Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

[MadScientist]

Originally posted by: TungFree
I posted my concerns at Abit as well and SerpentRoyal Posted a reply with a simpler approach.

I followed it and now my setting has changed a bit:
3.3ghz 367x9 1.360Vcore 2.05V Dramm 4-4-4-12-2T
In Memtest #5 both 1.95 and 2.00 Dramm Volts failed while they passed in Prime 95 preveously.

So I am sticking with 2.05V Dramm setting.

I read your post on the Abit forum and his reply. I don't agree with the shotgun method of overclocking, but if you (he) want to run your ram at 4-4-4-12-2T, 2.05 vdimm, and a 1:1.2 divider, and it's stable, that's your call. I agree that for intial CPU testing running Prime95 for 1 hour at the Small FFts setting is sufficient, but for system stability you should run Prime95 Blend setting for at least 8 hours. If you are a gamer or do any video encoding, you will see why.

The reason your ram failed memtest86+, test 5, at 4-4-4-12-2T, 1:1.2 divider, 367 FSB (880 mhz mem freq) at 1.95 and 2.00 vdimm and passed Prime95 is because you were running Prime95 on the Small FFts setting that puts very little stress on the ram. If you had run Prime95 on the Blend setting, that stresses both your CPU and ram, it would have most likely failed.

According to the CoreTemp program, what are your load temps (running Prime95, Small FFts setting) with your CPU set at 1.360 vcore?

 

[sukhoi37]

Originally posted by: Yoxxy
I have run an e8500 im an IP35-E and V. Seemed to work fine. CPU MicroCode is built into the new bios (13 I believe)

ok, thanks for the info.
the processor is available in malaysia here since last weekend.

 

[GundamF91]

OK, I am still looking for the BIOS setting for booting off USB memory stick. I've set up my USB stick as bootable using HPs utility. I can't find a suitable selection in the BIOS for booting off USB stock.

 

[DusterAZ]

Originally posted by: GundamF91
OK, I am still looking for the BIOS setting for booting off USB memory stick. I've set up my USB stick as bootable using HPs utility. I can't find a suitable selection in the BIOS for booting off USB stock.

This worked for me:

http://forum.uabit.com/showthread.php?t=121953

 

[amheck]

do you guys anticipate any rebates upcoming for this board?

I have a E6400 chip waiting here, and just ordered 4 1gb sticks of that cheap ram last nite. Kinda shopping around for a board and have been interested in this one for a while.

 

[GundamF91]

With the board selling so fast as soon as they're available, I doubt there'll be rebate for this board. There's a rebate for IP35-V I think.

 

[o0erick0o]

I just wanted to share a "success story" with this board.

I'm currently running:
G0 Q6600 @ 3.0Ghz with a Cooler Master Hyper 48 (TR U120X inc.)
2GB Crucial Ballistix (PC2-8500) CL5 EPP
IP35-E (BIOS 14)
8800GTS 512MB
WinXP SP2

BIOS
SCREENSHOT

Unless you plan on going beyond 400Mhz (and want the extra security of knowing your RAM will run at those speeds) you don't need to spend money on PC28500. I did, and kind of regret it since I'm only running the RAM @ 400Mhz. I tightened up the timings on the ram from JEDEC Spec (which was 4-5-5-15 @ 2.2v) to 4-4-4-12 @ 1.85.

The system is ROCK solid with C1E and EIST (as you can see from the screenshot).

Once I receive my TRU120X, I'll make an attempt for 3.4Ghz and beyond. The Hyper48 does the job, but I want my hearing to stay intact. The lil' 92mm fan is working overtime trying to keep up with me.

I love this board! I built this new PC (CPU, mobo, memory, Video Card) for less than what it costs to buy a single QX6850.

 

[soccerballtux]

Nice board for Windows, however there is no enhanced/AHCI mode for the on-chip sata controller. Linux needs this mode to detect SATA drives.

edit: just need 2.6.21 kernel apparently. Ubuntu 7.10 is 2.6.16 or 18 or something.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Husky55
I absolutely agree. Speaking strictly from an impartial observer, I think the ban of Serpent was a very bad move by the Anadtech mods and admins.

Sure, Serpent took some shots at the Corsair PS although a lot of us do not have any problem with Corsair. But fact is some users did have a problem with the Corsair PS.

Serpent also trashed the OCZ memory. I do not have OCZ but some people have problem with them. I do have about 10 pairs of G. Skill HZ and Crucial to test and play around with . Really if it was not for Serpent and this thread, I would not be aware of the defective T04 transitor which caused the cold boot problem.

My feeling, not supported by any fact, was Serpent was banned for trashing OCZ and Corsair and their reps on this forum bitch about it.

May be Corsair and OCZ have a right to bitch about it, but let the truth comes out and let people voice their opinion. I now will think twice about buying ANY OCZ and/or Corsair products.

isgust;

I agree. I was banned for a week, for making negative comments about Windows Vista. I've been a member since 2001, and I'd previously never gotten so much as a warning.

The increasing corporatism and group-think here, is making this place a bit... sterile.

 

[RFV]

This thread was initiated by SerpentRoyal, he kept it continually updated with the latest news, BIOS releases, utilities, and anything else regarding the Abit IP35-E. He also took the time to answer any and all questions asked of him by forum members. The fact that this thread has reached 118 pages and is used as a reference by many people is a reflection of the work he put into it . I don't know why he was banned, but I do know he will be missed because his help here has been enormous.

 

[Tempered81]

WTF someone banned serpent royal??? That is a bad move IMHO. that guy had good advice for everyone.

 

[soccerballtux]

Imo, AT is the crapper now. Abit forums is the new win.

 

[Codelizator]

My Celeron 420 (default) idle CPU temp is above 50C with this board, i'm using bios 12, is it normal or something?? coz never heard cel 420 idle temp so much high like that. Thnx in advance.

 

[Heidfirst]

Have you fitted the HSF properly?
Imo the stock Intel mounting system is a poor design & it's not uncommon for people to have 1 or 2 pegs not in properly.

 

[MadScientist]

I'm not sure if AT's forum rules allow me to post this. The mods can delete it if it is not allowed. SR, a.k.a., furballi, has re-started this thread over at the Abit forum. If you have any questions for him you can post them there: Link

 

[RFV]

thanks,

 

[The-Noid]

FYI, Furballi is banned at Abit as well. They became tired of his attitude.

 

[RFV]

strange, because his Abit IP35-E Review is up & running over there

 

[The-Noid]

He was banned 3 days afaik. Hist post was from 4 days ago.

 

[RFV]

yup just confirmed by hokiealumnus that Furballi isn't around, must have been a very bad boy to get banned twice ... maybe SerpentRoyal should just start his own forum.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: RFV
This thread was initiated by SerpentRoyal... I don't know why he was banned

Has been explained above.

Originally posted by: jaredpace
WTF someone banned serpent royal??? ... that guy had good advice for everyone.

His advice was to buy Abit IP35-E and Antec Earthwatts. Rinse, wash, repeat.

Originally posted by: soccerballtux
Imo, AT is the crapper now. Abit forums is the new win.

Have fun over there...

Originally posted by: Yoxxy
FYI, Furballi is banned at Abit as well. They became tired of his attitude.

... without Furballi/SR.

Alright, here goes again...

SR was really helpful when dealing with his favorite hardware: TRUE

SR was not as helpful when dealing with hardware not his favorite: TRUE

SR got into forum tiffs with others: TRUE

SR was banned because of user/advertiser complaint: FALSE

SR is Furballi: TRUE

SR was banned because he was previously banned and came back with different username to try getting around the ban: TRUE

 

[MadScientist]

Originally posted by: Yoxxy
He was banned 3 days afaik. Hist post was from 4 days ago.

Thanks for the info. I was trying to take a neutral stance on this ban thing.

 

[Heidfirst]

Originally posted by: Yoxxy
FYI, Furballi is banned at Abit as well. They became tired of his attitude.

not quite true.
He has been given a 1 month suspension for contravening forum rules.
He had been warned previously.

 

[The-Noid]

He recommended an MSI Board and said that the equivalent ABit board sucks (on the official ABIT forum, none the less).

I don't know what kind of crap he is feeding you, but none of it is true.

 

[RFV]

are you talking about this, because his comments here regarding Abit v MSI seem pretty balanced and are far from calling the Abit board crap, or maybe your talking about a different thread where he's being, how can I put this, ...more outspoken.

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...AR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear