P5K3 and Super Talent DDR3-1600 settings

[maverik-sg1]

Two sets of results in regard this combo:

The best ram clocks were with these settings (saved to BIOS2):

Ai Overclocking = Manual

CPU Ratio Control = Manual

Ratio CMOS Setting = 9

FSB Frequency = 463

PCIE Frequency = 120

DRAM Frequency = DDR3-1852MHz 2T

DRAM Timing Control = Manual

CAS# Latency = 8

RAS# to CAS# Delay = 8

RAS# Precharge = 8

RAS# Activate to Precharge = 20

TWR = Auto

TRFC = Auto

TWTR = Auto

TRRD = Auto

TRTP = Auto

DRAM Static Read Control = Disabled

DRAM Dynamic Write Control = Disabled

Transaction Booster = Disabled

Relax Level = 2

Clock Over-Charging Mode = 1V

CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled

PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled

CPU Voltage = 1.6250V

CPU Voltage Reference = Auto

CPU Voltage Damper = Enabled

CPU PLL Voltage = 1.7V

DRAM Voltage = 2.15V

FSB Termination Voltage = 1.50V

North Bridge Voltage = 1.70V

North Bridge Voltage Reference = Auto

South Bridge Voltage = 1.20V

The best overall clock with best performance (saved to BIOS 1):

Ai Overclocking = Manual

CPU Ratio Control = Manual

Ratio CMOS Setting = 9

FSB Frequency = 488

PCIE Frequency = 120

DRAM Frequency = DDR3-1627MHz 1T

DRAM Timing Control = Manual

CAS# Latency = 6

RAS# to CAS# Delay = 6

RAS# Precharge = 6

RAS# Activate to Precharge = 18

TWR = Auto

TRFC = 48

TWTR = Auto

TRRD = Auto

TRTP = Auto

DRAM Static Read Control = Disabled

DRAM Dynamic Write Control = Disabled

Transaction Booster = Disabled

Relax Level = 2

Clock Over-Charging Mode = 1V

CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled

PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled

CPU Voltage = 1.6750V

CPU Voltage Reference = Auto

CPU Voltage Damper = Enabled

CPU PLL Voltage = 1.7V

DRAM Voltage = 2.15V

FSB Termination Voltage = 1.50V

North Bridge Voltage = 1.70V

North Bridge Voltage Reference = Auto

South Bridge Voltage = 1.20V

Seem that the ram was comfortable at that voltage - did not like higher volts - modded I think it can go higher.

The happy mediium would be to get nive clocks with 1700mhz ram at 1T but the setting did not allow for this - clealry if this had Nvida like ram settings then u could set the best ram timing with you best clock.

I have to say again - it was a lot of fun using this set-up, the sweetest I have worked on since re-joining the Intel fold.

 

[maverik-sg1]

Using the black slots on the board I am now up to 1920mhz 1t 7-6-6-18 Tref of 55 (using Memset, set at 60 in BIOS) with 2.15v, CPU running at 4.3ghz 480*9 @ 1.7v (undervolts though), CPU PLL is now 1.8v.

More to follow .

Mav

 

[sacha35]

Good going mav, looks like your getting the hang of things here mate, It is a very good M/B, and could be a great M/D if the bios mutures a bit more, mines still on air and can do 3.7gig all with stock settings, and rock stable at 3.6 which is very good for a Q6600 with stock air, with some volt mods to the M/B and some good cooling then there is a lot of room for improvment.

 

[Thickbrit]

That's some good info you're sharing there Mav,cheers.

 

[maverik-sg1]

No probelm mate - 20+ hours of enjoyable benching, it's as much a record for me as it is everyone else

Hopefully if others embrace the same hardware it will be a guide that benefits the team.

Once I find the limit will post the final info on the max.

I forgot how much I really love this!! /drools