Need advice from the clever clogs... Please :)

[Buchanan0204]

 

[Buchanan0204]

system memory multiplier [AUTO], what are the options when set to manual?

Just the 6,8,10 or auto. It enables nothing else.

 

[stulid]

what version bios does it show on boot up?

 

[Buchanan0204]

I think then that the motherboard probably doesnt allow much overcloking then.

set the BCLK to 160

memory multiplier to maximum of 10 (160X10 = 1600)

set cpu clock ratio to 20 giving 3200mhz, so a tiny overclock

and the performance enhance from turbo back to whatever it was.

I've seen Nath Wraith I think it was push an i3 right upto 4.6Ghz. Surely he wasn't running the ram at 1333Mhz?

The board is also listed as being overclockable friendly according to the Gigabyte site, stating it can support OC ram at 1600Mhz.

I get the feeling its something silly holding me back.

 

[Buchanan0204]

what version bios does it show on boot up?

it's the latest, F11

 

[stulid]

all out of ideas? the ram is definitely 1600mhz stuff? is there a label on a ram stick?

 

[stulid]

are you using a discrete graphics card?

 

[Buchanan0204]

Here's the stuff here. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-104-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

It's definitely rated at 1600Mhz. There is a label on the box indicating it also. I never paid much attention to the sticker on the module itself, wan't me to take one out and have a look?

 

[stulid]

might as well just in case something dum has happened.

 

[Buchanan0204]

are you using a discrete graphics card?

Just using the onboard Intel HD graphics. It's telling me 4GB installed, 3.74 Usable. So The Intel HD graphics must be eating some of my Geil. Think this would affect it?

 

[stulid]

Think this would affect it?

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3503#sp

* To reach DDR3 2200 MHz and above, you are required to use with Intel Core i7/Core i5 CPU without HD Graphics and install a discrete graphics card.
When using Intel Core i5/Core i3/ Pentium CPU with HD Graphics, the maximum memory speed supported is 1666 MHz

its saying 1666mhz is the max while using the onboard graphics, wonder if its meant to say 1333mhz?

 

[Buchanan0204]

 

[Buchanan0204]

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3503#sp



its saying 1666mhz is the max while using the onboard graphics, wonder if its meant to say 1333mhz?

There's only one way to find out. I'll stick a radeon 4350 in it just now.

 

[Buchanan0204]

Just out of curiosity is there any advantage to me setting it via a memory divider over using the BCLK to adjust it. It runs fine at 3.2Ghz with the RAM at 1600Mhz using those settings I originally put in.

 

[stulid]

no advantage at all, just kept all the other frequencies at stock.

if you start overclokcing by adjusting the BCLK then a few hours of testing to make sure its stable would be helpful.

if its unstable/bluescreens then voltage adjustments should help it become stable again, but then your starting to play with fire.

but a small overclock to 3200mhz shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Buchanan0204]

Ok. Just went outside to the shed and got a 4350 out of a pc. Put it in and it still wont allow for it to be bumped higher than 1333Mhz. Really weird!

Must be something stupid. Think it's worth sending OCUK a webnote to see if anybody there knows.

I'll switch back to the onboard gpu now. I'm pretty impressed with it so far, best onboard gpu I have ever seen.

 

[stulid]

good luck then, I am all out of ideas, but at least your pictures and wording and responses were clear and legible. made a pleasant change from some of the stuff I have seen/tried helping with.

 

[Buchanan0204]

good luck then, I am all out of ideas, but at least your pictures and wording and responses were clear and legible. made a pleasant change from some of the stuff I have seen/tried helping with.

Not bad for 4am eh lol?

Thank's for all your help and time, it really is appreciated very much.