ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe discussion

[wakestyle]

On the other hand, while tweaking the settings in a more individual way here are some of the values I have been able to get with my quad:

bus 470-480.
cpu as high as 3.8
fsb maxed out around 1920mhz.

Only problem with going this route was I couldn't get the ddr3 past 900mhz (lowest setting). By the way, I LOVE how this board tightens up your timings for you on auto.

So could someone help me out with how to push this setup to the MAX!

Starting with most settings on AUTO, what would be the procedure of OC'ing.

This is what I tried.

1. CPU multiplier to 6.0 ddr multiplyer to lowest.

2. Push bus to 470-480 (my maximum).

3. Bring the CPU up to 7.5. 3.8 Ghz. Still loading and stable

4. Bring DRAM up to above 1500mhz no longer stable.


After trying this board I really don't think setting any voltages manually will help cus the AUTO is so damn good!

Can any of you suggest a more logical approach?

Goal: Bus speed of 500mhz (FSB2000). CPU 3.6ghz is good enough. DRAM speed of 1800mhz(rated)

If the q9450 simply cannot do it, then I might pick up a wolfdale like most of you guyz are using~~

thanks

WS