Wall = Hit

[dworrall]

Hey guys, ive been working on a benchmark clock for my CPU + RAM recently... and ive hit a wall >_>.

Any advice on getting a higher clock? Remember its just for a quick benchmark and not for 24/7 use...

 

[wotevajjjj]

first up, drop that voltage u'll ruin it, than mess around with the bus instead of the multi, even at the same clockspeed a higher bus/multi ratio will perform better but make sure it doesn't overclock your ram. try googling some guides aswell, there have also been a couple of people before you who asked, maybe you can read those threads for tips

 

[GuyIncognito]

first up, drop that voltage u'll ruin it, than mess around with the bus instead of the multi, even at the same clockspeed a higher bus/multi ratio will perform better but make sure it doesn't overclock your ram. try googling some guides aswell, there have also been a couple of people before you who asked, maybe you can read those threads for tips

Drop which voltage? I've been running amd 965 at ~v1.46-1.48 for about a year now. With my setup, it only gets too hot (high 50s) during prime at > v1.5 and 4Ghz.

 

[marsey99]

heat is your issue mate, you aint got much wiggle room there

 

[GuyIncognito]

Hey guys, ive been working on a benchmark clock for my CPU + RAM recently... and ive hit a wall >_>.

Any advice on getting a higher clock? Remember its just for a quick benchmark and not for 24/7 use...

I was only able to get 4Ghz at ridiculously high voltage > v1.5. Running prime, it got to high fifties within five minutes. 62 is max temp. according to amd, supposedly. Try v1.48-v1.5 for 3.9Ghz.

I'm running whatever's in my sig right now. I tried to maximize memory bandwidth and minimize latency in Aida64. am3 cpus have disappointing memory bandwidth...

EDIT: What's your cooling setup?

EDIT2: I'm running 64bit Windows 7, btw.

 

[dworrall]

Cooling is rubbish

. i should have made it clearer... im trying to improve the temps so i can get a better OC.

 

[marsey99]

unless we know what your working with mate its hard to help.

faster fans, better cable management, removing the side of case all could help idk.