Hi
I have a Gigabyte P35-DS3R motherboard with an E2180 CPU. I am now thinking of getting a Wolfdale CPU. I am torn between the E8400 and E8500, the difference being the multiplier 9 vs 9.5 and around 60 quid. Early indications suggest that these chips will hit around 4.2+. I am therefore going to want to get the most of my Motherboards in terms of FSB. I reckon if I can get stability above 480FSB I will go for the E8400 but anything much below that will push me towards the E8500.
Currently I can boot at 470 but PC freezes under load. 460 is fine all day long. Does anybody have any tips for pushing my board a bit further.
Cheers
I have a Gigabyte P35-DS3R motherboard with an E2180 CPU. I am now thinking of getting a Wolfdale CPU. I am torn between the E8400 and E8500, the difference being the multiplier 9 vs 9.5 and around 60 quid. Early indications suggest that these chips will hit around 4.2+. I am therefore going to want to get the most of my Motherboards in terms of FSB. I reckon if I can get stability above 480FSB I will go for the E8400 but anything much below that will push me towards the E8500.
Currently I can boot at 470 but PC freezes under load. 460 is fine all day long. Does anybody have any tips for pushing my board a bit further.
Cheers