Quote Originally Posted by sesdave View Post
FSB strap and FSB frequency determine available DRAM frequency. Leave the strap on auto and raise FSB it will show you all available DRAM frequencies in the BIOS. I used to run my E6600 on a P5W with 1.5v @ 3.6 - temps were idle 48c load(prime) 62c with an Artic cooler 7 pro. On air no more than 1.55v -on water your choice if the tempos are okay.
Temp guide http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/...perature-guide
I can’t thank you enough for your help.

That’s a great guide for guys like me who are still trying to understand the basics of DRAM timing ratios and other aspects of overclocking.

I had just read through the section explaining DRAM ratios and now I understand how to keep my timing (1:1).

I’ve set my Strap to Auto and my DRAM is raising (1:1) with the FSB.

My temps look pretty good so far, I’m using Core Temp 0.95

I’ve tested 9 x 360 with a Vcore 1.35, idle temp 22c. (Ambient temp 22.7c)

Under load with Orthos for 1 hour 40c.

I’ll run Orthos overnight, if everything ok I’ll keep upping the FSB.

Should I stay with BIOS 0204 until I hit a wall, or update now?