Just got my first Conroe rig (well, first PC I've built in a few years, actually 
).. Just started Overclocking the beast and have run into a little trouble. Basically, I can't go past 330mhz FSB. I'm using a DS3 with latest BIOS, Corsair XMS2 5400C4 and a E6400. I'm pretty sure its not the board or CPU thats gaying up though ;o I was just wondering really about the RAM. I'm sure in the specs it said its 100% tested to run at 675mhz@CAS4, however, I'm currently at 660mhz@CAS5, and its failing SP2004 RAM tests . Also, 3DMark2k1 seems to crash/lockup randomly aswell. Am I hitting the wall for my RAM, or is there something else coming into play that I'm totally missing? I've given the RAM +0.2v, so its running at 2.0v now, not really sure how much to give it. CPU is also running a little more @ 1.35v. Everything else is @ stock.
Any help would be appreciated, as I'm sure this rig could do more! (especially the CPU and Mobo).
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Here's a pic:
Thanks and regards.
).. Just started Overclocking the beast and have run into a little trouble. Basically, I can't go past 330mhz FSB. I'm using a DS3 with latest BIOS, Corsair XMS2 5400C4 and a E6400. I'm pretty sure its not the board or CPU thats gaying up though ;o I was just wondering really about the RAM. I'm sure in the specs it said its 100% tested to run at 675mhz@CAS4, however, I'm currently at 660mhz@CAS5, and its failing SP2004 RAM tests . Also, 3DMark2k1 seems to crash/lockup randomly aswell. Am I hitting the wall for my RAM, or is there something else coming into play that I'm totally missing? I've given the RAM +0.2v, so its running at 2.0v now, not really sure how much to give it. CPU is also running a little more @ 1.35v. Everything else is @ stock.Any help would be appreciated, as I'm sure this rig could do more! (especially the CPU and Mobo).
EDIT:
Here's a pic:
Thanks and regards.
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