Can't get my q8400 past 3.06

[James161324]

I have been trying to overclocking my q8400, i got to 8400, but when i push it farther than 3.06 windows will not boot.
I'm running windows 7 pro and my mobo is an ASUS P5N-D.
Its posts just fine when i had it a 3.2 ghz, but windows refused to boot.


Thanks in advance for help.

 

[James161324]

any help

 

[James161324]

tried playing with some settings and still can't get it past 3.06

 

[rjkucia]

I have a similar problem with my E8400 (C2D). I can't get it past 3.7GHz, even when changing the voltage. Mine's perfectly stable at 3.7, prime95 runs for hours without crashing. Is yours stable too?

 

[James161324]

I was able to get it 3.3. ghz, i just had to jump up my volts ups.

currently its running stable

 

[jsc]

rj, start your own thread please. Remember to include system specs.

 

[venjhammet]

That's good to here. Taking it further than 3.2ghz requires a step up on the vcore voltage. Of course it all depends on the Motherboard's chipset and ram. Had mine @ 3.2ghz, all setting to auto. My board is asus P5Q SE Plus 8gb 800mhz ddr2