Retail Q9650 Overclocking Thread

[pvhk]

on the screen
batch #L004B845 packdate 04/09/10

[l0ud_sil3nc3]

dam its nice to see they are making nice chips in 2010, thats loads better than my Xeon.

[radaja]

very nice pvhk

[OLDcomer]

My new batch
vid 1.1875v
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9...3524552935.jpg

Great VID but Super Pi = Piece Of Cake.
Give us some Linpack / Prime95 Blend screens.

1.2VID

[papatsonis]

impressive fsb form x38 mb, how much vNB u use ?:P

[pvhk]

my other q9650 vid 1.2375v (1.10v=wrong value)
on DFI UT P45

[OLDcomer]

impressive fsb form x38 mb, how much vNB u use ?:P

1.69V

@pvhk:
What is the maximum 24/7 stable fsb for this DFI board and what is the maximum bench stable?

[NoGuru]

Benchable http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1177368

[E-mil]

Benchable http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1177368

Benchable 3D or 2D ??

[NoGuru]

Benchable 3D or 2D ??

Just 2D so far. Still on air for a few more weeks.

[In-Fluence]

My new batch
vid 1.1875v

That looks like a nice chip. Show us what you need to get 4.2-4.5GHz stable

[b1tphr34k]

Yeap - the RAM sucks, or I suck, and since I'm not willing to face the reality that it is me, it must be the RAM, I just can't squeeze any more performance out of it...on the other hand, I finally confirmed I'm 24hr Prime stable and incrementally lowerd my Voltages to 1.2875, thermals are much better - never above 69c and generally average 60-64c. (loaded) and idle around 39c

GIGABYTE GA-EP45T_USB3P
[u]MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: AUTO
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9X
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:0.0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 4.05GHz GHz
Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled] []
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............:450Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:100Mhz
C.I.A. 2.............................:[Disabled]
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................:800mv
PCI Express Clock Drive...................:900mv
CPU Clock Skew (ps).......................: 0ps
MCH Clock Skew (ps).......................: 0ps
DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance....................: [Standard]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)........: DISABLED
(G)MCH Frequency Latch.................: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............:3.33D
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1500Mhz
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual] []
Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time...............................: 8
tRCD ..........................................: 8
tRP...........................................:  8
tRAS...........................................:  24

Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter]
tRRD...........................................:AUTO
tWTR...........................................: AUTO
tWR............................................: AUTO
tRFC...........................................: AUTO
tRTP...........................................: AUTO
Command Rate (CMD) ............................: AUTO
Channel A

Channel A Timings Settings [Press Enter] 
Static tRead Value......................:Auto
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)..................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)..................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)..................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control................:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control................:Auto  ps

Channel A Driving Settings [Press Enter] 
Driving Strength Profile:[AUTO]
Data Driving Pull-Up Level.............:Auto 
Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level..............:Auto 
Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level.............:Auto 
Clk Driving Pull-Up Level..............:Auto 

Data Driving Pull-Down Level...........:Auto 
Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level............:Auto 
Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level...........:Auto 
Clk Driving Pull-Down Level............:Auto 

Channel B

Channel B Timings Settings [Press Enter] 
Static tRead Value......................:Auto
 tRD Phase0 Adjustmen...................:Auto
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)..................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)..................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)..................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control................:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control................:Auto  ps

Channel B Driving Settings [Press Enter] 
Driving Strength Profile:[AUTO]

Data Driving Pull-Up Level.............:Auto 
Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level..............:Auto 
Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level.............:Auto 
Clk Driving Pull-Up Level..............:Auto 

Data Driving Pull-Down Level...........:Auto 
Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level............:Auto 
Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level...........:Auto 
Clk Driving Pull-Down Level............:Auto 


{U]Motherboard Voltage Control{/U]
CPU Vcore….………...........................:1.28750v
CPU Termination…...... 1.200V*...........: 1.2000v
CPU PLL………………….........1.500V*...........: 1.5000v
CPU Reference............................: .760
MCH/ICH
MCH Core……………..........1.100V............:1.32
MCH Reference..…...….….0.800V............; .800
ICH I/O…………....……......1.550V............: AUTO
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……........1.500V............:1.34
DRAM Termination ...…..0.900V............: AUTO
Channel A Data Vref ...0.75V.............: AUTO
Channel B Data Vref ...0.750V............: AUTO
Channel A Address Vref 0.75V.............: AUTO
Channel B Address Vref 0.750V............: AUTO

[b]{U]Advanced Settings[b]{U]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [DISABLED]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]
Note: * refers to 45nm CPU

[NoGuru]

b1t, put 50 on your MCH skew, and raise your CPU termination, you will get a lot farther.

[b1tphr34k]

b1t, put 50 on your MCH skew, and raise your CPU termination, you will get a lot farther.

Thanks 'Guru, I'll check that out! - my understanding is that VTT should pretty much always stay behind the CPUv -is that right?

[NoGuru]

Thanks 'Guru, I'll check that out! - my understanding is that VTT should pretty much always stay behind the CPUv -is that right?

Most of the time, I usually stay about .2 behind till you start getting really high clocks. So if my vcore is 1.40 then term will be about 1.38

[andressergio]

Most of the time, I usually stay about .2 behind till you start getting really high clocks. So if my vcore is 1.40 then term will be about 1.38

yes true NoGuru i vtt should be closer to vcore

[Q6600]

Hi! I just got my new Q9650 CPU ! I am using it on an asus maximus extreme x38 mobo! Right now it is OC to 3.6GHZ and cpu is quiet happy and cool!

here is my retail cpu information:

Pack date: 5/3/2010
FPO/Batch: L009B453
S-spec: SLB8W
VID: 1.2250v

[Q6600]

I cannot get it stable at 425x9 any1 can guide me with voltages please? my mobo is an asus maximus extreme using corsair H-50 water cooler!

[radaja]

you need to change your username to Q9650,i think your new cpu is upset
seriously though,the x38 isnt a great board for these quads,but still you should post
your bios settings for people to help.also is the maximus extreme an x38 board?

[Q6600]

you need to change your username to Q9650,i think your new cpu is upset
seriously though,the x38 isnt a great board for these quads,but still you should post
your bios settings for people to help.also is the maximus extreme an x38 board?

yes it`s an x38 mobo

[Q6600]

My current 3.6ghz OC 400x9 bios settings on the maximus extreme

Ai Overclock Manual

CPU Ratio Setting 9
FSB Frequency 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto
PCIE Frequency 100

DRAM Timing Control Manual
DRAM Frequency DDR3-1600
DRAM Command Rate 1T

CAS# Latency 7
RAS# to CAS# Delay 6
RAS# Precharge 6
RAS# Active Time 20
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
DRAM Dynamic Write Control Disabled

Ai Clock Twister Strong
Ai Clock Skew for Channel A Auto
Ai Clock Skew for Channel B Auto
Ai Transaction Booster Enabled
Boost Level 3

CPU Voltage 1.15 vdrop 1.12
CPU PLL Voltage 1.50
North Bridge Voltage 1.35
DRAM Voltage 1.80
FSB Termination Voltage 1.2
South Bridge Voltage 1.075
Loadline Calibration Disabled
CPU GTL Reference 0.63
North Bridge GTL Reference 0.67
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage Auto
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage Auto
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage Auto
SB 1.5 Voltage Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled

[radaja]

ok im not 1005 familiar with the x38 but have used the x48 and i do know the NB
voltage required for my quad at higher fsb was a lot.i would start with loosing up
your ram timing and focus on the cpu first. try more FSB term voltage-1.26v and cpu pll-1.57v
give it a little more vcore and test to see if its stable and then start dropping vcore.also try 1.42v NB

[Sadasius]

I have that same combo in my setup now under water. That Q9650 will go higher under that board if you give the NB the juice it needs. Mine operates in the 1.57V area to keep it stable crunching 24/7 at 4.05 GHz. Then again it's also watercooled and not using the stock cooling. My CPU Vcore is at 1.28 if I remember correctly (I'm at work right now).

[radaja]

yea thats what i was thinking too.i couldnt remember the NB voltage needed for my quad
on my rex but i did remember it was a lot more than the P45 chipset.

[Q6600]

New overclock!!!!!

3.8ghz 425x9

Vcore in bios is 1.300v
x38 voltage is 1.61v