Thank you Napalm !!! will need to pump some volts to run the other test but this batch is HOT !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NapalmV5
Cheers :up:
Sergio
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Thank you Napalm !!! will need to pump some volts to run the other test but this batch is HOT !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NapalmV5
Cheers :up:
Sergio
Congratulations mate 1,15 is very nice !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nel-P
Cheers
Sergio :up:
Well on my way to 4900 :D i just tested the flavour for a moment but coudln't SPI, for now i just got this
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9766/spi16.jpg
I bought some 2x1GB Crucials Ballistix old batch double sided so i will test with them tomorrow and see how it goes.
Cheers all :up:
Sergio
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2329/4ghzstablized.jpg
100% IBT stable. Reduced voltage to 1.3125v (in BIOS), still stable. Probably can reduce more.. going to try it tomorrow.
VID of 1.2750v.. L84xB stepping.
I hold the record for highest VID @ 1.2750v (1 week old CPU).
But I have learned it means nothing on newer 45nm CPU's, does 3GHZ @ 1.03v.
I have not mounted CPU correctly as ran out of good TIM and had use some rubbish stuff that was hard to work with and its applied badly (proper TIM is on route).
Mobo is an Asus Maximus II Formula Rev A2, the heat pipe has so far not being remounted with new/better TIM so although it runs cooler than some older batches it will no doubt be badly TIM'd.
I'm stopping for now at this due to better TIM on heat pipe may let me do more on 1 notch lower volts as 1 notch higher was needed from 470FSB to 475FSB (suspect heat makes it need more).
Ignore VCore etc for now all were set high for testing FSB so I know if it fails its due to FSB not overall MHZ etc.
I have tested it to 3.6GHZ and 4GHZ and will try find lowest voltages possible once new TIM applied.
All cooling fans are are 50% for testing so PC is quiet, bellow is idle but I have Primed/IntelBurnTest'd/MemTest/Vantage stressed it and it passes.
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1594/newsfq.jpg
congrats AgentGOD now you finally got a Q9650 :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by AgentGOD
cheers mate
Sergio
So it appears that I got a "bad" quad. If I try to lower the vcore any further down... it will fail IntelBurnTest. And the general conclusion here is that 4 GHz @ >1.28v = mediocre. Is this true?
Naa, I seen average of about 1.25v-1.28v for most on here.
The post the other day with 1.15v on air is exceptional.
Increase PLL Voltage and it should let you lower VCore, try 1.55v PLL for safe start.
What's the maximum safe CPU PLL Voltage? I have no experience with Yorkfield, only Kentsfield :PQuote:
Originally Posted by humeyboy
Well too much PLL Voltage like VTT Voltage (FSB Termination Voltage) can kill a CPU.
Your Mobo has a default PLL Voltage of 1.50v, it turns Yellow at just above 1.60v (Text in Bios and LED on Mobo if you set it for PLL instead of VCore).
Set it to 1.55v which is very safe and try lower VCore.
I have read peeps saying different limits for safe PLL Voltage on these CPU's but 1.60v should be still ok.
I tried bumping the PLL to 1.60v, and I still couldn't lower the vcore without losing stability in IBT :(
Bummer must need the VCore then, PLL overall is for higher MHZ with lesser Voltage but you may be needing more VTT for your current FSB.
Also the GTL's are very important to stableness and you may be able to lower voltages then.
I had no luck with my Quad on this Mobo at even 400-425FSB till I set the NB GTL and I have found my CPU GTL's and NB GTL are stable at + values, the NB wont boot at - values.
With my above Voltages (ignoring VCore and PLL as not important to what I am talking about) I have set all 4 CPU GTL's and the NB GTL to +40.
I calculated this not guesswork, easy since both VTT and NB are set to same Voltage.
The P5Q Deluxe uses ratios instead of +/- values (ex: 0.630x, 0.670x) for GTL references.
So how would to guys recommend switching over to water? Any good complete setups, or build piece by piece?
If you want good water cooling, you should build one yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by TooFastForYa
AgentGodQuote:
Originally Posted by AgentGOD
as you have a high vid probably you'll need more vcore that any other chip but if temps are not so high (i mean on 24/7) not IBT then its ok...also its important the GTLS on the CPU and MCH so the VTT
But on a 1,25+ vid you will need mostly more vcore...
Cheers
Sergio
Hey guys, Long time No see.. How is everyone.
I Finally got a EP45.. time to see what this Q9650 can really do on a good board instead of my 750i.. lol.
Question, Does ANYONE have a Q9650 they'd like to Sell. I'm looking for a used Q9650 to buy, as I'd like to have another one. I might get a Q9550 since the E0's are now $219 New at the egg. but I want the Q9650.
Also, I might be buying one from Ebay, or another forum if I can find what I want. So I'm wondering if any of you guys like Napalm, and Andressergio, or others that have followed this thread from when it had 30 pages.. Could tell me from what they have seen to be the best batch #'s and VID's for the Q9650. I know almost all the 45nm Q9650's are good performers. but I've noticed that the lower VID ones clock higher, but run warmer, and the higher VID's still clock good, but run cooler. But this could be wrong..
Any info on Batch# and VID's for the Q9650's would be great. as I want to get another soon.
Check Deals thread: Q9550 for $170 @MicroCenter :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by xguntherc
Nooooo don't... I got one of the newer E0s and it's nothing like what you see here - 1.4v for 4GHz and no less than 1.3v for 3.6GHz or I get blue screens and random restarts. :bs:Quote:
Originally Posted by xguntherc
If I'd known this before buying it, I'd have gone for a preowned Q9650 from the outset.
And 1.15v for 4GHz stable is just crazy, seriously :eek:
I know, I don't have a damn microcenter near me or I'd have got one already.. but thanks!
Not quite, theres a guy on here that has a 1.30vid, cant remember his name right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by humeyboy
Can you post a template of your full settings? I have a Dlx also.Quote:
Originally Posted by AgentGOD
I know this belongs in the liquid cooling section however, the guys that are running q9650's on water... what is your setup? I have no idea what to order. Im on vacation next week. My plan is to order parts tomorrow and start on it this weekend if possible. I would like something good but not toooo expensive, around $300.00 tops. Is it even doable for that price?
I pieced my kit together but this kit is basically what im using and under 300.
http://www.petrastechshop.com/pecoel.html
Nice, thanks Hoss. is this where you ordered from?
http://img3.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=image006vsh.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Hoss331