Overclocking Day 1,first results.

starmanwarz

starmanwarz

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So I started overclocking my Q6600 G0 after gathering all the info I needed since it was my 1st time OCing.

Attempt number 1-3Ghz.333 FSB,9x multi,1.2850v,1:1 ratio.Everything was going fine until the mobo started beeping.I opened up uGuru and it showed that PWM temps had gone up to 80C.Damn.I raised the beep limit to 85,and I run prime for 2 hours with PWM temps at 82,stable.

Attempt number 2-3.2Ghz.355 FSB,9x multi,1.3550v,1:1 ratio.PWM went up to 87C and I had to close prime.After some search I found out that the heatsinks may not be seated correctly.Damn.This means that I have to remove everything again.I got a 80mm 1500RPM fan to see if it could achieve a decrease in PWM temps.Tried again at 3.2Ghz,1.3650v and PWM temps were 72C after 2 hours and 30 minutes of prime testing(then prime failed and pc rebooted).My CPU temps were 57 52 57 50.

So I have to find some time to check if the heatsinks are seated correctly(everyone recommended this on Abit's forums)PWM temps are very high on idle too,around 49C(with the fan).And when Im done with the heatsinks,I will still need a fan cooling the PWM.
Now I have a few questions.First of all,what do you think of the settings I used so far?Are my CPU temps ok(CPU is watercooled).Will I have to mess with NB/SB voltages if I want to go further?What do you think about my PWM temps,should I re-assemble the heatsinks?
 
Its always a good idea to replace the stock TIM with some decent TIM under the heatsinks of the NB+SB as most manufacturers use way to much, inferior quality goop. I wouldn't be overly concerned with your pwm temps. While they are high they can take a lot more heat than cpu's. If your pwm's are cooled by a heatsink then its an idea to replace the TIM under there too. Also check to see you havn't warped the motherboard with your waterblock as this can create a bad contact with other stock cooled components.

3.2ghz with 1.365vcore is respectable. Try raising the vcore a notch or two upto 1.4v and report back with your findings (temps/stability). Get 3.2 stable before trying for more. Once you have 3.2 stable then you can raise the fsb again and then the vcore until either the NB, memory, cpu or temps becoming the limiting factor.
 
They're usually held on by push pins, so you should be able to just push them in and then through the holes in the motherboard. Not sure on the Abit boards but Asus have started using stuff that's a nightmare to get off the blocks.

Jokester
 
starmanwarz said:
By TIM you mean some kind of thermal paste?I am not into modding,would it be difficult for me to remove the heatsinks from the Abit IP-35 PRO?
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Whats the air flow like in your case?


I have the same mobo as you and a 120MM fan over the PWM.

Prime stable @ 3.6ghz water cooled.

Have not messed with the heatsinks and the PWM reaches 65c
 
Airflow is ok I guess,2 fans in the front(radiator)2 in the back,one on top(TT Armor LCS case) and my cables are well organised.My PWM fan is below the PSU and above the 120mm exhaust fan,and its not stable.Where did you place your fan?
 
starmanwarz said:
Airflow is ok I guess,2 fans in the front(radiator)2 in the back,one on top(TT Armor LCS case) and my cables are well organised.My PWM fan is below the PSU and above the 120mm exhaust fan,and its not stable.Where did you place your fan?
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Its on a zalman fan bracket hovering over the PWM:)
 
I run 3DMark 06 and scored 12850 with my Q6600 at 3.2.When it was running at stock speeds,I scored 11810!I guess its a good score :D.Anyway my CPU is at stock speed and voltage now until I do this mod on the heatsinks.Idle PWM temps are 45C right now.
 
Here's a pic of where I placed the fan

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The fan is not stable,and its not in a ideal position.Do you think that I can fit a fan bracket?
 
There is no way I can fit a 120mm fan there.Tubes and my 120mm exhaust fan will get in the way.Unless you mean beneath the PSU,like the one I have now.Heres another pic

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