Need some help OC Q6600 with a P5N32-SLI Plus

[MesR]

Hi,

I'm a n00b with overclocking so maybe someone can help me.

I want to oc my Q6600 to 3.4Mhz, now its running stable @ 3Ghz
The only thing i have changed are :

Memory 4,4,4,12,2 @ 2.2 Volt
And change the fsb to 1333 and set it unlinked

System specs

Asus P5N32-E SLI PLus bios 0803
Q6600 @ 3.0GHz
Coolermaster Hyper 212
2x 1gb Corsair Dominator pc6400 ( 4,4,4,12,2 )
XFX GTX260
Thermaltake Toughpower 600 Watt

[Leeghoofd]

Only thing to do is to drop multi to 8 and to use 425FSB... keep the ram at 850Mhz ( even loosen timings eg 5-5-5-15 2T , Tref 45 )
Quads put a lot of strain on the poor 680I chipset and we noticed that 425 FSB puts less strain on the NB then eg 400FSB

NB voltage could be as high as 1.45, 1.2HT:1.45, CPU VTT 1.45, SB 1.55... keep that NB well cooled plz

[MesR]

Tnx for the quick replay,

Just tried your settings, but the pc crashed in the bootup...

[Leeghoofd]

Fill this in plz with what you got set ( dunno is all corresponds this is the Striker template )

AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: Disabled

FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1700 (means 425FSB)
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1700
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 850 (means 425mhz speeds)
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 850

Vcore Voltage: 1.5
Memory Voltage:2.0
1.2v HT Voltage:1.45
NB Core Voltage:1.45
SB Core Voltage:1.55
CPU VTT Voltage:1.45
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage:AUTO
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage:AUTO
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage:AUTO

tCL (CAS Latency): 5
tRCD: 5
tRP: 5
tRAS: 15
Command Per Clock (CMD): 2 clock (2T)

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO
tRC: AUTO
tWR: AUTO
tWTR: AUTO
tREF: AUTO
tRD: AUTO
tRFC: 42
Async Latency: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Internal Thermal Control: Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Disabled
LDT Frequency: 5x

PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 200

[MesR]

When I use your settings, my pc won't even boot :p
Also tried FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1600 but crashes after a view sec...

[HuffPCair]

Yeah I just got mine stable on 3.2 and I am having trouble anything over that on my 680i.

If I get it stable on 3.4 or I am aiming for 3.5 or 3.6 I will let you know my settings.

[MesR]

Yeah I just got mine stable on 3.2 and I am having trouble anything over that on my 680i.

If I get it stable on 3.4 or I am aiming for 3.5 or 3.6 I will let you know my settings.

Yeah m2, got t stable @ 3.22
Vcore 1.4375
NB Core Voltage:1.45
SB Core Voltage:1.55
CPU VTT Voltage:1.45

15.000 points @ 3DMark06

[HuffPCair]

You should be able to lower the vcore a little more into the 1.3v area so that will keep your temps a little lower unless you are going higher. I tried 3.6 and it lasted for about 45min and then freezes on me so I just gave up 3.2 is fine for me.

Also I right now I have my Vcore on 1.400 but I plan to see how low I can get that. Ill let you know.

[MesR]

Vcore now @ 1.38 volt
Just used Intel Burn Test ( 5x ) and still stable!

[HuffPCair]

Awesome.

What kind of temps are you getting.

EDIT also I am havign problems with IntelBurnTest. I run stable on Prime for 24 hours with no problems but I fail on INTELBURNTEST everytime
any thoughts

[MesR]

With Prime95 idle 43c loaded 60c
With IntelBurn idle 43 loaded 73 ( with CoreTemp ) 63 in Realtemp

Awesome.

What kind of temps are you getting.

[HuffPCair]

Idle I am at 30C ish a little lower
then in Prime on real temp and core temp my highest temp is (real temp - 44C) (Core temp -45C)

But I am having a problem with IntelBurnTest not passing. Right away it fails so I dont know what is going on there.

[MesR]

Idle I am at 30C ish a little lower
then in Prime on real temp and core temp my highest temp is (real temp - 44C) (Core temp -45C)

But I am having a problem with IntelBurnTest not passing. Right away it fails so I dont know what is going on there.

Do you use a liquid cooler?
Realy nice temps!!

With Prime95 no reboots, but IntelBurnTest crashes... hmm try to change youre Vcore to 1.45 Volt
And try IntelBurnTest again, if its running good lower the Vcore.

[HuffPCair]

No its all air just in the antec 900 and I moved the back fan to the side and it is now an intake fan. Has cooled it much better then hving it as an exhaust and then I have the Tuniq 120 and its doing a good job.

And ok Ill try that it keeps saying i failed the Lanpack test, but I do not know what that means lol Im still a newbie to all this.

[HuffPCair]

Just found a new test called Memtest a lot of people are saying if you can go with this one and not have any errors you are good.

Here is a link try it out
http://hcidesign.com/memtest/download.html

I am going to try it out and see what I get.

[HuffPCair]

I just ran it for 45 mins and no errors, but I am going to let it go all night tonight and see if it can go through the whole thing.

EDIT--- I just ran that memtest all night for over 12 hours and I only got one error which is good cause I think what caused it was me letting it go to sleep. (forgot to turn that off hehehe)

[MesR]

I just ran it for 45 mins and no errors, but I am going to let it go all night tonight and see if it can go through the whole thing.

EDIT--- I just ran that memtest all night for over 12 hours and I only got one error which is good cause I think what caused it was me letting it go to sleep. (forgot to turn that off hehehe)

Great news! are you going oc it to 3.4?

[HuffPCair]

I got it to 3.5 and its stable. Im so happy going to stress test over the night and see how it holds up but so far its held up playing TF2 and Far Cry2 and temps are staying in the 30s. Im happy I didnt think I could get it to stay on 3.5 but it is working so far so we will see how the stress test goes tonight.

[MesR]

Wooot thats realy nice!! 3.5Ghz!!
How high is your Vcore?

[HuffPCair]

Well it is set at 1.5v right now I am trying to get 3.6 thats my new goal. If I can get that stable Ill be done. Right now I have it set on 3.6 and its working fine, but I havent tested yet. So we will see.

I dont think my RAM likes it at 3.6 cause at 800mhz they seem to get angry at me lol. So I may have to get some new sticks I dont know yet we will see.