Overclcocking Trouble Need Some Tips

Ross1308 · 9 Mar 2007 at 21:11

Here Are My Specs:

Processor:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Motherboard: ASRock 775 Dual-Vista (FSB Max 340)
Memory:2048MB RAM (2GB)
Hard Drive:320 GB SATA
Video Card:NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE (I Am Getting A 8800 GTS)
Monitor: AG Neovo 19" Plug And PLay Monitor
Operating System:Windows XP Professional

Hi i am 15 and I Have Recently Overclocked My CPU taking little steps at a time my PC was running fine until it kept getting frozen on the start menu so i reset my BIOS (pulled battery out and put back in) loaded up my pc then tried overclocking again once more taking little steps at a time and it worked fine so i was happy then today the first time i turn it from overclocking (at this point i was 1.98ghz) and didn't want to go up anymore at the minute so i was playing Battlefield2142 all of a sudden the Computer Stop and restarted its self. I know i havnt got the best of motherboards and i think thats the problem im quite sure you would agree with me. Anyway as soon as it restarted its self i went into the BIOS and changed it back to the normal CPU clock which is 266 on my FSB. And from now on i havnt had a problem but i am keen to overclock could anyone help me with this i have also had a couple of Blue Screens on startup i will be very grateful for your help
I have also read the Beginners Guide to overclocking from Jokester
Thanks Ross

Cob · 9 Mar 2007 at 22:24

Hi there

What kind of RAM have you got?

Ross1308 · 9 Mar 2007 at 23:51

The One Stick Is Nanya DDR2 I think thats the only RAM you can have in a Conroe Motherboard (Core 2 Duo) And The Other Is Just 1GB Dosnt Have A Name On it im using Everest Ultimate 2007 to get the information.

Ross1308 · 10 Mar 2007 at 00:09

I Have Screenshot of RAM info Ask If you need anymore
Nanya Stick

Other Stick

Ross1308 · 10 Mar 2007 at 13:13

I Think it may be my RAM which needs to be overclocked or the voltage changed please could someone reply thanks Ross1308

MrSeanKon · 10 Mar 2007 at 13:38

Ross1308 said:
The One Stick Is Nanya DDR2

No good brand name and overclockable. :cool:

Ross1308 said:
And The Other Is Just 1GB Dosnt Have A Name On it

For best gains we should buy the same RAM modules (chipset, brand name and size).

Ross1308 · 10 Mar 2007 at 14:03

"No good brand name and overclockable."

What do you mean by this

Cob · 10 Mar 2007 at 15:26

Ross change your sig to no more than 4 lines

Then change your RAM timings to 5-5-5-15 and see if that helps.

Tho your RAM may well be holding you back if it can't do ~300mhz after testing.

Ross1308 · 10 Mar 2007 at 16:41

Thanks Cob i will try that you have been a great help i will reply in this thread if it dosnt work

MrSeanKon · 13 Mar 2007 at 08:27

Ross1308 said:
What do you mean by this

I will try to be as more specific as possible.

Ross1308 said:
"No good brand name."

Good RAM modules for example are Kingston, OCZ, Corsair etc....
Nanya is not a good company IMHO it produces budget products.
Similarly compare FIAT vs Mercedes.

Ross1308 said:
and overclockable.

You won't increase your RAM FSB high.
The good RAM modules achieve high FSBs.