C2D Overclocking Guide for Beginners

[Skeet]

Now...that is just scary, especially the second from last one!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIOyljLEcyk

[Clunk]

Try it and see

You need to start a thread about it, this is way off topic for this one.

[Clunk]

If you look at say, someone using liquid Nitrogen or even a Vapochil, the insualtion is there, to stop the Nitrogen boiling before you want it to, to keep the cold in.

I will say though, that that^^ sentence is incorrect. The Insulation that I'm talking about is to stop condensation, and is fitted round the CPU socket, the board is coated, and the socket covered in grease - to stop condensation getting in.

Theres a few things about it on xs, but it is down for a few mins.

[Agent]

Condensation, is moist WARM air, hitting a cool surface.

As his PC wil be inside a 30 odd degree area, you arent going to get condensation on the case.

If he ducted air from the fridge, it would be dry COOL air going into the PC.

Meh...worth a shot surely...dehumidifier anyone?

I know what condensation is, I was referring to you saying....

Couldn't you buy a small refrigerator or something, and keep your PC in that?

My point still stands

Even with ducting to the PC, warm air would still hit the cold inside the PC, causing the risk of condensation.

[Wyz]

If you have read all the parts of the guide, please post pics of your bios settings

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?

[Clunk]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=103676

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]

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.