ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition: The Ultimate LGA2011 Motherboard

Nickolp1974 · 12 Dec 2013 at 22:43

Kaapstad said:
Not yet, I was meaning to start the other day but other things came up. Hopefully I will make a start tomorrow.

Hope to see some benchies to see how it compares to the rive

are you able to put 2x 290x's in both systems for a test??

FMTopfan · 12 Dec 2013 at 22:47

What RAM are people using with this mobo and how are your clocks (photos if possible so I can see the sexiness!) ?

In need · 13 Dec 2013 at 02:54

FMTopfan said:
What RAM are people using with this mobo and how are your clocks (photos if possible so I can see the sexiness!) ?

High speed ram is a waste of time 1600 is the sweet spot as is proven here.
Using 2600 mhz ram is actually slower than 1600mhz.

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 05:48

Nickolp1974 said:
Hope to see some benchies to see how it compares to the rive are you able to put 2x 290x's in both systems for a test??

I will be using my 3970X out of my old w/c RIVE in the new BE, that should be a good guide as to how the new board compares. I have also got a new 4930k I have not used yet to try as well.

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 05:52

FMTopfan said:
What RAM are people using with this mobo and how are your clocks (photos if possible so I can see the sexiness!) ?

A set of my old Corsair Dominator Platinums running @2400mhz 9-11-11-25 1T 96 or faster.

I don't know why but Corsair don't make them anymore but still sell other speeds.

nniitt · 13 Dec 2013 at 06:19

In need said:
High speed ram is a waste of time 1600 is the sweet spot as is proven here.
Using 2600 mhz ram is actually slower than 1600mhz.

sweet spot is 2666c10 for air-cooled

nniitt · 13 Dec 2013 at 06:20

Kaapstad said:
A set of my old Corsair Dominator Platinums running @2400mhz 9-11-11-25 1T 96 or faster.

I don't know why but Corsair don't make them anymore but still sell other speeds.

because Shammy doesn't make that IC anymore

FMTopfan · 13 Dec 2013 at 06:33

In need said:
High speed ram is a waste of time 1600 is the sweet spot as is proven here.
Using 2600 mhz ram is actually slower than 1600mhz.

Yes In need, I had already seen that video and thanks anyway. With LGA2011 platform that extra bandwidth will help as I will be using R4BE+4930K for transcoding, photoshop, folding and of course gaming plus benchmarking for fun in my spare time. Got to be at least 2133MHz otherwise I may as well stick with the oodles of Sammy Green's I have even if they odd without a heatsink, btw what happened to OcUK stock of those?

Kaapstad said:
A set of my old Corsair Dominator Platinums running @2400mhz 9-11-11-25 1T 96 or faster.

I don't know why but Corsair don't make them anymore but still sell other speeds.

Good timings for 2400MHz! I checked the Corsair Plat 2400MHz the other day and several places listed these modules are being discontinued other than 2133/1866/1600. Would have looked nice with a 780 Ti but maybe its a blessing as I can go for the Avexir RAM.

Nickolp1974 · 13 Dec 2013 at 07:35

FMTopfan said:
What RAM are people using with this mobo and how are your clocks (photos if possible so I can see the sexiness!) ?

Will be using my g skill trident X, currently have them running at 2420 9-11-11-25-1T-147 in my RIVF not pushed 'em further. So far excellent sticks for the £150 paid.

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:17

Nickolp1974 said:
Hope to see some benchies to see how it compares to the rive are you able to put 2x 290x's in both systems for a test??

Just hit a slight snag, I opened up the box with my new 900D in it and it turns out that someone has already used it. The in/out shield from an Asus mobo left in place gave it away. Then I noticed some of the screws and accessories are missing.

I am not happy. :mad:

Nickolp1974 · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:22

Kaapstad said:
Just hit a slight snag, I opened up the box with my new 900D in it and it turns out that someone has already used it. The in/out shield from an Asus mobo left in place gave it away. Then I noticed some of the screws and accessories are missing.

I am not happy.

Oh **** that's not good, bought from ocuk?? I wouldn't be impressed one bit

Cosimo · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:30

Kaapstad said:
Just hit a slight snag, I opened up the box with my new 900D in it and it turns out that someone has already used it. The in/out shield from an Asus mobo left in place gave it away. Then I noticed some of the screws and accessories are missing.

I am not happy.

Where did it come from?

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:34

Nickolp1974 said:
Oh **** that's not good, bought from ocuk?? I wouldn't be impressed one bit

This is what I found when I opened the box, can any one match the mobo to the in/out shield in the pic ?

Missing screw and PCI slot blank, I found the blank in the bottom of the case but I don't know where the screw is. Also cable ties and other screws missing.

pgi947 · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:43

Wow, I'd be spitting my dummy out at who ever sold that!!!

No idea o the I/o, for giggles I'll guess z87 hero.

Nickolp1974 · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:44

Looks like a M6F shield,could be wrong though?? Actually more like M6E as it's got a slot for the oc key

Cosimo · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:45

Kaapstad said:
Missing screw and PCI slot blank, I found the blank in the bottom of the case but I don't know where the screw is. Also cable ties and other screws missing.

I thought they were missing but found the small box containing the screws and ties stuffed into a drive caddy. I'd be putting that lot back in the box and demanding a replacement.

Nickolp1974 · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:51

If it were me, I'd just say it appears I have bought b grade but paid full price and I'd want a minimum of £50 returned, that's as long as there are no defects, at least you could get on with your build.

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:58

Cosimo said:
I thought they were missing but found the small box containing the screws and ties stuffed into a drive caddy. I'd be putting that lot back in the box and demanding a replacement.

It is now back in the box awaiting pickup, new one is on the way. I found the box in the drive caddy but some of the bits were missing.

I wonder if whoever had the case before me is still trying to find his in/out shield.

nniitt · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:40

Kaapstad said:
It is now back in the box awaiting pickup, new one is on the way. I found the box in the drive caddy but some of the bits were missing.

I wonder if whoever had the case before me is still trying to find his in/out shield.

LOL

ino_ · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:54

In need said:
High speed ram is a waste of time 1600 is the sweet spot as is proven here.
Using 2600 mhz ram is actually slower than 1600mhz.

You have some serious misconceptions

LMGTFY - http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/corsair_dominator_platinum_2133_mhz_ddr3_review,10.html