LTT 3DMark Thread

[Raudi_]

Do you mean additional phases?

That, and I was also looking to see if it had an additional power connector like molex or 6-pin but it doesn't seem to which won't be that much of an issue unless I start pushing for 1500MHz on Kepler cards.

[Najuno]

That, and I was also looking to see if it had an additional power connector like molex or 6-pin but it doesn't seem to which won't be that much of an issue unless I start pushing for 1500MHz on Kepler cards.

It has no additional phases but the board is pretty much a cut down version of the R5E. The R5E is eATX and 4way SLI and the X99 Deluxe is 3way SLI and ATX. Most of the features are the same or similar and only OCing with LN2 or 4way would make the R5E a better choice. I am #6 world wide in 3D Mark ULTRA in the HoF of 3D Mark. If the board was shitty how could I achieve that with it?

The board has an 2x4 pin CPU connector and the 24pin connector. That is more than enough juice for all OCing. And the UEFI is awesome and updating the UEFI by just plugging in a USB device and push a button is actually very convenient .

[rtsurfer]

JustCallMeVlad has a SoC Force and he would not recommend that to anybody he stated. It seems like they aren´t a good choice UEFI wise, but maybe the Champion is better because it doesn´t come with all the comfort crap but just plain and simple OCing and highend necessary features.

Yeah I know watercooling RAM, VRM of the board is kind of silly. It is just for looks, but I will use my 5930K and my X99 Deluxe as my HTPC with my Corsair 760T. This machine will feature one GTX980 and the CPU watercooled, maybe I put it up there just for cool looks. I will not upgrade this machine other than the GPU maybe down the road, so yeah that would be an eye catcher, and like written before I could focus on OCing with the benchmark machine and not care too much about looks.

 

@ KingCry have you thought about an Asus X99 Deluxe? It features the same X99 OC socket as the R5E has. I have with the 5930K and the 5960X awesome OCing results.

 

I did read about a diasaster BIOS they launced for the Z97 boards, sad to see that X99 is in the same situatuion.

 

 

Doesn't matter whatever board you get for HTPC, get the one that suits your needs the most, both asthetically & financially.

[Raudi_]

It has no additional phases but the board is pretty much a cut down version of the R5E. The R5E is eATX and 4way SLI and the X99 Deluxe is 3way SLI and ATX. Most of the features are the same or similar and only OCing with LN2 or 4way would make the R5E a better choice. I am #6 world wide in 3D Mark ULTRA in the HoF of 3D Mark. If the board was shitty how could I achieve that with it?

The board has an 2x4 pin CPU connector and the 24pin connector. That is more than enough juice for all OCing. And the UEFI is awesome and updating the UEFI by just plugging in a USB device and push a button is actually very convenient .

Hmm I can give it a shot then I'll be ordering it next month. Gonna be a nice upgrade from this 1.75v needing for 5.0GHz Pos 4770k

[Najuno]

I did read about a diasaster BIOS they launced for the Z97 boards, sad to see that X99 is in the same situatuion.

 

 

Doesn't matter whatever board you get for HTPC, get the one that suits your needs the most, both asthetically & financially.

If you look into my signature then you´ll see I own the X99 Deluxe already, but I´ll put my 5930K back on and dedicate this PC to my new HTPC. I´ve bought yesterday a whole new living room in black and white and a 60" TV .

Money isn´t tight for me I´m just looking for something new when nVidia and AMD release their next highend stuff. But I´m a bit allergic to the RoG since I´ve had them already in the past and the black and red is getting so old. If the R5E was available as BlackEdition I wouldn´t waste a second to order this.

[JustCallMeVlad]

I'm going X99 Classified I made up my mind Not gonna waste the extra money on the R5E for some extra features.

X99 Classified after we said to avoid at all costs? LOL!!!!!!!

[Raudi_]

X99 Classified after we said to avoid at all costs? LOL!!!!!!!

Read above bud, I'm going to give the X99 Deluxe a shot.

[JustCallMeVlad]

I thought you were looking for an Overclocking board

[Raudi_]

I thought you were looking for an Overclocking board

I am but the R5E has a massive "Gaming/Gamer" vibe to it even though its not a motherboard really oriented to gamers for X99 and that alone turns me off from the board. The OCF doesn't seem to have enough use and info about it for me to feel 100% confident with using it. The MSI MPower/XPower boards have some issues with running ram even if its on the QVL for the board. Then the Gigabyte boards well you know about them. EVGA has been a massive hit and miss with X99 from what I've been getting told. So there really isn't to much to choose from as far as boards for overclocking.

[JustCallMeVlad]

I am but the R5E has a massive "Gaming/Gamer" vibe to it even though its not a motherboard really oriented to gamers for X99 and that alone turns me off from the board. The OCF doesn't seem to have enough use and info about it for me to feel 100% confident with using it. The MSI MPower/XPower boards have some issues with running ram even if its on the QVL for the board. Then the Gigabyte boards well you know about them. EVGA has been a massive hit and miss with X99 from what I've been getting told. So there really isn't to much to choose from as far as boards for overclocking.

I'm going to say this as an enthusiast. Go with the OCF. It currently holds the 5960X hwbot.org record. Yes I know you're alittle iffy on ASRock but we would never point you to something that you're going to hate. Asrock has come a long way over the past couple of years. Nick shih oversaw the design of this motherboard and uses it exclusively to hit records.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/x99%20oc%20formula/

Naj and I are the top two extreme Overclockers on this forum. We know what's going to be best for you. You will regret the deluxe.

[ApolloX75]

Just got a 4670K for a wicked deal. Any recommendations for a good board that is SLI capable?

[JustCallMeVlad]

Just got a 4670K for a wicked deal. Any recommendations for a good board that is SLI capable?

Tons Apollo.

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=13-157-505

[Raudi_]

I'm going to say this as an enthusiast. Go with the OCF. It currently holds the 5960X hwbot.org record. Yes I know you're alittle iffy on ASRock but we would never point you to something that you're going to hate. Asrock has come a long way over the past couple of years. Nick shih oversaw the design of this motherboard and uses it exclusively to hit records.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/x99%20oc%20formula/

Naj and I are the top two extreme Overclockers on this forum. We know what's going to be best for you. You will regret the deluxe.

Good point, plus it has the additional PCI-E power via molex which was I'm looking for since I am gonna start hitting GK110 GPU's pretty hard when I pick up some 780's and 780ti's for benching an overclocking endeavor.

[rtsurfer]

I'm going to say this as an enthusiast. Go with the OCF. It currently holds the 5960X hwbot.org record. Yes I know you're alittle iffy on ASRock but we would never point you to something that you're going to hate. Asrock has come a long way over the past couple of years. Nick shih oversaw the design of this motherboard and uses it exclusively to hit records.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/x99%20oc%20formula/

Naj and I are the top two extreme Overclockers on this forum. We know what's going to be best for you. You will regret the deluxe.

 

No it doesn't. The SOC Champion has the most.

http://forum.hwbot.org/showthread.php?t=126213

http://hwbot.org/hardware/processor/core_i7_5960x/

 

Only CPU-Z & PCMark. Did you even bother to check.?

 

Asrock OCF is usually the best, the only fault is that it doesn't have the OC Socket & that's why its loosing. A Rev 2 is rumored to be in the works though.

 

Edit: Just to clarify, OCF Formula holds almost all the Z87/Z97 records, but we are discussing X99 here.

[Najuno]

I'm going to say this as an enthusiast. Go with the OCF. It currently holds the 5960X hwbot.org record. Yes I know you're alittle iffy on ASRock but we would never point you to something that you're going to hate. Asrock has come a long way over the past couple of years. Nick shih oversaw the design of this motherboard and uses it exclusively to hit records.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/x99%20oc%20formula/

Naj and I are the top two extreme Overclockers on this forum. We know what's going to be best for you. You will regret the deluxe.

Well to say he´s going to regret the deluxe is I think a bit too much. I can achieve insane OCs for GPUs and high water cooling results for the CPU. The Deluxe is an awesome board. I will keep this with my 5930K and though I say it will be a HTPC don´t be mistaken this will be a full watercooled kick ass X99 highend machine that will OC like a beast.

But I need more. See the thing is unless you want to OC RAM go and buy a 2400MHz kit 4x4 GB DDR4. A single Samsung 850 Pro will do as well. But a very large loop with perfect calculated parts. My main problem at this point is the mainboard itself. I know exactly the RAM kit, PSU, SSD, CPU just all necessary components to make a perfect built when the next highend cards will be released, based upon a watercooled PC. Actually I´m thinking right now of getting something very accessable case wise, something open as much as I swap hardware. I want more, and I want to be for sure in the top 10 in the HoF of 3D Mark again with the next gen GPUs!

So for me there´s not much choice but R5E, SoC Champion (if ever released) or the OCF.

[Raudi_]

No it doesn't. The SOC Champion has the most.

http://forum.hwbot.org/showthread.php?t=126213

http://hwbot.org/hardware/processor/core_i7_5960x/

 

Only CPU-Z & PCMark. Did you even bother to check.?

 

Asrock OCF is usually the best, the only fault is that it doesn't have the OC Socket & that's why its loosing. A Rev 2 is rumored to be in the works though.

Well also the Champion is limited runs. So its hard as all hell to get one.

[rtsurfer]

Well also the Champion is limited runs. So its hard as all hell to get one.

 

I know. That's why I said any Asus, unless you can wait for the Champion, it will come back.

Asrock is not an option because it doesn't have the Socket.

 

This is coming from a guy who has a Z97 OCF, if Asrock had an X99 OCF with the socket, even the Champion would be getting spanked right now.

[Najuno]

No it doesn't. The SOC Champion has the most.

http://forum.hwbot.org/showthread.php?t=126213

http://hwbot.org/hardware/processor/core_i7_5960x/

 

Only CPU-Z & PCMark. Did you even bother to check.?

 

Asrock OCF is usually the best, the only fault is that it doesn't have the OC Socket & that's why its loosing. A Rev 2 is rumored to be in the works though.

 

Edit: Just to clarify, OCF Formula holds almost all the Z87/Z97 records, but we are discussing X99 here.

I think we are talking about a master race here between the R5E, Champion and OCF. All threee of them are insanly good mainboards. So they all come with downsides. The question is which one will support people like us best?

Don´t forget I manage 4.7GHz stable with my 5960X @ 1.45V with the X99 Deluxe. If I´d get another board that´s not as capable as this I´d freak out.

[Raudi_]

I know. That's why I said any Asus, unless you can wait for the Champion, it will come back.

Asrock is not an option because it doesn't have the Socket.

 

This is coming from a guy who has a Z97 OCF, if Asrock had an X99 OCF with the socket, even the Champion would be getting spanked right now.

My current board is an Asus board not really wanting to get another Asus board since I've had some issues just getting my board to post when ever I change ram or swap GPU's(sounds stupid but its been an issue). 

[rtsurfer]

I think we are talking about a master race here between the R5E, Champion and OCF. All threee of them are insanly good mainboards. So they all come with downsides. The question is which one will support people like us best?

Don´t forget I manage 4.7GHz stable with my 5960X @ 1.45V with the X99 Deluxe. If I´d get another board that´s not as capable as this I´d freak out.

 

 

1) Champion

2) R5E

3) X99 Deluxe.

 

Anything else is out of the race without the socket.

 

My current board is an Asus board not really wanting to get another Asus board since I've had some issues just getting my board to post when ever I change ram or swap GPU's(sounds stupid but its been an issue). 

 

Alright I have a solution.

Are you only going to Bench 3D..?

 

Then get an OCF. You'll be mostly competitive with it. If you want to do 2D like CineBench, XTU,etc you'll have to get an Asus or wait for Champion, you have no choice.

 

You could have Asus to the bottom of your heart, but right now if you want to be a competitive OCer on the X99 platform, you have no choice. Its a monopoly & you'll have to deal with it.

[Raudi_]

1) Champion

2) R5E

3) X99 Deluxe.

 

Anything else is out of the race without the socket.

 

 

Alright I have a solution.

Are you only going to Bench 3D..?

 

Then get an OCF. You'll be mostly competitive with it. If you want to do 2D like CineBench, XTU,etc you'll have to get an Asus or wait for Champion, you have no choice.

 

You could have Asus to the bottom of your heart, but right now if you want to be a competitive OCer on the X99 platform, you have no choice. Its a monopoly & you'll have to deal with it.

I only bench 3D it's all I've ever benched since I've started benching in 07. Can't stand 2D benching because then its becomes a monopoly with hardware and thats not as fun to me IMO. 

[rtsurfer]

I only bench 3D it's all I've ever benched since I've started benching in 07. Can't stand 2D benching because then its becomes a monopoly with hardware and thats not as fun to me IMO. 

 

Then get the Asrock, your Physics score will suffer a bit, but you can edge out you competition by clocking your GPU higher.

[Raudi_]

Then get the Asrock, your Physics score will suffer a bit, but you can edge out you competition by clocking your GPU higher.

Yeah that would probably be a given but hell, my Physics scores have always suffered but I still edge out thanks to GPU clocks.

 

[Najuno]

Then get the Asrock, your Physics score will suffer a bit, but you can edge out you competition by clocking your GPU higher.

All I need is a good board that allows me to OC my CPU min to the 4.7GHz and allows me when I use my modded extreme BIOS for my GPUs to crush 3D Mark and Unigine Heaven 4.0. The stupid Champion isn´t availabel and who knows when we will see that again.

Since I have the X99 Deluxe already my only option will be the R5E I guess.

 

God I hate Gigabyte for that!

[rtsurfer]

Yeah that would probably be a given but hell, my Physics scores have always suffered but I still edge out thanks to GPU clocks.

 

 

That won't happen when you move up the food chain. Then you need any & every advantage you can get. But everybody has different priorities, so they can judge the best for themselves. All I can do is point out the correct facts.

 

Peace.

 

All I need is a good board that allows me to OC my CPU min to the 4.7GHz and allows me when I use my modded extreme BIOS for my GPUs to crush 3D Mark and Unigine Heaven 4.0. The stupid Champion isn´t availabel and who knows when we will see that again.

Since I have the X99 Deluxe already my only option will be the R5E I guess.

 

God I hate Gigabyte for that!

 

If you can wait sometime, maybe that'll change. I will shoot you a PM whenever I see the Champion in stock, if you haven't made your purchase by that time.