E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

[ausm]

First of all, I would like to say this is an amazing forum for Gigabyte mobo lovers like myself I am a long time computer user but a relative noob when it comes to overclocking. I have read some of the guides on this forum but I would like some expert advice on what setting I should try to use to overclock this CPU to at least 3.6 Ghz which is my goal. Especially on the proper way to set the CPU termination and CPU PLL in relation to the Vcore setting. This is the part that confused me and also looks like if you don't do it right you could fry your CPU in a hurry.

Here is a list of my components

E8400 E0 stepping
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R mobo
Corsair 4GB (2 X 2 gb) DDR2 800
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
EVGA Geforce GTX 295
OCZ Gamestream 700W
Thermaltake Armorplus case

TIA

[Outer Marker]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

I posted my setting in this thread here: http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/stab...oltages-30561/

That should do you quite well except for the system memory multiplier. Since you are running 800 MHz memory, you'll be able to do a nice 1:1 FSB:DRAM to keep things simple.

(G)MCH Frequency Latch.................: Auto
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 2.00B or 2.00D
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ................: 802

For driving strength, try 800 MHz vs. 1066.

[ausm]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Thx Outer Marker I will try those setting and I appreciate the advice.

[Outer Marker]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Let us know how you get on. It would be great if we can get more validation for those particular settings.

[ausm]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Used your settings Outer Marker so far so good! running tests at 3.6 Ghz will report back.

Thx for all the help!

[ausm]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Been running Prime 95 for the last 3 hours stable with a average full load temp on the cores is 43C

[Outer Marker]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Oh yes! There are those lovely low temperatures we all like! How's that for "free" performance!

[ausm]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Oh yeah, I love the free speed increase.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Looks like Outer Marker has got you all going good then I take it.

Thanks Outer Marker

[ausm]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Oh yeah, going well ran prime 95 for 18 hours with no errors with a max temp at full load of 43C.

Very happy!

Thx

Outer Marker

[Nickel020]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Hm, what are you using to read the temps? For 43C you usually need a very good watercooling setup at 3.6Hz. Check the link in my sig for more information about temperature monitoring.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: E8400 E0 and GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R O\C help

Sounds good then for sure!

Ya, what are you using to monitor temps? I ask because it sounds like maybe you are looking at CPU Temps and not core temps. Which is what you want to look at, core temps not CPU Temps