ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO

[Vakas]

Is it worth changing my order then but remember you will have to get a compatible cooler which are currently thin on the ground

 

[Loque]

I've got mine to run almost how I would like. If there is a serious problem with these board then im sure ASUS will do a recall and replace them all with v2.2

 

[Vakas]

What version do you have

 

[Loque]

1.03

 

[Vakas]

Is it working well any noticeable issues?

 

[Loque]

I had various issues at first. Couldn't get it to post at all. Bios update got it to boot up, but the memory I was using refused to work on anything other than "auto" settings. I replaced the memory with Corsair Vengeance LPX and I can now run the memory at the rated speed. Overclock on my 1700 is set to 3.85ghz. The only issue I have now is that I can't get my bus speed to work any higher than 110, even with SOC voltage set to 1.2v.

 

[Vakas]

I might change my order then seems like a risk. Do you know if the CPUs come with a stock cooler in the box

 

[Zhuni]

I might change my order then seems like a risk. Do you know if the CPUs come with a stock cooler in the box

Just the 1700

 

[Vakas]

Can you buy this separate or any other cooler for the time being

Would recommend this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ocket-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-mb-322-ms.html

Or the Gigabyte K7

 

[Vakas]

Going for the k7 instead

 

[Minus1337]

Same here. Got a K7 on order with several sites so I'm hopefully I can finish my build soon and pack away my backup b350 MB.

 

[marashz]

Yay, mine bundle (1700X and CH6) is out for delivery. Anyway, tommorow and saturday will be busy days, so maybe only on saturdays evening will build all together.
Because it will be upgrade from i5-750, I will be fine without any OCs and with RAM at 2666 or even less (can wait for more stable bios)

Ok, as I know, to not brick it, all I have to do disable auto bios update, not to install all **** soft from asus cd, and not to play with OCs?

 

[haszek]

Yay, mine bundle (1700X and CH6) is out for delivery. Anyway, tommorow and saturday will be busy days, so maybe only on saturdays evening will build all together.
Because it will be upgrade from i5-750, I will be fine without any OCs and with RAM at 2666 or even less (can wait for more stable bios)

Ok, as I know, to not brick it, all I have to do disable auto bios update, not to install all **** soft from asus cd, and not to play with OCs?

Asus said there is a chance for new bios this week that will prevent from bricking, so you might have it if you're lucky just in time

 

[Vakas]

I haven't changed my order yet so if a bios update is coming shall I stick with the Asus CH6

 

[badgeruk]

Fingers crossed for the bios update. I have still not had any word about my order

 

[Randiesel]

I have a CH6 on (pre?!)order... anxiously awaiting them as the rest of my components sit in a pile in the middle of my office.

There is one thing I'm still unsure about. Is the H110i compatible straight out of the box? I bought it because the chart I saw from Corsair said it was, but I seem to see a lot of conflicting information about requiring additional backplates. Do any of you have this exact combo?

 

[Minus1337]

All I remember from my CH6 is that the actual motherboard has the hole spacing for both AM3 and AM4 but I think you might be right on the backplate situation.

 

[badgeruk]

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/am4-amd-retention-bracket-kit-for-hydro-series-coolers On that link it says the H110i is fine. Only some of their coolers need this bracket.

You need to buy an AM3 backplate if you are using this bracket.

 

[Randiesel]

Thanks for the quick responses.

To clarify, you're telling me the cooler won't fit if I don't buy this, correct?

http://www.corsair.com/hydro-series-h60-h80i-h100i-h110i-amd-mounting-bracket

 

[Vakas]

I have changed my order to the K7 and bought a Noctua cooler for the time being,

still not heard anything from NZXT what a joke.