New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Ahh very observant. I Missed it. But they are set manually to 0.3+ which is pink.

EDIT: Running again now on new settings also I changed FSB to 401 just for the hell of it.

SUPER EDIT: Na Crapped out already on 8X401 @1.3vcore What next

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Try .2 FSB and .25 MCH, and possible Vcore bump (I always set vcore very high to rule out, then lower later)

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Ok running again. LSD also it crapped out @ 400X7 which is really underclocked? Also This is the Board that took my E8500 to 24/7 Stable 3.8Ghz with totally stock volts across the whole board.

EDIT: Nup Crapped out already.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Hmm, maybe that is the issue. Stop underclocking and try overclocking again instead.

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Yeah I havent underclocked it today, the other day I was trying stuff and it didnt work. Im trying 354X8.5 + 3ghz now just to see. Im running out of things to mess with arnt I. Maybe I just got a poxy Q9550? I should RMA it?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

I doubt it is the chip, how does it work on you P45?

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Never Tried it. lol I kinda changed my mind about the build after this thread was created. I wanted my nice board with the rest of the nice stuff. lol. I guess I should try it. But that wont be tonight. Ill tell ya its been running for 28 minutes on stock volts @ 354X8.5 so thats the best effort tonight so far.

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Hey hey, Dont know why but overclocked @ 3Ghz seems to be a good one. Note All System voltages are stock except for Ram which is @ spec 2.1v

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Well 4 hours with now errors on stock volts with a slight overclock is a start. Try to increase the FSB a bit more tommorrow.

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Well its been chugging along for a day now nearly with no problems. So whats the Next step? Up The FSB a bit more I guess? Anything else?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Nice to see a start, now save that as a stable profile.

Yeap, raise FSB and then Vcore/Vtt as you go up

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Yeah im pleased that I got a start to. Im a little bit relieved. ARMA 2 seems to be running very well and yeah temps are good. Ill give it a good crack this weekend when I get some spare time. One little annoying thing. This Lian Li Case the front 14cm Fan Sometimes fails to start spinning on startup or resumming from sleep. It tried to spin but doesnt get over. If you give it a good hard blow it will start up and stay spinning. I really want to replace it with a 14cm Noctua fan with SSO for two reasons. I really dont go much on Blue LEDS everywhere since i leave my system running doing stuff a lot I dont really need the house lit up and two Noctua is just good and quiet. I will try the fan in the PwrFan header some time when I can be bothered. its just in sysfan2 header on the bottom of the MoBo at the moment. Dont know if that will make any difference.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

That header could be the issue, try moving it to one of your other headers. I found several users, myself included, with various X48/P35/P45 boards that the SYS_Fan2 Header either only worked at half speed (5V or less) or did not function at all.

I'd go ahead and move it to one of your other free headers and it should be ok then

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Ill give it a go. In the Gigabyte Case it was in before it powered both the rear and front fan as they were factroy spliced into one connector. But Im happy to give it a go. I still wanna piss off these LED's though

[NimrodAUS]

Re: New Build GA-EP45-DS3 + Q9550

Hey I just noticed something. Ive upgraded ATI drivers From 9.4 to 9.6 and well it doesnt seem like its throttling back my GPU like it used to. The temps are a bit higher than they used to be and gaming load temps are way high like 90C is that too hot for a single Slot (reference) 4850?