The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

[ReZ_]

P/S: CoreTemp gives me 50 at load @3.2 Ghz and over 80 at full load? Is that normal?

I've said it before, that's the max i would go : 80c on hottest core.

3.2ghz = 80c? what multi is that again? 8x400?
maybe try 9x355, recheck the temps.
maybe try 7x450!

my advice is to not go above 80c. Hey, maybe it can run at 90c for 365days, do you really want to find out??

maybe reseat the cpu fan? If i had to start over, i would probably save a few $ and go with an excellent air setup.

[iTravis]

I've said it before, that's the max i would go : 80c on hottest core.

3.2ghz = 80c? what multi is that again? 8x400?
maybe try 9x355, recheck the temps.
maybe try 7x450!

my advice is to not go above 80c. Hey, maybe it can run at 90c for 365days, do you really want to find out??

maybe reseat the cpu fan? If i had to start over, i would probably save a few $ and go with an excellent air setup.

Yeh I use 8x400 for 3.2Ghz. I'll check it out if it goes above 80 when I hit 3.4Ghz 2nite and decide from there.
I don't know what else to get for my cooling since I think the Ultra 120 Xtreme is consider one of the best for air cooling.

[ReZ_]

I don't know what else to get for my cooling since I think the Ultra 120 Xtreme is consider one of the best for air cooling.

did you reseat it? Those temps are unbelievable with that cooler...

[iTravis]

did you reseat it? Those temps are unbelievable with that cooler...

I'm testing with 425x8 and 378x9 at 1.41V and both appear to be unstable and fail Prime95 after just couple mins. My core temps at idle are 55-55-47-48 and full load at 93-93-86-86. Don't really know what went wrong and I don't think re-seat could help but I'll do that today and see what happens.

[ReZ_]

My core temps at idle are 55-55-47-48 and full load at 93-93-86-86.

jesus......

i hope the reseat will work.... did you try the cpu on a different board?
maybe RMA the cpu, those temps are..... not normal

[Grnfinger]

jesus......

i hope the reseat will work.... did you try the cpu on a different board?
maybe RMA the cpu, those temps are..... not normal

Perhaps b4 you get the guy all worked up thinking his cpu is a dud why not get some info
room ambiant air
case ambiant air
what brand of thermal paste
how was paste applied
current bios settings

I would personally lean towards it being an improper install

[iTravis]

Perhaps b4 you get the guy all worked up thinking his cpu is a dud why not get some info
room ambiant air
case ambiant air
what brand of thermal paste
how was paste applied
current bios settings

I would personally lean towards it being an improper install

I don't think it's the CPU since I get pretty good temp at idle and load (40 idle at 3.4Ghz ain't that good?). And I think Grnfinger might be right about the way I install the heatsink and such. Anyway, FYI:
- Room temp: 45 F
- Case temp: 37 F
- I use the ZM-STG1 that came with when I bought my Zalman 9700.
- I just applied a thin layer and spread on over the CPU surface.
- My BIOS settings are based on yours

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 425
FSB Strap to North Bridge : AUTO
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-950
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.41
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 1.98
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

P/S: I might consider water cooling since this gives me enough headache. You guys have any recommendations for a good, budget WC kit?

[ReZ_]

Perhaps b4 you get the guy all worked up thinking his cpu is a dud why not get some info
room ambiant air
case ambiant air
what brand of thermal paste
how was paste applied
current bios settings

I would personally lean towards it being an improper install

come on.... 83c at 3.2ghz....

brand of thermal paste??? that's ridiculous.

improper install? that's what i'm discussing : RESEAT