I want to overclock my intel e6420 cpu without getting extra fans or any other things.
But i'm very scared to burn down RAM's or somthing like that.
My pc specs:
motherboard: Asus P5B
cpu: Intel E6420
ram's: 2x 1gb patriot ddr2 800mhz ( no extra cooling )
graphic: asus 8800GT
powersupply: 500w
case: Super Power E-6099 with 4 fans.
Right now i'm running cpu at 2.36 ghz and rams at 895mhz
But i'm rly scared to go forward. But i want to, I'm fan of assassin's creed and i think my pc specs are enough to handle assassin's creed at atleast 25 fps avarge.
I'm realy sory, my english SU***. Thanks in advance
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here is the Line Up! Google search and find CPUz, HWMonitor, Core Temp, ATI Tools and Riva Tuner.
Thats a start. Its CPUz for real time VCore with 3 decimals as well as monitor a bunch of other stuff to do with your hardware!.
HWMonitor tracks the highs and lows, as well as the current value for alot of stuff! Core temps, voltages, etc.
Core temp is another handy tool for noting the CPU and core temps! As well as other things! Run this program and list the VID of your chip here when next you get the chance.
Then you have Riva Tuner to modify and monitor your Video card settings, and ATI Tools to test your video card over clock!
Wha'?? You are running your chip at 2.36 with the ram at 895? ::Looks thoughtful.:: Umm...
Can you list what you have already done to it? Whats the CPU multiplier at? Whats the FSB at?
Here, try turning off all the spread spectrum stuff you can find, then turn off the CPU extra functions like c1e, vanderpool, etc. (not processor cache.)
Set the multiplier to x 8, The FSB to 400, Ram to Sync mode. (1:1 ratio.) And once you tell me the VID of your chip, I can estimate a loaded voltage for the 3.2 Ghz. With the ram in sync and the FSB at 400, its running just what your ram is rated for! (FSB x Double data rate = 800 Mhz.)
Don't worry about the RAM, running 1:1 you won't need to get much above the rated speeds and voltages.
So are you using the stock Intel heatsink? I never used mine but should be able to get at least 333-350 FSB w/ out any other bios changes. Just make sure your thermals are good and you are stable when the cores are stressed. I like to use the Orthos Blend stress test to test my overclocks.
I used to run 400 FSB at stock voltage on my 6420 w/ a Thermalright 120 Ultra, temps were ~30 idle and 48 load. I was able to get more out of the chip, but stuck with 400 FSB for 24/7 operation.
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coool, but about rams, I didnt understand a part running 1:1. if i overclock my cpu rams goes up as well and i'm worry to burn them down I'll read a bit and thx so far.
ok i'm not rly professional in overclocking, but i done lots of this stuff before, just with software, big diffrence =).
ok here are all infos i can read from CPUz & BIOS & CoreTemp:
Bios: CPU freq setting: 308 ( at the moment, normaly 266 default as u know ) DRAM Freq : DDR2 - 924mhz Multipler: 8 CPU Freq : 2.47 ghz FSB Freq: 1232mhz
CPU-z : Bus Speed: 307.8mhz Rated fsb: 1231.3mhz Core Voltage: 1.384v Multipler: x 8 (some times changes to x 6.0 no ideas why)
CoreTemp: Freq: 2.47ghz ( 307.81 x 8.0)
Number of cores 2
Right now my pc is stable 100% but i need more speed
anyway CPU goes up to 60°C (using core temp temperatures fall less then 40, hows that possible ?) Hopefully that isnt too much.
As software, I use: RivaTunner FanSpeed CPU-z CoreTemp HWMonitor
But unlucky i cant overclock my graphic card. The cooler it has, makes temperature low, but drivers doesnt want to show i got EN8800GT. I dont know why not, so i cant change gpu with rivatunner =(.
Instead of Fanspeed i use SensorsView pro. is that fine ?
Thanks !
Message edited by Jacky444 on 05-08-2008 at 12:07:50 AM
Thats fine! That was the Mem devider.
If its at 1:! its running in sync with the FSB. Perfect. Now that determines your speeds as usual. FSB
CPU frequency is FSB x CPU Multiplier!
memory speed in sync is FSB x 2. (double data rate, duh!)
So when it lists a single value, its doubled, as with CPUz. Thats perfect. Your memory is now at 616 Mhz. So what you wanna do is use the Multiplier and FSB to get the CPU speed you want, as well as get your ram to 800 Mhz, or a bit higher.
CPU Temps. People recommend 65 C when OCing, because that is a safe margin. You also need to test an OC by re setting HWMonitor so it records new high values, and play the meanest game you have at the best settings for an hour, then look at the CPU and GPU temps and junk. Thats a more realistic showing of how hot your cores will get in a given sitting, when not using a powerful testing tool like Prime 95.
Nice Vid card temps! As far as they go, nothing is Bad yet! I routinely test over 75c, so sometimes you have to eat the heat and test anyways!
hey, can you list the VID field of core temp, please? Thats an important factor. Though all the "e" series has been 1.3000 or higher. I hope its a low one!!
But witch program actualy shows real temperature ?
Using sensorsview it says i got iddle 50°C
using core temp i got 34°C iddle some is liing but witch one =) ?
Yeh I know ! my graphic is rly nice =) Asus made very nice and good cooler on this version i got. so I can overclock it to gts edition =)
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