Overclocking help?

truCido · 15 Feb 2008 at 14:47

Hi, Right I am a complete n00b when it comes to overclocking and I dont really have a clue...I have read the guides etc however its always good to get some independent advice!!

My current system is...

Gigabyte 965P-DS4
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz
Gainward GeForce 7950GT 512Mb
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz CAS 4-4-4-12
Tagan 600W PSU
Freezer Pro 7 Cooler

My current bios settings are...

truCido · 15 Feb 2008 at 14:50

by the way I'm looking to overclock the processor and RAM mainly, I've already overclocked the gfx card slightly but its quite good as it is

Cob · 15 Feb 2008 at 15:41

It's an easy chip and board to clock with.

Set your Memory Multiplier to x2.0 (you can worry about getting your memory to 800mhz when you've finished clocking your CPU), the vcore (CPU Voltage Control) to 1.4v, both FSB and (G)MCH voltages to +0.1v, and then start upping your FSB til it needs more vcore.

truCido · 16 Feb 2008 at 17:57

quick question before I do anything

Why do I set the Memory Multiplier to x2? what should I raise it to after?

mame · 16 Feb 2008 at 20:01

change PCI express freq. from AUTO to 100

IAmATeaf · 16 Feb 2008 at 20:41

Also don't set the vcore to +1.4 but to whatever + to get it to 1.4 ie +0.075, I also always set the PCI-E frequency to 101.

Duke · 16 Feb 2008 at 20:47

truCido said:
quick question before I do anything Why do I set the Memory Multiplier to x2? what should I raise it to after?

Because on Auto it might try overclock the RAM too high when you increase the FSB.

truCido · 16 Feb 2008 at 23:18

ah ok thanks!! I will go all of them a go now

madmanrizzla · 17 Feb 2008 at 15:34

IAmATeaf said:
Also don't set the vcore to +1.4 but to whatever + to get it to 1.4 ie +0.075, I also always set the PCI-E frequency to 101.

Does the voltages for that board not show up as the true value ie 1.4v = the vcore not plus 1.4? that is only for the ram and mch volts i think for this board!

truCido · 18 Feb 2008 at 19:58

yep your right madmanrizzla.

Well I set all that and had it at 2.7Ghz and then my CPU idled at 50 degrees which I know isn't good...so I've set it back. I think I need some new thermal compound and maybe a better cooler before I try overclocking!!