Reliable Pci Checker

[Codinerx]

From what I've read, all nforce2 mobos lock the pci bus.. however, I've been experiencing some instability with my Epox 8rda3g, and I'm curious as to whether or not the pci bus is the case. Are there any programs that reliably measure the pci bus on nforce2 mobos? I've read that Sandra is very innaccurate. If anyone has this board and knows for a fact that it locks the bus, please let me know! Thanks!

 

[Prof133]

As I remember, you'll need something like a <i>PC Geiger RD2 PCI Bus Multifunction Analyzer</i> to measure it. Don't waste your time though as the PCI bus runs at a fixed frequency for this chipset. There's some threads about it at <A HREF="http://www.nforcershq.com/forum" target="_new">nForcersHQ</A>.

 

[Prof133]

<A HREF="http://www.lostcircuits.com/motherboard/asus_a7n8x/10.shtml" target="_new">Source</A>:

Keep in mind that the MCP-T is linked to the SPP via HyperTransport and runs at a fixed frequency. Therefore, unlike in conventional designs, there are no worries to run the PCI bus out of spec.

 

[Codinerx]

Thanks a lot for the help guys, I really appreciate it. I've managed to get my 2500+ up to about 2.250ghz, not bad for a $90 chip hehe. How are some of you getting up to 2.5ghz levels with air cooling? My cooling is pretty good, but my chip refuses to go higher. I have upped the voltage a tinyyy bit to reach 2.250. I suppose some chips just oc better then others.. let me know if you have any suggestions, thanks!