The Official Opteron 939 Overclocking Thread

[tatts]

did you mean a 146 cabye0540? or is there a 144 cabye0540 out there?

[gbomb944]

When you think about how much a really good water cooling rig will cost you, then consider you can get into phase change for about $500-600 buying used, its easy to justify the expense. I told you I thought you were less than 2 months away from stepping up to phase, I might have been a little too conservative on my guess. ;) If you want to keep your cheap image think about a mousepot. :p:


Water is pretty close to being more trouble than it's worth. It's good for 100-200 mhz over air in some cases but not always. It Looks nice with uv and all which is why so many case modders use it and it can be more silent sometimes.
At least with phase you can count on 400-500 mhz. That pays for itself pretty quick.

[gbomb944]

Weren't there some a few pages back? Oh well. Guess I should've taken notes, it looks like they are only 146's. I still need one and so does he.

[NYCTeeN82]

Have the CABYE 0540 been seen in 146 so far, or 148? or both?

[Pt1t]

Somebody have a 144 cabne 0540 apmw?

i have 2 APMW and 1 FPBW.

144 CABNE 0540 APMW --> 1.71v
http://users.skynet.be/pt1t/144/144_3004_1.71v_temp.PNG

146 CABYE 0540 FPBW --> 1.4v
http://users.skynet.be/pt1t/146/2005-11-07-18h41-CPUGraph.PNG

[MeTsU]

I'm trying to source god stepping 146's in the U.K. I'd like to take some back to South Africa for some friends, as S.A doesn't have anyone bringing them in.

Any guys here from the U.K know where I can find some. I've got a couple of places in mind, but I'm waiting for them to get stock, so they can give tell me the stepping.

[matt1]

No-one in the UK as them in stock at the moment, only 144s seem to be coming in. But, there should be some coming in this week so I'm told.

[furyfax]

What steppings are you guys receiving in the UK ? Thinking of getting a friend of mine to order from komplett.co.uk, but would like to know which stepping i most likely will receive!

[tatts]

i got a 146 cabye 0540fpbw which does 2.9ghz on stock V & 3ghz 1.45V & a 148 cabye 0540fpbw which i havnt tested yet and both came from OCUK www.overclockers.co.uk

[MeTsU]

What steppings are you guys receiving in the UK ? Thinking of getting a friend of mine to order from komplett.co.uk, but would like to know which stepping i most likely will receive!

I just got off the phone from someone at Komplett.co.uk. All he could tell me was that they have a "mixed batch". I was hoping to get a litte more than that out of him.

[MeTsU]

i got a 146 cabye 0540fpbw which does 2.9ghz on stock V & 3ghz 1.45V & a 148 cabye 0540fpbw which i havnt tested yet and both came from OCUK www.overclockers.co.uk

When did you purchase them? I'm looking to buy 5 to take back to South Africa.

EDIT: I was on the phone to them too. I was told yesterday that they'd be receiving a load today, but I just spoke to a guy who said that he had been told otherwise. He couldn't even tell me when AMD planned to send them stock. :(

[tatts]

i got my 146 on the 2nd november & the 148 came today

[gbomb944]

Thats sweet Pt1t. Weird how one chip of more or less the same design can perform so much differently than another.

The 0530 cabne's were great and the 0540's are so-so. The o536 cabye's are ok but the o540's rock. I guess just a lucky batch of wafers at whatever fab.

[Smoke0]

Blank to all, I am trying opteron a 144-146 with promising acronym or tested, someone could help me indicating to me where in pm... thanks to all!

Mark :D

[TEDY]

overclockers.uk is too expensive. and no :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing email ?!!!!

[Zac89]

overclockers.uk is too expensive. and no :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing email ?!!!!
yeah, i can't find an e-mail......
Anyne knows what stepping they have?

[TEDY]

nope :

I lost all faith and will in finding good stepping.

[Zac89]

:( :( :(
Me too..... I asked too many shops and i found only lots and lots of CABGE!!! :(

[TEDY]

tell me about damn CABGE's.....all people bought them...many people 2-3 not leaving others a chance.

[tatts]

overclockers.uk is too expensive. and no :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing email ?!!!!
i got my 146 from them (cabye 0540fpbw) and cost me £101 before prices went up due to the demand.
sadly i only bought one 146 & one 148 (both same week & stepping) if i got more id have more to pass on to people like you

[TEDY]

tatts: why you need 2 ? ;)

[tatts]

i got 2 to make sure i got a good stepping, if i got 1 i would of ended up with a cabge lol
i will be selling one soon though, possibly the 146 ;)

[Txaime]

i have 2 APMW and 1 FPBW.

144 CABNE 0540 APMW --> 1.71v
http://users.skynet.be/pt1t/144/144_3004_1.71v_temp.PNG

146 CABYE 0540 FPBW --> 1.4v
http://users.skynet.be/pt1t/146/2005-11-07-18h41-CPUGraph.PNG

Very nice oc. What is the ambient temp? and theese are cooling by air?

[Pt1t]

Very nice oc. What is the ambient temp? and theese are cooling by air?


By watercooling , +- 22° ambiant temp.

[rookiekiller]

http://img198.imageshack.us/my.php?image=29003d2001mark2rv.jpg

heres my new toy cabye 0540 FPBW =o)

[tatts]

http://img198.imageshack.us/my.php?image=29003d2001mark2rv.jpg

heres my new toy cabye 0540 FPBW =o)
marvalous mate, same stepping as mine & also does 2.9ghz on stock volts :banana:
1.45V should see 3ghz ;)

[demenion]

Where are these CABYE 0540's coming from? :P

[tatts]

Where are these CABYE 0540's coming from? :P
a magical place and im lucky enough to have 2 :woot: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[tatts]

the 148 is looking to be as good as the 146 so far :banana:
2.8ghz stock volts .. idle 33c load 38c :banana:

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/130/11x2557gw.th.jpg (http://img363.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11x2557gw.jpg)

[xenolith]

Where are these CABYE 0540's coming from? :P

If you get a retail 146 from Monarch while they're still in stock right now, it's a very good chance of being a 0540. Tankguys is $30 cheaper, and I have one on the way from them right now, but you'll have to get in line.

EDIT: Oops! just checked Monarch, they're OOS. Try ZZF (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80101-R).

[demenion]

If you get a retail 146 from Monarch while they're still in stock right now, it's a very good chance of being a 0540. Tankguys is $30 cheaper, and I have one on the way from them right now, but you'll have to get in line.

EDIT: Oops! just checked Monarch, they're OOS. Try ZZF (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80101-R).

its really tempting to order one, but I don't know.

I got lucky and nearly broke even on my last 146 CABGE from Monarch.

I just got a new 165 and my results aren't that bad..

[TEDY]

ZZF is expensive.

[tatts]

ZZF is expensive.
not if its a cabye 0540, i seen one auctioned for £245 the other day ;)

[TEDY]

tatts: ridicoulus....you know Ł245 you get opt165 and more.

ZZF can't claim me they have caybe 0540 :)

[flesheatinvirus]

Keep an eye on Compumusic also as they list the stepping and week of every shipment coming in,i picked up a nice CABYE week 28 148 from them last week.

[tatts]

now both opterons are running 3ghz and temps are very similar for both (1C more under load for the 148) :banana: :banana: :banana:

opteron 148 CABYE 0540FPBW 1.55V

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=48832

http://img346.imageshack.us/img346/8791/11x2731ce.th.jpg (http://img346.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11x2731ce.jpg)



opteron 146 CABYE 0540FPBW 1.45V

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=47494

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/5083/10x3004dg.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10x3004dg.jpg)

[Pt1t]

http://img198.imageshack.us/my.php?image=29003d2001mark2rv.jpg

heres my new toy cabye 0540 FPBW =o)

with mine , occt passed @ 2ghz 0.97v :banana:

[silky]

I just got my 144 from Dream Hardware.

CAB2E 0540FPMW

Anyone have any results on this batch?

[TEDY]

Keep an eye on Compumusic also as they list the stepping and week of every shipment coming in,i picked up a nice CABYE week 28 148 from them last week.

http://www.compumusic.com/ ?

[tatts]

I just got my 144 from Dream Hardware.

CAB2E 0540FPMW

Anyone have any results on this batch?
my cab2e topped out @ 2.7ghz with 1.7V

[silky]

Well it doesn't look like I got a wonder chip but it's sure better than my Sempron 3100.

[tatts]

sure is, even 2.6ghz is fx55 ;)

[furyfax]

It is a little expensive with 233$ for a 146. Here in Norway the 146's cost about 180$, not that they have them in stock. :(
I did order a 146 the 3.nov then it sayd 10 days delivery, now it says uknown delivery,well well..

[flesheatinvirus]

http://www.compumusic.com/ ?
Thats the place,type in amd opteron in the search area.

[TEDY]

too expensive.

[tatts]

too expensive.
and thats why you dont own one :stick:

[TEDY]

tatts : i live in eurrope..

233$ + shiping would be 250$...i'm not that nuts

i do have venice in my sig. it does 317*9....just looking my goal 3ghz...

seems i will never achieve...all sold out :(

[Monge]

tatts: Very nice chips :)
What's your cooling?

Monge :toast:

[fagin]

Originally Posted by silky
I just got my 144 from Dream Hardware.

CAB2E 0540FPMW

Anyone have any results on this batch?


my cab2e topped out @ 2.7ghz with 1.7V

My 144 CAB2E 0540FPMW is currently at 2.9GHZ with 1.56v :) The biggest problem was tuning in the htt that high - oh and the cold bug, meaning that 2.9 was achieved wit the stock HSF (and the thermal pad!). Prime temperatures are 55C. I suppose I'd better slap a better cooler on it.

[silky]

:banana::banana::banana:in, looks like you got a good one.

[TEDY]

:banana::banana::banana:in : stock !!!!!

throw it away.......AS5 ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!

and some dunno XP90 or something.

[largon]

Very nice oc. What is the ambient temp? and theese are cooling by air?
http://users.skynet.be/pt1t/146/2005-11-07-18h41-CPUGraph.PNGBy watercooling , +- 22° ambiant temp.22ºC ambient and the proc is at 23ºC idle? Now that's one truly xtreme watercooling. :eek:

Chilled?
CnQ?

If not, your sensors must be atleast few degrees off. :( Impressive nevertheless!

[Pt1t]

22ºC ambient and the proc is at 23ºC idle? Now that's one truly xtreme watercooling. :eek:

Chilled?
CnQ?

If not, your sensors must be atleast few degrees off. :( Impressive nevertheless!

not chilled and CnQ off and my sensors are ok, just 1.39v and good watercooling.

[largon]

Core 1ºC over ambient... :hm:

What block do you use? Rad? Pump? How big reservoir?

[xenolith]

I don't trust any BIOS/proggy diode reader. I like to monitor temps with thermistors.

CM Cool Drive 4 (http://www.heatsinkstore.com/lhd-v04-uk-19.html)

[Pt1t]

Core 1ºC over ambient... :hm:

What block do you use? Rad? Pump? How big reservoir?

SL2 , 1048 , BIP3 , A 45cl reservoir.

But it s this cpu ! with cabne i have 6° more @same vcore.

[tatts]

tatts: Very nice chips :)
What's your cooling?

Monge :toast:
thanks :D only using a arctic freezer64 until the WC is set up tomorrow :banana:
that 148 wont be staying long though, the 146 is stable doing 2.9ghz on stock volts & 1.45V for 3ghz were the 148 needs 1.5V for 2.9ghz stable and currently priming 3ghz 1.55V

[Monge]

thanks :D only using a arctic freezer64 until the WC is set up tomorrow :banana:
that 148 wont be staying long though, the 146 is stable doing 2.9ghz on stock volts & 1.45V for 3ghz were the 148 needs 1.5V for 2.9ghz stable and currently priming 3ghz 1.55V

Thanks for the info :)

Was the CPU you recieved similar to picture on oc's homepage?

And what's the difference between AMD Opteron UP 146 "San Diego" and Opteron 146 "Venus"?

[TEDY]

monge: think one is for 940 ?

[tatts]

mine came in the cardboard retail box if thats what you mean?
as for venus & san diego, i think one is a skt939 & the other is skt940, always make sure it says 939 before buying coz if it doesnt it will prob be a skt940

[Monge]

Tedy: But I've seen Opteron 146 "Venus" for soc. 939.
eg. here:
http://www.ebug-europe.com/bug/default.asp?PageNo=DEFAULT&DeepLink=PA10000D%2CHardware%2CCPU%2DAMD%2DSOCK939 110022944

tatts: Yes, that's what I meant. The cardboard retail box came with Box cooler?

On AMD.com I only find this 146 soc.939:
http://www.amdcompare.com/us%2Den/opteron/SideBySide.aspx?opn=OSA146DAA5BN&opn=OSA146BNBOX

[tatts]

yep, mine came in the cardboard box with cooler etc.
im letting one of mine go & trying a 165 or 170 next :D

[Monge]

yep, mine came in the cardboard box with cooler etc.
im letting one of mine go & trying a 165 or 170 next :D
You can get a good price for it, I guess.
Good luck :)

[fagin]

:banana::banana::banana:in : stock !!!!!

throw it away.......AS5 ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!

and some dunno XP90 or something.

:lol:

This was purchased to go under my mach II - but even with +ive temperatures via 1.8vcore and folding in the background, htt was still severly limited. I've got an all copper heatsink and 78cfm fan sitting here as well as AS%, I'll get them under that. I've got water cooling here as well. I'm just a masocist who likes to find out how things go with the stock stuff before moving on.

[tatts]

1.8V with stock heatsink, it would of died by now :stick:

[Gripper]

mine came in the cardboard retail box if thats what you mean?
as for venus & san diego, i think one is a skt939 & the other is skt940, always make sure it says 939 before buying coz if it doesnt it will prob be a skt940

Hi tatts,

I have exactly the same stepping 146 as you, but cannot even get 2800MHz stable without silly amounts of vcore! :(

What BIOS are you running and anychance of an A64 Tweaker screenshot?

[tatts]

i take it youre using a dfi? im using the 704-2bta (use tmods cd from dfistreet to update)
as for a64 tweaker, i havnt touched it yet, left all ram on default for now until i find the max stable clock out of both of them
are you using a ram divider? maybe thats your problem?

[NWEng]

are you using a ram divider? maybe thats your problem?

Or not using one. Memory bandwidth shouldn't be a huge consideration with the on-chip memory controller. Using a divider to keep it around DDR400 with good timings but a high clockspeed (FSB) should produce good results. I'm using the 2/3 divider to keep my memory is around 204 with and FSB of 310, but my timings are 2-5-2-2 plus tweaks and it's running better than it ever has and I don't think I've topped it out yet.

[tatts]

thats what i said (meant) nweng lol

[fagin]

1.8V with stock heatsink, it would of died by now :stick:

Read again! 1.8v was under Prometeia Mach II, to try and trick the cold bug.

At -15C Max htt was 265
At 0C Max htt was 290
At 10C Max htt was 320

Under HSF Max htt is 348.

[SpookyMoomin]

Looks like my 144 Cab2e 0540fpmw compares fairly well, its been running for a week or so, had a few problems with some very twitchy RAM, lacking a bit of bandwidth as a result, running a cpu/14 divider :rolleyes:

Well pleased overall though, my first build with an athlon since my thunderbird 1Ghz :D

[Gripper]

i take it youre using a dfi? im using the 704-2bta (use tmods cd from dfistreet to update)
as for a64 tweaker, i havnt touched it yet, left all ram on default for now until i find the max stable clock out of both of them
are you using a ram divider? maybe thats your problem?

I have tried that BIOS and a few others ~ Using G.Skill LA 1:1 or divider (133/166) seems to make no difference, also w/c with temps not going above 45c under load!

I also have a CABNE 0528 GPMW which requires too many volts as well.............! :(

[tatts]

theres something your missing then if the cabne 0528 needs alot of volts aswell, have you lowered the ldt multiplier? or tried slackening your ram timings?

[tatts]

Read again! 1.8v was under Prometeia Mach II, to try and trick the cold bug.

At -15C Max htt was 265
At 0C Max htt was 290
At 10C Max htt was 320

Under HSF Max htt is 348.
i get it now, the 1st post doesnt make much sense, even with a mach II 1.8V is abit high, you must be brave lol

[fagin]

i get it now, the 1st post doesnt make much sense, even with a mach II 1.8V is abit high, you must be brave lol

1.8v is high, but at least 144's are cheap! I was desperate not to have to use a HSF.

[Aphex_Tom_9]

Read again! 1.8v was under Prometeia Mach II, to try and trick the cold bug.

At -15C Max htt was 265
At 0C Max htt was 290
At 10C Max htt was 320

Under HSF Max htt is 348.
ooh, interesting, my 148 CABYE under Mach 2 seems to lack a cold bug...

[tatts]

i like your spirit :D

[Gripper]

theres something your missing then if the cabne 0528 needs alot of volts aswell, have you lowered the ldt multiplier? or tried slackening your ram timings?

Yep, all of those ~ LDTx3, trying the 6.23-1 BIOS. RAM is Memtest stable tests 5 & 8 250MHz 1:1 (2.5-3-6-3 1T) vcore 1.52 actual 1.53 on multimeter!

Just tried to boot on the above settings at 10x250 and get that great BSOD IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL :confused:

Edit, disabled bank int. and will now load into windows but bombs out of SuperPi instantly........I have also been using this guide TCCD DDR600+ DFI nF4 Ultra/SLI guide (http://www.xtremeresources.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37010) for RAM tuning.

[fagin]

ooh, interesting, my 148 CABYE under Mach 2 seems to lack a cold bug...

I wish :( htt literally scaled opposite to temperature. When I first set it up, I thought I had the worst opteron in history as I couldn't get above 2.4 at -20C! 70C warmer gives me 9X324 and more.

[Naasar]

just got my opty 146 today. stepping as follows:

OSA146DAA5BN
CABYE 0540FPBW
1341649J50193

i also my Asrock Dual sata2 version 1.04

what do u guys think of the posibilities of this stepping? :stick:

[HermS]

Read again! 1.8v was under Prometeia Mach II, to try and trick the cold bug.

At -15C Max htt was 265
At 0C Max htt was 290
At 10C Max htt was 320

Under HSF Max htt is 348.


I've always been under the impression that the coldbug doesn't kick in until substantially lower temps are achieved (-50c), by that I mean far beyond the kind of temps achievable with a single stage. This rings true with my set up too, even at -26c my HTT is unaffected, 320+ isn't a problem.

[tatts]

just got my opty 146 today. stepping as follows:

OSA146DAA5BN
CABYE 0540FPBW
1341649J50193

what do u guys think of the posibilities of this stepping? :stick:
nearly every 146 so far with that stepping have hit 3ghz with pritty low volts, mine is the same stepping and does 3ghz on 1.45V and some need upto 1.55V, just hope your board clocks well :D

[ZoKi]

I've been able to push this chip now to 2.8 on my CABGE 146 opteron with the IHS off. Will try to push more.

[NYCTeeN82]

Are the CABYE 0540 coming in the cardboard box or the new box? Anyone know?

[xenolith]

All the retail opty's come in the cardboard box.

[ozzimark]

Are the CABYE 0540 coming in the cardboard box or the new box? Anyone know?
the cardboard box.. is the new box ;)

[gundamit]

just got my opty 146 today. stepping as follows:

OSA146DAA5BN
CABYE 0540FPBW
1341649J50193

i also my Asrock Dual sata2 version 1.04

what do u guys think of the posibilities of this stepping? :stick: Does the 1.04 version of the mobo wildly different from previous ones? If no, flash to the first OCworkbench beta bios and do the vcore mod. Once that's done you should be able to take it pretty high with the first limitation coming up being the cooling you have. On water you should be able to crack 3ghz. After cooling issues are resolved, YMMV based on what the board will allow. Good luck and post your initial results ASAP.

[eva2000]

Hey!

When do you folks think the 146 CAB2E will be available? It it even will be available?

Cheers!
yeah starting to see 146 CAB2E FPMWs in Australia too

[xenolith]

yeah starting to see 146 CAB2E FPMWs in Australia too

What week?

[ArcTan]

What week?week 40 I believe

[MeTsU]

yeah starting to see 146 CAB2E FPMWs in Australia too

Anybody have any results on these Opty's? I missed the boat with the CABNE, CABYE most likely. There's a place or two in the U.K that are supposed to be getting stock today, so there's a chance they'll be the CAB2E's. I'm hoping for the CABYE's, but I doubt it.

Anyone with 146 CAB2E results? :)

[Mats]

My 146 will arrive on friday, code is CABYE 0540 FPMW. *PMW or *PAW are usually good AFAIK.
So what do you think, is it a winner?

[TEDY]

mats : where from ?

[Wiker]

I have i Choice to buy eiter a CABYE 0536 or a CAYE 0540 for the same price, wich one is the best?

[MeTsU]

My 146 will arrive on friday, code is CABYE 0540 FPMW. *PMW or *PAW are usually good AFAIK.
So what do you think, is it a winner?

Yea, that's a good stepping - DFX's Opteron 146 CABYE 0540 FPMW @ 3.5GHz (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=78361)

Do you mind if I ask where you got yours from?

[MeTsU]

I have i Choice to buy eiter a CABYE 0536 or a CAYE 0540 for the same price, wich one is the best?

Is that 144 or 146?

[Wiker]

ITs a 144

[MeTsU]

I have i Choice to buy eiter a CABYE 0536 or a CAYE 0540 for the same price, wich one is the best?

Well, Eva2000 got his 144 CABYE 0536 up against a FX-57 - check out Super Pi: Opteron 144 CABYE 0536 GPMW vs FX-57 CABCE 0516 WPMW (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=77257).

[Wiker]

Ok I hioe to reach about 2.9-3 ghz with a thermaltake bigwater. Wich one seems to have the best possibilities of this`?

[TEDY]

0536 i think.

[NYCTeeN82]

Well I see some retailers with a picture of some plastic "see through" looking box. Is that just a picture they threw up, or is it the actual box? Look here:

Plastic Looking Box (http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120330&Category_Code=amdop)

:confused:

[MeTsU]

Well I see some retailers with a picture of some plastic "see through" looking box. Is that just a picture they threw up, or is it the actual box? Look here:

Plastic Looking Box (http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120330&Category_Code=amdop)

:confused:
I asked about it in my Opteron 144UP/146UP thread (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1121235).

[Mats]

Yea, that's a good stepping - DFX's Opteron 146 CABYE 0540 FPMW @ 3.5GHz (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=78361)

Do you mind if I ask where you got yours from?
Thanks! Sounds really good. :toast:

Bought in Sweden.
www.sbs.o.se

[MeTsU]

Thanks! Sounds really good. :toast:

Bought in Sweden.
www.sbs.o.se

Thanks Mats. I'm trying to understand what's being said. :) You wouldn't know whether they could ship to the U.K do you?

Thanks.

EDIT: Which did you order, the OSA146BNBO (http://www.sbs.o.se/info.asp?artnr=OSA146BNBOX) or the OSA146BNBOXCABNE (http://www.sbs.o.se/info.asp?artnr=OSA146BNBOXCABNE)?

[Lastviking]

Got 2x146 0540fpbw coming to me soon(friday i hope), and one more, maybe thats also a 0540fpbw. No more 146 left in sweden now..3h and 170+ 146 was all sold out.

[TEDY]

sold out ?

[MeTsU]

sold out ?

It seems Sweden is sold out. I don't understand any Swedish what so ever, but it seems so. :(

[tatts]

you gotta be quick when places get a good stepping in, i heard cpu city got the 146 cabye0540 in and was sold out in 2 hours lol
ocuk was the same, soon as people seen we were getting that stepping they sold out fast

[TEDY]

bah really now is pathetic.

[TEDY]

cpuctiy sends only UK

[tatts]

dont matter were cpu city sends to, there out of stock before you find out anyway pmsl

[MeTsU]

Well, I know I've missed the boat with the aweome CABNE's and CABYE's. I'm now waiting to try snap up some CAB2E's if that's what's coming in. I reckon it must be if Eva2000 said that in Australia they were just getting CAB2E's.

The U.K should be getting stock in the next couple of days.

[tatts]

in all fairness, i wouldnt get your hopes up on the cab2e, there a hit or miss stepping and not capable of 3ghz stable. (only seen 1 get near 3ghz)
even my cabge clocked further than the cab2e i had

[MeTsU]

in all fairness, i wouldnt get your hopes up on the cab2e, there a hit or miss stepping and not capable of 3ghz stable. (only seen 1 get near 3ghz)
even my cabge clocked further than the cab2e i had

It might have sounded like I'm getting my hopes up :) but I'm so used to not finding anything now. :) I'll just have to see!

[tatts]

the only reason i got lucky is coz i bought 2 x 144's, 1 x 146 & 1 x 148 hoping to get one good one that could do 3ghz then sell the rest.
the 144's wouldnt go over 2.7ghz even with volts upto 1.7V which i sold pritty quick lol but the other 2 do 3ghz so the 148 will most likely go for auction tomorrow ;)

[TiTaNiUm]

my 144 cab2e 0540 fpmw seems to be pretty good, i can get it up over 2.9, not totaly stable yet but 2.825 runs sweet, 1.5v xp90c cooler, and seeing how the 144 starts at 1.8 a stable 1000mhz increase, aint bad. my 146 cabge wont go over 2.7, 2.6 is its most stable setting.

[shimmishim]

what are the best MAL/read preamble settings to use with this chip?

heat is starting to become an issue with this 146 i have but it's capable of 3.0 with only 1.5 volts. it's occt stable but prime large fft crashed on me last night after about 3 hours. temps are getting up there. maxtcase temp is 65C's.

any suggestions?

[Ferry82]

what are the best MAL/read preamble settings to use with this chip?

heat is starting to become an issue with this 146 i have but it's capable of 3.0 with only 1.5 volts. it's occt stable but prime large fft crashed on me last night after about 3 hours. temps are getting up there. maxtcase temp is 65C's.

any suggestions?

Use at least mal 8 and read preamble 6. :fact:

This is max stabile with my good old BH5.
With a venice i could use mal 7 and read preamble 5 :stick:

[shimmishim]

Use at least mal 8 and read preamble 6. :fact:

This is max stabile with my good old BH5.
With a venice i could use mal 7 and read preamble 5 :stick:

thanks. i should have said what ram i'm using.

i'm using 2x1 gig crucial ballistix. i remember reading to use a MAL of 9 but I wasn't 100% sure.

anyone else?

[largon]

*PMW or *PAW are usually good AFAIK.The letter before the last "W" has relevance only when compared procs have the exact same date of mfg (ie. week and first letter after week Nº are the same). This is because the letter before the last letter is a daily wafer sequence marker.

Simply said _PMW's and _PAW's can be compared only if the procs are built during the same day.

[Xizten]

Got a 146 CABYE 0540FPBW on the way home, good stepping? Im in a hurry right now and no time to check my selfe.

[HermS]

After 2600 posts how come this thread aint the 'OFFICIAL' opteron overclocking thread? :D

[Razor_cut]

Like manny other swedish fellowers, also recived my shiping information.
Wether is a Opteron 146 CABYE 0540 FPMW or a FPBW im a happy willow.

Cheers, until 3.1 on air :up:

[Risto Vee]

I will get my 146 GABYE 0540 Opteron this week... At monday OC party. :woot:

[TEDY]

from where? come on guys tell us where? !!!! please

[matt1]

I will get my 146 GABYE 0540 Opteron this week... At monday OC party. :woot:

Anychance of some results before Monday? When are you actually getting it.

[Wiker]

I am offerd to buy either a CABYE 0536 and a CABYE 0540 same price, wich one is the best choice for the biggest overclock at the lowest voltage?

[Jupiler]

CABYE 0540 would be the better choice.
Almost all of them can reach 2.9-3.0 Ghz at low voltage.
The 0536 aren't that good.

[TEDY]

wiker : like jupiter said ;)

[Wiker]

Ok thanks for answers, I´ll take the 0540 then :D
is it very likely to reach 2.8ghz with a zalman cnps 7700 air cooler?

[TEDY]

very likely.

[RafaDel]

thanks. i should have said what ram i'm using.

i'm using 2x1 gig crucial ballistix. i remember reading to use a MAL of 9 but I wasn't 100% sure.

anyone else?


I just got an Opty 148 and have the same memory as you. Try the following settings:

MAL/RP
9/7.5
9/7
8/6
8/5.5

Good luck

[shimmishim]

thanks RafaDel

[nloding]

Finally got my Opteron in the mail, even though the tracking number says it hasn't shipped yet ...

Opteron 146
OSA146DAA5BN
CABYE 0540FPAW

Will have results next week with the new SLI-DR Expert board ...

--Nathan

[Zeus]

With my TCCD i can run Max Async Latency at 8ns and Read Preamble as low as 5.0ns completely stable.

[ozzimark]

Core 1ºC over ambient... :hm:

What block do you use? Rad? Pump? How big reservoir?
i've been noticing weird reports with temps on my CABNE's.. right now, i'm at 1.15v, load is 31-32c at 2.4ghz. the water temp in my loop is reported at 31.5c with a sensor i tend to trust :stick:

[Garrett]

Finally got my Opteron in the mail, even though the tracking number says it hasn't shipped yet ...

Opteron 146
OSA146DAA5BN
CABYE 0540FPAW

Will have results next week with the new SLI-DR Expert board ...

--Nathan
Where'd you get it?

[ChkDsk]

Well, there are serious suckers around in Opteron-land ;)
Had a 144 to play with. well... 2.8GHz was almost impossible. Required > 1.6V on water. I like my 4000 better :)

144: CABNE 0540BPMW
4000: KAB2E 0533RPMW

2 screens to support :)

Screen 1 (http://www.tjuh.nl/william/144-2.6.JPG)
was sick of trying to prime @ > 2.7. Really not stable.

Screen 2 (http://www.tjuh.nl/william/prime2.8.PNG)
capable of 3.0GHz prime < 1.6V :p:
this one is naked btw.

[187(V)URD@]

any ionfo about this stepping : CAB2E 0540 FPMW

[Damien]

ChkDsk : You couldn't reach 2.8ghz on a CABNE with water?! I find that highly unlikely...have you considered removing IHS and/or remounting?

[ChkDsk]

ChkDsk : You couldn't reach 2.8ghz on a CABNE with water?! I find that highly unlikely...have you considered removing IHS and/or remounting?

Problem is, bought this one today for a friend of me. So its highly unlikely he would like to see me undress his CPU :P As you can see temps are ok. But tried almost all memory dividers, higher chipset voltage etc. But the CPU wanted more and more volts. Stability increased with more volts but I was aiming @ 2.8GHz @ +/- 1.5V so I could trade with my 3700SD.

Too bad...

BTW, tried >310MHz HTT with my 4000 (http://www.tjuh.nl/william/htt311.JPG) (and divider) and works perfectly. So, for now, I blame the Opteron :(

[deception``]

Well I just took a trip to Monarch after work...

They still have some good steppings.

I have an Opteron 146 CABYE 0540FPAW :)

I googled my stepping, and someone managed 2.9 GHZ on stock voltage (scroll down a bit):

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://happy.ap.teacup.com/maiko2/&prev=/search%3Fq%3DOpteron%2B146%2BCABYE%2B0540FPAW%26hl %3Den%26hs%3DBFy%26lr%3D%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG

If necessary I will post pictures of the package for verification.

EDIT: Oh, and I can confirm they DO have the SLI-DR Expert in stock, though I did not buy one today

deception``

[TEDY]

OMG

NEWEGG 209$ for 146

[tatts]

ChkDsk : You couldn't reach 2.8ghz on a CABNE with water?! I find that highly unlikely...have you considered removing IHS and/or remounting?
thats about average for a cabne 0540

[pcfreak]

Just did a quick test to 2 144 CABYE 0536 GPMW. I used a friends dfi ultra because I am waiting for expert. I was a little confused with the thousands of settings :p: but I managed to get them both to 2800, super pi 8M stable with 1.5 and 1.525v bios (1.47 & 1.5v smartguardian) with stock cooler. Didn't have more time to test. Not superb, not bad either :D

[Mr. Tinker]

Edit: Sorry, Ed: I'm a jerk.


On Topic. I'm working on getting my TEC'd 146 to 3.1Ghz stable. May have to wait for a new PSU and a 400mi move.

[RafaDel]

Well... finally after a long time waiting I received my Opteron 148 from Compumusic, not they are slow but I had to use a friend to bring it to me in Brazil...

Overall this Opty is promissing...

CABNE 0528GPMW

Right from starting I could easily get 2860 at default voltage, my problem is the HEAT. It gets too hot running Prime, even at default voltage ~60C with a XP-120. That's may be because the 148s have higher temps I guess.

I dont want to invest in some more complicated cooling options so I'm kinda stucked here. I may replace my ThermalRight with a Big Typhoon but I dont believe it will help a lot.

[eva2000]

any ionfo about this stepping : CAB2E 0540 FPMW
mine arrived today

OSA146DAA5BN
CAB2E 0540FPMW

[hardnrg]

tell me about damn CABGE's.....all people bought them...many people 2-3 not leaving others a chance.

i only need one tho... so far at stock volts two pass occt 1/2hr @ 2.83ghz, one passes @ 2.85ghz... max occt 1/2hr 3.07ghz, max suicide 3.118ghz...

still testing... it's like round the clock overclocking in here... 3 new cpus, and having to re oc my venice because i moved it into another rig... trying to get my 2.92ghz back on that one! :D

[shimmishim]

question and sorry if it's slightly off topic here.

i'm testing my cabne 0530apmw chip but i'm having some stability issues.

3.0 ghz with the 180 mem divider allows me to pass 32M superpi and OCCT 30 minute test.

3.0 ghz with the 180 mem divider crashed windows about 3 hours into large fft prime95 test.

retested 3.0 ghz with 166 mem divider as to eliminate the possibility that it was the ram. ran prime95 large fft for 6 hours+ before i stopped it.

decided to game and my game hard locked 2 or 3 minutes into it.

so i decided to test small fft prime95. it generated an error within 4 seconds. reran it again and generated an error within 1 minute.

the question is...

what tests constitute a processor as being stable?

people swear by large fft prime95 while others say small fft prime95 while others say other tests...

what test methodology do you guys use in order to consider a cpu stable for 24/7 use?

back onto topic

the 0530 apmw chip is pretty amazing. i'm using small fft prime and it is running 2.9 ghz with just 1.44 volts but temps are running warm at 55C's on my watercooling.

[ozzimark]

what test methodology do you guys use in order to consider a cpu stable for 24/7 use?
>6 hours small fft
>6 hours in-place fft
>6 hours blend
>3 hours per gb memtest with no errors
superPI 32m a few times with no ill result
play through an instance in WoW without glitching

by then i call it pretty damn good ;)

[shimmishim]

when you say "in-place" fft, what fft are you using?

[HeavyH20]

My CABYE 0540FPAW arrived this afternoon. Initial results look good.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2659/cabye7rr.jpg

310 FSB for 3.1 GHz with watercooling

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/140/310fsb6uo.jpg

Memory, 310 FSB, 1T

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9500/memory5ek.jpg

Initial test. Can get to 3050. After that, it gets unstable. It is probably the RAM since it is at 1:1 and 1T. Have step it back and see what the CPU ceiling really is.

http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/9649/results2ud.jpg

Now, off to do some tweaking and benching.

Also have a CABGE 0534 SPMW which is lousy, as expected (2.65 Ghz). Looks like Monarch has an old lot of OEM CPU's. The good one was a boxed retail version.

[shimmishim]

@heavyh2o

what sorta temps are you getting?

[HeavyH20]

Idling around 36C right now. I will have to do some load testing.

[Confusion]

If anyone is interested in an unopened retail 148 Opteron CABNE 0528GPMW send me a PM :)

[FlyBoyGeo]

If anyone is interested in an unopened retail 148 Opteron CABNE 0528GPMW send me a PM :)

You have a PM. Thanks :)

[mongoled]

the 0530 apmw chip is pretty amazing. i'm using small fft prime and it is running 2.9 ghz with just 1.44 volts but temps are running warm at 55C's on my watercooling.
Hey dude,

those temps are very high for water cooling, wht is your WC setup? You may have to get the opty naked to bring those temps down, my CABNE0530APMW also had poor temps with IHS on, but after removal on my WC, I am arnd 32C idle and between 39-42C load.

[eva2000]

Results at http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=1662 for

OSA146DAA5BN
CAB2E 0540FPMW

Memtest86+ 1.55 from 618-3 bios

vcore - results

AUTO (1.4v) = 3000mhz - 4 full standard loops PASSED

1.425v = 3050mhz - 2 full standard loops PASSED

1.475v = 3100mhz - 8 full standard loops PASSED

1.5v = 3150mhz - 1 error on 1st pass of Test #4

So guess it's still one of the best cpus i've tested.

This is with very loose timings 2x 256MB Gskill PC4400LE TCCD 431 @282mhz 2.5-4-3-7 8-18-2223 on divider 180

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x256/758_757/618_3/LDT3x/10x/310-282-2.5437_1.54-1.3-1.6-2.87_3684_ds7dds1_9N6_16clk_16x7x/cpuz_validated_tn.jpg

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x256/758_757/618_3/LDT3x/10x/310-282-2.5437_1.54-1.3-1.6-2.87_3684_ds7dds1_9N6_16clk_16x7x/superpi-8m_tn.jpg

Maxtcase = 65C with 10C offset :)

[shimmishim]

Hey dude,

those temps are very high for water cooling, wht is your WC setup? You may have to get the opty naked to bring those temps down, my CABNE0530APMW also had poor temps with IHS on, but after removal on my WC, I am arnd 32C idle and between 39-42C load.

yes, i understand the temp is high!

:(

i have a 3700+ SD running 2.85 ghz naked with 1.6 volts and it runs a cool 44C's at 100% load.

So this chip which runs a whole 0.15 volts lower and 50 mhz faster runs 55-57C's 100% load!!!

i'm gonna keep the IHS on for now. I'm pretty sure this is a 3 ghz chip. I have one more 146 on the way from tankguys next week. We'll see how the two compare. I'll keep one and sell the other. Whichever I keep, I'll take the IHS off to lower temps for sure.

[xenolith]

Results at http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=1662 for

OSA146DAA5BN
CAB2E 0540FPMW

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x256/758_757/618_3/LDT3x/10x/310-282-2.5437_1.54-1.3-1.6-2.87_3684_ds7dds1_9N6_16clk_16x7x/superpi-8m_tn.jpg

Maxtcase = 65C with 10C offset :)

Excellent 146 CAB2E 0540. A lot better than the 144 CAB2E 0540 has been showing. Wonder if that's because the 146 has a higher multi (allowing lower HTT) or if they're being binned?

[TEDY]

so CAB2E not bad at all.

[xenolith]

so CAB2E not bad at all.

As long as it's a 146, apparently.

[eva2000]

Excellent 146 CAB2E 0540. A lot better than the 144 CAB2E 0540 has been showing. Wonder if that's because the 146 has a higher multi (allowing lower HTT) or if they're being binned?
do you really need to quote all images ? :)

yeah probably high speed binning there :)

[xenolith]

Fixed. :D

[Mats]

Thanks Mats. I'm trying to understand what's being said. :) You wouldn't know whether they could ship to the U.K do you?

Thanks.

EDIT: Which did you order, the OSA146BNBO (http://www.sbs.o.se/info.asp?artnr=OSA146BNBOX) or the OSA146BNBOXCABNE (http://www.sbs.o.se/info.asp?artnr=OSA146BNBOXCABNE)?

Heh, Swedish can be difficult...
I couldn't find any info about shipping to other countries or not.
You can always call them on 0046 303 15790.

I ordered OSA146BNBOXCABNE and paid 25 % more so I could choose code. I wanted CABNE 0530 or CABYE 0540. Then they called me up one week later and asked if I wanted CABYE 0540 FPMW and I said yesss! :toast:
Next shipping is nov 16.


The letter before the last "W" has relevance only when compared procs have the exact same date of mfg (ie. week and first letter after week Nº are the same). This is because the letter before the last letter is a daily wafer sequence marker.

Simply said _PMW's and _PAW's can be compared only if the procs are built during the same day.

True, but M & A are very common among good OC:ers AFAIK.

Can someone give me the adress to that German Opteron database? Can't find it... :stick:

[eva2000]

how's 3GHZ at near stock (1.4 + 4%)

2x 512MB Gskill PC4400LE TCCD 431
@300mhz 2.5-4-3-7 8-18-2223

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x256/758_757/618_3/LDT3x/10x/300-300-2.5437_1.43-1.3-1.6-2.9_3684_ds7dds1_9N6_16clk_16x7x/superpi-32m_tn.jpg

[s e t h]

i don't suppose you could try find the coldbug level on that stepping eva2000?

[MeTsU]

i don't suppose you could try find the coldbug level on that stepping eva2000?

Yea, I'd very interested too. ;) I really hope I can find some and get them here before they all disappear again. It's killing me here waiting for the shipment to come into the country.

[ArcTan]

i don't suppose you could try find the coldbug level on that stepping eva2000?been a while since he played with phase
I think it'll be a while more on water before phase :p:

[\Karting_freak]

any info when opty 154 will be in stock? what price?

[Monge]

Eva: Your CAB2E 0540FPMW.
awesome chip :)
Do you think it's better than 146 CABYE 0540 FPBW/FPMW?

Monge :toast:

[eva2000]

i don't suppose you could try find the coldbug level on that stepping eva2000?

don't have any phase change untis here maybe in a couple of weeks i hope


Eva: Your CAB2E 0540FPMW.
awesome chip :)
Do you think it's better than 146 CABYE 0540 FPBW/FPMW?

Monge :toast:

yes my CAB2E 0540FPMW is amazing

3150mhz 1.568v for 1M on hydrocool water 1/4" tubes
3150mhz 1.584v for 8M on hydrocool water 1/4" tubes

room temp 28.5C

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x256/758_757/618_3/LDT3x/10x/316-287-2.5337-8-18-2223_1.64-1.3-1.6-2.95_3684_ds7dds1_9N6_16clk_16x7x/cpuz_validated_tn.jpg

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x256/758_757/618_3/LDT3x/10x/316-287-2.5337-8-18-2223_1.64-1.3-1.6-2.95_3684_ds7dds1_9N6_16clk_16x7x/superpi-8m_tn.jpg

[CPLB]

how's 3GHZ at near stock (1.4 + 4%)

2x 512MB Gskill PC4400LE TCCD 431
@300mhz 2.5-4-3-7 8-18-2223


I can't believe how great these Opterons are! the vcore is what's really amazing though, to get to 3 GHz on my San Diego I'm pushing 1.7V!

[G4h4o8s6T]

any info when opty 154 will be in stock? what price?

newegg as them in stock.......same price as FX-57 though :(

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103590

[ncsa]

Here are my initial runs with this chip after a few hours playing :)

146 CABYE 0540 FPAW
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/7302/opt146cabye05403xr.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opt146cabye05403xr.jpg)

Stock settings were good - meaning that it ran up with no issues.

200x10 @ 1.4v

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/1045/opt146200x1014v4dn.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opt146200x1014v4dn.jpg)


310x10 @ 1.4v
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=49323

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5625/opt146310x1014vpi32m0zh.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opt146310x1014vpi32m0zh.jpg)

Now wondering were it would go I stopped the long Pi runs just to see what happens.
330x10 @ 1.44v
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/736/opt146330x10144vpi1m5jq.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opt146330x10144vpi1m5jq.jpg)

Until finally stopping here .. well at least for this inital test period anyway
340x10 @ 1.5v
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=49322

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8272/opt146340x1015v5pm.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opt146340x1015v5pm.jpg)

There is plenty of work still to do and the BIOS, while stable, is showing up some errors - like missing FSB 388. I also need to get my good TCCD's back on line..

Current BIOS
704-2BTA / Yellow Slots / 1.5-2-5-2-7-14

And yes the Pi times are not matched for the speeds due to not maxing out the mem - they are on a big divider - tweaking will come later. :)

[tatts]

looking good ncsa, now to test for stability ;)

[LowRun]

@ncsa
Seems like a very nice chip you got.

OT
And those guys taking care of tigers are utterly incredible (saw them on tv and was like :eek2: )

[eva2000]

here's my latest still on Hydrocool 200 water

2x 512MB Gskill PC4400LE TCCD 431
@282mhz 2.5-3-3-7 7-14-2222 on 180 divider

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x512/799_800/704_2BTA/LDT3x/10x/310-282-2.5337-7-14-2222_1.56-1.4-1.6-2.9_3684_ds7dds1_9N65_16clk_16x7x/superpi-32m_tn.jpg

So far best 1M clock/time

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x512/799_800/704_2BTA/LDT3x/10x/317-288-2.5337-7-17-2222_1.64-1.4-1.6-2.9_3684_ds7dds1_9N65_16clk_16x7x/superpi-1m_tn.jpg

[ncsa]

Yes stability needs to happen at some stage and matching the right BIOS / modules up as well.

@eva .. V.nice timings there and Pi runs. Where can this 623-2BTA BIOS be found as it maybe better for the BH modules I have? Thxs

[tatts]

not sure if that bios is on this cd but theres plenty on it :D http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22031

[ncsa]

Thanks tatts .. I had not seen this thread and will give it a go.

Oh btw LowRun .. the little tiggers are something as you can get to walk, even lay on them.... :)

[dnottis]

just got mine from the egg...

CABYE 0540FPAW

BATCH IS 0035

Should be a good clocker wont play with it till later. will report later.

[D4nnyOcean]

Just got a CABYE 0540FPAW from Zipzoomfly. Ordered on Tues. I'll bench and post back.

OK so far it has done 2800MHz on stock volts reported at 1.360v and with stock heatsink. Never went over 42C full load.

Right now at 3000MHz on 1.504v 48C load.
Ambient air temp is 73F.

Mon. I get a new case and watercooling setup for this chip so I'll see what that will get me to.

[Xizten]

These CABYE 0540 every one is getting is indeed looking good. Hope a can get 2.8 stable for BF2 with mine cooled by a TT BT thats i coming in tomorrow.

[el rolio]

sigh, i'd like a cabye 0540 ha

[phadeout]

D4nny,

You should update your sig.... we don't know what you are running that CABYE on.

[tatts]

i got 2 cabye 0540fpbw @ 3ghz :banana:
the 148 is being auctioned though as i dont need 2 of them & the 146 does it on 1.45V :toast:

[dnottis]

Just got a CABYE 0540FPAW from Zipzoomfly. Ordered on Tues. I'll bench and post back.

OK so far it has done 2800MHz on stock volts reported at 1.360v and with stock heatsink. Never went over 42C full load.

Right now at 3000MHz on 1.504v 48C load.
Ambient air temp is 73F.

Mon. I get a new case and watercooling setup for this chip so I'll see what that will get me to.

I can do 3000 too - its not prime stable though.

Running the Zalman 9500 here, 3000 will super PI 8m, will not complete OCCT or prime so it's not really stable. However 2.930 seems stable at 1.50v.

[scottk]

Opteron 148 CABYE 0528GPMW. Running on a divider using some old TwinMos BH5, as I don't have my long-term RAM yet. Planning to get 2x1GB Ballistix.

DFI Ultra-D, 6/23/05 BIOS
Swiftech Storm, dual 120mm heatercore, Swiftech MCP655
Peak temps in smartguardian during P95 runs - CPU 55c, PWM 45c, Chipset 38c
CPU appears to scale nicely with voltage, but it hit a wall at 1.623v (BIOS setting 1.475x110%) with this cooling. I'll probably pull down the volts and OC until I see more long term results with these chips at 1.6v + (wouldn't wanna kill it just yet). :)

Prime95 v24.14, in-place large FFTs, 10x295, 16+ hours (http://www.forsocal.com/skpc/forumpics/OPT148_P95_10x295_inplacelargeFFTS.gif)

Prime95 v24.14, in-place small FFTs, 10x295, 8+ hours (http://www.forsocal.com/skpc/forumpics/OPT148_P95_10x295_inplacesmallFFTS.gif)

SuperPi 32M, 10x305. Unimpressive timing due to divider... (http://www.forsocal.com/skpc/forumpics/OPT148_SPI_10x305.gif)

[dimasdw]

just got mine from the egg...

CABYE 0540FPAW

BATCH IS 0035

Should be a good clocker wont play with it till later. will report later.

what highest prime95 stable clock ?

[dnottis]

what highest prime95 stable clock ?


Dunno, only had it for a few hours - still testing :)

Running 2.90Ghz @ 1.50v right now, reformatting the machine.

[megawzrd]

woohoo I got a 146 CABYE 540 fpaw from mwave today...im stoked! :woot:

Oh yeah...I am a bit new to these forums, but I definately have been reading em for the past couple of weeks and decided to jump in to the opteron madness.

I also have a 144 CAB2E i ordered from dreamhardware and two more 146s on their way. I was just gonna wait for tomorrow when I will have em all to begin my weekend of fun by chosing the best stepping but I may just start now with the CABYE. If it goes well I probably won't even touch the others and just sell em cherry.

Anyways...let you know my results. Ill fill you in on my board later...not a DFI, just hoping for at least 2.9 and anything more is just icing on the cake.

Oh my poor 3700 sandy, how you will be neglected :p:

Oh yeah...I don't have work tomorrow either :banana:

[Poki]

woohoo I got a 146 CABYE 540 fpaw from mwave today...im stoked! :woot:

Oh yeah...I am a bit new to these forums, but I definately have been reading em for the past couple of weeks and decided to jump in to the opteron madness.

I also have a 144 CAB2E i ordered from dreamhardware and two more 146s on their way. I was just gonna wait for tomorrow when I will have em all to begin my weekend of fun by chosing the best stepping but I may just start now with the CABYE. If it goes well I probably won't even touch the others and just sell em cherry.

Anyways...let you know my results. Ill fill you in on my board later...not a DFI, just hoping for at least 2.9 and anything more is just icing on the cake.

Oh my poor 3700 sandy, how you will be neglected :p:

Oh yeah...I don't have work tomorrow either :banana:
Fun stuff and welcome to XS :toast:

If i were you i would test em all, from my experience you never know what it's going to do just by the batch/date codes. GL and enjoy :)

[jimborae]

Finally got my Opteron 146 last weekend & found time to install it. The stepping of my Opteron is als CABYE 0540FPAW

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/martin.raeburn/photos/webpics/bigpics/opty_oc.jpg

[MaxxxRacer]

I ordered my 146 from monarch last night and it is in the mail. It should be here by Teusday. I will let you guys know how it does on high end water.

I also pray it has a good mem controller so that I can run 310+mhz 1:1

[empty1969]

Might have gotten lucky for once....

First CPU ordered from Monarch OEM 146 turned out to be a CABGE but arrived with bent pins. They told me I could try bending them back but if I broke one it was my new key chain.

I took the RMA and since they were back ordered I got store credit and took a 148 OEM since the prices have dropped.

Fedex brought me my new toy today!! :woot:

OSA148DAA5BN
CAB2E 0540 FPMW

CPU Information (CPU #1):
Standard CPUID: Family: F, Model: 7, Stepping: 1
Extended CPUID: Family: F, Model: 27, Stepping: 1
CPUID String: 20F71
Processor APIC: 0
Processor: AMD Opteron 148 (San Diego)
CPU Speed: 2210.18 (200.93 x 11.0)
Revision: SH8-E4
Platform: Socket 939
Startup VCore: 1.400v
Maximum Case Temperature = 63C

CAB2E stepping does seem to run warmer than my old 3700 SD but it passed OCCT at default speeds using 1.15v in bios 1.12v reported in windows. Will keep folks posted on how it turns out.

How does one identify the batch of the CPU?

Empty

[corvus_corax]

How does one identify the batch of the CPU?
Empty The last four digits in the third line.

[eva2000]

sweet

2800mhz at 1.312v
http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x512/799_800/704_2BTA/LDT3x/10x/280-280-2.5337-8-18-2223_1.35-1.3-1.6-2.87_3684_ds7dds1_8N5_16clk_16x7x/superpi-32m_tn.jpg

http://www.fileshosts.com/DFI/NF4_SLI_D/results/Opteron146/CAB2E_0540FPMW_1/Hydrocool200/Gskill/PC4400LE/2x512/799_800/704_2BTA/LDT3x/10x/280-280-2.5337-8-18-2223_1.35-1.3-1.6-2.87_3684_ds7dds1_8N5_16clk_16x7x/stressprime_1_tn.jpg

haven't tried lower vcore yet :D

if you don't see the image it might be due to me moving to a new server and domain propagation hasn't compeleted heh

[D4nnyOcean]

D4nny,

You should update your sig.... we don't know what you are running that CABYE on.

Sorry bout that :) It's just not yet a complete "working" system as of yet. Slowly piecing it together.

Here's what I have so far

DFI Lanparty NF4 UT SLI-DR
146 Opteron CABYE 0540FPAW @ 2800MHz 1.39v stock cooler
2x512MB OCZ EL Platinum Rev 2 PC3200 1:1 2.5,3,3,7 2.8v
PCI Radeon 7200
WD SE IDE 80GB

Waiting on the video card(s) :)
Also on the way is the new Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled Case and a Swiftech Storm waterblock. Already have the WB just waiting on the Donkey with a limp from CA to get the case here :woot:

Oh and the Brand A$$ new Antec Neo HE550 arrived yesterday.... DOA!!!!!!! :slapass:

[megawzrd]

woohoo i fanally made it to 3.0 ghz on my 146 CABYE 540 fpaw

it jumped right up to 2.8 @ 1.4v
but I am feeding it 1.55v for 3.0 right now idling at 37C on a zal 7700cu in silent mode
oh yeah...I am on an a$u$ A8NE

memory timings are horrible at this high frequency, I will have to relax them...guess thats why everyone is praying for a good memory controller; time to see what i can do with that

wish me luck

[dnottis]

So far.. using Zalman CPS9500 CPU Cooler.

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/CPUS/Opteron%20146%200540FPAW/2920-1.52v-OCCT.jpg

[MaxxxRacer]

Anyone gotten a 146retail from monarch recently? I ask because i just ordered one and I want to know what kind of stepping/results you got.

thanks.

[aMp]

Was wondering the same. Also, any idea why Monarch's price on the 146 shot up 32% last night, or why Tankguys is still selling for $165? Any difference in batches?

-aMp-

[dnottis]

Mine is Newegg 05450FPAW.

I would imagine prices are jumping due to sudden demand.

[BioPC]

Finally got my 146 CABYE 0540FPBW, 160 euro shipped. I think from their last batches, since i did not look on its number yet. :)
Just put it in the socket and got some easy initial results. Last games seems so far stable! :D
Tested on air with a crappy TT Polo. Ambient temp 25C, max CPU load 44C.
My TCC5's seems to enjoy lower timings now.

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/4008/opty3ghz145v4dm.jpg

Next i will push it higher. Expecting 3,1Ghz ~1.55v stable? I'll put that beast to crunch for the team soon ;)

[GUFY]

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/4267/dsc002042id.jpg

4 x 146 boxed cabye 0540 fpbw and 2 x 148 boxed cabye 0536 gpmw
I hope they are good OC-er

[eva2000]

GUFY nice collection there :)

[njkid32]

:slobber: :slobber: :slobber: Damn thats alot of opty's.

[Primoz78]

...one of the 146 up there is mine :D Hope it will get it tomorrow... :cool:

Regards,
Primoz

[MaxxxRacer]

very nice collection indeed. Wish I had 6 of them...

[Monge]

Yeah, very nice collection.
GUFY: Do you mind telling us from where you got em?

[Primoz78]

Yeah, very nice collection.
GUFY: Do you mind telling us from where you got em?

I can tell you this...overclockers.de ;)

Regards,
Primoz

[dinos22]

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/4267/dsc002042id.jpg

4 x 146 boxed cabye 0540 fpbw and 2 x 148 boxed cabye 0536 gpmw
I hope they are good OC-er
hajde slovenac sta cekas....... :fact:

[Primoz78]

dinos22...to come home from work maybe :stick: :D

Regards,
Primoz

[Damien]

anyone think an overclock could be limited because all my memory timings (except for the actual 2.5-3-3-6) are set to auto?

[Primoz78]

anyone think an overclock could be limited because all my memory timings (except for the actual 2.5-3-3-6) are set to auto?

Should be..try to find the optimal timings for your memory...or just use a lower memory divider to get the memory to a stable FSB...

Regards,
Primoz

[Monge]

Primoz: Thanks :)

Monge :toast:

[Nano2k]

anyone think an overclock could be limited because all my memory timings (except for the actual 2.5-3-3-6) are set to auto?

From my experience, overclocking the Opteron means that you have to tweak your memory more than with other chips. Check this forum for basic timings and try them.

[Primoz78]

...unfortunately this stepping was sold out last friday...contact them and they will send you the stepping list of CPUs they have in stock...

Regards,
Primoz

[Richdog]

Guys with these opterons has taking the IHS off made any difference to OC on air or water?

[mixx666]

I have a choice of 2 steppings, which one would be better?

CABYE 0540 FPMW
CABYE 0540 FPAW

[D4nnyOcean]

I have a choice of 2 steppings, which one would be better?

CABYE 0540 FPMW
CABYE 0540 FPAW

The CABYE 0540 FPAW seems to be doing very well for me and others.
I don't think either would be bad. Also really depends on the individual chip.

[Shark-357]

Hell yes opterons in da house :banana: :woot: :toast: :banana:

two of those which Gufy posted are mine :banana:

i will post how they clock tomorrow :slobber:

[tatts]

ive seen the fpbw & fpaw doing the best so far and a few fpmw needing more volts

[s e t h]

I have a choice of 2 steppings, which one would be better?

CABYE 0540 FPMW
CABYE 0540 FPAWi am in the exact same position but i want to know which stepping handles extreme cold better?
if anyone can help shed some light i would be most greatful

i did start a thread hoping to get some information
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=79658

[Kameleon]

I have a choice of 2 steppings, which one would be better?

CABYE 0540 FPMW
CABYE 0540 FPAW

I've got the same choice, I'm just gonna take pot luck. They seem to be doing about the same, just depends on the chip :)

[ncsa]

I think either will do well ... and a little cold is OK..

285x10 @ 1.3v Pi32M

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6135/opt146285x1013vpi32m3sd.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opt146285x1013vpi32m3sd.jpg)

[ixtapalapaquetl]

Guys with these opterons has taking the IHS off made any difference to OC on air or water?In my case, yes. Removal dropped my load by 10C, which allowed for greater voltage and subsequently a higher frequency.

[Wiker]

Does the 144 CABYE generally overclock as well as the 146 CABYE?

[FLO]

Thats my new toy


http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/4757/3132m6qk.th.gif (http://img275.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3132m6qk.gif)

My rig
ΜΟΒΟ DFI NF4 SLi DR
CPU AMD Opteron 146 (CABYE 0540)@3,??0 cooled by XP120
RAM mushkin redline XP 4000

[Lastviking]

Thats my new toy



My rig
ΜΟΒΟ DFI NF4 SLi DR
CPU AMD Opteron 146 (CABYE 0540)@3,??0 cooled by XP120
RAM mushkin redline XP 4000

Nice chip, what stepping do it have fpbw? and batch

[skogkatt]

I just received my 146 : Good news for us scandinavians, it's a CABYE 0540 FPBW. Priming at 2600 Mhz, with default vcore as we speak; I'll make more serious tests after a good night sleep.

[mascaras]

today the shop near my house receive the 144 stepping: CABNE 0540BPMW is this a good stepping???

[Onycho]

today the shop near my house receive the 144 stepping: CABNE 0540BPMW is this a good stepping???


Good stepping? CABNE is the best stepping! buy buy buy as many as you can and send me one while you're at it! :toast: :banana:

[mascaras]

Good stepping? CABNE is the best stepping! buy buy buy as many as you can and send me one while you're at it! :toast: :banana:


i knw CABNE its the best stepping and the rest 0540 bpmw????

[s e t h]

144 stepping: CABNE 0540BPMW = not as good as the earlier ones
seriously put the stepping into google or the search function here and off you go

[ManagHead]

today the shop near my house receive the 144 stepping: CABNE 0540BPMW is this a good stepping???
Heard some had problems with coldbug on those..

[tatts]

CABNE 0540BPMW is just like cab2e & cabge, hard work getting to 2.9ghz, most ive seen need 1.6V for 2.8ghz
i wouldnt say the early cabne 0528 & 0530 is the best either anymore, the 146 cabye 0540 is giving them a good run, nearly all of them hitting 3ghz easily (mine is prime stable doing 2.9ghz on stock volts! shocking)

[stone_cold_Jimi]

Ah, but a 146 has a 200MHz head start... so really a 146 @ 3 G is the same gain as a 144 @ 2.8 G.

I still have my 144 CABNE 0540BPMW sitting here in its box, untested. I bought an ASRock Dual mobo in the absence of a DFI Expert, but tests with a Venice 3000 have demonstrated that the max HTT is 274 (for some reason, ASRock have limited it) and no BIOS revision, even the OCW betas, changes that fact. So max clock is 2466 MHz come what may and that ain't good enough. Thus my 144 will sit in its box until the Expert becomes available. :(

[tatts]

Ah, but a 146 has a 200MHz head start... so really a 146 @ 3 G is the same gain as a 144 @ 2.8 G.

even if it was that simple, a 144 would have to do 2.7ghz stable on stock volts & i havnt seen any 144 do 2.6ghz stable on stock volts, even 2.5ghz is a struggle (not including the cabne 0528 & 0530)

[stone_cold_Jimi]

even if it was that simple, a 144 would have to do 2.7ghz stable on stock volts & i havnt seen any 144 do 2.6ghz stable on stock volts, even 2.5ghz is a struggle (not including the cabne 0528 & 0530)

Not even under phase-change cooling? My Vapo LS is waiting in the wings... this 144 better not be cold bugged.

[tatts]

no matter what cooling youre using, it wont effect your highest clock on stock volts :rolleyes:
as for the cold bug, most ive seen have it so you best pray lol

[Garrett]

I'll post it here too:
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1465/superpi32m9ey.th.png (http://img34.imageshack.us/my.php?image=superpi32m9ey.png)

It could be worse, agreed? :D :thumbsup:
Opteron 146 CAB2E 0540 FPMW :) on MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum :woot:

[Lastviking]

Some screens from me. This is the 2 best cpu i have of 3.

More to come.

http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload0/fpmw0027_2997mhz1.JPG


And the best :D

http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload4/fpbw0239_3004.JPG

[Jupiler]

It could be worse, agreed? :D :thumbsup:
Opteron 146 CAB2E 0540 FPMW :) on MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum :woot:


Garrett :

where did you get yours?
I've been searching for almost one week now, but it seems all 146 are sold out in germany.

[Garrett]

Garrett :

where did you get yours?
I've been searching for almost one week now, but it seems all 146 are sold out in germany.
I drove to Alternate (in Ridderkerk, Holland of course, you probably know it) and just bought one, they had only 6 left, I got this stepping and I feel lucky ;)

Problem is... earlier you could order by phone and they'd give you a AUSxxxxxx number and then you could walk in and pick it up, you'd be out in 10 minutes, but they don't do that anymore.
Some people have to wait like 45 minutes in the shop before it's their turn, so some of them used their mobile phones to order stuff so they'd be ready in 10 minutes, so Alternate decided they don't hold them apart anymore :(
Customers in the shop go first now, they say :(

[mascaras]

so no one with a 144 CABNE 0540 BPMW to post results????

[SPivX]

so no one with a 144 CABNE 0540 BPMW to post results????

i had 3 of them, 2 RMA'd and 1 currently testing. It's SuperPI 32M stable @ 2430 @ 1.392v. Will try to push harder, but i don't think this thing will go much higher. I already tried to do a SPI run @ > 2500 MHz, but i need a lot more voltage.

Go for a CABYE 0540, they should still be available and chances are fairly high that you will hit 3GHz with good cooling.

[Lastviking]

This one is for Garret :D , Garret what cooling do you use? :)

http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload7/fpbw0239_3118.JPG