2100+ memory speed + Thuban + CH5F a reality

[NemesisChild]

As some of you probably know, I was ready to box this board up and sell it.
I just couldn't reach the overclock levels that I achieved with my trustworthy CH4F.
I decided to stick with the board mainly because is supports SLI and has the awesome EFI bios.

Talk about a huge learning curve, I have finally reached some overclocking milestones with this board.
One of which was a 4.2GHz stable overclock with my 1090T, best I could do with the CH4F was 4.15GHz.
And now, I'm running my RipjawsX very close to it's rated 2133 speed:





This is my 24/7 overclock, 100% stable with AIDA64, HyperPi (32M), and BF3.

I'm now a believer and absolutely love this board, will hold off on that Intel build for a while.

[NemesisChild]

I bought this 1090T from a friend who had it up to 5.9GHz with N2 cooling on a CH4F.
He was also running an insane CPU/NB overclock at like 4200MHz or so.
Doubtful that I can achieve 4.3GHz+ with a higher end Corsair Hydro setup.
Only way to achieve 4.2GHz+ is with a custom water cooling system (and not some cheapo kit).
Another friend runs his 1090T@ 4.6GHz with only 1.475v using a high end water cooling setup.

[NemesisChild]

I'm actually going to do some testing with the PCI-E bus in the 106-108MHz range.
Have seen some benchies/reports where it helps to increase bandwidth & stability with SLI & Crossfire setups.
The other side of the coin, overclocking the PCI-E bus does little ot nothing.

I want to see it for myself, deny or confirm once and for all.

[chrsplmr]

Fantastic..... gee I hate to be an I told ya so.....hahahha...no I dont....hahaha

It is in the learning curve..I see the new buyers in with the exact same
questions we all asked when the board first arrived..... patience.

Congrats...enjoy.c.

[Fallen-Angel]

o_O 5.9Ghz & 4.2Gnz for CPU/NB? Awesome! But I'll try to oc my 1090T to 4.2-4.3Ghz with H100. I think it works fine, because now with 4.1Ghz the core temps are running at max 48° (with folding@home). I also wish you a lot of fun what you will have for sure ^^.

Btw. it explains why your 1090T is running with 230w ^^