[SOLVED] is my system suitible for OCing? - Page 2

**greenbrucelee** · 10-10-2009, 01:21 PM

don't start overclocking in high figures straight away otherwise you will get errors.

You need to overclock in small incremenets and see if it boots each time and then stress test it

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 01:22 PM

if voltage is set to auto will it go up automatically? could that cause problems?

**greenbrucelee** · 10-10-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FULLmetallica

if voltage is set to auto will it go up automatically? could that cause problems?

it can do.

Usually you just set to an amount even if it's the same as what the auto one is, it just wont change that's all.

It's usually better to change evrything to a manual setting or nearly everything anyway.

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 01:41 PM

what happens if voltage is to low? or ends up being to low when in use?

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 01:50 PM

why is CPU-z saying my core speed is 1.6Mhz when it is meant to be 2.40GHz? also isn't the multiplier meant to be x9 default with the Q6600? but cpu-z says it is 6x by

im just getting more confused now...

EDIT: i was watching and for a moment on CPUz it said multiplier x9 and core speed 2405MHz. whats going on?

Phædrus2401 · 10-10-2009, 02:00 PM

That's the Intel speedstep thing. Basically it underclocks your CPU when it's not being heavily used, in order to save power.

Set your VCore to 1.28V (that's a good average for 45nm CPUs I've found) and start by increasing the FSB by 10 at a time. After each increase, reboot and see if it's stable. Repeat until it fails to boot, then increae the voltage by about .01. Repeat repeat repeat, stress testing using Prime95 at least every 40MHz increase in FSB. DO NOT raise voltage over 1.35V. Also keep an eye on your RAM speed, try to keep it as close to the rated specs as possible. You should manage to get the CPU clock to ~3.2+GHz.

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 02:10 PM

ok thanks, how do i manually enter the FSB value? when i press + or - it jumps in big intervals. also should i leave speedstep on?

Phædrus2401 · 10-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Um, which P5Q board do you have specifically? On mine (P5Q Pro) the FSB changes by one when you use +/-. Try selecting the value you want to change and just entering a number, then hit enter; or hit enter and hit a number, then hit enter again.

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 02:15 PM

i have the P5Q p45

**greenbrucelee** · 10-10-2009, 02:21 PM

try just entering the number.

So if your FSB is 266 go to 276 then see if it boots.

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 03:46 PM

well i set the FSB too 333 with a x9 multiplier which should be 3.00Ghz but with a stress test it just goes up to 2045.05 i think it said 0.2% overclock. i was using OCCT stress test

i also changed the cpu voltage to 1.28

howcome im not getting the speed?

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 04:10 PM

found the problem. i was changing the FSB northbridge strap value instead of the FSB frequency. i have but it back to auto and changed the frequency and it seems to be working. thanks for all the help guys. i will post stress test results when there done.

**greenbrucelee** · 10-10-2009, 05:08 PM

just make sure you do a proper stress test for about 7 hours. You shouldn't overclock at first with big numbers i.e more than 10 this a sure fire way to get things to go wrong.

You are supposed to introduce your system to it by usuing smaller numbers.

FULLmetallica · 10-10-2009, 06:09 PM

7 hour stress test with OCCT? but it goes up to around 60 in a minute can it handle it?

i did play Crysis for a while managing to keep to a temp of 39. i know i made a big first OC. do you think i should undo this?

Phædrus2401 · 10-10-2009, 06:37 PM

I usually increase the FSB by ten, boot to make sure it's stable, then go back in and repeat, and run Prime95 (OCCT will work) for a half hour every 40MHz increase. Then once you get it to the level you want it, run the stress test the full seven hours. I usually run it overnight, about 8-10 hours.

As long as the CPU temperature stays under 70C you should be fine, only squawk if it hits 65C+. Mine hits 62C after 6+ hours of Prime95.

FULLmetallica · 10-11-2009, 04:45 AM

is my RAM speed reduced by OCing?

FULLmetallica · 10-11-2009, 07:14 AM

here are the results of a 30 min stress test

FULLmetallica · 10-11-2009, 07:15 AM

cpu 3 and 4

**wrench97** · 10-11-2009, 07:22 AM

Looks good there.

FULLmetallica · 10-11-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

Looks good there.

thanks, seems my idle, temp is around 38-40 now. what do you think? too high or is it ok?

10-10-2009, 01:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,853 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? don't start overclocking in high figures straight away otherwise you will get errors. You need to overclock in small incremenets and see if it boots each time and then stress test it __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified Last edited by greenbrucelee; 10-10-2009 at 01:24 PM.

10-10-2009, 01:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? if voltage is set to auto will it go up automatically? could that cause problems?

10-10-2009, 01:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? what happens if voltage is to low? or ends up being to low when in use?

10-10-2009, 01:50 PM	#25 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? why is CPU-z saying my core speed is 1.6Mhz when it is meant to be 2.40GHz? also isn't the multiplier meant to be x9 default with the Q6600? but cpu-z says it is 6x by im just getting more confused now... EDIT: i was watching and for a moment on CPUz it said multiplier x9 and core speed 2405MHz. whats going on? Last edited by FULLmetallica; 10-10-2009 at 01:54 PM.

10-10-2009, 02:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,821 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? That's the Intel speedstep thing. Basically it underclocks your CPU when it's not being heavily used, in order to save power. Set your VCore to 1.28V (that's a good average for 45nm CPUs I've found) and start by increasing the FSB by 10 at a time. After each increase, reboot and see if it's stable. Repeat until it fails to boot, then increae the voltage by about .01. Repeat repeat repeat, stress testing using Prime95 at least every 40MHz increase in FSB. DO NOT raise voltage over 1.35V. Also keep an eye on your RAM speed, try to keep it as close to the rated specs as possible. You should manage to get the CPU clock to ~3.2+GHz. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-10-2009, 02:10 PM	#27 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? ok thanks, how do i manually enter the FSB value? when i press + or - it jumps in big intervals. also should i leave speedstep on?

10-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,821 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? Um, which P5Q board do you have specifically? On mine (P5Q Pro) the FSB changes by one when you use +/-. Try selecting the value you want to change and just entering a number, then hit enter; or hit enter and hit a number, then hit enter again. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-10-2009, 02:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? i have the P5Q p45

10-10-2009, 02:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,853 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? try just entering the number. So if your FSB is 266 go to 276 then see if it boots. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

10-10-2009, 03:46 PM	#31 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? well i set the FSB too 333 with a x9 multiplier which should be 3.00Ghz but with a stress test it just goes up to 2045.05 i think it said 0.2% overclock. i was using OCCT stress test i also changed the cpu voltage to 1.28 howcome im not getting the speed?

10-10-2009, 04:10 PM	#32 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? found the problem. i was changing the FSB northbridge strap value instead of the FSB frequency. i have but it back to auto and changed the frequency and it seems to be working. thanks for all the help guys. i will post stress test results when there done.

10-10-2009, 05:08 PM	#33 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,853 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? just make sure you do a proper stress test for about 7 hours. You shouldn't overclock at first with big numbers i.e more than 10 this a sure fire way to get things to go wrong. You are supposed to introduce your system to it by usuing smaller numbers. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

10-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#34 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? 7 hour stress test with OCCT? but it goes up to around 60 in a minute can it handle it? i did play Crysis for a while managing to keep to a temp of 39. i know i made a big first OC. do you think i should undo this? Last edited by FULLmetallica; 10-10-2009 at 06:14 PM.

10-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#35 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,821 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? I usually increase the FSB by ten, boot to make sure it's stable, then go back in and repeat, and run Prime95 (OCCT will work) for a half hour every 40MHz increase. Then once you get it to the level you want it, run the stress test the full seven hours. I usually run it overnight, about 8-10 hours. As long as the CPU temperature stays under 70C you should be fine, only squawk if it hits 65C+. Mine hits 62C after 6+ hours of Prime95. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-11-2009, 04:45 AM	#36 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? is my RAM speed reduced by OCing?

10-11-2009, 07:22 AM	#39 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,599 OS: Win7	Re: is my system suitible for OCing? Looks good there. __________________ Power Supply and Selection