Overclocking Problems

[mVp24]

Well, everyone with there new flashy Core 2 Duo ownage has got me sad. I started to explore OC'ing after a while to finally have a little power in my ole system.

So these are the settings that I've tried so far.

FSB: 930 -CPU: 1.3875V

Ram Speed: 666 mhz - 2.0V

Bios Temp: 31C

Problem: Freeze in POST

FSB: 925 -1.3875V

RSpeed: 666-2.0V

Bios Temp: 31C

Problem: Freeze while booting

WOrking setting:

FSB: 920-1.3875V

Ram: 666 mhz- 2.00V

Bios: 31C

Idle in Windows: 26C

Super PI 1 M: 38 Seconds

(3.45GHZ in Windows)

Multiplier is 15.

System Temps: 39C

GFX Temp: 31C

Temps taken in Nvmonitor (besides bios)

Any advice? System specs in profile. Please help me! Thanks guys!

 

[FragTek]

What are your RAM timings, might need to loosen em up.

 

[mVp24]

My ram timings are:

5-6-6-16-21(2T)

CAS-RCS-RP-RAS-RC

Thanks!

(Knows nothing about ram timings)

 

[FragTek]

Wow can't get any looser than that... Ok, hrmmm.

Try running your ram @ a 1:1 divider, try upping your vcore a bit, and try your vdimm at 2.2v. Also, make sure you give mad voltage to your northbridge, P4's NB needs to get some die-hard volts, but once you do that you can really unlock the potential of a P4 Right now sounds like ur RAM could seriously be holding you back if those are the stock timings.

 

[mVp24]

I dont have a p4 its PD. Also, I don't think I ahve NB voltage on this MB. I think 1.4 ghz should be max for my CPU right? Is 2.2 safe for my ram? PQI 666 MHZ DDR2 1 gb kit (2x512)

EDIT: I think this is my ram http://www.pqi.com.tw/product2.asp?oid=77&cate1=78&PROID=192

 

[FragTek]

U mean 1.4v? yeah, ur definately save there. And 2.2 is perfectly safe for your RAM as well. P4 / PD, all the same really hehe

And if you don't have control over the NB voltage then u could be up crap creek w/o a paddle.

 

[mVp24]

U mean 1.4v? yeah, ur definately save there. And 2.2 is perfectly safe for your RAM as well. P4 / PD, all the same really hehe

And if you don't have control over the NB voltage then u could be up crap creek w/o a paddle.

Damn I just found that this current OC isn't PI 32M stable. I think i fell into the creek :[

 

[FragTek]

Sometimes ya just end up having to take a poo bath.

 

[Ares210]

Damn I just found that this current OC isn't PI 32M stable. I think i fell into the creek :[

I feel that if it is stable with what you reguarly do like game and such then its stable in my books.