My Current system is:
P5N-E SLI
Q6600
Artic Freezer 7
2x1GB 800Mhz DDR2 Patriot
2x2GB 800Mhz exilr
OCZ Stealth 600w PSU
GTX260 896mb
I've tried overclocking. I can get it to 2.61 by increasing the FSB to 1166 (1166/4 = 291.5). It seems to run fine and stable.
I tried increasing the FSB to 1200 (300) and keeping the memory Unlinked and at 800Mhz. The first time I tried it crashed shortly after. Now when I try I just get a blue screen on windows loading saying a Hardware Fault. Then the Bios refuses to keep my OC settings until I reset the CMOS.
I'm quite confused, I would assume that I should get more out of the CPU with these items.
I will be getting the CoolIT Eco A.L.C. CPU Watercooler at some point in the future, I also know I need to replace the exilr memory.
I've looked into upgrading to DDR3 but I can't afford much, so a DDR3 Socket 775 is out of my price range and any other i series socket is too as I can't afford the CPU.
I've also been looking at CL4 Memory to match my Patriot stuff. OCZ Titanium CL4 800Mhz seems to be a decent way to go, but I'm unsure.
I'm basically looking to make my system run a little nicer at as low cost as possible.
I am getting the Gainward GTX460 GLH too though
Any advice would be appreciated. I've just started a job building PCs and they are training me in overclocking, but I find it hard to understand how to work out Voltages, so some pointers there would be good too.
Thanks!
P5N-E SLI
Q6600
Artic Freezer 7
2x1GB 800Mhz DDR2 Patriot
2x2GB 800Mhz exilr
OCZ Stealth 600w PSU
GTX260 896mb
I've tried overclocking. I can get it to 2.61 by increasing the FSB to 1166 (1166/4 = 291.5). It seems to run fine and stable.
I tried increasing the FSB to 1200 (300) and keeping the memory Unlinked and at 800Mhz. The first time I tried it crashed shortly after. Now when I try I just get a blue screen on windows loading saying a Hardware Fault. Then the Bios refuses to keep my OC settings until I reset the CMOS.
I'm quite confused, I would assume that I should get more out of the CPU with these items.
I will be getting the CoolIT Eco A.L.C. CPU Watercooler at some point in the future, I also know I need to replace the exilr memory.
I've looked into upgrading to DDR3 but I can't afford much, so a DDR3 Socket 775 is out of my price range and any other i series socket is too as I can't afford the CPU.
I've also been looking at CL4 Memory to match my Patriot stuff. OCZ Titanium CL4 800Mhz seems to be a decent way to go, but I'm unsure.
I'm basically looking to make my system run a little nicer at as low cost as possible.
I am getting the Gainward GTX460 GLH too though
Any advice would be appreciated. I've just started a job building PCs and they are training me in overclocking, but I find it hard to understand how to work out Voltages, so some pointers there would be good too.
Thanks!
