Do ASUS mobo auto-overclocking features set the voltage too high?

[Zoot]

That being said I now need to decide on the version of the P5Q that I require. There are so many versions! I've had a look at the descriptions on the ASUS site (right-hand drop box to change the model) but I don't really understand the importance of the different features.

The P5Q Deluxe is a solid board, here's a review:

[url]http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/asus_p5q_deluxe/[/URL]

I wouldn't get overly hung up on the extra features.

Hrm, while I dont like to be rude...there are some people in this thread who don't know what they are talking about...

Check out P223 of the X48 datasheet.

http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/datasheet/319122.pdf

1.63V is most certainly NOT safe for prolonged periods of time.

And you make a good point at overclocking being brought to the masses.

Many people tend to forget the amount of tweaking it ensues, I see this time and time again on the Dell forums.

 

[peehere2000]

P5K Premium is a pretty good board for the price.

 

[°TheMadDutchDude°]

I'd recommend the P5Q Pro, it is just about as good as the Deluxe and just as stable.

Don't go for a P35 now, they're getting a bit old so go with the newer gen P45's if the budget allows it, obviously in this case it does so. Either of the P5Q models will do in your case!

 

[D-Cyph3r]

My P5E3 Deluxe features an OC mode (to run 1800-2000Mhz DDR3), on my E6600 it was absolutely useless, not providing near enough voltage to keep the CPU stable.

Admittedly this was when the board was first released (original BIOS) and I haven't tried it nowadays with my E8600 (which can obviously run much higher with much less voltage anyways), but still as others have said manual overclocking is the way to go and for the most part quite simple.

 

[°TheMadDutchDude°]

I wish that I had backed up the article I wrote on OCing, I think you would have found it useful

Learn how to do it manually, if the worst comes to the worst and it doesn't boot.. take the power out and reset the CMOS by removing the battery for 2 mins, simple as that Then .. try again

Just remember to keep below 1.4v on the E8400, also, don't go straight up on the volts, keep them down for as long as you can

 

[james4t]

This decision is turning out to be a tough one.

As the top model in its range it's difficult not to want the Maximus II Formula (~£155). Thinking about it sensibly though, it sounds as though the P5Q Deluxe (~£125) is a better buy as the reviews i've read indicate the performance and overclocking potential of the boards are very similar.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/motherboards/review/2008/06/12/Asus-P5Q-Deluxe/p1

http://www.trustedreviews.com/motherboards/review/2008/07/31/Asus-Maximus-II-Formula/p1

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/asus_p5q_deluxe/8.htm

On the other hand, the P5Q Pro (~£85) is a lot cheaper and only lacks a few features of the above boards. Unfortunately the reviews i've read for this board are not optimistic on its overclocking potential

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mainboards/display/asus-p5q-pro.html

With regard to the pro I just can't help thinking 'less money, less performance'.

With regards to the P5K, I want to have a P45 chipset.

 

[°TheMadDutchDude°]

I have to add a bit of support in to you bud. My friend has an E8400 at 4GHz on only 1.35v, the P5Q is a very good clocker though if you're going to spend £125 on the Deluxe.. it would be really stupid if you didn't spend the extra £30 and get a far superior board for the little bit extra

 

[-VK-]

If you go P45, you don't need any volts.

Turn of all the restricting features (mentioned throughout this post) stick it to 1.35v and start bumping the FSB.

For overclocking, I'd take the P5Q Pro or the P5Q-E personally... my E8600 is currently quite happy at 550FSB...

 

[JN]

Just to add to all thats been said, we have a P5Q Deluxe review here:

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews....owdown_-_asus_p5q_deluxe_vs_msi_p45_diamond/1

OC3D: Not just a pretty forum

 

[Zoot]

Just to add to all thats been said, we have a P5Q Deluxe review here:

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews....owdown_-_asus_p5q_deluxe_vs_msi_p45_diamond/1

OC3D: Not just a pretty forum

Jim I will gladly accept punishment for not linking to here first.

 

[JN]

Jim I will gladly accept punishment for not linking to here first.

Damn right. 5 lashing for you sir

 

[Zoot]

:ban:

 

[Jesse-PXP]

I'm having some black-screen issues with my 9800gx2, do you think this could be due to my motherboard overclocking my pci-e slot?

 

[°TheMadDutchDude°]

Yeah most likely, it isn't a good idea to turn up your PCIe frequency TBH.

Can't you lock it to 100MHz?

 

[Jesse-PXP]

I'm sure I can, i'll look into it though. Computers are so frustrating, I buy all this sweet new hardware and of course I can't get it all working nicely together

 

[jaydee70]

Hi guys, imma a newbee 2 OCing, and i can use some advice.

I have a P5KC with E6850 processor with pc6400 2 GB.

I have it stable now on 3.6, but i want 2 get it up 2 4.0

Is that possible??

Settings :

CPU ratio - 9.0

FSB strap North Bridge - 333

FSB Frequency - 399

PCIE Frequency - 100

DRAM Frequency - DDR2 799

DRAM Command Rate - Auto

DRAM timing Control - Auto

DRAM static read Control - Auto

DRAM dynamic write Control - Auto

Adjust CHA skew support - Auto

Adjust CHB skew support - Auto

Transaction Booster - Diasabled

relax level - 3

CPU voltage - 1.4250

CPU PPL Voltage - 1.50

FSB term Volt - 1.40

Dram Voltage - 2.00

Nort Bridge Volt - 1.55

Clock Over Charching - Auto

Load Line Calibration - Auto

CPU GTL Volt reference - Auto

NB GTL Volt reference - Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum - Auto

PCIE Spread Spectrum - Auto

Hope u guys can help me out,

Greets from JayDee

 

[lamboman]

4GHz is a push, and is unlikely TBH. You will probably be able to get 3.8GHz though, there are quite a few people who have ran their E6850s at that speed.

 

[jaydee70]

Tnx 4 ur quick reply.

OK, lets go 4 the 3.8

Wots better now, going 4 faster memory or start working with memory-divider?

Got 2 say, not looking forward 2 the memory-divider, I don't understand that ;-)

What would be better DDR2 PC8500 or DDR3 PC14400???

I have a PC6400 now.

Hope 2 hear from u guys soon again