Snapmando Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Hi, I recently ordered a DFI Ultra Infinity for my Socket A. My Ole' Version 1 Asus A7N8X Deluxe, puked the onboard sound. My Gaming, hasn't been the same since . Well I Overclock and have been hearing plenty about DFI, on Overclockers.com. So I picked one up:D . I have a few questions: What Bios should I update to? Will I have Memory Issues? I have a Thermaltake Volcano 9, Can I use it? I haven't got my new board yet, it's on order. I just don't want any snags or glitches, during set-up. Give me some suggestions guy Thanks Snapmando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavik Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 your RAM should do 230MHz FSB easy (1:1, 2-2-2-11) ANY socket cooler is 100% compatible (hole mount are another story) BIOS? anything of the 6/19 series should be very good (modded or otherwise) I would go with the latest official though and get a BIOS Savior just in case (and flash all BIOS to there) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapmando Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 I've heard of the 6/19 and I was leaning towards that. I hope to make the ram work, my Asus A7N8X deluxe v 1.1 never really made them even sweat. The Cooler I wasn't sure of, but I must make sure it works..... I live in the sticks and no computer store in town supplies performance stuff, so I must order out of town. I'd hate to have the board arrive and have to wait to put a good heatsink an fan on it. Thanks Slavik for your reply. Snapmando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavik Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 snap, sounds like NYC ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyA Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 with that memory you got in your signature you will LOVE Nforce 2 platforms and the DFI is the best nforce2 board out for overclocking! the volcano 9 will work. do you happen to know what stepping your processor is? how long ago did you buy it? is it unlockable!!! weeee -Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapmando Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 AndyA I am unsure of the stepping, but I do have lots of multipliers showing in the bios(6.5x-14.0x). I'm currently at 191X10.5. My Asus gets unstable past that, the V1.1 lost stability closer to 200Mhz, without the volt modding done to it. I was always bummed about that.. The memory never broke a sweat. I'm not sure if it's a locked chip but I hope it's not. If so, I'll drop in the ole' 2100+Xp T-Bred B (303). How can you tell, if you have a locked Barton anyways? Hey, Thanks for your reply AndyA... Snapmando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerdave Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 aqxea0332tmpw thats the stepping off my 2500 0332<<< note this info is on the bottom line on the white sticker on the cpu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyA Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 IQYH or something like that the stepping is printed on the barcode label next to your processor under your heatsink. -Snoop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapmando Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 I don't have the heatsink off right now, won't Cpu-Z be able to tell me the stepping? Or Any other software program, for that matter. Snapmando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonsnak Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 CPU-Z gives me: Specification: Mobile AMD Athl Family 6 Model A Stepping 0 Ext. Family 7 Ext. Model A The actual stepping is IQYHA0407XPMW I don't know if those two translate to each other but I think the answer is no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapmando Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Oh, Well I guess I'll have to wait, till my new board comes to my door. I'll check it out, when I swap the mobo's. I do have a 2100+Xp T-Bred B(303) as back-up though. I would be inrested in pushing that chip harder, my Asus just didn't do it.... But now, it's just a painful waiting game...... Snapmando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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