The Venice OC DISCUSSION Thread

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Originally Posted by Lithan

Spi is a benchmark NOT a stability test. Benchmarkers use it as proof of stability for the very reason that it sucks as a stability test. Because you can pass it even if you aren't close to stable (this means better scores). So far 3d gaming and Prime are the only apps that even come close to being reliable stability tests.

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I get a good chuckle when people post their Super Pi screens or those 3-4minute Prime95 shots. To me, that really means nothing. Super Pi ain't :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: ladies and gents. It may be a quick-fast indication of how high your cpu MAY be able to get to, but I can find that out by just booting into windows at pretty much whatever clock speed I want. It is cool seeing those screenshots of 2.8ghz-2.9ghz with Super Pi sometimes but still, there ain't enough stress to the CPU. To even consider a system stable I say atleast 12hours (preferrably 24) of prime95 or cpu burn in. And if your system can do 24hours then I'd say that is pretty damn sweet. I notice we're up in Xtreme, but not many are actually extreme/brave enough to step it up and run prime95 for 24hours. This very reason is why I give mad props to the starter of the thread below:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ighlight=prime

To those that have already posted their screens there, good work! Keep pushing, knowing you didn't take the Poo-C route. I'll be adding my shots within a week or so.

To those that run just Super Pi, that is weaksauce man! Step it up!

well I did 7+ hours at 2.9ghz but i need to use my computer during the day, when ever i leave the house tho lately i've leaving it testing to mack sure but i will run a 24 hour prime once i find my max max and decide to.

ADA3000DAA4BP
CBBLE 0512DPAW
batchnr:0151

Still testing.
2.8Ghz @ 1,4 was primestabiel for 1,5 hours.

2,8Ghz @ 1,425volt prime still running 2,5 hours now.

Pifast 2860 but that was on higher volt (1,65) and my venice dont like that so i need too test that again.

All on AIR XP120 with a low papstfan and a hot room.
Need a delta fan fast and 3ghz might be posible.

This is realy bang for bug mate :toast:

Good stuff. I like to aim for 8hours prime stable, then 12, then 24. Right now I'm priming at 2.7ghz with 1.425 volts of vcore. Cpu temp is 42-43C on load, chipset is 49C w/ voltage of 1.6V. I'm going to work soon so I'ma just leave the rig priming. Hopefully when I get back it'll still be doing Prime95 without error.

EDIT: Coulda sworn I had a signature. I just fixed it. Hopefully it shows up.

Why prime for 24 hrs ? I would rahter fold for 24 hrs or more to see if its stable. Atleast then the cpu is put to good use. I think prime is over rated. :slap:

You can fold easily 50+mhz above stable.

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Originally Posted by Lithan

You can fold easily 50+mhz above stable.

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Yeah, but if it's noticeably unstable you get early unit ends. Sometimes it can be used as a stability test, but I wouldn't trust it.

just got my new 3200+ venice from ncix, cant seem to figure out how to get the 4V for memory yet on my dfi nf4 sli-dr... did get this on stock volts for cpu thogh, so hopefully its got some more headroom...

You have to change the jumpers please refer to your DFI book.

The jumpers are in the bottom right of this picture.
http://www.hardocp.com/image.html?im...pfMV83X2wuanBn

Just got my 3200+ Venice from ZipZoomFly today.

LBBLE 0515 GPBW

I'm going to try it here later tonight after i get everything set up in my new Lian Li V1000B.

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Originally Posted by mcnbns

Yeah, but if it's noticeably unstable you get early unit ends. Sometimes it can be used as a stability test, but I wouldn't trust it.

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Hell I've got to run almost 100mhz above my max stable speed to become noticably unstable. I'll crash maybe once a week 75mhz above prime 24/hr stability always while 3d gaming.

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Originally Posted by =[PULSAR]=

You have to change the jumpers please refer to your DFI book.

The jumpers are in the bottom right of this picture.
http://www.hardocp.com/image.html?im...pfMV83X2wuanBn

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yeah I did that when I installed it but alas, no option for more than 3.2V :(

Mmmmm I'm seeing some really nice results from the DPAW and APAW 3200s in the OC thread :slobber:

Just got my sweaty little hands on a 3200+ today...

Codes are:
ADA3200DAA4BP
LBBLE 0518APFW

Still at work atm so haven't been able to test it out...

Hope my DFI is alright, changed from 3200+ Winnie to 3500+ Winnie last night & forgot to take the vDimm trick off before flashing the bios... Was confronted with errors in memtest before I got sick of it & just turned my rig off for the night...

Don't know why but my DFI doesn't seem to like my 3500+... Last time I had the 3500+ in i had similar problems with Memtest & stability testing, changed to the 3200+ Winnie & everything went okay for a while...

Anyways, will see what this baby can do later tonight...

Ahh, the perks of working as a technician for an IT company :D... I hate this waiting, got it first thing this morning but don't get off work for another 4 hours...

i'm building a rig for my friend and was wondering if I should go for the venice 3000+ or Winchester 3200+?
Since one is with a X9 and another X10 multi, which should i go for?

Why the Venice/Winchester question? Last I checked, the price differential is just a few bucks. As for the multiplier, some other folks might have some more detailed things to say, but I think it largely comes down to what type of RAM your buddy will be using. If it's TCCD-based and capable of very high clocks, you probably want the 3000; if it's UTT or otherwise frequency-limited, go for the higher multiplier. If you've already got the RAM, and have some idea of how it clocks, you might also want to look at the HTT tables to find the best divider/multiplier/HTT combo for your target overclock.

-aMp-

what about

LBBLE 0516GPDW 3200+ boxed. cant get any results with GPDW, i quess its :banana::banana::banana::banana:y . :nono:

Yeah I saw a couple GPDW's on ebay already. My guess is they aren't the best just from that.

on witch ebay? cant find, found that

Stepping 0505 GPDW 2500Mhz 1.6V (winchester but atleast GPDW ) :D

Just got my Venice today from NCIX

Here is the stepping...

LBBLE 0516DPJW

gotta go install it... :woot:

ouch 0516 ...good luck, please report asap :=)

yes...i will have to see...wish me luck....
I am new to OCing so anything will be good for me..lol

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Originally Posted by TEDY

ouch 0516 ...good luck, please report asap :=)

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Why is 0516 bad?

I dont know, my 0516 is 100% stable at 2.7ghz at 1.55 volts. Thats a great clock of you ask me. I can do 3d runs at 2.8. All on Air.

LBBLE 0516 EPAW

http://xtremesystems.org/forums/show...3&page=4&pp=25

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List updated.
Seems that whole 0516 week was bad. Only exempt is great stepping *PAW , but even it is bit worst ocer then other weeks.

Seems there is no bad ocers from 0517 and each one hit 2700 with quite normal voltage.

Only one 0518 , and result isnt bad 2853 mhz - 1.696v , lets hope all 0518 will be nice.

:)