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its an issue ALL Nforce boards seem to have. 8RDA is the same.
If you want to get good overclocking, you need multipliers 11 , 13 or 15.
My CPU will not even POST at 3 GHz if I use multiplier 14 for example. both 8RDA and NF2. 13x and 15x will POST at 3150 MHz+ no problem... I dont get it, its a fact you have to live with on the NF2 ...
it does sound like its some sort of bios problem but the fact its happening on all the boards suggests otherwise.
what irritates me most is im stuck at 223fsb with memory i just tested will do 458 at 7/2/2/2 DC using async, so i should be able to get 229 with these settings, and it wont even boot at that, infact it probably wont even POST.
That's what I had before vdd-mod, now I'm at 232 with 1.85V, don't dare to go higher cause running it on air still waiting for som money for a block. It's running very cool though so maybe I'll try 1.9V. But I'm waiting for a 2500+, should arrive tomorrow, then I'm going to BMAO (bench my ass of :D)Quote:
Originally posted by Ewok
it does sound like its some sort of bios problem but the fact its happening on all the boards suggests otherwise.
what irritates me most is im stuck at 223fsb with memory i just tested will do 458 at 7/2/2/2 DC using async, so i should be able to get 229 with these settings, and it wont even boot at that, infact it probably wont even POST.
Also, don't forget.. Just shoving more Vdd voltage doesn't necessarily help to get you X number of FSB @ X level of stability in 3D games. You will get worse result with some of the boards. Do not abuse the Vdd voltage. Use it just enough to run it at certain speeds. Supreme level of Vdd voltage and high FSB will also cook eggs on the SouthBridge also. Also try supercooling the SouthBridge and use the right amount of Vdd to maintain superb stability in games. ;)