e5200 volts and temps
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3.2Ghz @ 1.1625v
idle - 23 degrees
load - i haven't seen it above 30 degrees
However, the side of my case is still off so these temps may change by a few degrees when i finally install my slient case fans and wire tidying. I expect with the sides on the temps will rise by 5 degrees.
I haven't pushed for a higher clock as 3.2Ghz was my original target. The only extra push i would like to do is match my memory to my FSB but that immediatley makes the rig unstable even though i have 8500 memory. I need to do some tickering...
It's the best value build i've ever done - great little chip.
idle - 23 degrees
load - i haven't seen it above 30 degrees
However, the side of my case is still off so these temps may change by a few degrees when i finally install my slient case fans and wire tidying. I expect with the sides on the temps will rise by 5 degrees.
I haven't pushed for a higher clock as 3.2Ghz was my original target. The only extra push i would like to do is match my memory to my FSB but that immediatley makes the rig unstable even though i have 8500 memory. I need to do some tickering...
It's the best value build i've ever done - great little chip.
3.6Ghz @ 1.416v
load 55c
idle around 30 (I'm 5.5 hours into orthos, will check tomorrow!)
I'm using a freezer 7 pro HSF and Asus P5Q pro mobo. If it passes orthos I'm going to try to bring the voltage down a notch, it was ~1.36 before but didn't last much over half an hour in orthos.
I've had it at 3.8Ghz (I think that was ~1.45v) but only 30min orthos stable and temps at ~60c with all the fans on my case up full whack. I was trying to hit the magic 4Ghz (just for the sake of it, not everyday use!) but got scared!
load 55c
idle around 30 (I'm 5.5 hours into orthos, will check tomorrow!)
I'm using a freezer 7 pro HSF and Asus P5Q pro mobo. If it passes orthos I'm going to try to bring the voltage down a notch, it was ~1.36 before but didn't last much over half an hour in orthos.
I've had it at 3.8Ghz (I think that was ~1.45v) but only 30min orthos stable and temps at ~60c with all the fans on my case up full whack. I was trying to hit the magic 4Ghz (just for the sake of it, not everyday use!) but got scared!
That's a great result even for a E5200 - after nearly 6 hrs of testing i would be more than happy. At 1.1 Ghz extra that chip has more than paid for itself - n1.
Hehe - pretty sure i will eventually try and eek more out of this chip as the rig gets older - but the max i'll be aiming for is 3.5Ghz. Cudos for tying to get 4Ghz stable though - what voltages were you using on the board - mem, nb, vid, vcore etc?
Yes very happy with this chip, I was originally going to go for a E8400 but this is my first build so thought I'd go for the cheaper option incase I messed it up!
13 hours stable @ 3.6Ghz all good
288x12.5
vcore in bios 1.425v in cpu z 1.408-1.416v.
mem DDR2-862Mhz 2.1v 5,6,6,18.
NB 1.4v FSB strap 266mhz
Need to get the memory sorted now, 4Gb Ocz gold edition 1066.
Just tried 3.806Ghz again now, orthos is only stable for 5-10 min.
331FSB x 11.5 multiplier
vcore 1.45v in bios, 1.424v cpu-z
Mem - 995Mhz, 2.2v
NB-Auto
From what I've read seems like need between 1.5 to 1.7v to even get to 4Ghz (unless your lucky with your chip), I think the most I would risk would be 1.5v, but would need a better cooler or redo the TIM.
I'm having trouble getting my memory stable at higher speeds as well, I've tried increasing the mem (2.2v) and NB (1.44v) voltages but can't even get it to boot. Not sure I understand NB voltage very well, it always seem to work better on Auto!
13 hours stable @ 3.6Ghz all good
288x12.5
vcore in bios 1.425v in cpu z 1.408-1.416v.
mem DDR2-862Mhz 2.1v 5,6,6,18.
NB 1.4v FSB strap 266mhz
Need to get the memory sorted now, 4Gb Ocz gold edition 1066.
Just tried 3.806Ghz again now, orthos is only stable for 5-10 min.
331FSB x 11.5 multiplier
vcore 1.45v in bios, 1.424v cpu-z
Mem - 995Mhz, 2.2v
NB-Auto
From what I've read seems like need between 1.5 to 1.7v to even get to 4Ghz (unless your lucky with your chip), I think the most I would risk would be 1.5v, but would need a better cooler or redo the TIM.
I'm having trouble getting my memory stable at higher speeds as well, I've tried increasing the mem (2.2v) and NB (1.44v) voltages but can't even get it to boot. Not sure I understand NB voltage very well, it always seem to work better on Auto!
Mine at stock is;
Idle; Never seen it lower than 43c
Load; 60ish.
Damn
i thought mine was a bit hot, presume your running stock cooler? get a cheap artic cooler and a couple of fans should knock 10-15c off..
MarkW7, XXVV is right.
However, if you're not running a stock cooler and are still getting those temps i would suggest that your heatsink isn't seated properly as those temps don't match up to a third party cooler at stock voltages.
Do you have an intake and out take fan on your case?
However, if you're not running a stock cooler and are still getting those temps i would suggest that your heatsink isn't seated properly as those temps don't match up to a third party cooler at stock voltages.
Do you have an intake and out take fan on your case?
What memory have you got installed?
What niggles me is that i have 8500 memory installed and it will not go above above ~900, even on very relaxed timings. Having said that i'm sure i wouldn't notice the difference gain even if i were to attain the same/similar FSB as my cpu...
1.416v @ 4.2ghz (load)
Around 72c (H20) - Under IBT Load
a 1.7ghz overclock, proves how good this chip actually is..
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Motherboard is a P5Q - Deluxe
CPU has more to give will IBT at 4.4ghz but I am not very happy with he temps! (i.e. 90c).. I am currently messing around with a new build but am going to but it under a TEC at some point because I dont think it has a very good contact between core(s) and IHS hense the poor temperatures
They are cracking little CPU's just brought mine as a play about before my next upgrade having sold my old Q6600
CPU has more to give will IBT at 4.4ghz but I am not very happy with he temps! (i.e. 90c).. I am currently messing around with a new build but am going to but it under a TEC at some point because I dont think it has a very good contact between core(s) and IHS hense the poor temperatures
They are cracking little CPU's just brought mine as a play about before my next upgrade having sold my old Q6600
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Ocz Gold edition 4Gb DDR2 PC2-8500 Dual channel
It's rated at 1066Mhz, CL 5-6-6-18, 2.1v. I've got it stable now at 1000Mhz by dropping the multiplier to 12 from 12.5 to keep the cpu at 3.6Ghz. I think I'm going to leave it that, like you say probably wouldn't notice the difference anyway!
Its just annoying as the next frequency up when running at 3.6Ghz is 1152Mhz (by changing the multiplier and strap) and I can't get that stable. My mem comes up in CPU-Z as PC2-6400 (400Mhz) so I think it's just overclocked 6400 anyway rather than actual 8500 which would explain why I can't push it much further.
What mem voltage are you using? My mother board defaults at 1.8 but my 8500 ram needs at least 2.1.
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I am currently at 12.5x320=4Ghz with an idle of 33 (temp mobo sensor is broken and wont go lower, even on my e7200 and e2180) and load of 55, LinX stable for 5 Minutes as im only testing at the minute. Will go for 4.2 like pneumonic and post up results.
Very impressive, don't think I've got the balls to go that high with the temps...yet
I think you've got a great chip 4.2Ghz at 1.416v is awesome!
My cpu is only one level above stock, 1.1625v, and i've set my memory at the relaxed timing of 5 5 5 18 at 2.0v. My memory can run between 1.8v and 2.2v depending on timings and speed used. However, even if i max my memory volatges to 2.3 i still can't get it stable above 900.
I was content with 3.2Ghz but looking at my low temps and reading how many ppl are getting above 3.5Ghz i think i may have another play. I know it's deff got a few more Mhz in it but i usually only do moderate clocks - but this chip just seems to relish high clocks.
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This is the furthest i am currently willing to go, temps are starting to get high and any more voltage than is currently needed to actually get this chip stable will send them skyrocketing.
Currently running 1.5v through Bios which drops to 1.472v under load, maximum temperatures are reaching 73' but would be higher if i could manage a full session on LinX.
e5200
Asus P5E (half dead and will not read temps under 73')
2Gb 2x1Gb G.Skill HZ (half dead again, or bad D9's which wont run at their stock speeds unless the timings are much slacker than they should be)
TRUE + 1600rpm S.Flex (unlapped, i feel that lapping will knock around 6-7' off of the load temps due to its atrocious base)
Currently running 1.5v through Bios which drops to 1.472v under load, maximum temperatures are reaching 73' but would be higher if i could manage a full session on LinX.
e5200
Asus P5E (half dead and will not read temps under 73')
2Gb 2x1Gb G.Skill HZ (half dead again, or bad D9's which wont run at their stock speeds unless the timings are much slacker than they should be)
TRUE + 1600rpm S.Flex (unlapped, i feel that lapping will knock around 6-7' off of the load temps due to its atrocious base)
You probably right, are you going to try it? I wish i had lapped mine but my HS is such a b*tch to put on that i doubt i'll ever do it now. I normally don't lap my cpus just for the warranty issues - but these chips are so cheap it's worth the risk just for the experimental fun of it.
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My chip was bought from a competitor as it was cheaper so it will be from a totally different batch to everyone else who didn't buy from there. I am not going to lap the base of my TRUE at the moment as i have not got enough free time on my hands except for weekends, i have exams for the next few weeks so my comp is not going to be used as much until they have passed. After that though i intend to go down to lap the base of my TRUE and the e5200 to see how big the difference is afterwards, i am also going to attempt various mods which according to various members on other forums should make it much cooler, the main mod will be the Washer mod in order to get more pressure to account for the base lost on the TRUE. I will then be buying another 1600 S.flex and a pair of Thermalright Fan Shrouds.
I was contemplating selling most of my current hardware as it overkill for my needs (4Ghz Proccessor and HD4870 are overkill for source games when i can run around with 500fps) and buying some cheaper, more efficient hardware such as a HD4770. The problem i have is impusle buying things that are overkill and i do not need, the e5200 has taught me that something which is £60 can beat something that is worth much more. for example my 24/7 figure is 302x12.5=3800mhz @ 1.3v on my e5200, this runs much cooler than my e7200 which is now in my brothers computer (48' under load vs 54') at the same speed, the e5200 also requires less voltage (1.3v) than the e7200 (1.4v).
I feel that lower end hardware will give me much better results and be better suited to what i use my compter for (non demanding gaming and music) so will be selling off most of my parts and downgrading.
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I Think the batch number is : Q850A524 if anyone wants to compare
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I was contemplating selling most of my current hardware as it overkill for my needs (4Ghz Proccessor and HD4870 are overkill for source games when i can run around with 500fps) and buying some cheaper, more efficient hardware such as a HD4770. The problem i have is impusle buying things that are overkill and i do not need, the e5200 has taught me that something which is £60 can beat something that is worth much more. for example my 24/7 figure is 302x12.5=3800mhz @ 1.3v on my e5200, this runs much cooler than my e7200 which is now in my brothers computer (48' under load vs 54') at the same speed, the e5200 also requires less voltage (1.3v) than the e7200 (1.4v).
I feel that lower end hardware will give me much better results and be better suited to what i use my compter for (non demanding gaming and music) so will be selling off most of my parts and downgrading.
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I Think the batch number is : Q850A524 if anyone wants to compare
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