A bad CPU simply wouldn't boot....it wouldn't cause OS errors....look at other components to blame.
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A bad CPU simply wouldn't boot....it wouldn't cause OS errors....look at other components to blame.
DFI LANParty nF4SLI-DR...... Hmm, my addition to this thread is I was able to OC OK, but now..... with my new RAM (RAM : OCZ 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5 Platinum Edition RAM (1GB x2)) when I try to OC even 200 MHz with voltage up to 1.5 volts, it posts and then says that the RAID is good and all, then there is the big list of IRQ reservations or whatnot, and when it SHOULD say Vertifying DMI Pool..... Update Success, it does nothing, and reboots...
Any ideas to help me out??
Yan
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Originally Posted by Vapor
how can i blame on other components in my system when they ran fine with a 3200 venice for months. mind you i'm no joe six-pack and i read many threads about how to clear cmos, update bios, the proper procedure when installing a new cpu(with the exception of reinstalling windows), etc.. anyhow i'm rmaing this cpu because i want quality for the money i paid for it.
Yep I had this issue sparatically when testing my new DFI and OC testing, reset cmos and load optimized defaults and start again, might need some more voltage to RAM or CPU, just OC one at at time to resolve issue, leave RAM at low OC settings and get max CPU and then max RAM or vica versa.Quote:
Originally Posted by YanBooth
I had that issue and thought I had a bad mainboard didn't know what to compare to, but after changing multi and getting everything good like voltage for CPU etc I have not ever again had that exact issue you describe.
Maybe one of them stopped working properly or a non-WHQL driver you installed recently is mucking things up...the CPU isn't causing the problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by dng29
I used to have exactly the same problem, try re-flashing your bios with all the commands eg. awdflash BIOSFILE.BIN /py /sn /cd /cp /cc /LD /R /fQuote:
Originally Posted by YanBooth
only do this at default with maybe a little extra Vcore, Vdimm, chipset and HTT v
This fixed my problems after two days not even being able to load windows with a brand new board and CPU that would not even boot @ default :rolleyes:
Hiho,
try to set Max Async Latency and Read Preamble to Auto, oder use higher values.
For example if i use Max Async Latency 7 Read Preamble 4 with orange slots it works fine up to 260 MHz, with yellow slots (more stable for me) I've to use 8/5ns with 260. With frequencies above I've to use higher values for this setting, or set it to auto.
If I set it to low I've the same effect you describe.
I hope this helps.
Is not the CPU but you'll RMA anyway, you do realize overclocking voids warranty, not trying to insult you but just stating a fact. Unless I have a CPU that goes DOA on me I don't RMA CPU.Quote:
Originally Posted by dng29
I had BSOD and other issues while I was initially setting up my 4400+ reinstalled XP Pro SP2 after all my testing of ram / cpu etc and has been perfect since.
alright, i guess i'll have to reinstall xp. that's a pain in the arse though.
Really? Not to insult but how long you been fooling with PCs? Used to take me 45 min to 1 hr to install an OS in the past. I was HAPPY to install XP on my X2 took 8.5 minutes (NOTE this Excludes format, file copy during setup, reboot and entering keycode) basically 8.5 min where you are done inputing and it is completing setup (hated when people try to tell me 10 min etc for entire XP install)Quote:
Originally Posted by dng29
Anyway then Nvidia system drivers and NIC driver, with 6mbps download updates are 5 min to download and about 5-10 to install, video and sound driver, you're good to go.
Alienware's main selling point on their insanely priced $4000-$5000 PCs if you read their site is how much troubleshooting with hardware compatibilities and performance checks and possible bad parts as a "selling point" to buy their system versus buying theirs.
When I configured an SLI setup it was a bit over $5000 totally insane but for some people worth it, had a client wait 4 weeks from Falcon NW for SLI 6800U and FX-57 paid $5500. :banana:
A little update on my progress, but I did a 3D Mark 01 SE run and my X2 4400+ @ 2827 actually beat my FX-55 @ 3096! I mean not by much, but it still beat it. Here are the 2 links:
X2 4400+ @ 2820
FX-55 BN @ 3096
Same video drivers, same bios, sam RAM timings...
:woot:
That is a sick system mate.
Something tells me not all the settings were the same, SVTSnake. The 4400's run only wins in overall and Nature (by a large margin).
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Originally Posted by Vapor
Everything is the same! The only RAM timings that were changed was on the FX I was able to run at 8 and 1 for the DRAM drive and data strengths and on the 4400+ I have to leave both at AUTO. Everything else is the same!
It won 7 out of the 17 tests....
Then how did Nature jump 100FPS? This is puzzling me...LOD me thinks.
Nature is a GPU bound test...no CPU setting could do that....no CPU could do that.
Well considering I unplugged the FX and plugged in the X2, with only changing the 2 items in RAM settings that I said above, everything is the same. Maybe the increase in scores comes from the 2nd CPU doing all the background processes. I don't need to cheat on bench's, I could honestly care less. I thought I would just post a quicky showing that these X2's can compete with the FX's.
I really don't know what to say then...wow. All the CPU bound tests are higher on the FX, but Nature is higher on the X2....this needs more investigation, I'll see what I can figure out with my X2.
Lucky you that you got almost nothing to worry about on your pc... in my case, reinstalling means good whole day with all the applications, games, transfer of settings and bunch other configuration.... (mind you most of user files do sit on separate HDD but still takes full day).Quote:
Originally Posted by pentium777
Well here are my two runs, one with my X2 4400 and the other with the SD 3700+ in my sig.
The SD was at 3100mhz and the X2 at 3050mhz, guess which one was faster ? lol
The link works for the SD run in my sig, I have the free version so only can publish one
same memory, same multi, same settings, same drivers, same OC on video cards, only difference was 5mhz more OC on ram for the SD
Nature's the same...the other stuff changed more. Good work Major!!
As for why SVT got a massive Nature boost...IDK, maybe some bugged run?
As does me, but while it is a pain in the butt I have gotten used to it, I have a server and images drive for reloading software, CD tower for organizing and a 200GB HDD that makes daily differential backups and a weekly full NTbackupQuote:
Originally Posted by jinu117
Nice. Reloading software... wish SQL Server, Visual studio, Visual studio.net, etc as well as few candid utilities I like to use are like that. Best I can do is on my data drive, shove them in orderly fashion so that I just go through directory of installation in order. Maybe dual core will help me on this one eh? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by pentium777
Excellent X2 owners rejoice! One set of scores might be a fluke but 2 of them is quite likely :fact:Quote:
Originally Posted by Major
Major's is definitive. SVT's is a fluke...his nature score is the only thing bringing the X2 up and over.
From what I see, Major's test has all 7 tests with X2 winning, the left side 3051mhz is the X2 and every score is higher including nature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vapor
Oh nevermind you mean "his nature score" NOT meaning Major but that other guy gotcha