P5K Deluxe Wifi AP Thread.

[Clunk]

The point is the placement of the 16x slot for the graphics card, if u look on the spacing of the Msi Mb there is loads, the Sata's are miles away. I still prefer the Asus, I just dont get why the placement of the main 16x is so poor as graphics cards are gettin bigger not smaller. Why dont they just make 1 model without the other 4x pcie that is sandwhiched so close or maybe just 1 less Pci

Asus could have avoided all the moaning by putting angled sockets, like on the commando and striker/p5n32-e.

Thorburn has shown us its doable anyway, so so wuckin furries eh?

[Harkin]

Asus could have avoided all the moaning by putting angled sockets, like on the commando and striker/p5n32-e.

Thorburn has shown us its doable anyway, so so wuckin furries eh?

True, it just limits the graphic cards u can get, angled Sata connectors are the solution. I personally liked the Evga AC3 8800gtx but thats gone out the window oh well Im not gonna mention it again it cos its a wicked board and im just being picky

[Thorburn]

I personally liked the Evga AC3 8800gtx but thats gone out the window

Using angled connectors you should still be able to access 2 of the headers, even with a 8800 Ultra, but don't quote me on that as I can't check clearances without a card

[Clunk]

True, it just limits the graphic cards u can get, angled Sata connectors are the solution. I personally liked the Evga AC3 8800gtx but thats gone out the window oh well Im not gonna mention it again it cos its a wicked board and im just being picky

Thing is, out of all of the boards ive messed around with in the last year, NONE, have worked this well, out of the box, even the P5B was flakey at the very start.

If the sata thing is the only real niggle, then it shouldnt be a reason not to buy, as its fixable

[Harkin]

Thing is, out of all of the boards ive messed around with in the last year, NONE, have worked this well, out of the box, even the P5B was flakey at the very start.

If the sata thing is the only real niggle, then it shouldnt be a reason not to buy, as its fixable

Exactly, Ive read a few reviews and sofar its been rock solid and flies, and its still got alot of Bios upgrades to come so it can only get better. I wud only ever use 2 Hd's at a time so I dont even have a problem with it anyway

[Clunk]

Exactly, Ive read a few reviews and sofar its been rock solid and flies, and its still got alot of Bios upgrades to come so it can only get better. I wud only ever use 2 Hd's at a time so I dont even have a problem with it anyway

So, when are you getting all the bits then? You waiting to see how my case comes out before you take the plunge

[Clunk]

If I can get the voltage down a touch, this'll be the 24/7 settings I think.

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=199787

[Martin87]

So i've had a flick through clunk but i've been a bit busy with exams, is your verdict that this board is as good as the P5B deluxe that you always recommended? Just i want to try and future proof a bit!

[Clunk]

So far, its as good, and then better again.

Its too early to say if its as good as the P5B for everyone, but for me its a good un

[wschalle]

It seems to me that the black slot is definitely mislabeled. If it can't run electrically at 16x, it shouldn't be labeled like this:

[Agrippa]

Not uncommon I think, I've seen several labeled like that. Sure it defines the electrical spec (I agree it ought to) and not the physical spec?

[wschalle]

I guess they do expect people to RTFM with a board like this...

[aidanjt]

@wschalle: they label the mechanical objects to solder to the board for production and visual recognition, not what their electrical or abstract performance is.

[Thorburn]

Its physically a 16x slot, but electrically a 4x.

I can plug in the 8800GTX and CPU-Z it tomorrow.

[EtheAv8r]

Seems unlikely they'll change the board.

From my testing yes, 8800GTX is fine. Any very long boards with a cooler that extends the length of the board (8800 Ultra definately, maybe HD2900XT although looking at it that should be ok) will block at least 2, possibly 4 SATA ports.

The HD2900XT is a slightly shorter (but fatter) card, is slower that an 8800 GTX - and looks to be about on a par with a 'full fat' 8800 GTS - but needs a 6 pin and an 8 pin power connector - Not many PSUs at the moment have a spare 8 pin.....

I think that apart from the ATi die hards - they have missed the boat this time round... the 2900 a year ago would have been awsome, now it is.... yawn.... Unless they have an XTX hidden in the cupboard... but that power requirement is not good news...

[marscay]

Nice

How come you are running 490x7? And how come you are using that AI thing?

was just testing how far i can run 4gb on stock volts

my 24/7 setting is around 470x8 ===>

AI is good for cpu/dimm voltage ....and that's about it

can't believe how stable this board is on more or less stock bios....incredible