IS there any happy A8N-SLI owner?

[vidguru83]

Has anyone had problems with the screensaver locking up the system? and once i hit the reset button my HDD does not show up on POST.

 

[Boondocker]

Very happy with this board and my set up. Zero defects here

 

[kbear99]

I have a problem with my Diamondmax 10 200GB (16MB cache) not being recognised at the bios level. There were two things I did that might have started the problem but can't remember the sequence. I think it was working fine w/ the 1003 bios and then I think problem started when I installed a PCI modem.

Certainly, some weird things happened just after I installed the PCI modem. My PC would post but Windows would only boot about halfway and then hang. My LCD screen also looked faded. When I booted in safe mode and Windows installed the software for the modem, the PC booted fine after that. Weird.

At first I thought I had a bad drive but then I brought in my second Diamondmax from my other place and had the same problem. I have since read other threads from people having the same problem with the same drive model. At least one person has tried the latest beta bios which seems to have fixed the problem but I haven't had time to try it myself.

Crossing my fingers this is a simple fix and that the earlier weird thing with the PCI modem will not repeat itself.



Asus A8N Athlon64 3500+ (90nm)
1024MB Corsair DDR 3200 C2PT
WD Raptor 74GB (boot drive)
Maxtor Diamondmax 10 16MB 200GB (not raided)
XFX 6600 GT
Thermaltake Truepower 480W

 

[AnimalAsteroid]

I'm a happy A8N-SLI owner!!

Had a couple problems initially with video boards not working properly in SLI mode. Found out that although video boards may have a SLI connector on the top edge, this doesn't necessarily make it operate in SLI properly. Switched to certified SLI compatible EVGA 6800 Ultras and stable ever since!!

BIOS 1003 gave me some strange problems also. Switched to 1004 Beta and haven't had a problem since.

This board definately isn't for novice builders (although nobody ever will admit to being a novice!). It is really easy to screw-up the BIOS settings if you don't know what you're doing. I'll bet most people's RMA's and problems are operator errors and not a bad MB.

Novice builders should stick with tried & true MB's or expect to have problems and not start blaming the mfgr soon as they have a problem. Some people have more $$ than brains.

This board is FAST! You can really have a good time OC'ing this board!! This board is cutting edge - anyone who buys this board should expect some teething problems, that's expected with anything bleeding edge.

For me I enjoy tinkering with problems and trying to figure them out on my own, that's how I learn stuff. I have 4 running & stable systems here on a kick-ass network, each and every one was cutting edge at the time it was built. Problems and bugs with them all at first but over time and with patience everything comes together. All my systems are watercooled and pelted with the exception of this SLI system.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

Originally posted by: AnimalAsteroid

For me I enjoy tinkering with problems and trying to figure them out on my own, that's how I learn stuff. I have 4 running & stable systems here on a kick-ass network, each and every one was cutting edge at the time it was built. Problems and bugs with them all at first but over time and with patience everything comes together. All my systems are watercooled and pelted with the exception of this SLI system.

I enjoy tinkering with these things too, but not when alot of papers for school are on the HD and have to share a computer with other family members in the house until its fixed.

 

[Creideike]

Really happy here...best board I have had (after one bad board) it's rock solid

 

[Gunnman]

My system rules ass. I love my SLI

 

[ShoNuff]

Originally posted by: Gunnman
My system rules ass. I love my SLI

AnimalAsteroid you have to post some pics of your system. I'm sure I am not the only one who would love to see it.

OK, back on topic...My board is "the bomb." Had some initial small issues that were inherent to the NF4 Chipset as other DFI, and Gigabyte users are reporting as well. Overall the board is now as stable as my old P4 Max III system.

 

[kjackson09]

Very happy with my board. Absolutely no problems with the build. Rock Stable up to this point.

 

[Solutions]

Originally posted by: cownipples
Monarch computer systems have the 6800 gt's sli...

I also got my 2 PCIe 6800 Ultras from them so I know they have stocked them in the past.

I have had no problems with my Asus board so far. Very happy owner. Would be exstatic if they had positioned the 2nd PCIe slot further away from the 1st though... Currently there is no way to use 2 Danger Den NV68 water blocks due to clearance issues (atleast with 1/2" tubing). I would also like to be able to change the CPU multiplier... but maybe thats not possible with the 64s (haven't searched yet).

 

[Gunnman]

I just upgraded again and got the 2 x 6800 Ultra OC


Pics comming soon, I need a better camera, but ill take them tonight.

 

[Plasmah7]

Very happy with my Asus A8n-Sli!

My build went without a hitch and the only problem I had was with the Nvidia IDE drivers. Besides that I'm running my 3000+@2430mhz 270X9 HTTx3 Memory Divider@333. I just built her and went right for that spped too =)! This 3000+ is an asskicker!

 

[Thorsson]

Originally posted by: squonk
(Per machine)
Lian-Li Warrior (Xoxide) Black Aluminum case, blue led lighting (6 fans= 120mm blow hole exhaust top, 2 front 80mm intake, 2 side 80mm intake, 1 rear 80mm exhaust, dual blue cold cathode lights, 2 front usb 2 ports) Gigabyte Rocket 3d Pro CPU fan heat sink
Arctic Silver 5

CPU idle 39C
load 49 C (3 Hours of grinding in EQ2)

Seems quite high temps to me. I idle at 30-34 depending on the ambient (and how idle). After 4-5 hours on EQ2 I'm 34-38. Antec P160/Zalman Cu7700.

 

[alien42]

i built my rig about 2 weeks ago and it was the smoothest build i could have hoped for. i have been up and running ever since without a single problem.