I Can Only O/c My 2500+ To 2.16ghz

[Cyonic]

I've heard stories that people can get it a lot higher but I can only get it upto 2.16Ghz (2166Mhz).

My RAM is pc3200 Dual
Memory Read - 2344Mhz
Memory Write - 1009Mhz

Temps
43*c CPU Idle
25*c Case

I think my temps are reasonable and has room to go a little higher before I have to worry about extra cooling.

Has anyone got any additional tips on how to enchance my PC's performance?

[racer II]

What mobo? and did you change the multiplier or the fsb or both?
And what are your ram timings?

[Virtualbody1234]

You might try increasing the core voltage a bit if you can.

[Cyonic]

ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe the multiplier is still at 11 I upped the fsb to 196 I think well something around there.
My RAM timings are optimal something like 7-2-2-2. Thou dont quote me on that as I know little about Ram timings.

[kaiweiler]

try upping the vcore to 1.7 or 1.75 and see if you can go a bit higher, the chip may not be getting enough power :rolleyes:

[Cyonic]

The core was upped to 1.70V when I done my first overclock.
It doesn't run stable at full load on 1.65V.

[kaiweiler]

try upping to 1.725 or whatever the next step is
i had to boost mine to 1.75 to get my 2362.5Mhz outta my 2500 B)

[Virtualbody1234]

Try 200HMz for the FSB but maybe a bit lower on the RAM timing first.

[kaiweiler]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@9 May 2004 - 15:45
Try 200HMz for the FSB but maybe a bit lower on the RAM timing first.
and if it doesn't work on 200, try 201, some mobo's just don't like 200....

[Cyonic]

Thanks for the help guys, Upped the VCore by one and the FSB to 200 and it works a treat. :D

[lynx]

Now watch your temps. Raising Vcore has a big effect on temps.

You also might want to run the Folding@Home project. If you get lots of Work Units ending early then your system still isn't stable and you will probably have to increase Vcore a little more.

I had to increase mine to 1.775V before it was completely stable and the temps were too high with stock cooling at that voltage, but that varies from processor to processor.

[Cyonic]

Hi Lynx
I've downloaded it, How can I tell from it whether my system is stable or not.
It's folding as we speak.

[Marius24]

Originally posted by Cyonic@9 May 2004 - 22:01
Hi Lynx
I've downloaded it, How can I tell from it whether my system is stable or not.
It's folding as we speak.
if it's folding your system is fine. what are yoru temps? :)

[Cyonic]

After running it for about 10 mins

CPU - 49*c
Case - 27*c

I'll keep it on for a while seeing as it's for a good cause.

[Cyonic]

BTW it's still at 0 percent how long does it take it to move?

[Marius24]

Originally posted by Cyonic@9 May 2004 - 22:07
After running it for about 10 mins

CPU - 49*c
Case - 27*c

I'll keep it on for a while seeing as it's for a good cause.
is the CPU temp idol or not?

[Cyonic]

it's now 50*c folding and 44*c idle.

[Virtualbody1234]

Temps are ok, Folding will take a long time depending on which project its working on.

[bigdawgfoxx]

Good job.

I would have recommended uping the vcore or loosing memory timings, but you already fixed it! I hope you like your fast CPU!

[lynx]

Check your stability by looking at the log file (right click on the sysray icon and select status/log file). If you see lots of work units saying "Early Completion" then your system is still unstable (it warns you about that).

I found that increasing Vcore solved that problem, but of course the temps went up too.

But in general the Folding project is a long term thing. It only costs you a very small amount per day to run it all the the time, and it doesn't affect your performance, and you get a stability checker for free.

[kaiweiler]

Originally posted by Marius24+9 May 2004 - 18:25--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Marius24 @ 9 May 2004 - 18:25)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Cyonic@9 May 2004 - 22:07
After running it for about 10 mins

CPU - 49*c
Case - 27*c

I&#39;ll keep it on for a while seeing as it&#39;s for a good cause.
is the CPU temp idol or not? [/b][/quote]
:lol: :lol: :lol:
funniest thing I&#39;ve read all day&#33;&#33; thanks Marius24&#33;
after running folding@home for 10 minutes, is it idle....I love it lol

[Cyonic]

lol.
I checked the log file couldn&#39;t find any Early Completion&#39;s at all.
Thanks a lot for all your help guys, Much appreciated.