CPUz vs Vcore

[sbinh]

I noticed whenever I raise the Vcore above 1.5v, CPUz reports incorrect vcore .... it would display the DEFAULT vcore instead of what I set vcore to ...

I am currently OCing E6400 with Asus P5B Dlx .. with all suggestion settings in this thread

http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/Core2Duo-Overclocking-Guide-v1-ftopict197995.html

except VCORE and FSB ...

As of this moment, FSB = 400, VCORE (in BIOS) = 1.525v ..... Memory Freq=DDR2-800 ... CPU temp (from SpeedFan) = 58-64*C (loaded with dual Prime) .. and VCORE reported from SpeedFan is 1.48v

Any suggestion ?

Rig
Allendale E6400
Asus P5B Dlx (0711)
OCZ2G8002GK + Corsair Twin2X 1024A-6400
Corsair Nautilus 500 Cooling
OCZ GameXstream 700w PSU
WinXP Pro SP2.
Seagate 120GB SATA
ATI PowerColor X300SE
(Aspire ATX 500w (PSU) to feed the Corsair Nautilus and fans)

 

[chuckshissle]

Use the bios to look up the vcore, sometimes softwares don't give accurate readings. Mine with cpu-z gives me about .05 lower vcore readings that the bios. By the way you're cpu is on fire! That's not good.

 

[godman]

perhaps check you've got the latest version, cpuz cant keep up nowadays.... :roll:

 

[Assman]

VCORE (in BIOS) = 1.525v 8O :?
i got e6400 with p5b with same oc (check my sig) & my vcore is 1.385v stable

 

[chuckshissle]

VCORE (in BIOS) = 1.525v 8O :?
i got e6400 with p5b with same oc (check my sig) & my vcore is 1.385v stable

Well the cpu temps are over 60c at full load so a higher vcore would be needed to stabilize the overclock.

 

[derek2006]

Why so many volts to get to 3.2ghz? I only have to up to 1.32 to get to 3.2 ghz.

 

[godman]

follow the wusys core 2 duo overclock guide.

Put the vcore up to a certain level, overlclock to the selected speed then lower the vcore step by step running stress tests each time you lower the vcore. Then when you find the computer is unstable return to the last stable vcore, and theres the vcore you need to get to that selected speed.

NB make sure you have good cooling.

oops i didn't read that correctly i thought dereck06 was asking how to overclock the cpu and how to find a stable vcore

 

[Assman]

VCORE (in BIOS) = 1.525v 8O :?
i got e6400 with p5b with same oc (check my sig) & my vcore is 1.385v stable

Well the cpu temps are over 60c at full load so a higher vcore would be needed to stabilize the overclock.

i know that :roll: , but that was not the point. read posts carefully

 

[derek2006]

CPU-z also reports the wrong vcore for me whenever I go below 0.888v. Hopefully they will fix this in a later version.

 

[godman]

CPU-z also reports the wrong vcore for me whenever I go below 0.888v. Hopefully they will fix this in a later version.

below 0.888v vcore? the defult vcore is around 1.35v but why under 1v vcore, surely it wuldn't boot, right? :?

 

[derek2006]

at 1.6ghz i can run 0.8 vcore and be stable in prime 95. And the cpu temp is only 2 C higher than ambient and 4-5 C higher than ambient under prime 95 full load. Nice and cool just the way I like it.

 

[godman]

oh nice, I didn't know that however i should find out about temperatures when i get my new coe 2 duo parts LATER than expected , they'll now come erly next week, posibbly monday!

 

[Assman]

i know it sucks to wait for a new rig when you were expecting it on fri. and it'll come next week

 

[derek2006]

I'm gonna see if I can go lower in vcore I haven't spent enough time yet.

 

[sbinh]

I know it's high .. but don't know what to do ..

That's why I am here to ask for suggestion ......
If possible, anyone can post his/her settings ????

(Planning to lapp water block down a bit .. but not sure if it helps)

 

[Assman]

my ram is @ stock corsair ddr2 800 1.9v 5.5.5.12
p5b active nb 1.40v
vcore 1.385 can't go any lower than that @ 8*400 oc
i got zalman 9500 cnps

RE5PECT

 

[chuckshissle]

VCORE (in BIOS) = 1.525v 8O :?
i got e6400 with p5b with same oc (check my sig) & my vcore is 1.385v stable

Well the cpu temps are over 60c at full load so a higher vcore would be needed to stabilize the overclock.

i know that :roll: , but that was not the point. read posts carefully

That's because it works on your system doesn't mean it would work the same on his. I don't know maybe his mobo or ram is not stable to pair up with the E6600 or something. Maybe he just went ahead a go for a high vcore instead of finding the lowest stable vcore for that overclock.

Hey Sbinh, how's your water cooling set up. You might need and extra single 120mm radiator to help the cooling. You're cpu is really not good at full load. Overclocked like that you should have your cpu to max at 45c-50c, that way you can achieve the same overclock at low vcore and so lower the temps as well.

 

[Assman]

he's got e6400 not e6600. read posts carefully

 

[tool_462]

Sometimes people get confused when reading an entire page of replies. It can happen even more when there is an obnoxious signature and annoying avatar coming up ever 4 posts.

 

[Assman]

Sometimes people get confused when reading an entire page of replies. It can happen even more when there is an obnoxious signature and annoying avatar coming up ever 4 posts.

LOL, fuck you asshole

 

[tool_462]

It was just an observation.

 

[Assman]

all i was trying to do was to help sbinh, the last thing i need is some pointless remarks from Chuckshissle and you complaining about my sig :?

 

[sbinh]

Yup .. expect to receive the black ice pro radiator from dangergen next week. Hope it would help to cool down the cpu.

Question:
Is it good idea to remove 1 set of RAM while OCing ? Then plug them back in when system is stable?
If so, which one should I remove: OCZ2G8002GK or Corsair Twin2X 1024A-6400 ?

 

[tool_462]

Well, I have corrected other member's mistakes (including Chuck) and I didn't have to say "read posts carefully" and be a dick about it. It is simple enough to correct and move on.

Your sig is still annoying.

 

[Assman]

i don't see why you would want to do that, in my opinion the answer is no