Overclocking with a Gigabyte EX38-DS4.

[matan_levis]

I just got a new computer and I was thinking of overclocking.

My specs are:

Gigabyte EX38-DS4
Antec P182
Corsair TX 750w
Gainward 9800 GX2
Corsair 4gb (2x2048) xms2 DHX ddr2
Intel Q9300 2.5ghz @ 3.2. (temp. 33, is that ok ?)
CPU Cooler Thermalright Ultra 120-extreme

now for the CPU its FSB is at 428 which probably means 7.5 x 428 and its voltage is 1.293.
RAM is at 856 and its voltage is 2.10, is that ok too? Should I change the multiplier?

and for the graphics card I need your opinion about it, its temp. is 70c Idle.
is that going to toast if I play a game such as crysis?
if not, what a good, optimized OC setting for its core, memory, and shader clock ?



Thanks alot.

 

[matan_levis]

Oh, and I have a Noctua 120mm blowing on the GX2
and one on the ultra 120

Could I get any more out of my CPU or RAM ?

 

[Andrius]

Check the temperatures with CoreTemp/CPUID HW Monitor (if you are not already using those). Gigabyte's tools are somewhat erratic.

The CPU Vcore voltage is a bit high (probably on AUTO settings in BIOS?) but every chip is different. I've had no issues with that RAM upto 900MHz (DDR) on a friends build. If it gets unstable drop timings to 5-5-5-15.

I can't really help you with the graphics but it appears quite hot. Check idle temperatures from the tons of reviews on the web.

 

[Andrius]

Double post, friggin' forum ...
I guess it's not that bad but not really good either:
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1251&pageID=4612
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_9800_GX2/25.html
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=12294&page=9