Improving my E2160 overclock

[dougie_boy]

Its been a while since i was last on this forum. couple of years ago even.

i first joined when i just finished overclocking my 3700+ (to 2.8 ghz) and im back again with with my brand spanking new e2160 and msi neo2 fr motherboard.

whoop woo.

now im currentlyu stuck at the settings below. never used a intel CPU before (AMD fan who cant justify an AM2 setup) and while i understand the basic principal of over clocking i would appreciate some giudence.

system spec:

e2160 (currently at 3.1)
4 gig OCZ 6400 plat revision 2
msi neo2 fr
seasonics 430w psu
x1950pro -stock (pci bus locked)
actic freezer pro 7
2 x 120mm zalaman fan


when i get to 3.2ghz it loads to windows. will play games but fails prime 95.

vdrop is not less than 1.39v could that be it?

 

[soloman02]

Getting 3.1 out of the 2160 is a great result. Toms max overclock was 3.3, but I believe their max stable overclock was 3.2. You could up the voltage to 1.45V for the CPU. Also, you may need to increase the FSB voltage as well. I can only get 2.9 out of my E2200.

 

[randomizer]

What are your other voltages at?

1.6V should get you to 3.5-3.6GHz if you wanna shoot for the stars.

 

[physx7]

Getting 3.1 out of the 2160 is a great result. Toms max overclock was 3.3, but I believe their max stable overclock was 3.2. You could up the voltage to 1.45V for the CPU. Also, you may need to increase the FSB voltage as well. I can only get 2.9 out of my E2200.

+1

@ Randomizer- I like your guitar

 

[randomizer]

It's 100% photoshop.

 

[physx7]

It's 100% photoshop.

I still like it.

 

[litlrabi]

Drop down your multiplier. I'm running an E2160 at 3.2, using 400x8. Voltage is set to 1.4 in BIOS, more like 1.36 - 1.39 after vdrop and vdroop.

Also, for cpu stability testing, make sure your ram is not running above rated. Going to a 1:1 ratio is your best bet for stability. It shouldn't matter, but it's better to verify your problems are CPU related and not RAM.

I could probably go to 3.6 with my proc, but I don't want to push voltages and whatnot. I'm happy with my temps topping out at 58c in a room with an ambient at or above 22.5c (probably closer to 24 most days).