Looking to overclock, need some help

tchhh · 1 Feb 2008 at 23:51

Hi there just managed to install my new motherboard (gigabyte x38-ds4). Was wondering on some overclocking advice(all the tutorials ive read are on asus boards). Ive found the bios settings a bit confusing in the gigabyte bios. These are my current specs

http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cpuzstatszn4.jpg

My ram is 2x2gb gskill 1000mhz, yet it doesnt seem to be running at its speeds as per the manufacturer.
Also i know it a lot to ask, so if you could point me in the direction with some guides with gigabyte motherboards thatd be useful too
Thanks a lot
-Mark

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 01:28

ok so this is what ive got so far:
http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cpustatsocyp7.jpg
Small fft gave temp readings of 58 degree c
I am a bit confused with the system memory multiplier which i assume is what changes the ratios between fsb:ram... if so my ratios seem a bit dodgy, any recommendations.
Also as i said my RAM is 1000mhz memory. as i see it in the bios the SPD it displays is 800...?
All input appreciated, as this is my first oc ever
-Mark

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 01:57

Ok set the system memory multiplier to 2.0a which is an 1:1 temps running prime95 full stress test are 60 degrees tops. What do you think so far? (dont think coretemp reading is totally accurate)

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 02:16

ignore this reply

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 21:10

My latest results are as follows...:

Think i should leave it there... RAM is running at its advertised speeds, cpu is running at 3.5ghz at the shown temps while running the large test in prime95
Thanks
-Mark

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 21:30

prime 95 results so far... im concerned with the middle window... cant find any file named stress.txt

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 22:01

just fired up css, oc'd my graphics card aswell(msi 8800gts 320mb) lag and fps is good, but people seem to move a bit jumpy/choppy, could this mean i need to up the voltage going to my graphics card in bios options?

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 22:08

1.5 be sufficient? seemed to make my temps shoot up quite a bit so i lowered it to 1.4ish

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 22:16

ok will try, any idea on the choppyness of counter strike source.... ?

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 22:59

hit 1.5v and still failing, keep going?:s

tchhh · 2 Feb 2008 at 23:49

Went up 1.50625v is there a max vcore?, seems stable been running just under an hour, temps are at 65(only got artic cooling freezer, looking to get some more fans for back and front if i can fit).