C2D Overclocking Guide for Beginners

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by Wyz

Hi Clunk,

I will post the Bios pic tonight. But from what I have said should this ram and mb combo run at the 1066Mhz?

Well, it depends how you have set it up. Post your pics, and we will see if anything stands out.

More often than not, if it goes flakey before hitting the rated speed for the RAM, you have either...

Not set the correct voltage for the RAM

or

Set the timings too tight

or

Set a divider that isnt stable

or

RAM in the wrong slots - What slots are you using?

[Wyz]

RAM Voltage is set to 2.2

Timings are 5-5-5-15 as per corsair specifications

CPU FSB is 266Mhz stock standard for the E6600 CPU.

RAM is in the A1 and B1. When the system posts on a lower RAM frequency is advises that dual channel is enabled so the Ram is in the correct slots.

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by Wyz

RAM Voltage is set to 2.2

Timings are 5-5-5-15 as per corsair specifications

CPU FSB is 266Mhz stock standard for the E6600 CPU.

RAM is in the A1 and B1. When the system posts on a lower RAM frequency is advises that dual channel is enabled so the Ram is in the correct slots.

What board are you on? What colour slots?

[Wyz]

Originally Posted by Clunk

What board are you on? What colour slots?

I am using the P5K I think you call that vanilla. Ram is in the Yellow Slots.

[narcist]

Hi Clunk here are my screens, i actually got it running @ 2.7 but that was by increasing the pci lane to 110 and i think it was unstable.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...Picture007.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...Picture005.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...cture001-1.jpg

I was doing some research on the board i have and apparantly its not a v good overclocker
Any help much appreciated

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by Wyz

I am using the P5K I think you call that vanilla. Ram is in the Yellow Slots.

Put the RAM in the black slots, there is your first problem. I experiences RAM errors when only using the yellow slots.

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by narcist

Hi Clunk here are my screens, i actually got it running @ 2.7 but that was by increasing the pci lane to 110 and i think it was unstable.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...Picture007.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...Picture005.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...cture001-1.jpg

I was doing some research on the board i have and apparantly its not a v good overclocker
Any help much appreciated

A few things to try.

Turn off the computer, then turn it back on (not a restart) and go into the bios and disable vanderpool technology (unless of course you need it).

Try enabling the memory remap function, this is a longshot, but worth a try, and dont forget to change it back if it doesnt work.

Looking at the last pics, it seems you havent read any of the guide!

You need to run the RAM at 1:1 to follow this guide, or you will run into problems, as you have.

DISABLE spread spectrum.

You havent even set the RAM voltage - this is mentioned aboput a dozen times throughout the guide.

At this point, I am going to have to say that you really need to take the time to read the guide, I am always happy to help, but you need to help yourself as well.

[narcist]

Originally Posted by Clunk

A few things to try.



DISABLE spread spectrum.

You havent even set the RAM voltage - this is mentioned aboput a dozen times throughout the guide.

At this point, I am going to have to say that you really need to take the time to read the guide, I am always happy to help, but you need to help yourself as well.

I have read the guide, where does it say to up the voltage in part one? As my pc wouldnt even boot with a minimal 100mhz OC i didnt get into the vol,tages, i thought that was in part two.
Thanks for the info i will give it a go and let yoy know.

[Skeet]

Originally Posted by narcist

I have read the guide, where does it say to up the voltage in part one? As my pc wouldnt even boot with a minimal 100mhz OC i didnt get into the vol,tages, i thought that was in part two.
Thanks for the info i will give it a go and let yoy know.

C2D Overclocking Guide for Beginners

Scroll down to the first BIOS picture, and is says to set the RAM voltages in VDIMM right above that!

Gaz

[Applesink]

Thanks, exactly what I need for the new Dell with C2D 4300 arriving next week. I'll be back on to read carefully then, but in meantime, how much time do u think I need to devote to getting this OC'ing completed, taking into a/c I've never done it before (gulp!)? Thanks again.

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by Applesink

Thanks, exactly what I need for the new Dell with C2D 4300 arriving next week. I'll be back on to read carefully then, but in meantime, how much time do u think I need to devote to getting this OC'ing completed, taking into a/c I've never done it before (gulp!)? Thanks again.

Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure that Dells dont let you overclock at all, I may be wrong, but I think they keep the user settings to a minimum.

If you want to overclock, its best to build it yourself, and get the parts you need.

[Skeet]

Originally Posted by Applesink

Thanks, exactly what I need for the new Dell with C2D 4300 arriving next week. I'll be back on to read carefully then, but in meantime, how much time do u think I need to devote to getting this OC'ing completed, taking into a/c I've never done it before (gulp!)? Thanks again.

Bear in mind that this thread is a guide for ASUS P5K series MOBO's...so, we wont know what MOBO your DELL will use, or how good it is at overclocking.

Changing settings is quick enough, but you will have to spend time running tests like ORTHOS, to make sure that the settings are stable...normally done overnight.

Then it is just fine tuning it down to what you want.

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by Skeet

Bear in mind that this thread is a guide for ASUS P5K series MOBO's...so, we wont know what MOBO your DELL will use, or how good it is at overclocking.

No it isnt.

This is the general overclocking thread for C2D and quad core.

Part 1 was written around the P5B deluxe, but includes pics for the Abit Quad GT as well.

the fundamentals are the same for most boards.

there is an Add on for the P5K, click my sig for that


The Dell will use a Dell's own branded board, which unfortunately, arent made for overclocking, and neither is the PSU, and as Dell use non-standard parts, it is a pain in the arse to change them.

[Wyz]

Originally Posted by Clunk

Put the RAM in the black slots, there is your first problem. I experiences RAM errors when only using the yellow slots.

Ok. I tried changing the RAM into the black slots and it has not effect. Boots at 889MHz but overclock fail at 1067MHz.

How do I post the bios pics as requested?

[Wyz]

[Clunk]

Can you just confirm that you are setting your FSB to 266 and the RAM to 1067Mhz and then trying to overclock?

Edit: And can you put your full system specs in your "My Sytem" bit please in your profile, it just saves me keep going back in the thread to see