I have been watching this forum for several weeks now and would like to add yet another point of view.
As we are all aware every system is different...what works with one may/may not work with another. I have three nVidia systems up and running . My first system is a P5N-E SLI. I also have a BFG 680i and an MSI P6N SLI-FI system(s). I like the P5N-E and have had it running now for several months. I have it OCd to 3200 (fsb 1600). It has OCZ memory in it and the memory seems to be the deciding factor. It is very, very sensitive to voltage settings. I have tried it with 2.085v and ORTHOS locks up at that voltage...one auto it is OK. I have the HR-05 SLI HS on the NB and a Compusa stock HS on the SB. The 6400 cpu hums along.
These new systems with the nVidia stuff in them and eminently OCable, but also very sophisticated...every system needs to be tweaked...out of the case for sometime before it is buttoned up. I have tried various coolers and all work. Some work better on some systems, some on others.
One of the neat things I found was the Antec Spot Cool fan. It has a bendable neck and can be pretty much aimed at any component. I have on on the MSI board aimed at the NB and it has cut down the temp by 20-30C. It is simple and a great investment.
Bottom Line...breadboard your system to get it stable before locking it down. Depending on what HS compound you are using, it could take several weeks to settle down. Building computers is a somewhat inexact science. It is fun, frustrating at times and takes a lot of patience. It certainly is not for the feint of heart or the squeemish. I like the P5N-E and wish all of you luck and blessings on your quest to build a great machin.
As we are all aware every system is different...what works with one may/may not work with another. I have three nVidia systems up and running . My first system is a P5N-E SLI. I also have a BFG 680i and an MSI P6N SLI-FI system(s). I like the P5N-E and have had it running now for several months. I have it OCd to 3200 (fsb 1600). It has OCZ memory in it and the memory seems to be the deciding factor. It is very, very sensitive to voltage settings. I have tried it with 2.085v and ORTHOS locks up at that voltage...one auto it is OK. I have the HR-05 SLI HS on the NB and a Compusa stock HS on the SB. The 6400 cpu hums along.
These new systems with the nVidia stuff in them and eminently OCable, but also very sophisticated...every system needs to be tweaked...out of the case for sometime before it is buttoned up. I have tried various coolers and all work. Some work better on some systems, some on others.
One of the neat things I found was the Antec Spot Cool fan. It has a bendable neck and can be pretty much aimed at any component. I have on on the MSI board aimed at the NB and it has cut down the temp by 20-30C. It is simple and a great investment.
Bottom Line...breadboard your system to get it stable before locking it down. Depending on what HS compound you are using, it could take several weeks to settle down. Building computers is a somewhat inexact science. It is fun, frustrating at times and takes a lot of patience. It certainly is not for the feint of heart or the squeemish. I like the P5N-E and wish all of you luck and blessings on your quest to build a great machin.