PLS HELP OC MY I7 920 D0 WITH GIGABYTE EX58 UD5

mkohman

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Here is a list of my gear:

Antec P183 Case

Gigabyte EX58-UD5 Intel X58 Motherboard

Intel Core i7 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) 2.66Ghz

Corsair H50-1

Corsair XMS3 6GB PC3-12800C9 DDR3

Sapphire 5770 1GB New Edition

Corsair 1000W Power Supply

4 x 1.5 TB seagate 7200 RPM 32mb cache for storage

1 x Curcial M225 SSD (64gb for installing Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit)

Please can someone assist me in guiding how to overclock my system to 4GHZ. I mean I have looked around and found these settings is this a good option or does someone have a better settings? please consider all my equipment as stated above.. Here are the settings which I think may be good for 4 GHZ overclocking.. I want to get the best out of my RAM and CPU any advice and help is welcome. or shall I just use the Overclockers profile which they use for this setup?

SETTINGS SEEN ON ANOTHER FORUM:
Ai Overclock Tuner - Manual
CPU Ratio Setting - Auto
Intel (R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech - Enabled
Intel (R) Turbo Mode Tech - Enabled
BCLK Frequency - 190
PCIE Fequency - 100
DRAM Frequency - DDR3 - 1523MHz - If you use memory that is slower than 1600MHz, you can use the next lowest setting here, however, if you use faster memory, such as 1866MHz or even 2000MHz, please stick with this setting for now.

DRAM CAS# Latency - 8 DRAM Clock
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay - 8 DRAM Clock
DRAM RAS# PRE Time - 8 DRAM Clock
DRAM RAS# ACT Time - 24 DRAM Clock

CPU Voltage 1.25000v - This is our maximum Vcore
CPU PLL Voltage - Auto
QPI/DRAM Core Voltage - 1.3v - We need to up this to 1.3v to maintain stability, or at least I did on my CPU, your mileage may vary and you may need slightly more or slightly less.
IOH Voltage - Auto
IOH PCIE Voltage - Auto
ICH Voltage - Auto
ICH Voltage - Auto

DRAM Bus Voltage - 1.66v
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA - Auto
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA - Auto
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB - Auto
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB - Auto
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC - Auto
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC - Auto

Load-Line Calibration - Enabled
CPU Differential Amplitude - Auto
CPU Clock Skew - Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum - Auto
IOH Clock Skew - Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum - Auto
 
What BIOS are you on?

If you're on F9e, I'd quite happily send you my BIOS profile in a file, then all you'd need to do is stick the file on a USB pen drive, and then enter your BIOS with the USB drive connected and press F11, then load up my profile from the drive, but I doubt that my settings would work for your system, but it would give you a baseline to work from..
 
DavyBoy said:
What BIOS are you on?

If you're on F9e, I'd quite happily send you my BIOS profile in a file, then all you'd need to do is stick the file on a USB pen drive, and then enter your BIOS with the USB drive connected and press F11, then load up my profile from the drive, but I doubt that my settings would work for your system, but it would give you a baseline to work from..
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thanks I already have the overclockers profile for the exact same set up but on bios F7 do you think this will make a good starting point? thanks :)
 
Infact, I just remembered that I uploaded images of my BIOS screens for someone else a while ago on another forum, have a look at these.

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*EIST is now disabled on my system*

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I haven't got a screenshot for the Advanced Clock Control, but in there I have:

PCIE Frequency: 101MHz
CPU Clock Drive: 800mV
PCIE Clock Drive: 900mV
CPU Clock Skew: 100ps

Like I said though, you'll be very lucky if my settings will be stable on your system, but you can still try them out though...

Good luck!
 
Mate use the search this the most common bundle on these forums more then likely, My self, daveyboy, bulldog others have loads of pages on the UD5. We cant do it for you but will be happy to help if you get stuck :)
 
mkohman said:
thank you davyboy any other suggestions or screenshots please guys? thank you....
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What else do you need to know?

Those screens I posted above is more than enough for you to use as a guideline... It's almost as if you want us to do the hard work for you!!!
 
Mine

{SAS}TB BIOS SETTINGS AS OF 31.12.09

CPU Clock Ratio [20x]

Advanced CPU Features
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech [Enabled]
CPU Cores Enabled [All]
CPU Multi Threading [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) [Enabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support [Enabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Bi-Directional PROCHOT [Enabled]

QPI Clock Ratio [x36]

UnCore & QPI Features
QPI Clock Ration [x36]
Uncore Clock Ratio [x16]
Isonchronous Support [Enabled]

Base Clock Control [Enabled]
BCLK Frequency (Mhz) [200]

Advanced Clock Control
Base Clock (BCLK) Control [Enabled]
BCLK Frequency (Mhz) [200]
PCI Express Frequency (MHz) [101]
C.I.A.2 [Disabled]

CPU Clock Drive [ 700mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive [700mV]
CPU Clock Skew [ 0ps]
IOH Clock Skew [ 0ps]

Performance Enhance [Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 1600
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Quick]
Profile DDR Voltage 1.5v
Profile QPIVoltgae 1.175v

CAS Latency Time 7 [8]
tRCD 7 [8]
tRP 7 [8]
tRAS 20 [24]
CMD 1 [Auto]

Advanced DRAM Features:
Performance Enhance [Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 1600
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Quick]
Profile DDR Voltage 1.5v
Profile QPIVoltgae 1.175v
Channel Interleaving 6 [Auto]
Rank Interleaving 4 [Auto]

Load Line Calibration [Enabled]
CPU Vcore 1.28750V [Normal]
QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.175V [Auto]
IOH Core 1.100V [Auto]
DRAM Voltage 1.500V [1.66V]

Advanced Voltage Control
Load Line Calibration [Enabled]
CPU Vcore 1.28750V [Normal]
Dynamic Vcore (DVID) +0.00000V [+0.14375V]
QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.175 [Auto]
CPU PLL 1.800v [Auto]

PCIE 1.500v [Auto]
QPI PLL 1.100v [Auto]
IOH Core 1.100v [Auto]
ICH I/O 1.500v [Auto]
ICH Core 1.100v [Auto]

DRAM Voltage 1.500v [1.660V]
DRAM Termination 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
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GL !
 
thank you for all your help guys and your detailed info hitman.. just one more question I am thinking of purchasing another set of 6 gb ram same as the one I have (Corsair XMS3 6GB PC3-12800C9 DDR3) so in total will be 12GB do I need to do anything in the bios or is it the same as you would do for the 6GB ? I mean voltages or settings etc.. thanks
 
Now the question is, why do you need 12GB of RAMs?
As 6GB is more than enough for most, unless you do a lot of rendering, encodnig and decoding work which is Memory intensive.

Problem is, running 12Gb will put more stress on your system and you will find it harder to stablize your overclock.
 
PakJai said:
Now the question is, why do you need 12GB of RAMs?
As 6GB is more than enough for most, unless you do a lot of rendering, encodnig and decoding work which is Memory intensive.

Problem is, running 12Gb will put more stress on your system and you will find it harder to stablize your overclock.
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hmmmm well I just thought I would have 12GB Ram make things run a lot smoother but maybe I am wrong :) I will stick with the 6GB of Ram as the most intense I do is photoshop .. One more thing .. from time to time I will probably play a game or two on my rig but as I said I am not a heavy gamer .. do you think buying another Sapphire 5770 and then crossfirex them will be a waste of money or will it improve my overall graphics in photshop and daily usage? Or will that also put stress on the system and make the OC unstable?

Sorry for a million questions but so excited and want things to be all smooth and good :) thanks for all your help...
 
mkohman said:
hmmmm well I just thought I would have 12GB Ram make things run a lot smoother but maybe I am wrong :) I will stick with the 6GB of Ram as the most intense I do is photoshop .. One more thing .. from time to time I will probably play a game or two on my rig but as I said I am not a heavy gamer .. do you think buying another Sapphire 5770 and then crossfirex them will be a waste of money or will it improve my overall graphics in photshop and daily usage? Or will that also put stress on the system and make the OC unstable?

Sorry for a million questions but so excited and want things to be all smooth and good :) thanks for all your help...
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5770 crossfire is actually very good value for money. It will out perform a single 5870 for a fraction of the price.

6GB is more than enough for you. Photoshop and the occassional gaming will not require 12GB. Save the money for something else mate :)
 
I had endless stability issues on the F7 bios but when flashed to F9m everythings a lot more stable and I could up the overclock to 4.2 without any issues - i'd seriously think about flashing the bios before going any further.
 
Ovr said:
I had endless stability issues on the F7 bios but when flashed to F9m everythings a lot more stable and I could up the overclock to 4.2 without any issues - i'd seriously think about flashing the bios before going any further.
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thank you mate.. thats exactly what I am planning on doing flashing to the latest bios and then overclocking.. :)
 
PakJai said:
5770 crossfire is actually very good value for money. It will out perform a single 5870 for a fraction of the price.

6GB is more than enough for you. Photoshop and the occassional gaming will not require 12GB. Save the money for something else mate :)
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One more thing about the crossfire subject will it improve my everyday use and photoshop work or is it only good for gaming?
 
If photoshop is the most intensive thing you do, then you should just stick with 6GB of RAM.

Also, using 12GB of RAM can complicate things when it comes to overclocking.
 
DavyBoy said:
If photoshop is the most intensive thing you do, then you should just stick with 6GB of RAM.

Also, using 12GB of RAM can complicate things when it comes to overclocking.
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thank you.. how about the crossfire x ( 2 x sapphire 5770 ) or is this also a waste of money?

also interms of RAM is it better to have the C9 ram or the C8 ram and please can someone tell me if there is a big difference also what the difference is.. thanks..
 
As said stick with 6gb ram...do not xfire i you dont play games 1 5770 is more then enough and there nothing wrong with f7 bios regarding oc..ocuk ship with this bios and how many ud5 bundles do hey sell!
 
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