P5E or Maximus Formula????

[asb2106]

Ok, I had purchased the maximus formula SE, and recieved the regular formula, so I returned it in hopes of getting the SE. Well I cannot find it anywhere so I am debating the others now.

I was hoping I could get some feedback from everybody here, thanks in advance!

I do overclock, I like to push procs to their maximum and run it 24/7 (folding/SETI)

I have proc/vid/NB/SB all watercooled now, and I would like to avoid the NB & SB on the new MOBO if at all possible.

Im basically looking for the best option for x-fire 3870's, high OC's on the proc, good control of voltages, and good temps.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated, the reviews out on the web do not give great representation because all the reviews are based on different bios' and different techniques of OCing. I feel the community here has a good grasp of what im looking for and I hope everyone can help!

 

[asb2106]

or maybe a different brand/model?? The x38 is really a must though, because i really want 2 x 16 pci

 

[InPaniC]

The problem of the P5E (my opinion) is that all bios a bit buggy. The drop is very much (with dropmod exactly 0.0 ) but all in all the P5E is a very good board. There are no big differents between the Maximus and the P5E.

 

[asb2106]

The problem of the P5E (my opinion) is that all bios a bit buggy. The drop is very much (with dropmod exactly 0.0 ) but all in all the P5E is a very good board. There are no big differents between the Maximus and the P5E.

yah i didnt think so, and funny, I was reading a review on the p5e and the PCB is actually the same for the two boards (check this out - http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mainboards/display/asus-p5e_4.html - scroll down some and check out the pics)

Have you had good luck OCing your proc on the p5e, and how are the temps on the NB??

Our systems are very similar, so i aprreciate all your help!!

 

[asb2106]

ooohh and are you using bios 0502?? Reading reviews had told me that bios help stable things out?

 

[InPaniC]

Yes, im using the 0502, but the 0203 (default) is the best bios. Oc is nice, 600 FSB @ dualcore, 500 FSB @ Quad (most are down at 480). NB is very cold, 40 C° unter load with passiv cooling.

 

[asb2106]

good to hear, I was worried about temps, egg reviewers are saying temps are out of control when you approach 400FSB. 40C is a great temp, thats where my p5b NB is now and its WC and only at 390!

 

[InPaniC]

My P5E runs @ 400 @ default core with 33 C° (i used the small fan), but passiv im unter 40C° too.

 

[asb2106]

well I wanted to re-introduce this thread into the mix - now that there are alot more x38 boards floating around.

Would you recommend a p5e or a Maximus Formula????

 

[Nitro-Max]

The P5E is a maximus board i dont know about now but reports were saying that if you peeled the P5E sticker off the mobo its actually said asus maximus printed on the board.

 

[asb2106]

The P5E is a maximus board i dont know about now but reports were saying that if you peeled the P5E sticker off the mobo its actually said asus maximus printed on the board.

i seen that too! it does have only 1 network plug, the maximus has 2.

Im really really hoping that the rampage comes in soon! I want to get it, but if I have to wait much longer, I might just get a p5e/maximus.

Do you think that the x48 will clock better than the x38, the reviews I have read dont give it great OC results - good not great. at least not better than the x38 by much.

Has anyone found info that shows it worth it to go x48 or x38??

 

[Fitseries3]

asus rampage formula FTW! im selling my maximus next week if that helps you any.

 

[Nitro-Max]

x48 isnt a must atm really unless you have great water cooling loads of money and ddr3 i know the maximus can do 4ghz plus with a Q6600.
Hell i got 4.3ghz on my Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6!! with the latest 45nm bios support.

 

[Fitseries3]

x48 isnt a must atm really unless you have great water cooling loads of money and ddr3 i know the maximus can do 4ghz plus with a Q6600.

how do you figure? the x48 uses a new SB chipset, the ich10r. not all x48 boards use ddr3. very few use ddr3. the x48 also has more overclocking options in the bios. that will help with any chip to get to even higher overclocks.

 

[AsRock]

yah i didnt think so, and funny, I was reading a review on the p5e and the PCB is actually the same for the two boards (check this out - http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mainboards/display/asus-p5e_4.html - scroll down some and check out the pics)

Have you had good luck OCing your proc on the p5e, and how are the temps on the NB??

Our systems are very similar, so i aprreciate all your help!!

My temps are
MB 31c
NB 35c
SB 35c

Room temp 21c

vcore 1.22v
FSBT 1.28v
NB 1.46v
SB 1.07v
SB2 1.52v
Ram 2.22v

Only a little clocked and only pushed it to 4.2GHz lol. Temps on mobo just about 10c on top of that.

I beleave it's the same board but there's shi missing of it and if i remember right the max is a newer revision.

 

[asb2106]

asus rampage formula FTW! im selling my maximus next week if that helps you any.

meaning the rampage is comin?? you have any idea when??

 

[Fitseries3]

meaning the rampage is comin?? you have any idea when??

LOL! mines on the UPS truck. they should be on newegg this weekend.

EDIT: rampage formula is $249-$279

 

[asb2106]

how do you figure? the x48 uses a new SB chipset, the ich10r. not all x48 boards use ddr3. very few use ddr3. the x48 also has more overclocking options in the bios. that will help with any chip to get to even higher overclocks.

yah, Im thinkin the rampage formula, I already have a full water system ready for NB water, and I have some Good ddr2 to carry over. Really I can swap a mobo and be happy! going from a p5b deluxe to the rampage, they better release it soon!!!!!!!

 

[asb2106]

LOL! mines on the UPS truck. they should be on newegg this weekend.

EDIT: rampage formula is $249-$279

how do you have one on a truck??

I might just have to put my order in this weekend!!!!!

If you dont mind me asking - how do you know this??

 

[Fitseries3]

yah, Im thinkin the rampage formula, I already have a full water system ready for NB water, and I have some Good ddr2 to carry over. Really I can swap a mobo and be happy! going from a p5b deluxe to the rampage, they better release it soon!!!!!!!

if you have the x38 asus board(any) the same waterblocks will work on the x48 boards. there are several comming.

 

[Fitseries3]

how do you have one on a truck??

I might just have to put my order in this weekend!!!!!

If you dont mind me asking - how do you know this??

i run a store. i can order direct from manufacturer/distributor.

 

[asb2106]

if you have the x38 asus board(any) the same waterblocks will work on the x48 boards. there are several comming.

i have swiftech mcw30's for North and south bridge, I think Im gonna stick with the air until I need to go over. Im really not loving the packed case with all the hoses I have!

 

[asb2106]

i run a store. i can order direct from manufacturer/distributor.

hmmm, thinking about taking orders?

 

[Fitseries3]

hmmm, thinking about taking orders?

honestly... i tried. no one wanted one at the time.

 

[asb2106]

honestly... i tried. no one wanted one at the time.

damn, wish I would have known, its all good, I think Im just gonna pic it up on the egg