Insert Witty Thread Title Here (noob needs oc help sorry guyz!)

[Krisali]

Hi all,

Got an Asus Rampage Forumla, a Q6600, 8GB of OCZ Ram (the matched set available from OCUK), Zalman 9700 LED

Using the mobo's 'CPU level up' auto settings I have played around with various frequencies and found the system to be largely stable, a few blue screens right after installation were driver related.

At 3Ghz core temp reports the hottest core (core 1) to be 54C after several hours of Prime 95. I think I might have used far too much MX2 thermal goop when I fitted the cooler.

Could anyone give me any tips for overclocking this combination (I have read the sticked guide at the top) and are the temperatures I have ok? Do you think there is headroom for more overclock? I really want to optimise my settings if I can

Ideally I would like 3.6Ghz to help in Crysis and World in Conflict. I should also probably add I'm using a single Saphire 4870.

Thanks

 

[Mr Paul]

Your 8Gb will be holding OCing up,

 

[Breezy]

The rampage sufers with nb problems with 8gb tbh. Try ocing with 4gb first, then up nb voltage a little bit to run 8igb

 

[Krisali]

Ok, what voltage do you think I should run through the NB to help with stability with 8GB. Remember its all set to auto atm

Cheers

 

[Krisali]

Still looking for help. I know there are a billion threads like this but would be great if there is anyone willing to advise some settings for my mobo/cpu/memory...

Would love to atleast get 3.4Ghz and dont wanna bugger anything up

3.6 would be fantastic