Whoa! You are killing your cpu mate. Limit your overclock, or you will limit your cpu usage permanently.Quote:
Originally Posted by joebloggs
Whoa! You are killing your cpu mate. Limit your overclock, or you will limit your cpu usage permanently.Quote:
Originally Posted by joebloggs
Don't worry i only ran it there for 1 minute, it saved me from resetting it as it restarted itself. I'm happy with 3.2ghz. Just need to get my RAM up to 1600mhz now. Any ideas?
Page 20 last post. the rest I dont mention in timings page, set to auto
ozgunkara sorry mate, missed it. Try these settings:
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Hiper 780watt
CPU = intel Q6700
RAM = 2x 2gb OCZ Platinum 1333mhz
HDD = 2x Samsung hd250hj 250gb
VGA1 = Zotac GTX 285
VGA2 ( if you have ) = none
VGA3 ( if you have ) = none
SPU ( Sound Card ) = none
NorthBridge Cooling = stock, water
SouthBridge Cooling = stock
CPU Cooling = koolance cpu-340 water
RAM Cooling = koolance ram-35 water
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 181.22
Sound Card Drivers Version = none
BIOS version 1202 REQUIRED 1202
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 10.0 This results in 3.33GHz, 9x results in 2.99GHz and 8x to 2.66GHz.
If you are going for 8x which is at stock frequency, check your VID votlage in coretemp and whatever is there set in CPU Voltage
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto but once you are stable prime95 blend for 4 hours, try enabling this and blend test for another 8 hours
P2 = Auto but once you are stable prime95 blend for 4 hours, try enabling this and blend test for another 8 hours
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = 40
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 16
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 5
tRFC = 80
tREF = auto 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Find the voltage you are stable, if you are going for 3.3Ghz you could start at 1.4v actual (in voltage monitor)
Loadline Calibration = disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.54 for 10x multiplier, 1.52 for 9x and 1.5 for 8x
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.4 for 10x, 1.38 for 9x and 1.36 for 8x
Memory Voltage = 1.8 it could average at 1.82, once you are stable you can drop it at 1.78 but check with prime95 blend plus memtest for windows for at least 4 hours
NB Core Voltage = 1.46 for 10x, 1.42 for 9x and it might do 1.38 for 8x
SB Core Voltage = 1.5
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Enabled for 8x, disabled for 9x or 10x
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Keep spectrum's disabled for now and once you are stable enable the ones you can and test some more.
I forgot to tell you that PC Probe conflicts with CPU-Z. Notice that you will not get so many misreadings if you dont launch CPU-Z for a testing session.Quote:
Originally Posted by joebloggs
Thanks for the info on that mate, I don't opn cpu-z and other monitoring software at the same time. I found that Electromigration was causing it. i.e. when vcore is set above 1.5v it causes PC Probe II to behave wierdly. Since I can't run 3.6 with safe voltages, I'm staying at 3.2ghz. Testing out these ram settings now.
By the way, has anyone else had this issue I had of after a failed overclock, the mobo would "ignore" your OS boot hard drive?
hallo
thank you for your help. I tried to use the settings you recommended using the 9x settings but i couldn't get past the windows sign it always freezes before i see the desktop. i tried vcore between 1.3 and 1.45. what should i do?
Use the most stable settings, as in 8x settings, P1 & P2 auto. It usually crashes if the CPU is unstable, freezing means its either ram or mainboard. Have you ever checked your ram with memtest?
Make sure you got the right settings, start with 1.46 NB for now.
cibic i think its best if i set the volts back to the older setting which did run blend and gpu stable and from there on try and fix the mem problem
hello
i tried with the 8x settings too, but i can never boot properly. when i set all the settings to auto it works properly but freezes randomly. when i use the settings you written i can't boot properly. i tried memtest86 using a cd. it starts but reboots the pc after 30seconds. do i have a memory problem?
You can't achieve stability by going lower. The thing is you shouldn't run prime95 blend and gpu caps viewer together until your cpu, ram, mainboard is stable first or it degrades the torture of memory and cpu. if u get failing cores again, do this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Devour
Increase vCore so on load it drops to 1.225, you can use LoadLine Calibration if you wish (so your voltage won't go over 1.23) and reduce VTT to 1.22.
At this point if you still get failing cores then there's something else that's unstable. Test memory with either memtest86+ for dos or windows (preferred), let it run for 6-8 loops or 200%.
By the way, you could be very close to stable once you eliminate failing core issue.
Sounds like it gets less voltage somewhere. Probably vCore.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozgunkara
For starts you can let me know what msg do you see on LCD poster, or where it usually restarts/freezes.
Print or write down the voltages I gave you, then set everything on auto and compare values in voltage monitor and let me know if there's something lower.
Note to all people using prime95 blend and gpu caps viewer to find NB voltage: If you found the appropriate voltage and you have P1 & P2 to Enabled then set vNB a notch higher for utmost stability.
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 10.0 This results in 3.33GHz, 9x results in 2.99GHz and 8x to 2.66GHz.
If you are going for 8x which is at stock frequency, check your VID votlage in coretemp and whatever is there set in CPU Voltage
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto but once you are stable prime95 blend for 4 hours, try enabling this and blend test for another 8 hours
P2 = Auto but once you are stable prime95 blend for 4 hours, try enabling this and blend test for another 8 hours
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = 40
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 16
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 5
tRFC = 80
tREF = auto 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = I set 1.3 but read 1.32 in voltage monitor
Loadline Calibration = disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.5 for 8x I set 1.5 but read 1.52 in voltage monitor
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36 for 8x I set 1.36 but read 1.39 in voltage monitor
Memory Voltage = I set 1.8 but read 1.87 in voltage monitor
NB Core Voltage = 1.38 for 8x I set 1.38 but read 1.42 in voltage monitor
SB Core Voltage = 1.5 I set 1.5 but read 1.48 in voltage monitor
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Enabled for 8x, disabled for 9x or 10x
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
hi
I set the settings you written for 8x and checked the voltages on voltage monitor in the bios and saw these differences and noted them for you. you asked where it froze. It freezes the moment you see the windows vista sign before you see the desktop. So i can't see the desktop.
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.31
Loadline Calibration = disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.52
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.23
Memory Voltage = i set 1.74 to read 1.8
NB Core Voltage = 1.34
SB Core Voltage = 1.48
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
hi
these are the settings for 10x stock settings using all auto voltages. i only set memory manually in order to get 1.8 stable. other settings are set auto and i read them again in voltage monitor in bios.
i forgot to tell there is no error messege on LCD poster.
That's odd. Try my settings again with 1.76 Memory voltage and 1.44 NB, PLL 1.52, VTT 1.28 with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled this time.
Also check if memory timings are correct.
hello
i did what you said. Memory timings are just like what you said. I used the settings you told me and tried vcore between 1.3-1.4 but it was never stable enough to see the desktop. it froze just before you see the desktop.
It could be something overheating - explains why voltage increment leads to freezing. Check your temps (from temperature monitor in bios) asap after a freezing. While watching NB, SB temps (should be under 60 Celsius) touch with the back of your hand skin your ram sticks and try to keep it there for 8-10 seconds.
You can try every voltage on auto, since it boots, but with 1.76 or 1.78 vDimm and test memory for 10-12 loops (memtest86+) or 200% (memtest for windows, prefered).
Yes I have with an unstable OC. Nvidia Sata Controller is prone to data corruption with improper setting. Normally resetting to stable clocks in bios will resolve the issue but I have completely hosed the windows installation when overclocking and testing in windows. An alternative to avoid data corruption is to test not in windows. Try UBCD v5.0b12 iso boot to it and run Prime95 and memtest from it. Once stable then boot to windows and test again beware slight voltage increases may be needed for windows depending on how you tweaked your voltages. If you are an "Auto" man get away from it and hard set things in bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by joebloggs
If you really want help with this post up your bios settings using one of the templates below and your system specs.
hi cibic
i tried memtest86+ few times but it always froze during the 50% of the first loop. i checked the temperatures and they were below 60. (i watercool the northbridge,cpu and RAM) i could not check the RAM temperature because of the water block. it is a Koolance block so i don't think the Ram are overheating. If you think i have a problem with the RAM i am thinking of buying OCZ3N1800SR4GK . they are 150$ in Amazon and they are SLI Ready. do you think they would work stable on this board?
You have some bad settings somewhere change the setting below and put your setting in:
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel QX9650
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1600 Platinum Edition 4GB Kit ( OCZ3P20004GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 300GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 280GTX 1GB
VGA2 = none
VGA3 = none
SPU ( Sound Card ) = AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude
NorthBridge Cooling = Bitpower water block
SouthBridge Cooling = Bitpower water block
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = OCZ Memory Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v177.83
Sound Card Drivers Version = X-Fi Prelude RC7
BIOS version 0901
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 125
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 18
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 1
tRC = 28(25)
tWR = 10
tWTR = auto 27
tFAW = auto 29
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 7
tRFC = 72)
tREF = 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36250V (actual 1.41)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60V
CPU VTT voltage =1.4V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V (actual 1.9)
NB Core Voltage = 1.54 SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36mv
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40mv
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40mv
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36mv
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Stable
Not sure mate, freezing in memtest means they need more voltage. Try running them at 1.8v and see if that freezes. It could be that you CPU doesn't like 8x multi. To be certain try single stick and use white slots on motherboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozgunkara
owcraftsman are those your settings, or a suggestion to someone? Bit confusing I might say, I guess its running OCZ DDR3 2000? Anyhow, I have some improvements in mind if you want to hear them.
They are settings I've used but I'm more interested in what ozgunkara is using in order to assist.
Oh and suggest away TY