ROG Maximus VIII

[Gunslinger]

contact cleaner in the socket FTW

[Strong Island]

contact cleaner in the socket FTW

 

ok cool thx, finally grabbed my first can from home depot, sprayed socket last night, gonna try cold again now. Trying different memory also. thx man.

[Strong Island]

please 1 suggestion to improve m8e for next board. Please make 24pin connector looser fitting. Like exactly the x99 champion connector was perfect. I feel like I am going to damage my board eventually. It's sooo tight. But I love the board otherwise, its amazing.

[rivaldokfc]

I saw there's 0017 bios for the impact, is there anyone would like to share out?

 

Thanks~

[joe90br]

Please, What the better bios for non-k cpu's in Maximus VIII Imapct??? Thanks!!!!

[hambaaaallah]

Please, What the better bios for non-k cpu's in Maximus VIII Imapct??? Thanks!!!!

 

 

you can try bios version 0018

overall I think this is the best bios for non-k oc on impact

 

link --> MAXIMUS-VIII-IMPACT-ASUS-0018

[joe90br]

you can try bios version 0018

overall I think this is the best bios for non-k oc on impact

 

link --> MAXIMUS-VIII-IMPACT-ASUS-0018

 

Thanks!!!! I will try..

[Strong Island]

I can't believe how easy that xp install guide is. I have been avoiding it because it looked so confusing but it's so fast and you guys addressed every possible error message and made it really easy. Just wanted to say thanks. It's a great guide.

[speed.fastest]

0018 is awesome, i try this on Gene with i7 non K with crappy IMC. Need little work to make it pass 32M with Wazza.

 

This in Win7 x64 with Wazza :

[GtiJason]

please 1 suggestion to improve m8e for next board. Please make 24pin connector looser fitting. Like exactly the x99 champion connector was perfect. I feel like I am going to damage my board eventually. It's sooo tight. But I love the board otherwise, its amazing.

 

These work to solve tight 24pin syndrome for me

 

PTFE Dry Lubricant & Corrosion Control - WD-40 Specialist

 

Silicone Lubricant & Silicone Grease - WD-40 Specialist

[OC Nub]

thanks for keeping us up to date with latest bios!

[5erveD]

ya it has been humid in new york past couple days, I do have a/c right in bench room.

 

I cleaned mem slots with crc cleaner and applied vas up against slots and in between each slot (not in them) and then put tissue in between each one.

 

Gotta start using something besides vas, seems like too many issues for me with mem slots. Gonna try some afr tonight that is prepped for cold to see if helps at all.

 

It's so frustrating to see 6.5ghz pass in 06 but score so far off because stock mem.

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

 

I am having the same problems.

Running smooth for an hour or so and then the mem kicks in.

The only way to free up the board is by putting the mem on default.

Or putting the whole board back to default.

 

I am aware that a part of the problem is humidity. BUt I am not working with vas but with kneeable eraser. I saw some reactions about putting some contact cleaner in thet socket and mem. Did it gave you the expected results ?

Am I just gonna spray that thing with contact cleaner ?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Rauf]

I am having the same problems.

Running smooth for an hour or so and then the mem kicks in.

The only way to free up the board is by putting the mem on default.

Or putting the whole board back to default.

 

I am aware that a part of the problem is humidity. BUt I am not working with vas but with kneeable eraser. I saw some reactions about putting some contact cleaner in thet socket and mem. Did it gave you the expected results ?

Am I just gonna spray that thing with contact cleaner ?

 

Thanks in advance.

I have never really used vaseline except for on old vgas. I don't think it is good. I have used LET alot, but I'm actually moving more to just the blue shop paper towels. It is enough for any sort of XOC, and actually better for some applications. I would recommend you to pack these blue paper towels tightly around the memory and the slots. If there is no free air around the memory or slots there can be no condensation. Or get a powerful dehumidifier

[5erveD]

I have never really used vaseline except for on old vgas. I don't think it is good. I have used LET alot, but I'm actually moving more to just the blue shop paper towels. It is enough for any sort of XOC, and actually better for some applications. I would recommend you to pack these blue paper towels tightly around the memory and the slots. If there is no free air around the memory or slots there can be no condensation. Or get a powerful dehumidifier

 

 

Cheers.

 

So, only the blue stuff ? For the "short" sessions.

Short as in terms of 2/3 hours, 4 tops ?

And it isn't giving any problems ?

 

Never tried LET before. Mostly the eraser.

But am willing to give other isolation a go.

Was looking at dragon skin.

Stuff they use as a foundation for make up in movies and theater.

 

The eraser can be a very time consuming job tho. Gets me fed up sometimes.

Took me whole night to get the eraser off last time.

 

I'll keep a look out on the dehumidifier.

[Rauf]

The time depends on many factors. Bigger board will not freeze up as the impact does after some time at full pot. Also if you bench at full pot or higher temps. If you bench cpu only or gpu/mem on cold etc. And of course humidity.

 

Eraser is no point as it makes the board freeze faster. And insulation is not that big an issue if you have some experience and think about what areas will be the ones you need to focus on. Basically you need to think about what gives you the issue and try to adjust next time.

 

A few things you can try while you are running:

Bring temps down if you bench at a higher temp. For example -100 is not cold enough so it can cause free water at some spots on the board. Bring the temperature down colder and turn the system off. This may freeze the water and ice do not conduct so it can give you a little more time.

Second is to heat up a little if you run a smaller board at full pot and the board is too cold. This will only give you a few more minutes though is it will freeze fast o ce you go colder again.

Edited August 7, 2016 by Rauf

[5erveD]

I wil bear that in mind and thanks for the information.

[OC Nub]

Cheers.

 

So, only the blue stuff ? For the "short" sessions.

Short as in terms of 2/3 hours, 4 tops ?

And it isn't giving any problems ?

 

Never tried LET before. Mostly the eraser.

But am willing to give other isolation a go.

Was looking at dragon skin.

Stuff they use as a foundation for make up in movies and theater.

 

The eraser can be a very time consuming job tho. Gets me fed up sometimes.

Took me whole night to get the eraser off last time.

 

I'll keep a look out on the dehumidifier.

 

Dehumidifier works great, I use to use one years ago. The humidity where I live is very bad in summer months. turn it on a few hours before benching, it will pull most of the humididy from the room. it will also create heat, make sure AC is on.

Edited August 7, 2016 by OC Nub

[coolhand411]

Vaseline is great,chased with heat gun ,I use this stuff in DIMM slots external/mobo and gold fingers never had an issue ,dielectric grease is no-no and was mention in the past ,lates gen. have a soft spot especially running full pot with mem on air since DIMM slots are very close to the pot ,I had few close calls and modules got wet...tried different fans but the one that works quite well for me at the moment is 80MM Yeate Loon (1.50$) sucking air upwords ,some don't use anything and let the mem freeze ,TP around is must..just my 2c

Edited August 7, 2016 by coolhand411

[Strong Island]

I am having the same problems.

Running smooth for an hour or so and then the mem kicks in.

The only way to free up the board is by putting the mem on default.

Or putting the whole board back to default.

 

I am aware that a part of the problem is humidity. BUt I am not working with vas but with kneeable eraser. I saw some reactions about putting some contact cleaner in thet socket and mem. Did it gave you the expected results ?

Am I just gonna spray that thing with contact cleaner ?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

i think my trouble was the vaseline in socket, contact cleaner helped but only for an extra 20min. for you it probably wouldnt help since not using vas.

 

i hate to say this but i got a new board and no more trouble, no sure if coincidence or not. i have been using more paper towels around mem and sealed sides of mem slots with let.

 

are you getting stuck at 55.

 

i also needed more powerful fan for pulling the moisture

[RULE]

You guys should consider to buy a dehumidifier, will be 300€ and you can run for hours if you can have 40% humidity or less in your bench room.

 

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[5erveD]

i think my trouble was the vaseline in socket, contact cleaner helped but only for an extra 20min. for you it probably wouldnt help since not using vas.

 

i hate to say this but i got a new board and no more trouble, no sure if coincidence or not. i have been using more paper towels around mem and sealed sides of mem slots with let.

 

are you getting stuck at 55.

 

i also needed more powerful fan for pulling the moisture

 

 

Hmmmm. I Hope not.

The M8E is still fully functional.

It is just that your story sounded so familiar ;-)

 

It only happends when we are having high humidity days here in the Netherlands.

Had a good session a few days later when it was bit better.

 

I pulled the gum of the board the other day, which was there on for quite some time now.

A total pain in the a$$ to get it off. All seems ok.

 

I am having it running on air for now. Will get the contact cleaner en give it a go.

For sure need more towels and stuff wrapped around the sweet spots.

 

I pulled a house fan from another room and pointed that at the board from a moderate distance. Helped a bit with the humidity.

 

Deff need to take a look at a dehumidifier.

 

Edit; not completly stuck at 55. It wil run eventually but sometimes it is better to abort to life another day imo.

[OC Nub]

should be able to get one for 200€ or less that is sufficient for one room.

[Strong Island]

Hmmmm. I Hope not.

The M8E is still fully functional.

It is just that your story sounded so familiar ;-)

 

It only happends when we are having high humidity days here in the Netherlands.

Had a good session a few days later when it was bit better.

 

I pulled the gum of the board the other day, which was there on for quite some time now.

A total pain in the a$$ to get it off. All seems ok.

 

I am having it running on air for now. Will get the contact cleaner en give it a go.

For sure need more towels and stuff wrapped around the sweet spots.

 

I pulled a house fan from another room and pointed that at the board from a moderate distance. Helped a bit with the humidity.

 

Deff need to take a look at a dehumidifier.

 

Edit; not completly stuck at 55. It wil run eventually but sometimes it is better to abort to life another day imo.

 

Ya we had some really humid days, and I think my fan wasnt pulling the air away enough and I was getting moisture in the memory slots, the air was falling too much on memory area. So I think it was a combo of a few different things.

 

I am not even sure if the new board fixed it or I am doing things a bit better, with no vas, more powerful fan, less humidity with a/c, and more paper towels.

 

If you didnt use vas and didnt get any residue in socket dont even try the contact cleaner, until you need to, at least imo. Try and pull more air away, reduce humidity and try and seal up memory area better.

 

Last night I was benching full pot for 2hrs on m8e without a single issue, I shut the mobo down instead of it shutting down on me, which is what usually ends my sessions lately.

[5erveD]

Ok.

 

Do you still got the old board ?

Or is it a gonner ?

[hambaaaallah]

Thanks!!!! I will try..

 

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