overclocking new opteron 170 CCBBE 0615DPMW

[luismenendez]

Hi Folks,

I just recieved my new opteron 170 with an amazing stepping to replace my opteron 146 Cacje which served me well running at 2720 at only 1.425v.

My questions is:

do I need to install any drivers like the dual core optimizer? I looks I should
what about the driver for windows XP from july 06? do i have to install this one too?

Another think: how do i run to prime95 at the same time?

I notice the cpu run hotter than my single core reaching up to 55C for the cores (my opty 146 used to top at 48C)

Thanks in advance.

BTW my mobo is an AsRock dual sata and I have 2GB supertalent capable of 272Mhz

 

[mikeymike]

just open 2 versions of prime95, or get orthos which can test 2 cores

 

[luismenendez]

Thanks, I downloaded orthos.

what about the software? anybody?

It looks very promising: 10x270 at 1.375v

but it gets too hot so I wonder if i put too much paste (using artic silver ceramique)

 

[james_earl]

well if you think you have got too much on then you probably have. you should have about a grain of rice worth spread out on the ihs. hope that helps. and good luck with the opty i miss my 175.

 

[mikeymike]

james_earl i bet you don't miss it that much i think most people put on the AMD dual core optimiser, i'd say 55 is too hot, maybe try re applying paste and re-seating, you dont want it at 55 24/7

 

[El Jimben]

Prime - http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm

To run 2 instances of it, open it as normal, then change the target so that it has "-a1" at the end i.e. ""C:\Program Files\Prime95\Prime95.exe" -a1"

EDIT: You can get the optimizer from the AMD website, just search it.

 

[Jokester]

55C is ok if that's Prime full load.

Jokester

 

[luismenendez]

55C is ok if that's Prime full load.

Jokester

Yes but now that I changed the fan to the amd original I am getting up to 58C prime full load at 2700 @ 1.4v

that is not normal, isn't it?

I think tomorrow I will change the fan again and try to put only a grain of artic silver (I believe I put a bit more before and maybe that is affecting the contact between cpu / heatsink)

 

[Dutch777]

Yes but now that I changed the fan to the amd original I am getting up to 58C prime full load at 2700 @ 1.4v

that is not normal, isn't it?

Thats Normal for the Stock heatsink and fan that was exactly what I was getting with my opty.

So I purchased a Zalman CNPS9500-LED and full load temps are now 10c less as in picture.

 

[ugly ferret]

Get a better fan. My CCBBE 165 goes to 54 degrees max but that's at 2.9ghz 1.45v.

 

[luismenendez]

Thanks, I know now is nothing wrong with my cpu.

I am keeping the stock fan as 2700 is enough for me because it is the max speed of my memory and anyway playing the temp is below 50C. I will upgrade when playing temps are over 56c so waiting for games to fully use both cores

I will test with quake 4 to see how high the temp goes.

BTW surfing temp is about 31C

 

[YooEntSinMeROYT]

Definitely install the AMD dual core optimizer if your a games player.
As it will solve issues with a load of games behaving erratically.

 

[luismenendez]

Definitely install the AMD dual core optimizer if your a games player.
As it will solve issues with a load of games behaving erratically.

Thank you. I already done it and improves the core usage a bit but quake 4 with the patch for dual core still showing only about 60% usage like the rest of the games (expected about 80% at least)

 

[Big.Wayne]

Hi luismenendez,

it's perfectly normal for a multi-core opteron to run hotter than a mono-core, I found the same thing when switching from a [email protected] to a [email protected].

Having two cores sandwiched next to each other is bound to produce more heat right?.

I think under normal test conditions (closed case/warm room) 55°C is about the max you should be seeing with a half-decent cooler.

If in doubt as to whether or not you have slapped on too much gunk the only way to be sure is to remove whats there, give it a good clean and start again!

Don't forget it takes a while for the goo to reach its optimal state, i.e your temps should drop a little after a few days (and a few thermal cycles!).

Have fun!