board. I would. Still under warranty right? Relatively new board.

that's why u pay for the advance RMA.

They mail you the board out first, with a return shipping label if you select that option.

Usually the total cost including shipping almost comes out the same and you get your board in advance.

Well the fact that I would wait close to a month (1-2weeks to send it / then 1-3 weeks for them to send it back), I live in Guam and most of my stuff that I order takes weeks to even a little over a month, but to have an RMA now that would take 6-8weeks.

I basically cant go with only one rig while the other is out, just cant and to wait that long is not something I would like to have to accept:laugh:

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: MrAK

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: MrAK

You could just RMA your eVGA board. I would. Still under warranty right? Relatively new board.

that's why u pay for the advance RMA.

They mail you the board out first, with a return shipping label if you select that option.

Usually the total cost including shipping almost comes out the same and you get your board in advance.

Well the fact that I would wait close to a month (1-2weeks to send it / then 1-3 weeks for them to send it back), I live in Guam and most of my stuff that I order takes weeks to even a little over a month, but to have an RMA now that would take 6-8weeks.

I basically cant go with only one rig while the other is out, just cant and to wait that long is not something I would like to have to accept:laugh:

You would not be going without a rig. You'd be happily using it (albeit with broken onboard sound and an X-fi) until your advanced replacement board came. Who cares how long it would take. And think of the problems you'll run into when you go to sell your broken board if you "don't" RMA. You'd have to state that the sound is broken, and nobody would buy it. IMHO