Asus P5B-E 1.01G with 601 BIOS
G.Skill 2GB 6400 CL5D (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098)
E6300 Retail SL9SA L625A796
Thermochill PA120.2 2x75 CFM Fans pulling
Apogee CPU block
EVGA 7950 GX2 600/800

I just got this up and running last night. Been using AMD for along time now so I have some questions that I could not find searching, I'm sure they are out there - I just haven't been able to find what I need.

1. Do you need to install any dual core software (MS) for the Conroe 2 Duo chips (for gaming issues like AMD had)?

2. My memory is my limitation. At over 465 FSB the lowest memory settings I have are over 930 Mhz and the memory just won't boot even with 2.10v selected. Do higher FSBs open up different options for the memory - or do I just need to get some faster ram?

3. Load temps at stock volts and 3150 Mhz are about 45 deg C. From what I've seen the C2Ds tend to run hotter than the AMD DC chips. Is this about normal load with the water cooling items listed above?


Retail box from Newegg.




Asus P5B-E Motherboard Rev 1.01G - using latest official BIOS.


I've broken 3.2 Ghz but the memory becomes my limitation.


Any other thoughts, suggestions I'm open to. I feel like I'm a n00b all over again after spending the last few years mastering the art of AMD overclocking. I really enjoy the Intel overclocking experience again, it seems that with the AMD stuff you just hit a wall, with Intel you keep tinkering and movin' on up!!

Thanks guys!!

Dean