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

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.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 26 Feb 2013 at 17:57

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

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?

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...

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.

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

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?

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

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 27 Feb 2013 at 21:26

OK so got home with just under 12 hours of prime and no errors. Gonna test RAM tonight. Guys what settings should I be using in bios for a 4.4 over clock?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 28 Feb 2013 at 10:41

Well my plan is to find the stable min voltage using manual mode then switch to offset and try mate the load voltage.

All cores get hot but from the coolest to the warmest is aprox 10c difference.

Still not managed to test my ram yet. I'm gonna download memtest now and put it on USB drive and give that a whirl.

I followed this guide http://www.overclock.net/t/1291703/ivy-bridge-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboards and used all the same settings he recommended apart from my vcore being different. Should I be using the same settings he recommends?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 2 Mar 2013 at 00:41

I ran memtest and the ram passed with no errors on 2 passes. I will test individually if you think that's needed? How many passes should I be doing and should I change any settings in the program?

I have again cleared my CMOS and set XMP for RAM... Changed turbo multi to 45 and left everything else as set by bios (auto). CPU Voltage now sky high 1.416v with vdroop..Running OCCT small data set with no errors as of yet.

Redone paste on CPU die and then super glued the lid back on. Using MX4 as I cant afford anything better. Max temp 87c with fans set on minimum.

I'll go back and test my RAM further if you recommend... Just hate spending hours not being able to use my PC with running diagnostics but I'm willing to get it sorted once and for all.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 2 Mar 2013 at 16:26

So I dropped my BIOS back from 1805 to 1708 to try see if it's a BIOS issue. Currently tested 1.25v 4.3Ghz stable (1 hour testing of each OCCT Small/Large and Linpack with AVX) with no errors or BSOD. Switch to 44 Multi and BAM!!! BSOD on windows 8 log in screen. Rebooted and checked the error which turned out to be '9c'.. Can you help with this or is this pointing back to my RAM?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 3 Mar 2013 at 17:03

Testing individually on memtest now. How many passes on each module should I do?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 3 Mar 2013 at 21:19

4 passes on each module on furthest slot away from CPU with no errors. Now testing again with both modules in for 4 passes.

Can you give me some guidance to overclocking for my board now? Would like 4.5 in ideal world but not holding my breath.

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 4 Mar 2013 at 06:49

Should I use XMP profile or set those settings manual?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:47

Right I set the above but got instant crash on windows log in screen BSOD '1E'. Upped the vcore to 1.35 and now testing with OCCT.. Error detected on core 3 after 2min 4 seconds.

What should I do? keep upping the vcore or am I best sticking to 4.3ghz with 1.25v? what's the performance difference?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 5 Mar 2013 at 03:26

I think I am gonna try RMA the chip but I don't know what grounds on?? My board must be ok because the system is completely stable at stock. The ram is fine as I tested that all night.

Any idea on how to get my supplier to change the chip?

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 5 Mar 2013 at 12:29

I don't think anyone would buy it if it doesn't overclock past 4.3 without silly volts. Gutted as I was expecting at least 4.5 but I'm not doing that at 1.38v

CuReLeSsVeNoM · 6 Mar 2013 at 20:59

Any ideas on best place to list it?

Also thanks a lot for your help