msi 790 fx-gd70 thread

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I was actually hoping for this answer, so thanks .

1700MHz shouldn't be a real issue on the GD70, but may be on other boards. I tested the DFI DK and I couldn't even get the board to work at 1700 1M stable, whereas the GD70 allowed me to do even higher (for reference: http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...61&articID=926, sorry for url, but hotlinking pictures doesn't work).

During the tests, I noted down that this issue may have been related to the overclocking itself, so increase of HTT. Could someone test for me if the memory goes equally high using the 1:4 and 1:3.33/1:2.66 divider? I would do the tests myself, but haven't got an AM3 setup put together at the moment.

Easier to get 1600 with 240 fsb 1333 divider if thats what your asking.....performance seems a tad faster to......runs a tad hotter as well.....

Haven't tested 1700+ on MSI yet.....gigabytes already done it though in my review with the 955. Last 2 3d 06 bench shots...

Try increasing NB volts ( 1.28-1.30 ) when attempting high ram clocks ( actual NB not cpu NB ) It may or may not help, might be board dependant....helps on the gigabyte.

Should be a safe range...I'm sure you well know that 790GX defaults at 1.30 NB volts...