something i can't understand..

[UniqueID]

cpu-z says the cpu is running 2400mhz, but sp2004 says 2699? which readings should i trust?
i have set the bios to 300x8 so should clock at 2400
thanks for any help

 

[Justintime]

Cpuz is correct, you'll notice windows itself saying 2.7GHz but only because it reads the highest multiplier capable x the set FSB, not the actual multiplier.

 

[UniqueID]

justintime that was exactly 2 mins after i posted! thanks a lot for the reply yeah i thought it was a bit wierd but i'll just keep beliving cpu-z
now back to trying to find my max fsb lol..

 

[Justintime]

What board? If its a decent one you're prolly no where near the max FSB, especially if you got decent ram. That annoys me too, i know some of my boards can do far more FSB but i keep max multi just because i hate wrong speed reports

 

[UniqueID]

i've got a gigabyte 965p-ds3 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-061-GI
i just tried 363x7 and my comp spazzed out on me and wouldn't run windows very well lol, so back to 300x8.
what do you have your comp running on justintime?

 

[Justintime]

Got a few mate
Have a DS3 and DS4 too,

Try these BIOS settings,

PCI Express 105Mhz
FSB Voltage +0.1v
MCH +0.1v
DDR Voltage +0.1V

As for your cpu, try it at stock for starters, if you're still unstable try 1.35v

 

[UniqueID]

thanks justintime that helped quite a bit, windows does slow down quite a lot though when i run SP2004, does that mean i need more vcore voltage?
i'm unsure how far i can take this yet but a faster fsb means a faster interface with the memory doesn't it?
i'll probably start making the way to 3ghz with 375x8 or 430x7 but that means i require more vcore voltage also?
if anyone can show me how they've got theirs set up it would be great
thanks

 

[Justintime]

Windows will slow down during orthos due to it using a lot of RAM and cpu time (depending on priority used) so nothing wrong there. Yes faster FSB and memory is what you want You may require more vcore and other voltages, however i'd watch those temps as the more volts = higher temps. Run orthos for 24hrs (some say 9 but i'm a believer in 24), if it fails you still have issues. Can you state your specs?
i.e cooling, RAM used, power supply etc..

 

[UniqueID]

yeah its slows down so much i can't even use the mouse but i'll try some upping of the vcore soon but heres me spec:

CPU: Intel core 2 duo E6600 2.4ghz stock
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3
Memory: 2GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-6400
PSU: Akasa 500W ATX2.2
Cooling: Asus Silent Knight

at the moment the cpu is running 40C under load with SP2007 at 363x7.
i suppose theres probably quite a lot further i can go, but i'm just unsure how to configure the voltages.
thanks

 

[Justintime]

How're you measuring temps btw? Use coretemp or Intel TAT for more accurate measurments, the motherboard sensor etc.. is usually optimistic

 

[sahjin]

slightly off topic here... i remember looking EVERYWHERE for the Asus Silent Knight... what is it like ? any good ?

 

[UniqueID]

i'm using speedfan to measure the temps but i'll try core temp and intel TAT.
sahjin its friggin awesome the led light in it is not as bright as i expected but it looks awesome none the less. my temps are more stable than they were on stock cooler and will not just shoot upwards, and are probably 10-15C or so less than i got on stock cooler.

 

[sahjin]

nice...

 

[UniqueID]

do you have your cpu overclocked at all sahjin? if so what volts are you using atm? i notice you have the same board as me