Clocking Advice/Tips Needed

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 14:56

Realist said:
Ok thanks.

Started Prime and I see something happening and the processor are running 100%. How long does this go on for?

Do you also have core temp open to monitor temps?

what are your temps at the moment via core temp when running prime?

keep prime running ideally for 8 hours. If there is system instability prime will fail ie it will flash red and inform you of an error/ fail.

Post back your temp reading for all four cores

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:04

I do have core temp but its reading high temps.

Im using PC Probe that came with the Mobo and thats saying the CPU at idle is 33 Deg and now Im running Prime its saying under load its 53c.

Core Temp says the following:

Tjunction: 100c
Core 0: 65c
Core 1: 65c
Core 2: 59c
Core 3: 59c

Which is correct?

PS,

Core temp says the frequency is: 3599.87Mhz (449.98 x 8) which is wrong.

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:07

Realist said:
I do have core temp but its reading high temps.

Im using PC Probe that came with the Mobo and thats saying the CPU at idle is 33 Deg and now Im running Prime its saying under load its 53c.

Core Temp says the following:

Tjunction: 100c
Core 0: 65c
Core 1: 65c
Core 2: 59c
Core 3: 59c

Which is correct?

Core temp is correct as it takes the thermal readings directly from the chip die.

Those are good temps

Let prime continue its run

Looking good

open CPUZ and that will confirm your overclock

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:12

CPUZ says the core speed is: 3200 not 3599.87 as its reported using Core Temp?

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:16

Realist said:
CPUZ says the core speed is: 3200 not 3599.87 as its reported using Core Temp?

CPUZ is reporting your over clock correctly

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:17

So if Core Temp is wrong on the core temp are the temps correct?

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:29

System just crashed. Dont know if it was me cos I was using the system at the same time or Prime.

Will try again.

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:38

3599.87Mhz is your FSB

3599.87x9=3.2Ghz

3599.87x8=2.87Ghz

your multiplier is at 9 and not 8 CPUZ will confirm multi 9

Core temp is reporting the correct temps it is showing the FSB speed

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:40

Realist said:
System just crashed. Dont know if it was me cos I was using the system at the same time or Prime.

Will try again.

when your system crashed what core(s) did it fail on? it would have gone red indicating core(s) failure

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:47

CPUZ says the multiplier is X8 not 9.

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 15:49

System rebooted.

CyZMyAssBaby said:
when your system crashed what core(s) did it fail on? it would have gone red indicating core(s) failure

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 16:24

Realist said:
CPUZ says the multiplier is X8 not 9.

Ok

uninstall core temp and then reinstall. That should take care of the issue. When you have done that post a core temp shot. When you run prime can you post an image of prime, coretemp, and cpuz please from your desk top.

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 16:32

Current details:

Will redo a new shot when I reinstall Core Temp.

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 16:39

Realist said:
Current details:

Will redo a new shot when I reinstall Core Temp.

OK

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 16:41

Reinstalled Core Temp and its still saying the same details.

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 16:59

ok its not a problem, core temp will still report the correct temps and CPUZ will show the correct over clock.

(may be another member will enlighten me to as why core temp reports the FSB in this manner when using a lower multiplier?)

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:25

I'll change it to 9 and see what happends.

CyZMyAssBaby · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:28

Ok further reading has revealed It is a known problem with Core Temp. It uses an obsolete algorithm to detect clock speed, and it is inaccurate at times. A fix is planned, but currently it's not on the top of the priority list.

http://www.alcpu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=312

So Realist continue to use core temp for monitoring temps, CPUZ will show your correct over clock.

Core temp will not mis read your temps.

Are you using the latest version 95.4? http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/CoreTempBeta.zip

Realist · 4 Dec 2007 at 19:18

Ok will do.

Iam using the latest now

and I'll keep plugging away slowly.

Will carry on tomorrow now cos foods done and Im in bed at 9 up for work at 3:15am.

Regards.

Realist · 8 Dec 2007 at 21:42

Im back.

Tried to change settings up/down and kept at stock but finding a middle road is hard.

If I leave it as stock all's fine and the max I can run the CPU at without any failings is 3000 max and thats it. If I go over that the thing crashes and reboots.

I've upped the FSB no joy, I've upped the Vcore no joy and gone the other way and so far Im unable to get a top overclock apart from the 3.0Ghz max.

Wondering if its the mobo!

Regards.