and a XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler that's keeping my CPU at around ~35C idle, and doesn't go over ~50-51C at full.
ANYWAY, to get to my actual question- my bios is reading a RAM rated number that's equal to the actual number it's set on, and when I up the FSB, the number changes to go way above the rated speed. I read this was never good to do, but to get my CPU to over 2.4 (266 x 9), I have to raise the FSB im assuming. Is there any way to overclock this rig safely and get some decent OC speeds out of it without frying a component or two? I've read up and havent found any situations like the one I'm in, so thanks for your help =D!
BIOS reads:
CPU Clock Ratio 9x
CPU Frequency 2.40GHz (266 x 9)
CPU Host Frequency 266
Memory Frequency 800 800
You just need to set your memory bus speed to 1/2 the FSB datarate; this will result in the FSB and memory bus throughput running in a 1:1 ratio. So, for a FSB throughput of 1066MHz (266x4), set the memory bus speed to DDR2-667 (1066/2). Your DDR2-800 RAM should thus be fine for FSBs up to 1600MHz datarate.
You just need to set your memory bus speed to 1/2 the FSB datarate; this will result in the FSB and memory bus throughput running in a 1:1 ratio. So, for a FSB throughput of 1066MHz (266x4), set the memory bus speed to DDR2-667 (1066/2). Your DDR2-800 RAM should thus be fine for FSBs up to 1600MHz datarate.
I don't understand exactly how that makes sense, so I'll just post a picture and maybe you can tell me which numbers to change to what =), or anyone else for that matter.
You just need to set your memory bus speed to 1/2 the FSB datarate; this will result in the FSB and memory bus throughput running in a 1:1 ratio. So, for a FSB throughput of 1066MHz (266x4), set the memory bus speed to DDR2-667 (1066/2). Your DDR2-800 RAM should thus be fine for FSBs up to 1600MHz datarate.
Actually thats wrong..he needs to set the ram to a 1:1 ratio. That would mean DDR2-533..
Anyway, I have a DS3R (similar BIOS). Just set the memory multiplier to 2.00. Good luck.
I don't understand exactly how that makes sense, so I'll just post a picture and maybe you can tell me which numbers to change to what =), or anyone else for that matter.
I have the same motherboard, cpu (same vid) and psu as yours. I am running at 3.2 g. Here are a few things i want you to do. First of all press Ctrl+F1 from the main screen. then go to the page you show me. Then do the followings.
1. Set your cpu frequency to 3.2 G ( if that is what you want to do) or any frequency you want to achieve.
2.Set your pci E frequency to 100.
3. Set your SPD to 2.
4. Set system voltage to manual.
5. Set your cpu voltage to 1.4 in bios. It will be about 1.344 in windows due to Vdroop.
6. Save and exit.
That is it. It is prime stable at 3.2 G with the above settings. It is very likely that yours will also be stable. But, it might give different results. At least, you have got some sorts of guidline. If you want to reach to 3.6 , set your net voltage to 1.5 ( i.e voltage in windows). But, i am happy with what i have got.
Also, there are a couple of settings you need to disable in second items from the main menu. If you can give me a snapshot, i can tell you what you should disable for stable oc.
Also, there are a couple of settings you need to disable in second items from the main menu. If you can give me a snapshot, i can tell you what you should disable for stable oc.
1. set first boot device to your hard drive.
2. set C1E to disable.
3 set EIST to diable.
4.set virtualizaiton technology to disable.
5. set full screen logo to disable.
6. set int display to pci ex.
7. save and exit.
Then, run the prime test. watch the system temperature closely while running prime test. it should never exceed 71C. Mine is around 60 C after hours of prime test. If you exceed the 71 C limit, readjust your cooling solutions or reduce your vcore. In my case, i have to set it to 1.4 v in bios to get a stable system. if the system is stable , you might want to turn the item 2 on.
Ok. Here are the settings:
6. set int display to pci ex.
there was only a PCI and PEG option for the int display, so I set it to PEG that and ran prime after bootup. after 5 minutes my system automatically shut down and I got this error...
hard to see, but it says:
Problem was cause by an unrecoverable hardware error that cause the operating system to stop functioning.
We recommend doing the following:
1. back up all files to avoid data loss in case of a hardware failure
there was only a PCI and PEG option for the int display, so I set it to PEG that and ran prime after bootup. after 5 minutes my system automatically shut down and I got this error...
there was only a PCI and PEG option for the int display, so I set it to PEG that and ran prime after bootup. after 5 minutes my system automatically shut down and I got this error...
and Shadow, I've look at the guide quite a bit and can only see that the tRD hasn't been manipulated. I'm idling at ~35-40C atm, and not sure at full because prime only runs for about 5 minutes.
The core voltage setting of 1.4 may not be required, I am running my Q6600 G0 at 3.2GHz on auto voltage setting, which according to CPU-Z ver 1.44.2 is 1.248V. I also left my ram voltage setting on auto, which in my case comes out 1.8V. See sig for other system details.
and Shadow, I've look at the guide quite a bit and can only see that the tRD hasn't been manipulated. I'm idling at ~35-40C atm, and not sure at full because prime only runs for about 5 minutes.
The core voltage setting of 1.4 may not be required, I am running my Q6600 G0 at 3.2GHz on auto voltage setting, which according to CPU-Z ver 1.44.2 is 1.248V. I also left my ram voltage setting on auto, which in my case comes out 1.8V. See sig for other system details.
How stable is your system? is 1.248 V recorded during the prime test? Mine is not stable at that voltage. 1.248 V is too good to be true or stable.
Zhakar, although your figures will work, normally for 3.2G you would reduce the CPU clock ratio to 8 and set you CPU host freq to 400, then your system memory can run with the 2.00 multiplier at 800MHz, standard freq for PC6400 memory. My core temps at 51C under 100% load on all 4 cores, running Folding SMP version, and Folding GPU version for the last 10 days, room temp is 24C. CPU cooler is OCZ Vendetta 2 w Arctic Silver 5. I would consider trying your CPU voltage on normal first, rather than starting at 1.4V.
