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Question about phases
- Thread starter Lukee
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Its the power circuitry that takes the raw power from the PSU and filters/sends it to where its needed on the board.
8 vs 16 phase really isnt that much of a difference, and Im not sure there are any real 16 phase boards. I think asus lists 16phase, but its not true 16phase.
Now, a 4 vs 8 phase board could have a real difference. For example, a quad core proc, which obviously needs more power than a dual core, may OC better on an 8 phase board vs a 4 phase due to its increased power requirements.
8 vs 16 phase really isnt that much of a difference, and Im not sure there are any real 16 phase boards. I think asus lists 16phase, but its not true 16phase.
Now, a 4 vs 8 phase board could have a real difference. For example, a quad core proc, which obviously needs more power than a dual core, may OC better on an 8 phase board vs a 4 phase due to its increased power requirements.
That should be a 4 phase board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138123
If you look at the pic, you can see the 4 black regulators next to the socket.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138123
If you look at the pic, you can see the 4 black regulators next to the socket.
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Ah, so that board wouldn't be as good as an 8 phase or does it realyl matter?
I just bought a p5q3 Deluxe/Wifi P45 and Q9550 for my main rig and was going to put my E8400 on my 2nd PC, but the mobo doesn't support 45nm so I need a new mobo for it. I was also going to put my 9800Gx2 in it, although I've been flirting with buying a 4850 or 4870 for it since i am tryhing to phase out my Nvidia stuff.
I just bought a p5q3 Deluxe/Wifi P45 and Q9550 for my main rig and was going to put my E8400 on my 2nd PC, but the mobo doesn't support 45nm so I need a new mobo for it. I was also going to put my 9800Gx2 in it, although I've been flirting with buying a 4850 or 4870 for it since i am tryhing to phase out my Nvidia stuff.
It depends really. Without OCing, it probably would be fine, however you may not get as high OC's with a 4 phase than you would with an 8 and a quad.
Also depends on the quality of the power components. 9550's use less power than my q6600 so you would probably be ok.
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From all that i have read on the Biostar it is in no way limited by having 4 phase power. I bought the P5Q-D because it had the 16 phase but in reality I don't see any difference with it. Funny thing is I will replace it tonight or tomorrow with the Biostar and I will see for sure, but I expect nothing will change. People are getting just as high of clocks, and higher with the Biostar vs the Asus, on Duals and Quads.
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8phase is recommended for quads, at least older ones like the q6600. Yours is really an 8 phase board, Asus just doubles it but its technically only 8 phase.
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higher phases are better for the extreme OC'ers that use liquid nitrogen, dry ice, High-end TEC's and all sorts of crazy scientist methods to get another 12MHz outta their system.
