OC'ing an E6300 in a Gigabyte EP45-DS3P? Any tips or advice?

sastusbulbas · 6 Dec 2009 at 19:56

Hi all,

Have just put this system together, have it running at 10.5 x 266 (which required resetting the multi. Though it still powers down to 1600Mhz after disabling C1E?

Anyway I was wondering what sort of settings people were using with the Gigabyte EP45-DS3P when overclocking with the likes of an E6300?

Edit, tried some basic OC'ing with just the multiplier and FSB, it didn't seem to enjoy it much, with anything above 3000.0Mhz
I seem to still have speedstep or whatever it is called enableb, as it goes up and down in CPU-z currently drops from 10x to 6x 300Mhz even with C1E disabled so I am missing something with Oc'ing here?

Cheers

RJC · 6 Dec 2009 at 20:19

Check for EIST in the BIOS which should stop the multiplier change.

sastusbulbas · 6 Dec 2009 at 20:28

Cheers RJC disabling EIST seems to have done the trick, but should I leave C1E disabled also?

Still want to OC further but I guess the memory may have to be cut from auto as it OC's with the CPU at the moment.

RJC · 6 Dec 2009 at 20:43

sastusbulbas said:
Cheers RJC disabling EIST seems to have done the trick, but should I leave C1E disabled also?

Still want to OC further but I guess the memory may have to be cut from auto as it OC's with the CPU at the moment.

Yes, keep C1E disabled.

Adjust the memory multiplier / ratio to keep within the memory's recommended speed.

sastusbulbas · 6 Dec 2009 at 22:03

Ok not tested for stability yet, set my memory at 400Mhz with an FSB;DRAM of 1.1 5/5/5/18/42

CPU is at 10x400.0Mhz core temps without load are 39/36

Edit, the all important Windows 7 index score

6.9
7.0
6.8
6.8
5.9

sastusbulbas · 7 Dec 2009 at 21:48

I have noticed core 0 is at times hotter than core 1 in my CPU? Poorly fitted cooler? Should I reseat it? Its around 10*C higher at times maximum so far has been 61*C on core 0 and 51*C on core 1 low temps are idle at 39*C and 36*C respectively.

Edit, it has me wondering if a Corsair H50 may be the answer IF I leave this in the HTPC case?

Big.Wayne · 8 Dec 2009 at 01:20

sastusbulbas said:
Ok not tested for stability yet

It's a good habit to test for some kind of stability before posting, suicide screenshots are of very limited use really!

That looks like a great overclock there, just need to get the memory up to speed while keeping the system rock solid stable and you should be set! :cool:

bifday2k · 8 Dec 2009 at 01:25

don't worry about the idle temps, they are extremely inaccurate, and also some cpu's have stuck temp sensors for idle readout, i know mine does, i can be sat in an ice cold room (literally) when benching, and my cores never go below 38c, even though my overall cpu temp can be sub 30c.

About the big diff between cores, a reseating may work, just make sure both sides of the cooler are down well, as its a push pin method.

Your cores can go upto 100c on that cpu, so even if the 61 is a correct reading, there is a lot more head room before thermal control kicks in.