Striker pwns EVGA with Q6600 G0

[Simps]

Hello,

I also have a Striker Extreme. I don't like this board, but here are my results.
450FSB stable on C2Q and 1303 BIOS.
I have an aircooled rig, so this was far as I could push it.


3DMARK06 - 14865
WIN VISTA
QX6700 @ 3.6GHz / 450FSB
Striker Extreme
DDR2 @ 420MHz 3-3-3-2-1T
Single XFX 8800 Ultra @ 710 / 1150
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=4005345


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My rig



Enermax Galaxy 1000W
QX6700
Striker Extreme
2x 1GB Corsair Dominator 6400 C3DF
1x XFX 8800 Ultra Extreme Edition
1x WD Raptor-X 150GB
Creative X-FI Fatal1ty


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Simps

[didineedthis]

@simps
whats the coolers you are using mate

cpu,nb/sb looks very impressive. how have you mounted the fan on the northbridge, without taking the finf off?

also whats the box with the 3 fans in .

fine bit of kit

regards
didineedthis

[didineedthis]

AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: No linkboost option here. Use 1303 BIOS
CPU Multi 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1450
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1450
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 900
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 900
Vcore Voltage:1.55 Start at 1.55 and try lower volts after success.
Memory Voltage:2.15
1.2v HT Voltage:Auto
NB Core Voltage:1.45
SB Core Voltage: auto
CPU VTT Voltage: auto
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage: +10 or auto
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage: +10 or auto
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage: +10 or auto

tCL (CAS Latency):
tRCD: AUTO
tRP: AUTO
tRAS: AUTO
Command Per Clock (CMD): AUTO


Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO
tRC: AUTO
tWR: AUTO
tWTR: AUTO
tREF: AUTO
tRD: AUTO
tRFC: AUTO
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: Enabled security
Virtualization Technology: Enabled makes no OC diffenerce
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: Auto defaults at 200

SLI mem disabled

Did you check your dimms with a bootable vista dvd ?
No large fan can replace a small fan on top of each cooler (NB, and two mosfets)

thanks for your sugestions,
i ran the vista dvd no errors there.
i tried these settings mate, and i still have the problem of the computer restarting.
blue screen appears now and again after reboot.
i think it would be best to get my cooling sorted out, before i try to go any further, as i am sure this is causing the problems and holding me back.

if i get the cooling sorted ? at least i have a solid platform to work off. and we can remove the cooling from the equasion then.

i just need to know which is the best air cooler to get? and the best cooling for nb/sb ? as you stated a large fan is not as good as a fan directly above the nb/sb.

regards
didineedthis

[andymg350]

what size power supply are you using? it could be that it doesnt have enough power and thats what is causing stability problems and forcing the computer to reboot. just a suggestion

[kup]

Striker Extreme Bios 1401

How are people liking this bios now? Anyone else tried it yet?

[didineedthis]

what size power supply are you using? it could be that it doesnt have enough power and thats what is causing stability problems and forcing the computer to reboot. just a suggestion

hi , thanks for your reply , i am using a 650 watt psu.

regards

didineedthis

[Robilar]

I just ordered a Q6700 as everyone knows is 2.66 Gh GO Quad with a 10x multi (to replace the X6800 I am selling).

My question is given the Striker's features (I just bought it new), will I be able to easily hit 10x360 stable on air?

I have a thermalright ultra 120e with a silverstone FM121 fan so I,m not too concerned about cpu temps but NB temps concern me.

Is 3.6 feasible as mentioned above or will I have challenges reaching it?

Thanks

[Leeghoofd]

Well if ya striker does 360Mhz you will be fine, if not you will have to go the 9 multi way, some had succes with 415mhz FSB and 830mhz ram then, my boards works with 425FSB and 850 on the ram, mine never worked with 450FSB with 900mhz ram couldn't get that one stable at all...

Good luck mate keep us posted what gives, you can try 1305 bios but most peeps had less OC's with 1305 and reverted back to 1303 or 1301...

1305 worked crap with my E6600 though was pretty fine with the E6850...
I have one question I read there are Q6700 GO's out too ? or did I misread that ?

[Robilar]

Yes the Q6700 is a GO (all of the Q6700 are GO steppings) and is available. Its the same as the new Q6600 except the 10x multi. Ever since the 680i boards have issues with Quads in general, I figured it would be easier to get 10x360 than 9x400 to get to my planned 3.6.

Has anyone tried the 1401 beta yet with a quad? I have downloaded it but not flashed it yet (won;t have my quad until friday regardless).

My ram runs fine at 1066 although I typically run it at lower speed tighter timings for better speed.

[andymg350]

well for a start change your bios from 1305 to 1303, 1301 or if your feeling adventureous (spelling) try the 1401 bios. second i dont understand why you paid the extra for the Q6700 when the Q6600 performs just as well and is able to reach some of the highest overclocks around.
If your NB temps concern you during overclocking you could always buy an aftermarket passive cooler like thermalright ones or fix a small 40mm fan on top of the original passive cooler, its surprising how much of a difference a small fan can make.

[Robilar]

I have a pair of thermaltake extreme spirit II's that I used on the nb and sb of my asus p5n32-e. also with the p5n32-e, the highest fsb I could get with a q6600 was about 360. 360x9. Thats only 3.2 ghz. So I figured with the striker, I could hit 10x360 (which is what I;m looking for) with a higher default multi.

Also I sold my X6800 for what it will cost me for a Q6700 so I broke even. Its not like I need anything else right now.

[gmod]

I sure glad you guys have had luck ocing a quad on your striker boards. Because I have no success..Went back to my E6850. Because I could oc the quad to make up the difference of my OCed 6850...Ive tried every bios setting in this thread to with no success..Chip has been tested on a P5K Dlx to 3.6g...

Is it true that some striker boards just dont like the quads....

[Robilar]

Not sure about specific strikers not liking quads but they do have issues with 4gb ram and overclocking with a quad

[linflas]

Not sure about specific strikers not liking quads but they do have issues with 4gb ram and overclocking with a quad

Why do you say that, i had no problem with 4x1Gb or 2x2GB and clocking a quad, all the bios settings I posted in this thread were with 4GB ram

[Leeghoofd]

you got the latest 1401 Linflas 28/1107 build ? I only got the 26/11 edition and the QX9650 is ordered... it would be nice to test it on the Striker if my friend will allow me ( as he bought me board )

[linflas]

you got the latest 1401 Linflas 28/1107 build ? I only got the 26/11 edition and the QX9650 is ordered... it would be nice to test it on the Striker if my friend will allow me ( as he bought me board )

No, I will wait a bit until it is out, as I am happy with things on my rig ATM.

I have been pondering finally pulling the trigger on an EE chip, have never felt they were worth the money, but now with the low multi high FSB on all the other Yorkie's seem the only option for the 4.5GHZ range. I have moved to Oregon in the last 6 months, and know a few guys at intel so get the chips for 1/2 of MSRP, so may have my contact get me one after the holidays.

[gmod]

No, I will wait a bit until it is out, as I am happy with things on my rig ATM.

I have been pondering finally pulling the trigger on an EE chip, have never felt they were worth the money, but now with the low multi high FSB on all the other Yorkie's seem the only option for the 4.5GHZ range. I have moved to Oregon in the last 6 months, and know a few guys at intel so get the chips for 1/2 of MSRP, so may have my contact get me one after the holidays.

If you ever sale your striker PM me I will buy it ...

[linflas]

If you ever sale your striker PM me I will buy it ...

Will do, I actually have the one board, but 2 full retail kits, all the accessories and such, sound card, fans, cables, etc...

[gastoncapo]

hi guys, im having big troubles trying to overclock my q6600 g0, i cant overclock it for !! im beginning to think its because of my 4 gigs setup, check my sig for system specs.
everything is at stock!

[ZeroOne]

I've got the QX9650 and couldn't get the Striker to rec. the CPU on 1305 or 1301. Maybe 1401 will be different. It would show up, but at 2.0 GHz and couldn't get it to do anything really.

andyc

Maybe I'm missing something here and you guys are just trying for the hell of it... but... didn't you see the threads about yorkfield not working in a 680i? Long story short, doesnt work. Erratic behavior and/or locked in to low multi. ES samples worked, but retail do not, apparently. Only wolfdale (dual core) 45nm will work.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=167216

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=166762

[ZeroOne]

I didn't buy it for the Striker. I was just commenting it wouldn't work. So yeah, your missing something here.

andyc

Fantastic! Now I can sleep tonight!

[Badge56]

Just to pu my 2 cents in. I have EVGA 680i and just finished tying to use a q6600 GO that is supposed to overclock nicely. Well it does NOT on my EVGA. The best I could get was 2700 and temps are NOT a proplem. Even tried 1.60 Vcore... I think its a chipset proplem.

[gastoncapo]

Just to pu my 2 cents in. I have EVGA 680i and just finished tying to use a q6600 GO that is supposed to overclock nicely. Well it does NOT on my EVGA. The best I could get was 2700 and temps are NOT a proplem. Even tried 1.60 Vcore... I think its a chipset proplem.

i think i got the same problem with my striker, it only works on stock with my q6600 g0, even if i raise the volts..or try whatever settings..it wont go up! not even 1333..NADA..i guess ill have to rma the board and get a x38 to overclock this .

[jerseyfreaker]

I have manage to get my striker to 3.2 on 1.5 volts on the sriker. This is all on crappy thermaltake watercooling. I am going to be cooling the chipset with thermaltake items and the cpu with new watercooling setup so I will post my results soon.

[Leeghoofd]

I've got the QX9650 and couldn't get the Striker to rec. the CPU on 1305 or 1301. Maybe 1401 will be different. It would show up, but at 2.0 GHz and couldn't get it to do anything really.

andyc

you got wich build of 1401 there are 5 circulating mate... I don't have the latest sadly and my QX9650 is still not here...

Hipro5 has a RETAIL yorkfield and it works fine at stock clocks according to him.... zo ZeroOne the Striker might have the advantage here over the reference boards...

Here's my pm to him lads :

Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
Lo there sir Hipro5, is there any chance to get 1401 bios build 28/11, I have seem to have the 26/11 edition and my QX9650 should be here next week...just want to know if it will run at stock , will wait for the final unlocked bios ( according pmp soon )

If not I'll have to wait final (beta bios)

Anyway thx in advance

ps :

For us Euros beat them 6ghz benchies !!!

Yes it works BUT ONLY stock....