8 Pack - Please help before I smash it up

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 13:07

Hi, recently got an I5 3570k with ASUS P8Z77-V and 8GB Corsair Vengence RAM. I have a XSPC 240 water cooling kit with push pull. I would like to overclock my CPU to a good Hz so to not bottleneck my GTX 690 in games such as BF3.

My problem is I can't seem to overclock my CPU and get it stable, even at 4.4Ghz and trying 1.35v. I have de-lid my CPU and put MX4 on there.

Can you help me with my setup? Or even if anyone else can help. I'm currently on the train home so if I missed anything then let me know... Oh yeah I'm using windows 8 and testing with OCCT.

Kind regards,

Todd

Devrij · 26 Feb 2013 at 13:12

What BSOD codes are you getting? What frequency/timings/volts is your RAM running at? Is this a clean install? Is it stable at stock? More info please

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 14:02

I'm using windows 8 so where and how do I obtain the BSOD code? It's a clean install with all drivers up to date. I have my ram running on XMP profile 1600.

Everything seems solid at stock.

Devrij · 26 Feb 2013 at 14:26

Bluescreenview is quite handy. Points out what the stop code was and which files were cached when it died (which helps indicate what caused the problem).

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html

There are a few common BSOD codes that can help us determine which component is causing problems. Could be a dodgy stick of RAM, for instance.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 17:57

excellent little program that... From what I see I think it is code '3b'

Nickolp1974 · 26 Feb 2013 at 18:56

have a look here for codes
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18482850&highlight=bsod+username_Nickolp1974

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 19:17

Adding more vcore. Running now 1.3v with extreme LLC (75%).. Surely 1.3v for 4.4 is silly?

troops · 26 Feb 2013 at 19:23

Is it actually 1.3v under load? If temps are low i wouldnt worry too much.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 20:17

1.3v set in bios and 1.3v under load thanks to LLC. Temps are very high... max of 87c under prime 2 hours in so far.

I would have thought that 1.3v with water cooling and my CPU now having MX4 on it that my temps would be better than this... thing is, exhaust air doesn't feel warm...

vonex · 26 Feb 2013 at 20:22

only way to get better temps is to delid and use liquid pro on cpu die and ihs.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 20:24

I have delid but I'm using MX4... I thought MX4 was suppose to be good?? I have MX2 also if that's any better?? Cant really afford to be buying more TIM right now but if it makes that much difference then I'll try buy some.

vonex · 26 Feb 2013 at 21:34

CuReLeSsVeNoM said:
I have delid but I'm using MX4... I thought MX4 was suppose to be good?? I have MX2 also if that's any better?? Cant really afford to be buying more TIM right now but if it makes that much difference then I'll try buy some.

i used AS5 and i was still getting high temps, bought some liquidpro applied very very thin layer on die and ihs and my temps @ 4.7ghz 1.39vcore highest was 74c, at 4.6 1.32vcore was 62c

8 Pack · 26 Feb 2013 at 21:39

Dont smash it upgrade at Overclockers!!! No seriously 3b is a memory code mate.

So it does not matter what Vcore you run as this is not processor related.

Your temps are high for your setup too mate.

Reset Bios Set XMP and stock VCCSA 1.1 and Memtest the system. I am not a fan of Vengeance RAM at all I must say as it often has compatibility problems. Corsairs Deliminator range is great though.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 22:34

Thanks for the feedback so far guys. Ill test my RAM. What's the best program/way of doing this? I don't really have the cash to spend on anymore components... Also I don't think the mrs would be very happy with me spending more

8 Pack · 26 Feb 2013 at 22:41

who cares about the Mrs!!! priorities man!!!

If the RAm is faulty you can RMA it so that will cost you nothing.

To test the RAM set the system to stock. load XMP. Run memtest on one stick at a time using furthest slot from CPU. Once you have done this insert both sticks and run prime blend for 20 or so mins in windows.

I will also check your heat sink mounting as the temps are high for your cooling.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 23:26

Ill get around to testing my RAM tomorrow as I'm too tired to open up the case now. FYI I just got an error on core 1 after about 6 hours of prime blend. Also I checked with AIDA64 and the sensor reports 1.48v for ram and not 1.5v that the ram is rated for. You think this could be contributing then?

vonex · 26 Feb 2013 at 23:37

up the memory voltage to 1.52 and try again

Devrij · 27 Feb 2013 at 09:16

It certainly sounds like RAM if dumping loads of volts on your cpu hasn't fixed the problem. 8pack knows his stuff so I'd follow his suggestions and see how you get on to rule out a dodgy stick of RAM.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 27 Feb 2013 at 10:00

In work till 8 so I upped the memory volts to 1.52v and left it on blend with 90% memory being used.

Will memtest the sticks tonight. Hope it is the ram and that I can just get it sorted as I don't want a high volt chip... Always get the poor chips

Devrij · 27 Feb 2013 at 10:54

CuReLeSsVeNoM said:
In work till 8 so I upped the memory volts to 1.52v and left it on blend with 90% memory being used.

Will memtest the sticks tonight. Hope it is the ram and that I can just get it sorted as I don't want a high volt chip... Always get the poor chips

I haven't seen a chip that takes 1.34V to hit 4.4GHz yet (8pack might have while binning them) but this really sounds like it isn't your cpu.