First, thanks for your help. Now, to answer your questions to the best of my ability:
- BIOS, but according to CPU-Z, it's still at 1.4 even though I set it at 1.55 in BIOS
>> Neo2 doesnt allow voltage change using the voltage numbers. i.e. if u change it from 1.4v to 1.55v it will not. Its a problem it has had forever with a winnie. Use the Cpu VID value ( the percent ones % ) , keep you cpu voltage at 1.4V and change the percent values ( i think its like 2% , 5% and so one ) . That will effectively give you a voltage bump.
- Most recent, ver. 1.8 dated 4-12-05, see pics below for RAM timings (2T right now, remember, I'm following the guide and haven't gotten to my RAM yet.
>> Get the 1.51 bios , works the best for TCCD, and change your 2T timings to 1T. Finding max fsb wont help much if your winnie has a shitty mem controller. You will be back to square one once you start doing 1:1 ratios.
- I was following the guide directions, focused on my FSB first
>> Answered above. Always oc 1:1 , once you start hitting a wall you cant get past , then put a divider if you think its your ram.
-u should be able to do 1:1 with that ram.
>> Yes, I should.
-set your agp frequency to 67
>> ok, I'll try that
-ok, I'll try that too but do you mean I should be using something in windows to bump them or that I should be basing the reading of the rails on windows say-so, not BIOS. Do you mean I should be using the Pots on my Powerstream?
>> I mean the readings in windows and not the ones you get when your in bios. Windows gives you a semi-loaded reading which is more accurate than what you get from bios. And yes I do mean changing the pots on your OCZ. Do it real slow though since its really sensitive and a slight turn changes the rails . I needed about a quarter turn to get to where i wanted to be.
-This makes the most sense to me (not discounting your other ideas, just saying I actually understand this one
) Could it be that the northbridge is the reason the SATA disks are acting funny at 241+. Regardless, I'll do as you suggest.
>> Use SATA ports 3&4 . Sata ports 1&2 do not have a working lock on them.
BTW, I used AS5 on my CPU (_very_ thin coat), is this a bad idea, or is it just a bad idea for the northbridge. I don't have any Ceramique, might be able to dig up some of that ubiquitous white paste somewhere until I can get some.
>> A thin coat is all that you need. If you do not have Ceramique , then use AS5 but be VERY careful when applying it and make sure u dont get any on the board. If you do then wipe it off with a paper towel after wetting it with a little Alcohol.
Thanks again for the help. I'll post back with my results.
>> Your welcome , just trying to help .
>> Tighten your timings to about 2.5-3-3-6 , use 1:1 , and use memtest to find you which voltage is right for your TCCD ( very important since TCCD is really sensitive to voltage and always has a sweet spot. Usually from 2.6V ~ 2.8V ) . I never had to give my TCCD more than 2.75V on my neo2. No point in overclocking if your running a divider and loose timings, the performance deficit just ends you up with the same performance as stock. And Neo2 has a really shitty temp sensor , so I wouldnt trust it too much.
Here is a link which should help you some
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=553711&postcount=1
Hopefully , this should help you get faster without compromising too much
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