Looking to overclock, need some help

tchhh

tchhh

tchhh

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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
 
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
 
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The link to the screenshot isn't working :)


And yip the memory multipliers are the memory ratios. x2.0 is 1:1 etc.

And whilst your memory may be rated at 1000mhz, it's best to keep it on the x2.0 memory multiplier til you've finished overclocking your CPU. When that's done you can fiddle with the memory multipliers to try to get it around 1000mhz.
 

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)
 
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Looks ok so far.

Core Temp should be spot-on for the E6300. I would try to keep it below 70c when Priming.
 
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
 
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?
 
Can't get the 2nd pic to load (probably Imageshacks fault), but it looks like it failed the test.

Your load temps are grand, so you can add more vcore. Tho you might need quite a bit more to get 3.5ghz stable.
 
I would jump no more than 0.025v at a time. You can keep a close eye on temp rises then.
 

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).
 
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tchhh said:

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).
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That's fine. You're still only at 1.44v in Windows.
 
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