Hello!
Alright, so I have a Core 2 Duo E4300 and a p5b mobo.
I've read various tutorials how to overclock the CPU and have managed to overclock my C2D from 1.8GHz to 2.34GHz (raised the FSB from 200 to 260).
As far as I know (at least on this mobo), when I'm overclocking the CPU, the RAM overclocks aswell.
So at first I set my DRAM Frequency to DDR2-800. With this setting, I could raise my FSB to 240. When I tried to save my bios with FSB set to 260, my rig won't boot up, no post screen, the screen was just black. When I set it to Auto, my rig would boot without problems.
I thought that the cause for this would probably be the ram, as I think that it has exceeded beyond its 800mhz limit.
My memory: GEIL 2GB DDR2-800.
With DRAM Frequency set to auto, I could overclock my FSB to 260 without any problems. But I don't know whether it's safe for my memory to further overclock my CPU.
I'll post some screens of my bios and voltages:
Some info in Speedfan:
PCProbe:
And this is my RAM:
http://www.geilusa.com/products/showSpec/id/54
Specs:
As you can see, the working voltage is 1.9V-2.3V
One more question. Can I change my RAM Voltage to 2.1V in one step immediately, or should I go step by step until I reach that value? I don't want to fry my RAMs.
Is there anything that can be done about it, or do I need better RAM?
By the way, you can find my system specs in my profile.
-Rubberduck
Alright, so I have a Core 2 Duo E4300 and a p5b mobo.
I've read various tutorials how to overclock the CPU and have managed to overclock my C2D from 1.8GHz to 2.34GHz (raised the FSB from 200 to 260).
As far as I know (at least on this mobo), when I'm overclocking the CPU, the RAM overclocks aswell.
So at first I set my DRAM Frequency to DDR2-800. With this setting, I could raise my FSB to 240. When I tried to save my bios with FSB set to 260, my rig won't boot up, no post screen, the screen was just black. When I set it to Auto, my rig would boot without problems.
I thought that the cause for this would probably be the ram, as I think that it has exceeded beyond its 800mhz limit.
My memory: GEIL 2GB DDR2-800.
With DRAM Frequency set to auto, I could overclock my FSB to 260 without any problems. But I don't know whether it's safe for my memory to further overclock my CPU.
I'll post some screens of my bios and voltages:
Some info in Speedfan:
PCProbe:
And this is my RAM:
http://www.geilusa.com/products/showSpec/id/54
Specs:
Code:
* Available in 1GB Dual Channel Kit (512MB X 2) Sku# GX21GB8000DCK, 2GB Dual Channel Kit (1GB X 2) Sku# GX22GB8000DCK
* Working Voltage : 1.9-2.3V
* 240pin, Un-buffered DDR2 DIMM
* Metallic Aluminum Heat Spreader
* Retail Package
* Life Time Warranty
One more question. Can I change my RAM Voltage to 2.1V in one step immediately, or should I go step by step until I reach that value? I don't want to fry my RAMs.
Is there anything that can be done about it, or do I need better RAM?
By the way, you can find my system specs in my profile.
-Rubberduck