yeah pll lower is always better....i put 1.6v when i m losing my hope on my proc.... E6850 fsb walled at 465...its been all the same for 3 mobos....Dark, P35 DS3P and maximus.... will post my 3.6 settings later tonight...in the office now cant remember what settings did i put all i remember is 1.4125v for vcore and 2.00v for vdimm at ddr 900 4-4-4-8-4-42