Q9550 Temps + Overclocking

[Rroff]

The high FSB Term voltage is pulling temp up - tho they aren't that bad really - tho the voltage is right at the max you want to run it at.

Also its not uncommon for the Q9550 sensors to be stuck, mine won't register anything below 37C for instance even idle.

 

[deuse]

The high FSB Term voltage is pulling temp up - tho they aren't that bad really - tho the voltage is right at the max you want to run it at.

Also its not uncommon for the Q9550 sensors to be stuck, mine won't register anything below 37C for instance even idle.

Thank god you posted that
My Q9550 never goes below 34\35\32\34 and never goes above 44c using Intelburn. I htought it was a bios problem

 

[++MadMatt++]

With the FSB voltage, is there anything I can do to reduce the heat, should I try reducing the FSB volts bit by bit?

And how much further can I push this chip, some suggested BIOS settings would be welcome, many thanks!

 

[reygjabla]

Try this settings

CPU Ratio = 8.5
CIE SUpport = Disabled
CPU TM Function = Disabled
Intel Speedstep = Disabled (Enable only when you're stable)
Set your memory for now on Auto
DRam Timing by SPD = Enabled

CPU Frequency - 450
DRam Frequency - Auto
PCIExpress Freq = 100
PCI Clock Sync = Auto
Spread Spectrum = Disable
Memory Voltage = 2.1(Make sure your memory can handle this voltage)
CPU VCore = 1.3
FSB Termination = Use the last Blue colored settings
MB VCore = Use the last Blue colored settings
SB VCore = Auto
ICS Chipset = Auto (Please post a choice if there's any)

Make sure also that you are using the latest bios for your motherboard to ensure memory compatibility.

If you can boot into windows, Check temps and CPUID Settings.(CPU, Memory, SPD and motherboard. If all is well try running Prime 95 small FFT for 2 hours and post a scrennie here.

 

[++MadMatt++]

Thanks for all the settings reygjabla. But unfortunately they didn't work, the machine didnt even boot. The Memory voltage for my type of ram is 2.2v according to the Patriot RAM website, and can be run upto around 2.3v Link to Patriot forum

The ICH chip voltage choices are - Auto / 1.057v / 1.215v

Any areas I should tweak to try and get it to boot? I tried 2.2/2.3 volts on the RAM which made it go a little further at boot, but would not get to loading bars for Vista.

Here are the screenshots of your settings in my BIOS, anything I have missed?

 

[reygjabla]

Try CPU VCore @ 1.35 and work your way down.

 

[reygjabla]

I've re-checked the bios settings you posted and I noticed the following

CPU ratio - Auto
CPU Frequency - 480

The above combination will result to 4.xxx OC which requires more VCore and North bridge voltages aside from the fact that you're using 4 sticks of RAM.

Try the following

CPU ratio - 8.5
CPU Frequency - 450

and use 2 sticks of RAM for testing purposes.