The AMD Phenom II OC'ers Club

[Reefer86]

ive just sent off for my 965 c3 stepping so i will soon be 'overclocking like bunnys'

 

[Charper2013]

ive just sent off for my 965 c3 stepping so i will soon be 'overclocking like bunnys'

Thats '' bunnehs ''

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

get a gentle typhoon its quiet and does its job and compared to most fans it actually does what its said to do cfm wise etc

 

[Chicken Patty]

Score! I was quoted the cheapest price at $110 last night when I called around (ranged from $110-153), went to pick it up today after confirming that the old one was as dead as a rock.....score $99.99 from the same place that said 110!

Core charge wasn't an issue since I brought the old one with me anyway ($137 with core charge), shiny new awesome went home with me on the cheap. Battery was super close to dead so the car wouldn't start under it's own power at first so a friend brought over his jump pack and we started her up. New alternator charging properly and the car ran much better. I decided since the battery was super low (I barely made it home last night.....and I mean BARELY) let it run for 10-15 mins and turn it off. Worked out well and the car starts under it's own power nice and quick. Just took the battery to get it charged (much faster than wasting fuel letting it run lol), but all seems well again.

Now I can go back to saving for the alternator for the Jetta all over again lol. :shadedshu
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Just flashed to the F5 bios for the board which is working pretty well so far. AWESOME new addition allows me to disable cores again. I can now disable Core 2 or Core 3 (or both) which is super sweet since they were the weakest anyway (2 more than 3). Played with it for just a few seconds to make sure it worked and booted 4Ghz @ 1.392v on two cores no ACC.

I'm thinking of replacing the fan I'm using on the V8 to something that has a better static pressure than the fan I have now. It has massive cfm, but I don't think it's getting the job done trying to blow through the fins on the V8. It seems like it has a low static pressure....though I'm thinking about trying the V8's original fan since it appears to have a better static...maybe Cooler Master is smarter than me after all.

I wish I could fit a 120x38mm fan inside the V8, but I'm limited to 120x25mm max. I've heard great things about the Gentle Typhoon fans so I might try one of those...maybe.

Informed thoughts anyone?

Kei

Glad you got your car running man. I still have to work on mine a bit. My Shifter Cables are bad, gotta change those out. My new Power Sterring pump is leaking by the seal, it's under warranty though. Last but not least the a/c is not working properly, I did the whole system new. I'm going to raise hell at the shop, not first time I go back. :angry:

As far as the fans, the gentle typhoons are great. I have never owned one, but I've heard nothing but good things. You should try one, fans are cheap after all.

 

[Kei]

Thanks, now I can again focus on finishing up my Jetta and get that back on the road again. I'm going MAD not being able to shift when I drive, but I'm glad I do have more than one car (and the little 323 is a warrior!). It will feel soooo good though to drive a manual transmission again daily....I may even cry on the first trip lol. Are you a gearhead or no....is the shop doing all the work or just part of it? How much is the work gonna run you anyway?

I'm really thinking now about my fan options since I really think that while it's a monster of a fan....the 110cfm Scythe isn't really made for heatsinks so it's kinda wasted really. I'm about to swap the original V8 fan back onto the V8 and see how it turns out. It feels as though it will do a better job than the Scythe at blowing through the V8's fins. Just putting my hand around the rear of the two fans gives a totally different feeling between the two. The Scythe well....just blows a huge amount of air! The Cooler Master actually feels like it's trying to suck my hand in even though it's rated at nearly 50% of the Scythe's cfm. I'm pretty sure that's because it has a much higher static pressure which is why they paired it with the V8 in the first place.

I should've tried it when I first got it, but I couldn't help myself wanting to see what the Scythe could do.

Kei = gearhead eXtreme lol

 

[Chicken Patty]

Thanks, now I can again focus on finishing up my Jetta and get that back on the road again. I'm going MAD not being able to shift when I drive, but I'm glad I do have more than one car (and the little 323 is a warrior!). It will feel soooo good though to drive a manual transmission again daily....I may even cry on the first trip lol. Are you a gearhead or no....is the shop doing all the work or just part of it? How much is the work gonna run you anyway?

I'm really thinking now about my fan options since I really think that while it's a monster of a fan....the 110cfm Scythe isn't really made for heatsinks so it's kinda wasted really. I'm about to swap the original V8 fan back onto the V8 and see how it turns out. It feels as though it will do a better job than the Scythe at blowing through the V8's fins. Just putting my hand around the rear of the two fans gives a totally different feeling between the two. The Scythe well....just blows a huge amount of air! The Cooler Master actually feels like it's trying to suck my hand in even though it's rated at nearly 50% of the Scythe's cfm. I'm pretty sure that's because it has a much higher static pressure which is why they paired it with the V8 in the first place.

I should've tried it when I first got it, but I couldn't help myself wanting to see what the Scythe could do.

Kei = gearhead eXtreme lol

Yes, I hate driving automatic!!! Stick shift is sooo much fun! The shop is doing the a/c work for me only, the rest of the stuff I do myself, I'm a gearhead too. I don't do a/c work because I don't have the equipment to do so. The whole system is new and the high side pressure is too high causing it to cycle when the motor is in cruising RPM's. When it idles the pressure drops and it starts to cool again.

As far as the fan, I know what you mean. I have a 110CFM'er, it flows great, but I notice that they flow way more when used as case fans rather than fans on the heatsinks. The difference is just huge! Try out the CM fan and let us know how it works bro.

 

[eidairaman1]

what sucks is not driving in such a long time that you forget how to start off in first gear lol, it took me a bit before i decided to use no gas approach, managed to take off smoothly, every other gear is no problem for me shifting, braking is not a problem either heh.

Course my truck i lock it into 3rd which locks out the 4th and overdrive gears and it acts like a standard as of gear speed response.

 

[trt740]

Okay I'm heading into the AMD camp I think

before I do this what chipsets will support the up coming new amd chips? and it's between these motherboard help a fella out whats the best AM3 board.
1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131392
2.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130223
3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128415
4. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236
5. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136067

Help me out boys. I need to decide also I have a 295gtx coming thats why the 980A is in there.

 

[eidairaman1]

question, how many videocards and what video cards are you going to run, if its just 1 any of those boards will be fine, if its 2, then your board choices will be limited as of the Nvidia side of things, also are you willing to give up expansionability for performance?

 

[trt740]

question, how many videocards and what video cards are you going to run, if its just 1 any of those boards will be fine, if its 2, then your board choices will be limited as of the Nvidia side of things, also are you willing to give up expansionability for performance?

not sure what you mean. I'm selling my intel rig and going to pocket the 200.00 I will make parting my system out. I think these AMD systems should make me notice very little real world changes, but give me some extra cash. I'm going to run one card.

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

if you want the best of the best get the crosshair III well worth the price id sell my soul to get one and a 965

overall tho id suggest grabbing a 785 board and wait for the 890fx boards

since 890fx will be of course the new badass chipset to have with Sata 3 and USB 3 support standard

 

[trt740]

if you want the best of the best get the crosshair III well worth the price id sell my soul to get one and a 965

overall tho id suggest grabbing a 785 board and wait for the 890fx boards

not waiting for anything. I'm switching now friend. If i waited for every new peice of hardware I would wait forever.

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

well thats why i said grab a 785g board there cheap ($80 or so) and they will let you overclock as well and your only running 1 gpu if your not the type that can wait i again already said grab the Crosshair III

 

[trt740]

well thats why i said grab a 785g board there cheap ($80 or so) and they will let you overclock as well and your only running 1 gpu if your not the type that can wait i again already said grab the Crosshair III

before I do this what chipsets will support the up coming new amd chips? and it's between these motherboard help a fella out whats the best AM3 board.
1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131392
2.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130223
3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128415
4. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236
5. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136067

Help me out boys. I need to decide also I have a 295gtx coming thats why the 980A is in there.

Thx for your help but this was my question.

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

well the Crosshair III is the best AM3 board out there it dosent suffer from Vdroop or the opposite has superior sound decent cooling can put out some serious overclocking has more tweakable settings in the bios then you can shake a stick at not to mention it supports every AM3 cpu out right now after all it is Asus's PREMIERE AMD motherboards

Crosshair III is to AM3

what X58 is to i7

ill put it that way

if you prefer Nvidia gpu's and might want sli for fermi get the Nvidia board

as far as the 6 core Thuban as far as we all know its a drop in upgrade for all AM3 boards thats all we know (will require a bios update that much is also common sense)
theres speculation Thuban will also run on AM2+ but theres no confirmation of that fact

 

[Chicken Patty]

well the Crosshair III is the best AM3 board out there it dosent suffer from Vdroop or the opposite has superior sound decent cooling can put out some serious overclocking has more tweakable settings in the bios then you can shake a stick at not to mention it supports every AM3 cpu out right now after all it is Asus's PREMIERE AMD motherboards

Crosshair III is to AM3

what X58 is to i7

ill put it that way

if you prefer Nvidia gpu's and might want sli for fermi get the Nvidia board

as far as the 6 core Thuban as far as we all know its a drop in upgrade for all AM3 boards thats all we know (will require a bios update that much is also common sense)
theres speculation Thuban will also run on AM2+ but theres no confirmation of that fact

I thought all i7's were X58???

 

[Chicken Patty]

After seeing this review and all it's features. I'm about to just rob a bank or something

Just look at all the details and features this thing has. F**k me!!!

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2897/corsair_obsidian_800d_full_tower_chassis/index.html

 

[Hunt3r]

After seeing this review and all it's features. I'm about to just rob a bank or something

Just look at all the details and features this thing has. F**k me!!!

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2897/corsair_obsidian_800d_full_tower_chassis/index.html

ehhee

 

[Hunt3r]

I heard that one porcess AMD phenom x4 line with the clock of 3.6 over one year that comes with .. 125W..

Sources inside AMD revealed that the company is putting the finishing touches to the launch of a line processor Phenom X4.
Called 975, the CPU will clock in with 3.6Ghz and maximum TDP of around 125W. From what is said, the processor will be launched early next year.

 

[Velvet Wafer]

Thanks, now I can again focus on finishing up my Jetta and get that back on the road again. I'm going MAD not being able to shift when I drive, but I'm glad I do have more than one car (and the little 323 is a warrior!). It will feel soooo good though to drive a manual transmission again daily....I may even cry on the first trip lol. Are you a gearhead or no....is the shop doing all the work or just part of it? How much is the work gonna run you anyway?

I'm really thinking now about my fan options since I really think that while it's a monster of a fan....the 110cfm Scythe isn't really made for heatsinks so it's kinda wasted really. I'm about to swap the original V8 fan back onto the V8 and see how it turns out. It feels as though it will do a better job than the Scythe at blowing through the V8's fins. Just putting my hand around the rear of the two fans gives a totally different feeling between the two. The Scythe well....just blows a huge amount of air! The Cooler Master actually feels like it's trying to suck my hand in even though it's rated at nearly 50% of the Scythe's cfm. I'm pretty sure that's because it has a much higher static pressure which is why they paired it with the V8 in the first place.

I should've tried it when I first got it, but I couldn't help myself wanting to see what the Scythe could do.

Kei = gearhead eXtreme lol

you need fans with greater air pressure,as you say!
the only one i know,that can push even thru the tightest Rad Fins (my mega rad, for example) are Enermax Magma, even tho their Bearings tend to break, if you stick your fingers in them too often. tested it myself.
theyre quiet also, only the sound of rushing air is to be heard

 

[jjFarking]

you need fans with greater air pressure,as you say!
the only one i know,that can push even thru the tightest Rad Fins (my mega rad, for example) are Enermax Magma, even tho their Bearings tend to break, if you stick your fingers in them too often. tested it myself.
theyre quiet also, only the sound of rushing air is to be heard

LOL!
There are some things one simply should NOT test

So.. what would be the best fans to use?
A bit broad.. OK, what are the best fans to use for:
1. Case
2. HSF
.. in any opinions of the good people here?

Personally, I like the Antec fans for a case, but it does depend on the model. As for HSF fans.. I wouldn't have a clue
I hear Scythe puts out some really decent ones though..
So.. opinions anyone?

 

[Velvet Wafer]

you need fans with greater air pressure,as you say!
the only one i know,that can push even thru the tightest Rad Fins (my mega rad, for example) are Enermax Magma, even tho their Bearings tend to break, if you stick your fingers in them too often. tested it myself.
theyre quiet also, only the sound of rushing air is to be heard

LOL!
There are some things one simply should NOT test

So.. what would be the best fans to use?
A bit broad.. OK, what are the best fans to use for:
1. Case
2. HSF
.. in any opinions of the good people here?

Personally, I like the Antec fans for a case, but it does depend on the model. As for HSF fans.. I wouldn't have a clue
I hear Scythe puts out some really decent ones though..
So.. opinions anyone?

an AC Arctic F12 with the new, VERY sharp Blade Design even slashed my fingertip open,
a while ago.
a centimeter was cut,and ripped open. OW!

but these fans wont break so easily, due to hydro bearing, which is pretty silent and good performing also. i will never buy me a ball bearing fan again only magnetic, sleeve and hydro bearings.
I can recommend the new AC fan series, even if theyre not the fastest. their Design is quite rugged, high quality,and they push a good amount of air, barely noticeable.good Case Fans!
And white is simply stylish, in contrast to a black case, for example.
As said, the Enermax are suitable for each job, even if they are a little expensive, and shock sensitive. the fan blades are detachable,tho, and can make cleaning a lot easier,if youre concerned about such extras
also, their wing form is unique, and gives them a pretty appearance during running, like the wing blades had a small gap in themselves
the sleeve bearing noiseblocker, i also use, is similiar to it, tho its a little weaker,has lower pressure and is louder (but cheaper)

so far a few suggestions from me, hope they helped making a good decision

EDIT: here is a pic

 

[jjFarking]

Sounds like you're a sucker for punishment

Thanks for those suggestions. The fact that you use them yourself, makes the information more valuable. Field testing is very important in my opinion

I understand that the design of fan blades is of the utmost importance, but I was always taught that the most efficient fan for pushing air, was actually a single-blade type.
Yes, it has a problem with not being so smooth, due to being somewhat unbalanced, but the point is the same as with props on a boat: the more blades on the impeller, the less water you can push. Fans work along the same principle, so I've always been a bit .. confused by the large number of blades the average fan has.

I might just savage a CPU fan & see how it fares with fewer blades..

Cheers mate!

 

[Chicken Patty]

I heard that one porcess AMD phenom x4 line with the clock of 3.6 over one year that comes with .. 125W..

Sources inside AMD revealed that the company is putting the finishing touches to the launch of a line processor Phenom X4.
Called 975, the CPU will clock in with 3.6Ghz and maximum TDP of around 125W. From what is said, the processor will be launched early next year.

That should be interesting to see. So let's say it clocks at 3.6 GHz, but the voltage is the same as the 965, 1.392v? That would be promising.

LOL!
There are some things one simply should NOT test

So.. what would be the best fans to use?
A bit broad.. OK, what are the best fans to use for:
1. Case
2. HSF
.. in any opinions of the good people here?

Personally, I like the Antec fans for a case, but it does depend on the model. As for HSF fans.. I wouldn't have a clue
I hear Scythe puts out some really decent ones though..
So.. opinions anyone?

For case and HSF I use these, they work great. Maybe for HSF there are better choices, but these are the ones I have had experience with and they are very good.

Scythe 120x25mm SlipStream SY1225SL12SH - 110 CFM

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

what i was trying to get across CP with the Crosshair 3 for AM3 is what x58 is for i7

compare a i3 or i5 boards features with the x58s features now compare a regular AM3 board to the Crosshair 3 if hes gonna spend that much on a board he might as well get the best damn board availble you forget ive tried budget boards in the next step down segment 2 790gx boards at the cost of those 2 boards i could have bought a much better 790fx am2+ board see where im going with this