My new PC [March 2012] - Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 04 Apr 2012, 23:25

And since i put more time in it i'm now running the RAM @ 2133...

And what does spending 160 euros more, gain? Well:

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With the CPU at 4.6 Ghz, 1450 Vantage points to be exact.

Way too expensive.
This is my RAM. The best of the best at a premium. In other words: way overpriced and you'll hardly notice a difference (at least not in balance with what you paid more). I didn't know that when i ordered... i just quickly ordered the bestest and the fastest while money wasn't an issue for me in that short period.

Now i think i should have bought really useful stuff for those 160 bucks.

But when in future i move to x79 (or later), this RAM goes with it because it's a quad channel kit. While this Z68 and i7-2700K know only dual channel...

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 05 Apr 2012, 20:24

3DMark11 result:
(it's about double my old i7-920 @3.8Ghz/5870 CF result LOL):
P 14504
Graphics Score: 18483
Physics Score: 9055
Combined Score: 8474
Graphics Test 1: 81.92 FPS
Graphics Test 2: 93.38 FPS
Graphics Test 3: 113.5 FPS
Graphics Test 4: 55.41 FPS
PhysicsTest: 28.75 FPS
CombinedTest: 39.42 FPS

For some buggy reason 3DM11 does not read my RAM speed correctly, it is actually running at 2133 Mhz (1066 x 2)... Maybe it is because of the "Mem Tweakit" function which works "on the fly" in Windows, so not based on BIOS settings (but overriding them), so 3DM11's system-analysis tool wouldn't know or have a clue.

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 08 Apr 2012, 19:47

Just wanted to save current BIOS to USB stick, why not. Asus recommends bupdater. Following their method (on that page as well as in my mobo's manual), it does not work at all, i keep getting: "Bad command or filename "bupdater".
Why are they spreading nonsense???

No problem saving it using AsusUpdate.

Oh by the way: A large base of people on the internet who consider themselves quite the expert, have the odd habit of warning against AsusUpdate and say people should always use one of the DOS-based methods.
Well i have never had any problem saving / flashing / even backflashing using AsusUpdate in my history with all my Asus-based PC's. It's a great program and i love it.

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 09 Apr 2012, 02:17

Now running a little over 4.8 Ghz (100.4 bc), RAM @ XMP profile. Turns out it now runs at 1:5 ratio.

Why?
3DMark11 results: almost identical.

P 14780
Graphics Score: 18470
Physics Score: 9819
Combined Score: 8493
Graphics Test 1: 81.84 FPS
Graphics Test 2: 93.25 FPS
Graphics Test 3: 113.96 FPS
Graphics Test 4: 55.28 FPS
PhysicsTest: 31.17 FPS
CombinedTest: 39.5 FPS

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 09 Apr 2012, 03:31

But, with Vantage: substantial improvement!

47097 but still with RAM not at max.

Now the question: does it matter which ratio the ram runs at, 1:5, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:20?

I have it now at 1:8 (1072 Mhz)... currently testing 3dmark11...
LOW!
P 14057
Graphics Score: 15597
Physics Score: 11628
Combined Score: 9850
Graphics Test 1: 69.21 FPS
Graphics Test 2: 78.73 FPS
Graphics Test 3: 97.01 FPS
Graphics Test 4: 46.45 FPS
PhysicsTest: 36.92 FPS
CombinedTest: 45.82 FPS

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 09 Apr 2012, 04:44

3DMark Vantage: High!

3DM11 loses, Vantage gains...

I think my CPU voltage is way too high atm; now searching for lowest V working at 4.8G...

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 09 Apr 2012, 17:42

Orthos error-free and rockstable! (i think 5 hours 8 minutes is enough)...

Error-free was the point here, but it is obvious that Orthos isn't stressing the CPU enough: 56 C max in those 5 hours.

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 09 Apr 2012, 22:42

Made a few changes...
and now things are settling!..

Finally 3DMark11 performing as expected.

P15510
Graphics Score: 18153
Physics Score: 11553
Combined Score: 9830
Graphics Test1: 80.47 FPS
Graphics Test2: 91.63 FPS
Graphics Test3: 112.08 FPS
Graphics Test4: 54.3 FPS
PhysicsTest: 36.68 FPS
CombinedTest: 45.72 FPS

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 10 Apr 2012, 14:20

Blín D'ñero wrote:it is obvious that Orthos isn't stressing the CPU enough

In comes Aida64!
Rockstable once again and only a rare max peak of 71 C. I think this is pretty well-balanced.

Blín D'ñero · Post by **Blín D'ñero** » 25 Apr 2012, 03:11

[BIOS: v1004]

Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: 4800 Mhz
Target DRAM Speed: 2133Mhz
Extreme Tweaker
- CPU Level Up: Auto
- > Load Extreme OC Profile *
- Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
- BCLK/PCIE Frequency: 100.0
- Turbo Ratio: All Cores...
- Maximum Turbo Ratio Setting (Adjustable in OS): 48
- Internal PLL Overvoltage: Auto
- Memory Frequency: DDR3-2133MHz
- Memory Bandwidth Booster: Disabled
- Xtreme Tweaking: Enabled
- iGPU Max. Frequency: Auto
- EPU Power Saving Mode: Disabled
- DRAM Timing Control:
  - Mem Tweakit Support: Enabled
    Primary Timings
  - DRAM CAS# Latency: [CHA: 9, CHB: 9] : 9
  - DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: [CHA: 11, CHB: 11] : 11
  - DRAM RAS# PRE Time: [CHA: 10, CHB: 10] : 10
  - DRAM RAS# ACT Time: [CHA: 27, CHB: 27] : 27
  - DRAM COMMAND Mode: [CHA: 2, CHB: 2] : 2
    Secondary Timings
  - DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: [CHA: 7, CHB: 7] : Auto
  - DRAM REF Cycle Time: [CHA: 171, CHB: 171] : Auto
  - DRAM Refresh Intervasl: [CHA: 8320, CHB: 8320] : Auto
  - DRAM WRITE Recovery Time: [CHA: 10, CHB: 10] : Auto
  - DRAM READ to PRE Time: [CHA: 9, CHB: 9] : Auto
  - DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time: [CHA: 33, CHB: 33] : Auto
  - DRAM WRITE to READ Delay: [CHA: 9, CHB: 9] : Auto
  - DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width: [CHA: 6, CHB: 6] : Auto
  - DRAM CAS# Write Latency: [CHA: 8, CHB: 8] : Auto
  - DRAM RTL (CHA): [CHA D0: 39, D1: 39] : Auto
  - DRAM RTL (CHB): [CHA D0: 39, D1: 40] : Auto
    Third Timings
  - tWRDR(DD): [CHA: 1, CHB: 1] : Auto
  - tRWDR(DD): [CHA: 4, CHB: 4] : Auto
  - tRWSR: [CHA: 4, CHB: 4] : Auto
  - tRR(DD): [CHA: 3, CHB: 3] : Auto
  - tRR(DR): [CHA: 1, CHB: 1] : Auto
  - tRRSR: [CHA: 4, CHB: 4] : Auto
  - tWW(DD): [CHA: 3, CHB: 3] : Auto
  - tWW(DR): [CHA: 3, CHB: 3] : Auto
  - tWWSR: [CHA: 4, CHB: 4] : Auto
  - DRAM IO-L(CHA): [CHA D0: 2, CHA D1: 2] : Auto
  - DRAM IO-L(CHB): [CHB D0: 2, CHB D1: 2] : Auto
  - RTL Offset: [CHA: 14, CHB: 14] : Auto
- GPU.DIMM Post
  - PCIE x16 #1: N/A
  - PCIE x16 #2: ATI GPU, running at x16 via NF200
  - PCIE x16 #3: N/A
  - PCIE x16 #4: ATI GPU, running at x16 via NF200
  - DIMM CH.A1: DDR3 1333MHz, running at 2133MHz
  - DIMM CH.A2: DDR3 1333MHz, running at 2133MHz
  - DIMM CH.B1: DDR3 1333MHz, running at 2133MHz
  - DIMM CH.B2: DDR3 1333MHz, running at 2133MHz
- CPU Performance Settings
  - CPU Ratio: 48
  - Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology: Enabled
  - Turbo Mode: Enabled
    Turbo Mode Parameters
  - Maximum Power: Disabled
  - Long Duration Power Limit: Auto
  - Long Duration Maintained: Auto
  - Short Duration Power Limit: Auto
  - Additional Turbo Voltage: Auto
  - CPU Core Current Limit: 1023.875
  - CPU I/O Current Limit: Auto
- Digi+ VRM/POWER Control
  - VCore PWM mode: Extreme
  - Vcore MOS volt. Control: Auto
  - VCore Load-line Calibration: 75% (Suitable for 4.8G-5.2G)
  - VCore Switching Freq: Auto
  - VCore Phase Control: Extreme
  - VCore Over-Current Protection: 100%
  - iGPU Load-Line Calibration: Auto
  - iGPU Current Capability: 100%
  - VCore EMI Reduction: Disabled
  - VRM Over Temperature Protection: Enabled
    VDRAM
  - VDRAM Switching Freq: Auto
  - VDRAM Full Phase Control: Auto
  - VDRAM Over-Current Protection: Enabled
  - VCCSA/IO
  - VCCSA/IO Switching Freq: Auto
  - VCCSA/IO Full Phase Control: Enabled
  - VCCSA/IO Over-Current Protection: Enabled
- Extreme OV: Enabled
- CPU Voltage: [1.368V] : Manual Mode
- CPU Manual Voltage: 1.365
- iGPU Offset Mode Sign: -
- iGPU Offset Voltage [1.131V] : Auto
- DRAM Voltage [1.488V] : 1.50000
- DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA: Auto
- DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB: Auto
- DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA: Auto
- DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB: Auto
- VCCSA/IO Voltage [1.058V] : Auto
- CPU PLL Voltage [1.779V] : Auto
- PCH Voltage [1.058V]: Auto
- PCH PLL Voltage: Auto
- NF200 Voltage: Auto
- Skew Driving Voltage: Auto
- BCLK Skew: Auto
- CPU I/O Skew: Auto
- CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
Advanced
- CPU Configuration
  - CPU Ratio: 48
  - Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor: Disabled
  - Hyper-threading: Disabled
  - Active Processor Cores: All
  - Limit CPUID Maximum: Disabled
  - Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
  - Intel Virtualization Technology: Disabled
  - Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology: Enabled
  - Turbo Mode: Enabled
  - CPU C1E: Disabled
  - CPU C3 Report: Disabled
  - CPU C6 Report: Disabled
  - Package C State limit: C6
- System Agent Configuration
  - Memory Remap Feature: Enabled
  - Initiate Graphic Adapter: PCIE
    Set this item to [Enabled] to enable Lucid Virtu
  - Initiate iGPU: Disabled
- PCH Configuration
  - High Precision Timer: Enabled
- SATA Configuration
  - SATA Mode: AHCI Mode
  - S.M.A.R.T. Status Check: Enabled
  - SATA6G_1 (Red): Not Present
  - Hot Plug: Disabled
  - SATA6G_2 (Red): Not Present
  - Hot Plug: Disabled
  - SATA3G_3 (Gray): WDC WD1002FAEX-007BA0 (1000.2GB)
  - Hot Plug: Disabled
  - SATA3G_4 (Gray): WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 (1000.2GB)
  - Hot Plug: Disabled
  - SATA3G_5 (Gray): Not Present
  - Hot Plug: Disabled
  - SATA3G_6 (Gray): Optiarc DVD RW AD-5240S ATAPI
  - Hot Plug: Disabled
- USB Configuration
  - USB Devices: 1 Drive, 1 Mouse, 8 Hubs
  - Legacy USB Support: Enabled
  - Legacy USB 3.0 Support: Enabled
  - EHCI Hand-off: Disabled
    Mass Storage Devices:
  - Generic Ultra HS-SD/MMC: Auto
  - USB 2.0 Switch: PCH
- Onboard Devices Configuration
  - HD Audio Controller: Disabled
  - Renesas USB 3.0 Controller: Enabled
  - Intel 82583 LAN: Disabled
  - Marvell Storage Controller: Disabled (this is for 6G SATA)
  - JMB Storage Controller: Disabled (this is for eSATA)
  - Intel 82579 LAN: Enabled
  - Intel 82579 PXE OPROM: Disabled
- APM
  - ErP Ready: Disabled
  - Restore AC Power Loss: Power Off
  - Power On By PS/2 Keyboard: Disabled
  - Power On By PS/2 Mouse: Disabled
  - Power On By PCIE: Disabled
  - Power On By RTC: Disabled
- iROG Configuration
  - iROG Timer Keeper: Last State
- ROG Connect
  - ROG Connect: Disabled
- LED Control
  - All LED Control: Enabled
  - ROG Logo: Enabled
  - Voltiminder LED: Enabled
  - CPU LED Selection: CPU
  - PCH LED Selection: NEC
Monitor
- Anti Surge Support: Enabled
- Voltage Monitor
  - CPU Voltage: +1.368 V
  - 3.3V Voltage: +3.344 V
  - 5V Voltage: +5.000 V
  - 12V Voltage: +12.288 V
  - DRAM Voltage: +1.488 V
  - PCH Voltage: (fluctuates): +1.058 ~ +1.065 V
  - PCH PLL Voltage: (fluctuates): +1.058 ~ +1.065 V
  - VCCSA/IO Voltage: (fluctuates): +1.052 ~ +1.058 V
  - CPU PLL Voltage: +1.779 V
  - NF200 Voltage: (fluctuates): +1.204 ~ +1.210 V
  - IGPU Voltage: (fluctuates): +1.131 V
- Temperature Monitor
  - CPU Temperature: +27 C / +80 F
  - MB Temperature: +32 C / +89 F
  - OPT1 Temperature: +0 C / +32 F
  - OPT2 Temperature: +0 C / +32 F
  - OPT3 Temperature: +0 C / +32 F
  - PCH Overheat Protection: 90 C
  - PCH OPT TEMP1 Overheat Protection: 90 C
  - PCH OPT TEMP2 Overheat Protection: 90 C
  - PCH OPT TEMP3 Overheat Protection: 90 C
  - CPU Socket Temperature: +33 C / +91 F
  - CPU Socket Temperature Protection: 90 C
- Fan Speed Monitor
  - CPU Fan Speed: 1942 RPM
  - Chassis Fan 1 Speed: 1970 RPM
  - Chassis Fan 2 Speed: N/A
  - Chassis Fan 3 Speed: N/A
  - CPU Fan OPT Speed: N/A
  - Opt1 Fan Speed: N/A
  - Opt2 Fan Speed: N/A
  - Opt3 Fan Speed: 1233 RPM
- Fan Speed Control
  - CPU Q-Fan Control: Disabled
  - Chassis Q-Fan Control: Disabled
  - PWRFAN Control: Disabled
  - OPTFAN1 Control: Disabled
  - OPTFAN2 Control: Disabled
  - OPTFAN3 Control: Disabled
Boot
- Bootup NumLock State: On
- Full Screen Logo: Disabled
- Wait For 'F1' If Error: Enabled
- Post Report: 5 sec
- Option ROM Messages: Keep Current
  Setup Mode: Advanced Mode
  Boot Option Priorities
- Boot Option #1: P3:WDC WD1002FAEX-007BA0
- Boot Option #2: Disabled
- CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
  - Boot Option #1: P6:Optiarc DVD RW AD-5240S
- Hard Drive BBS Priorities
  - Boot Option #1: P3:WDC WD1002FAEX-007BA0
  - Boot Option #2: Disabled
- Floppy Drive BBS Priorities
  - Boot Option #1: Disabled
  Boot Override
- P6: Optiarc DVD RW AD-5240S
- P4: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0
- P3:WDC WD1002FAEX-007BA0
- Generic Ultra HS-SD/MMC

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