Epox 8RDA+, not bad! :D

[Colin]

Playing with an Epox 8RDA+ (nForce2) and an unlocked T-Bred AthlonXP 2000+ I was able to push the FSB up to 214 MHz so far... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>Gonna go out this wknd to pick up some rear window defogger repair kit to unlock my AthlonXP 2700+... Gonna try for some nice 3DMark scores. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>Anyway here's a teaser...<BR><BR><img src="http://members.lycos.co.uk/csmo/Forum/Epox_8RDA_FSB.gif">

[Avid6eek]

That is a damn nice FSB you got there Colin. What FSB does the board max out at if it were to theoretically have no stability problems?

[Joe]

i think its 225 on them boards .. not sure though .. will let you know when i get my new one in tomorrow or tuesday if colin doesnt by then <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <BR><BR>nice looking specs there colin <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

[Avid6eek]

Isn't that the board where there is a mod to increase the FSB limit even higher? I was pretty sure I read that about the Epox nForce2. I didn't really pay much attention to it because already have an nForce board so it's not like i'm buying another.

[Colin]

I don't remember off hand, but I believe the mobo goes up to 250 Mhz FSB... I could not get it to run any higher while maintaining stability, I think the northbridge is overheating honestly.<BR><BR>I have seen a few other guys with the Epox hit 230ish FSB with the 8RDA+ with no mod's! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

[Avid6eek]

That's awsome. Too bad I'm done upgrading for quite some time so I can save money for my long awaited Hammer <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

[Joe]

so wheres the 3dmark scores? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

[Colin]

<BR><< <i>so wheres the 3dmark scores? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"></i> >><BR><BR>Unfortunately I don't have anymore conductive paint so I could not run a high FSB... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> With my XP 2700+ @ around 2.4 GHz and the Radeon 9700 Pro @ 411/320 I could only get about 18k ish. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

[JLAudioFan]

<br><br><< <i><< <i>so wheres the 3dmark scores? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"></i> >><BR><BR><BR><BR>Unfortunately I don't have anymore conductive paint so I could not run a high FSB... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> With my XP 2700+ @ around 2.4 GHz and the Radeon 9700 Pro @ 411/320 I could only get about 18k ish. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"></i> >><br><br><BR><BR>Hey Colin, I have about the same setup (minus the vid card) and I'd like to see what your settings are, if possible... I think it would help me to see how it's done right <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

[Colin]

JLAudioFan what is your complete system spec;s? Sure I'll give you a hand! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">