I can't overclock :-(

beast · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:40

I have a GA-965G-DS3 motherboard, along with an E6600. Just receiving a Freezer 7 Pro fan this morning, so decided to give overclocking a go. I followed the guide on the DS3 thread, all was going well. But If I try ANY overclock, I think the PC fails to boot, so the motherboard disables the overclock to allow it to start again. I tried 300 (X9 divider) no joy, not even 280. I've tried a few different voltages from 1.45v downwards, but whatever I try, it will not overclock :mad:

Anyone help?

beast · 28 Dec 2006 at 19:20

I think the first problem was, I appeared to have the 965P's BIOS F6, when according to the gigabyte website the 965G's is only up to F5. So loaded that. No idea if I can run the P motherboard's BIOS?!!

Anyway, First problem is, with the memory multiplier at 2x, the RAM is at 600MHZ. Looking on the pics of people's screenshots, it should be at 800MHZ (it's the geIL 6400) does that sound wrong?!

Got it up to 2.7 GHZ (300fsb) once but it wouldn't re-boot again.

beast · 28 Dec 2006 at 19:51

Yeah, So I'm reading now

I think I'll RMA it.

beast · 28 Dec 2006 at 19:58

The reason I've got the G is.. We can't discuss other companies on here, but let's just say one company was selling this board at a very attractive price (70)

I've managed to get the FSB up to 300 at least which is good for 2.7, But Overclocking is fun

I think I'll sell/RMA the G and buy the P version from OCUK so I can continue.