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Epox 9NDA3+: A New Socket 939

 by Wesley Fink on October 25, 2004 12:01 AM EST
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FSB Overclocking: Epox 9NDA3+

Epox has a reputation of delivering fast motherboards with excellent overclocking capabilities. This time around, the overclocking options for the 9NDA3+ are adequate, but no one would really call them outstanding.

Front Side Bus Overclocking Testbed
Default Voltage
Processor: Athlon 64 FX53
2.4GHz
CPU Voltage: 1.5V (default)
Cooling: Thermaltake Silent Boost K8 Heatsink/Fan
Power Supply: OCZ Power Stream 520W
Memory: OCZ PC3200 EL Platinum Rev. 2 OR
Geil PC3200 Ultra X
Maximum OC:
(Standard Ratio)		 204x13
221x12
2652MHz (+10.5%)
Maximum FSB:
(Lower Ratio)		 291 x 9 at (2619MHz)
(1:1 Memory, 2 DIMMs in DC mode)

Despite our complaints that the overclocking options could be better, the Epox motherboard still managed to match the highest overclocks that we have seen with this particular FX53 processor. The 9NDA3+ also matched the MSI K8N Neo2 in the maximum CPU speed, reaching 291x9 (2619MHz), which is essentially the same as the 290 reached with the MSI in the Socket 939 roundup.

Front Side Bus Stress Test Results:

As part of our overclocking tests, a full range of stress tests and benchmarks were run to ensure that the Epox 9NDA3+ was stable at each overclocked FSB speed. This included Prime95 torture tests, and the addition of other tasks - data compression, various DX8 and DX9 games, and apps like Word and Excel - while Prime95 was running in the background. Finally, we ran our benchmark suite, which includes Veritest Winstone 2004 suite, Unreal Tournament 2003, SPECviewperf 7.1, and Aquamark 3. 221MHz was the highest overclock that we were able to achieve with the Epox while running these tests at default ratio and default voltage. This matches the best stock overclock with this FX53 processor.

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  • ksherman - Monday, October 25, 2004 - link

    I think you should change the title a little bit... kinda misleading to say "Epox 9NDA3+: New Choice for Socket 939" You should write Epox 9NDA3+: A New Choice for Socket 939. I find it to be a little misleading... just my input!

    Shermie

  • Gnoad - Monday, October 25, 2004 - link

    Tell me about it. I really don't want an MSI board but its basically the only option right now. DFI and Abit need to get their arse in gear quick. Mmmm, socket 939 LanParty board.....that would be my future board right there.

  • Zebo - Monday, October 25, 2004 - link

    #2, AGP

    Many people sunk $400-$600 in new AGP cards and want to use them. Many cards arnt PCIe. Basically NF4 probably won't support the graphics standard 98% of people have.


    Wes, Where are the real enthusiast boards? Ya know ASUS/ABIT/DFI :( Hard to believe MSI has the best NF3 board still.

  • Beenthere - Monday, October 25, 2004 - link

    nF4 is PCIe only not AGP. nF3 and nF4 are virtually identical other than AGP vs. PCIe.

  • FearoftheNight - Monday, October 25, 2004 - link

    Why not straight to nf4?????

  • Budman - Monday, October 25, 2004 - link

    page 3 ... this a DFI or Epox board??


    The basic layout of the DFI is generally excellent, with some standout elements and a few glaring layout faults.
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