sgoaty Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 I fancy buying the RDX200 due to the fact I have an ATI card and absolutely no intention to go SLI. I currently have an ultra D running my opteron 165 at 2.6Ghz (289 HT) 24/7. My only reason for wanting to change is the better board layout available by both this and the xpert board. Is this worth doing or should bit the bullet and get the xpert even though SLI is not for me? Thanks Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraPickles Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 How is the layout going to be of any benefit? Just curious... I'd stick with the Ultra-D. -pickles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoaty Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 How is the layout going to be of any benefit? Just curious... I'd stick with the Ultra-D. -pickles Its the cpu socket facing the wrong way its messing up my case cooling hence increasing heat and noise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrifoglio Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Although I'm pretty happy with the RDX200 CF-DR layout, I'm not convinced it is better than the Ultra-D layout. On the RDX200 the CPU cooler and the PSU intake are slightly offset, which doesn't benefit case cooling either. No big differences, but it might be better otherwise. Anyway, I wouldn't spend this much money just to change layout. The RDX200 has other pros (and cons), you might want to consider those (4 x 512 MB @ 1T for example). Layout comes a distant second (or tenth)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 good luck getting it to overclock like your Ultra-D I've been able to get a decent overclock with Ballistix PC4000 on the RDX, but other than that...its not even in the same league as an Ultra-D or any of our Lanparty NF4 boards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Although I'm pretty happy with the RDX200 CF-DR layout, I'm not convinced it is better than the Ultra-D layout. On the RDX200 the CPU cooler and the PSU intake are slightly offset, which doesn't benefit case cooling either. No big differences, but it might be better otherwise. Anyway, I wouldn't spend this much money just to change layout. The RDX200 has other pros (and cons), you might want to consider those (4 x 512 MB @ 1T for example). Layout comes a distant second (or tenth)... about 4x double-ranked dimms @ 1T...you better take a read before you keep repeating such things to others who might actually believe you: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48633 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrifoglio Posted March 29, 2006 Posted March 29, 2006 I do think it should not be overlooked; for me it's the reason I bought this board. Mine works 24+ hours Prime95 and I never had a crash during gaming or other 3D apps. Turning to 2T is definitely slower. I guess the mem controller and mem chips have to be right too to get it to work at 1T. But I see what you're getting at, so I guess I will stop repeating it then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoaty Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 well I have the RDX200 now but I havent opened it I have heard more and more bad things about the board since i ordered it Im pretty sure im going to send it back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucky Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 aww dude dont send it back, its a great m/b. O/c s like beauty for me, running 24/7 3Ghz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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