Lost my Overclocks with an RMA'd Board.

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 18:34

Lost my Overclocks with an RMA'd Board. Any Help Appreciated !

Hi,
I used to be able to hit 2.6Ghz with my CPU but after I had my board back from RMA ive had to go to stock settings, massive performance decrease. I dont know what it is, It wont even SuperPi with an overclock.
Im thinking maybe there is a loose connection and the power isnt getting through.
Ive watched the temps and they dont go over 40C.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Cheers in advance.

MC_Bob

BTW: The settings in my Sig were from before I RMA'd

MikeTimbers · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:06

Different BIOS?

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:10

Nope, I flashed it with *** same BIOS, now its got a newer one but not really different.
Ill try replugging cables in.

MC_Bob

Xplo · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:24

The board might not be able to handle speeds over stock?

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:25

Xplo said:
The board might not be able to handle speeds over stock?

I used to be able to get 2.6Ghz prime stable

Sorry forgot to say that.

MC_Bob

monkeypants · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:36

It's not the same board. Just because you had one that does those speeds doesn't mean the next one will.

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:55

monkeypants said:
It's not the same board. Just because you had one that does those speeds doesn't mean the next one will.

It is actually the same board, lol.
It had AS5 under the NB Heatsink.

MC_Bob

monkeypants · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:56

I see....

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:06

Wow, I tried Ocing again and its just working.
Im now back at 260FSB with a 166 divider on the RAM.
CPU Shot

And also, why is it displayed as a Manchester core?
Thought it was a Venice?!?!

MC_Bob

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:39

Just ran Prime95 and got this:

http://i2.tinypic.com/svoq3t.jpg

What does it mean?

MC_Bob

james.miller · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:40

mean's the cpu mis-calculated. It's not stable mate.

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:42

So what would I have to do, drop my clocks?
Remmember it was Prime Stable before, no errors...
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers

MC_bob

james.miller · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:43

or increase voltage

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:56

Ok cheers.
Im on 1.4 now so I wont go much more.
Thanks

MC_Bob

Mr Mister · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:58

what volts did you use before? id expect it to need getting on 1.5-1.55v to get 2.6 stable.

james.miller · 2 Apr 2006 at 20:59

was gonna say. dont be a sissy, i put 1.55v thru my opteron lol

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 21:00

Ok I'll put it to 1.45v or back up on the clocks.

MC_Bob

EDIT, Lol, didnt mean 4.5v meant 1.45v

james.miller · 2 Apr 2006 at 21:06

well...i said dont be a sissy, i didnt say go be suicidal lol

mc_bob · 2 Apr 2006 at 21:06

Grrr, Same results with 1.45v.
Not even hitting 35C, Should I just drop the clocks, Dont like the idea of 1.5v.
Also, it plays COD2 fine.

MC_Bob

Mr Mister · 2 Apr 2006 at 21:06

LOL 4.5 would be a bit far.

What hsf you got?