It looks like the distance between x16/x8_1 and x8_2B is 3 slots. The board comes with SLI bridges that look longer than normal ones. It gives extra room between them for better cooling.
If an extra 200-300MHz can be had by replacing the TIM between CPU die and IHS, then Ivy would be in the Sandy neighborhood, but using less voltage. I would delid just to decrease the temps at 4.4-4.5GHz.
The Coollaboratory Luiquid Metal Pro is conductive, but you could use a thin bead of...
Good to go like the others said. 850-1000 Watt PSUs aren't needed anymore (for the most part). Unless you're running 3 or 4 video cards 400-750W is fine.
2133 MHz memory speed seems to be the sweet spot for Ivy Bridge. 1600 is still perfectly fine. If you are going to MicroCenter, get the Samsung Green DDR3 1600 8GB (4GBx2) kit. It's 30nm low profile RAM 1.35v. It overclocks very well.
I used an OCZ and Enermax PSU for my Ultra-Ds. The OCZ had the adjustments for the 12v/3.3v/5v levels with LEDs to indicate status (Green/Yellow/Red). Haven't had a problem yet. Still running strong since late 2005.
The mSATA drive would be best used as cache for a larger HDD using Intel's Smart Response feature or for Rapid Start.
Use your Crucial M4 for boot (OS).
You can upgrade the mSATA drive to something larger (256GB) and then use it as a boot drive, but I do believe the mSATA port is SATA II...
I'm going to use a Corsair Obsidian 800D. I got one for $200 with a TigerDirect sale and Bing offer in late 2010. :) Need to order the SATA III and USB 3.0 upgrades.
I want a board that has the PLX chip so more PCI-E bandwidth will be available. I almost went with X79, but wanted something...
I think I have finally narrowed down my choice for motherboard for my new build from the two in my title.
I figure I'll get a feature rich board that should last me many years. I did the compare feature on ASUS's website, but I can't decide which would be the better choice. I plan on doing...
I changed the HSF on one of my Ultra-Ds. Can't remember what I used. Anyone have a picture of the original HSF? I only have one of the MBs now, so I can't tell if it's original or not.
I'm interested in the new MSI Z77 board(s). Still can't decide which way to go for my Ivybridge rig. The MSI BIOS has come a long way. I like how the Windows app looks exactly like the BIOS.
I have 4 GT AP-15s for a push/pull for my H100. When I finally get my computer up and running, I'll post how they do.
I'm still trying to decide if I want to pull in fresh air or push out warm air. Using a Corsair 800D.
I have found that different review sites rank certain pastes differently. The PK-1 is usually at the top of the list. It really depends on the hardware being used.
Check out http://skinneelabs.com
I have two of those MBs. I had a problem with the date and time not keeping current (and BIOS retaining settings) when the computer was off. Replacing the battery fixed the problem.
I would make sure the battery is good and that it is seated properly. Did you check the clear CMOS jumper?
The Gigabyte G1.Sniper 3 is on my short-list. I don't care about SLI/Crossfire, but those PCI-E slots and the extra 16 PCI-E lanes can be used for other devices. I still can't decide which Z77 board to get. I do like the ASUS' BIOS the best (MSI's is a very close second). Plus, the ASUS...
UPS should deliver the AX650 tomorrow. I'll test it out and see (even though I still haven't bought a MB yet).
CoDLolCopter, those are for a full set of modular cables. No lengths listed, but probably the same as the included cables. No extensions available. $90 a little steep too.
Exactly, 8GB is plenty for most people. Any more is just wasted money. More isn't always better. Buy a faster graphics card or CPU with the saved money.
The Indilinx drives use a Marvell controller with OCZ firmware. The Vertex 4 is just the Octane overclocked and tuned firmware. The Vertex 4 runs very hot. I would use a fan to cool HDD bay to keep it cool. I do that for all my HDDs and SDDs anyways.
The M4 doesn't get great firmware support. They only update it for serious problems. The firmware could be tweaked for better performance (look at Plextor). Still a great deal for the 512GB.
There will be new SSDs coming out this July/August. The problem is I would wait 3-6 months after they are released before even thinking about buying one. Let the firmware mature. That's why I just bought a Plextor M3P 256GB.
OCZ's Neutron GTX looks interesting. I'm not a OCZ fan (has...
If you sand the base of the IHS to get the under side of the IHS closer to the CPU die, will that lessen the clamping force of the CPU retension? Being new to Socket 1155, I didn't realize that the CPU socket retention mechanism clamps down on the IHS.
I grabbed a Corsair AX650. I'll see if it will make the stretch Monday (if UPS delivers it on time).
Do the PSU manufacurers sell extensions or is that done by a third party company? If I need one, I don't want to go cheap.
Thanks for the replies. :)
I'm looking to add more storage. I'm thinking about getting a 2TB HDD (1TB if prices don't drop any time soon). The problem seems to be that reliability for 1TB+ HDDs is terrible right now. Many DOAs and HDDs failing shortly after installing.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a HDD @ 1TB+?
Not any time soon. :(
My concern is reliability. It seems like all 1TB+ HDDs are junk these days. A lot of DOAs and failures within a year. I don't know who to buy anymore. It's a tossup between WD and Hitachi (which I believe is part of WD now).
I found on Corsair's website (PDF) that says the AX650's is 650mm. That is the longest I have seen.
The Seasonic X-650's (which I was going to buy) is 570mm. Looks like I might get the Corsair AX650, unless another quality PSU is available with a longer one.
Need to pick a power supply for my new build. Looking for 450-650 Watts. I need a PSU that has cables long enough to accomodate the 800D. The 8-pin ATX power probably will be the most challenging run.
I'd rather not use extensions, only for last resort.
Thanks for any input...
I'm not too keen on MIRs either. I still want a M3P. Maybe they will drop in price when they are back in stock.
It does look like something is going to happen real soon though (SSDs based on new controllers). It seems all SSDs have been dropping in price lately (or having great sales). I...
I have a couple Seagate 15k drives kicking around. I haven't used them in years. I wonder how they would compare to 7200 RPM SATA drives of today? I think the SCSI card is PCI (mid-late 90's).
I thought about trying IX, but thought the install process was just too involved.
BTW, I emailed Coollaboratory about the life expectantcy and performance of Liquid Pro/Ultra and they told me that the performance should not degrade over time, like most TIMs. I was thinking about using PK-1...
No one has any idea if PCI-E 3.0 slots not used for graphic cards can be used for other devices, with boards using PLX PEX8747 chip? Are the PCI-E 3.0 slots configurable? Say I install a GTX 680 in PCI_E Slot 1 and the rest of the PCI-E 3 slots are free. Can I set PCI_E Slot 1 to be x16 (for...
The ASUS Maximus V Gene does not have a Creative X-Fi chip. It uses a C-Media chip with Creative software for EAX emulation (most boards do this). Gigabyte has used Creative chips on their boards (G1.Sniper 3).
I have read a few reviews and threads on the Samsung Green 30nm and most have no trouble hitting 2133MHz with better timings than the Trident stuff. 2400MHz stable doesn't seem to hard either, but 2133 is probably the sweet spot.
I haven't read much good about the Trident stuff. 2400MHz is...
I'm glad I still haven't been able to decide on a motherboard yet. Delidding my i7-3770k might have to be delayed. I will do a ton of testing before removing the IHS.
I definitely plan on using a small bead of 100% silicone calking to reapply the IHS. Especially since I plan on using...
The only way to really know is to experiment. I have read that increasing system memory speed will help Intel's IGP performance (also overclocking IGP speed). 1600MHz seems to be the usual IGP overclock. Try running some game benchmarks at 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 memory speeds (if...
A larger SATA II drive could be faster than a SATA III drive. The larger drives use more channels so they perform faster. A 120GB SATA II drive will typically be faster than a 64GB SATA III drive on a SATA II port.
I would choose the largest drive. The more free space you have also plays a...
The Crucial M4 is just a basic model (hence the cheapest price). The Plextor M3 Series would be the high-end version (hence the expensive price). You do get better performance and a 5-year warranty with the Plextor.
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