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post #81 of 89
8/9/05 at 8:01am
Thanks YuriSEAL. I found that thread now. Interesting reading.
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post #82 of 89
8/13/05 at 1:03am
I am using a 1.7 (400mhz FSB) processor, and was trying to overclock it, and it will not turn the screen on at 533mhz FSB. I have since determined, either i got an "unlucky" processor, or it has to do with my ram timings... ATM, it appears that when my processor is at 100mhz FSB, the ram runs at 150, and 4-3-3-9. Anyone know of a way to change the timings in the ram, so that they will be saved to the SPD chip on the memory module? Or is my theory completely invalid?
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post #83 of 89
8/13/05 at 1:19am
Just to let everyone know I got my Z71V today. INstalled everything and its working great. But on the dipswitch there is not a a 3 on top and a 0 on bottom.

There is a 5 on top and 3 on bottom. And either way I set the dip it boots and shows 1.7 in windows.

Do I need to flash the bios or something or is it possible this is a hardware refresh of the Z71 that was undocumented.
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post #84 of 89
8/13/05 at 2:55am
When using the dip switch method, on boot you will see 1.7 the original speed. In windows configuration you will see 1.7. However, when you are doing a benchmark or in a system info application, it will utilize the overclocking speed.
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post #85 of 89
8/13/05 at 3:00am
oh ok well that will explain some of the oddities I have seen. Cool thanks as always Smilepak. Lovin the Asus so far.
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post #86 of 89
8/13/05 at 3:19am
Run Sisoft Sandra or if you use CHC, it will tells you the 2.26 ghz speed you are getting.

I believe CPU ID will do it as well.
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post #87 of 89
8/13/05 at 12:43pm
Hi everyone. Long time reader of the forums, first time poster. This place has been a goldmine of information and I'm now set on getting a Z71V and doing the dipswitch mod to OC. Just a quick question though... What RAM (DDR or DDR2) do I have to buy if I OC the 725 to 533 FSB @ 2.13 gHz? Also, what brand(s) do you recommend? Thanx a lot!

Oh yea, another thing... do you suggest I buy 2 x 512 RAM or 1 x 1024 RAM? I have a limited budget so 2 x 1024 will probably put me over. However, if you think it's necessary, I might consider splurging. Thanx a lot!
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post #88 of 89
8/13/05 at 1:34pm
Z71V ONLY support DDR2.
You could use Corsair or Crucial, both are fairly solid.

I would go with 1x1024. This will give you an extra slot to get another bar down the road as an upgrade for maybe Windows Vista?
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post #89 of 89
8/13/05 at 3:24pm
I went with the Transcend memory.

Here is a list of all the 1 gb sticks of 533 DDR2 @ newegg.com.

I would stay away from the gigaram - I've heard bad stuff about it (DDR ram though so it may be OK)

I also like Kingston (have never had Kingmax ram (the cheapest there))

Good luck !
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