terry1966 Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) your gonna be happy, trust me... edit:- also if i was you i'd get a waterblock for the mosfets at the same time your getting the other one. Edited September 22, 2009 by terry1966 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 22, 2009 It's already ordered. I looked at it this way, evga didn't put one on their hydro model of this board. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813188050 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry1966 Posted September 22, 2009 they didn't, i would.. shouldn't be a problem tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IntelGuy Posted September 22, 2009 Every chip I've had since Prescott has taken a couple of months to stabilize on VCore when running OC'ed 24/7. I'll find the lowest stable voltage to start with, and in a few weeks or so there will be a random BSOD or two, so the VCore gets one bump. This will go on for three or four times over a period of months until finally there are no more random BSOD's. Currently running 24/7 at 4255 (23 x 185) @ 1.375 VCore. When I had it on air for a few months it was 3956 MHz (23 x 172) @ 1.45 VCore. The temp averaged about 58C per core with the stock HSF. For 24/7 keep all the thermal junk in the BIOS enabled. It really helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 22, 2009 Every chip I've had since Prescott has taken a couple of months to stabilize on VCore when running OC'ed 24/7. I'll find the lowest stable voltage to start with, and in a few weeks or so there will be a random BSOD or two, so the VCore gets one bump. This will go on for three or four times over a period of months until finally there are no more random BSOD's. Currently running 24/7 at 4255 (23 x 185) @ 1.375 VCore. When I had it on air for a few months it was 3956 MHz (23 x 172) @ 1.45 VCore. The temp averaged about 58C per core with the stock HSF. For 24/7 keep all the thermal junk in the BIOS enabled. It really helps. **Noted** Thanks IG, I appreciate the input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 23, 2009 Ordered some more goodies for the system... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 23, 2009 Did not plan on water cooling the mosfets. I looked at it this way, evga didn't put one on their hydro model of this board, so it must be good to go without it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813188050 I do like the looks of the EK block it might be a leaker in the long run though. I already ordered the Koolance nb/sb block. http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/prod...?product_id=827 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revivalist Posted September 23, 2009 Oops, sorry. Deleted my post. . . Here it is again. . . Congratulations on the motherboard, KRAM! . . . I believe I will be ordering one of those this week as well. I'm glad I read your thread because I didn't realize that there were options available for waterblocks for this board. Check out this thread if you haven't already: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=232916 These waterblocks are gorgeous! I like the one in the middle, the EK-FB EVGA X58 Classified. It's the only one with that takes care of the NB, SB, and mosfets all in one block. I don't want to have to run another hose from one block to another. I also like the transparent acrylic that allows for some LEDs to shine through. . . . The problem is that these are sold out everywhere! . . . http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/ekevx58clacn.html http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...oducts_id=25768 By the way, what do you plan to do for the cooling the mosfets? Did you think about going with the Complete Cooler Kit for EVGA X58 SLI Classified Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revivalist Posted September 23, 2009 Did not plan on water cooling the mosfets. I looked at it this way, evga didn't put one on their hydro model of this board, so it must be good to go without it. Yes, I did notice this and I thought it was kind of cheap of them, especially if they're going to charge $170 more than the non-hydro cooled model. . . . I figured that if I'm going to water cool it, I might as well do it all the way. . . Of course, it's been debated many times whether watercooling anything on the motherboard (besides the CPU of course) will actually yield a better overclock. . . I think if anything, it just causes the components to last longer. But I doubt it does much for performance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowPredator Posted September 23, 2009 That is possibly the coolest thing I have seen today. Water blocks for cooling mosfets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) Yes, I did notice this and I thought it was kind of cheap of them, especially if they're going to charge $170 more than the non-hydro cooled model. . . . I figured that if I'm going to water cool it, I might as well do it all the way. . . Of course, it's been debated many times whether watercooling anything on the motherboard (besides the CPU of course) will actually yield a better overclock. . . I think if anything, it just causes the components to last longer. But I doubt it does much for performance. Exactly on making it last longer. EVGA gives Lifetime Warranty on the board, so I still say mosfet water cooling may be unneeded. Probably would reduce inside case temperature by a 1/3°C. It's located right where the rear exhaust fan is. BTW: frozencpu.com has 7 of the black EK in stock. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9333/ex-...?tl=g30c313s858 Edited September 23, 2009 by KRAM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revivalist Posted September 23, 2009 Exactly on making it last longer. EVGA gives Lifetime Warranty on the board, so I still say mosfet water cooling may be unneeded. Probably would reduce inside case temperature by a 1/3°C. It's located right where the rear exhaust fan is.Yeah, I just figured I would throw the mosfets under water too while I'm at it. I figure heat can transmits through the board itself so keeping everything cool is probably ideal for the best results. Plus I really like that EK block which takes care of the mosfets anyways. . . . BTW: frozencpu.com has 7 of the black EK in stock. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9333/ex-...?tl=g30c313s858 Yeah, I saw that. I was trying to find the acrylic version but I just learned on another forum that they stopped making it because it was prone to cracking. So I think I'll pick up the acetal version from that link to FrozenCPU. . . . Man, the cost of this stuff just gets crazy. Sometimes I think that when I get to building this thing, holding the mobo will be like holding $1,000 in your hands, when you consider the cost of the mobo ($370), CPU ($280), RAM (~$150), and waterblock (~$150) together. Ouch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 23, 2009 Yeah, I saw that. I was trying to find the acrylic version but I just learned on another forum that they stopped making it because it was prone to cracking. So I think I'll pick up the acetal version from that link to FrozenCPU. . . . Hence my leaker comment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) It's here, been so busy I have not even opened the box. Getting to it right now. Defiantly the biggest motherboard box I have ever seen. Edited September 25, 2009 by KRAM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctran503 Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) It's here, been so busy I have not even opened the box. Getting to it right now. Defiantly the biggest motherboard box I have ever seen. Thats because it is EATX....quite a nice board...an inch wider that the regular motherboards... and the taller NB heat sink its it for sure bigger. But over all its nice...have fun with it. Edited September 25, 2009 by ctran503 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 25, 2009 cpu, memory and some other goodies won't be here until Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctran503 Posted September 25, 2009 cpu, memory and some other goodies won't be here until Monday. nice stuff...i think i got a little screwed on my CPU...the seller never replied to any of my emails...luckily i paid through paypal and i will hopefully get a resolution soon.. I had a 3845B chip on order...now i think i may have to find a new chip... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 25, 2009 When did you buy it and what is the sellers feedback like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctran503 Posted September 25, 2009 When did you buy it and what is the sellers feedback like? I bought it last tuesday...they didnt have any recent rating...the last one was over a year ago...but i got it for under $220...i knew it was too good to be true... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 25, 2009 Well that sux. Did you escalate it to claim? I like how PayPal protects you, but they give sellers way too much time to respond. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revivalist Posted September 25, 2009 It's here, been so busy I have not even opened the box. Getting to it right now. Defiantly the biggest motherboard box I have ever seen. Good stuff! . . . Keep the pics coming. It's fun to watch. I'm going to be living vicariously through your build for a while. . . . At least until nice little boxes like that start arriving at my home too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe C Posted September 25, 2009 A bigger box makes for a better mobo? Looks like you going to have a very nice build there Kram! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRAM Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah I'm pretty stoked about it. My setup is gonna be way sweet. Can't wait to get it put together and post some pics and benchies. The water setup I'm doing is gonna rock and look killer. And if someone doesn't buy my extra GTX 295 soon I may not be able to resist opening it up and running SLi GTX 295's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowPredator Posted September 26, 2009 Nothing is more sexy than a brand new motherboard that is just about to be opened. Not even porn is this good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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