Retail Q9650 Overclocking Thread

[Chrono Detector]

I love this chip, I currently own one upgrading from a E8500 and its excellent. I've successfully overclocked it to 4Ghz, no need for a Core i7. Here is my proof of overclock:

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=514253

[Nevin]

I want to ask if someone have a Q9650 with this batch L826B006 , what I can expect from it.
Sorry for my language .

[NapalmV5]

^ its not so much the cpu.. get the right mobo and even the worse q9650 can be taken to 4.5ghz

[jas420221]

For mine its was about 500 bootable, the highest I ever got it was 507 with setfsb.

Thank you. Anyone else?

[NapalmV5]

ep45/q9650: 570+ bootable

[jas420221]

Anyone else that is serious? LOL

[NapalmV5]

serious? just look at all WRs

[jas420221]

I did not ask about a board I do not own. I know that board is better. Thank you for reaffirming.

[Zucker2k]

Lol.

[NapalmV5]

first of all i was jk with you..

second why: "Anyone else that is serious?"

reaffirm? yeah some of you.. over and over

[NapalmV5]

Lol.

lol some just cant handle the truth.. ep45: p45 king!

and asus aint

[jas420221]

Thats really not it. Im working with what I have.

I know you are pulling my chain.

[terroristone]

ok this is where im at, i have these settings, seems to be stable, ran linpak for 20 runs, fine for 3dmark and game play, but fails prime small fft's in 17 mins. i have had it at 500x9, but even more unstable, wont pass linpak and fails prime straight up, dose easytune 6 actually work? i have also check with a dmm and the voltage readings are a little off in cpuz and easytube 6.
Andrew

[Hoss331]

Yes, ET6 works I use it all the time. What VID is your chip? Try this out, you may not even need this much vtt and mch but try it first.

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cmd Driving Pull Down Level.....................[ Auto    ]
ctrl Driving Pull Down Level....................[ Auto    ]
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tRD 2wr (Same/Difft Rank) [ 8 ] ................[ Auto    ]
 
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cmd Driving Pull Down Level.....................[ Auto    ]
ctrl Driving Pull Down Level....................[ Auto    ]
clk Driving Pull Down Level.....................[ Auto    ]
 
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C4/C4E State Support............................[ Disabled ]
CPU Thermal Monitor.............................[ Disabled ]
CPU EIST Function...............................[ Disabled ]
Virtualization Technology.......................[ Disabled ]

[xguntherc]

ud3p/1.2875vider/thermalright ifx14/gtx285/areca1231/4xssd



more than "justa screenshot"

i could probably get it to bench nicely @ 4.8 if time permits..


oh and btw.. if you guys want an easy 4.5-4.6ghz.. guaranteed @ current ep45-extreme batch @ newegg.. not many left

Nice work.. I think I might be thinking about doing what you said Napalm. with getting a EP45 or the UD3P. and selling my 260's for the new Single PBC GTX295. and trying that setup instead.. get rid of this NF200 chip I have.

Also I didn't know there was 1.2875 VID Q9650's. That is sad. I was hoping they wouldn't get that high. but looks like it still clocks well...... at 1.7v that is!

edit* Napalm. what is areca1231??

[radaja]

xguntherc,the areca1231 is a sataII raid controller.
something like this(could find a link to the exact model)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16816131006

[terroristone]

Yes, ET6 works I use it all the time. What VID is your chip? Try this out, you may not even need this much vtt and mch but try it first.
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Thanks dude, will give it a go tomorrow night, i need to get some sleep, got a rally to goto 2morrw.
Regards Andrew

[andressergio]

As winter came i have 22C inside my room and 17C outside i did a quick IBT test first time i see IBT runing since i got the chip, when it first arrived i had 30C inside my room and 36C outside impossible to test IBT...



Cheers
Sergio

[xguntherc]

Damn sergio.. being able to push 4.4 Ghz stable with 1200 Mhz on your DDR2 is pretty impressive.

Damn, Damn. The more I read in this thread. the more I want to bag my current 750i Mobo.

So Napalm.. What is the big Difference from the EP45-UD3P, and say the UD3R or UD3RL. and the other question I'd rather know the answer to. Is what is the difference between the EP45-UD3P, and the ER45-Extreme! Does the extreme's NB come ready for Water.. that would be great. it looks like it.

I'm seriously considering this change napalm. as I'm not ready to go to i7 yet.

[andressergio]

Damn sergio.. being able to push 4.4 Ghz stable with 1200 Mhz on your DDR2 is pretty impressive.

Damn, Damn. The more I read in this thread. the more I want to bag my current 750i Mobo.

So Napalm.. What is the big Difference from the EP45-UD3P, and say the UD3R or UD3RL. and the other question I'd rather know the answer to. Is what is the difference between the EP45-UD3P, and the ER45-Extreme! Does the extreme's NB come ready for Water.. that would be great. it looks like it.

I'm seriously considering this change napalm. as I'm not ready to go to i7 yet.

Thanks xguntherc ! I also think that I7 not worth it, i love this 24/7 you can feel the speed

Cheers
Sergio

[radaja]

Damn sergio.. being able to push 4.4 Ghz stable with 1200 Mhz on your DDR2 is pretty impressive.

Damn, Damn. The more I read in this thread. the more I want to bag my current 750i Mobo.

So Napalm.. What is the big Difference from the EP45-UD3P, and say the UD3R or UD3RL. and the other question I'd rather know the answer to. Is what is the difference between the EP45-UD3P, and the ER45-Extreme! Does the extreme's NB come ready for Water.. that would be great. it looks like it.

I'm seriously considering this change napalm. as I'm not ready to go to i7 yet.

ive owned both the UD3P/UD3R and the only difference is the UD3R is single pci-e and the UD3P is dual pci-e.they perform the same for OCing.and the EP45-extreme does have waterblocks on the NB.and from what ive heard the extreme doesnt have LLC,and might need some sort of mod.but not 100% sure about this.

[Hoss331]

Damn, Damn. The more I read in this thread. the more I want to bag my current 750i Mobo.

DO IT

[xguntherc]

Well I have water. so I Might as well get the EP45-Extreme and use it's NB water block for some better cooling.. but if I won't be able to clock as well on the extreme as I would on the UD3P. then I will just get the UD3P.

[Sparda]

Well I have water. so I Might as well get the EP45-Extreme and use it's NB water block for some better cooling.. but if I won't be able to clock as well on the extreme as I would on the UD3P. then I will just get the UD3P.

The EP45-Extreme is worse than the UD3P if you didnt do the vdrop mod. If I am not mistaken the EP45-Extreme strap/divider is less buggered than the UD3P.
Normal oc for 24/7 both board clock pretty much the same. Bench or validation > EP45-DQ6 since it has higher max vtt.

....if the S3 not broken on both board at 4.4Ghz - 4.5Ghz I might still enjoy this cpu.

[xzulu]

As winter came i have 22C inside my room and 17C outside i did a quick IBT test first time i see IBT runing since i got the chip, when it first arrived i had 30C inside my room and 36C outside impossible to test IBT...



Cheers
Sergio

SWEET! Nice Sergio

Lucky you it's winter over where you are.....it's summer and hot as hell in where I'm at LOL!