OC-ing | Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C

Raikiri · 10-15-2009, 03:08 PM

Well I'm an OC-ing virgin at the moment, hopefully some of you's can help me with that.

Followed the instructions in the 'new to OC-ing thread' and here are my system specs: (for some reason, processor, motherboard and chipset were 'unknown' - still not sure what the chipset is.)
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EVEREST LOG:
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6750, 2666 MHz (16 x 167)
Motherboard Name ASUS PK5C
Motherboard Chipset Intel P35/G33/G31 (REV. A2)
System Memory 3072 MB
BIOS Type AMI (06/25/08)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS (512 MB)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (716DY3CY01455)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Realtek HD Audio output

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) ICH9 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 - 2921
IDE Controller Intel(R) ICH9 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2 - 2926
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive SAMSUNG HD320KJ (298 GB, IDE)
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CPU-Z LOG

Slots 1/2/3: DDR2
Module Size: 1Gb
Max Bandwidth: PC2-6400 (400MHz)
Manufacturer: A-Data Technology
Part No.: DQVE1A16

Timings Table: JEDEC 1 | JEDEC 2 | JEDEC 3
Frequency: 200Mhz 266Mhz 400Mhz
CAS Latency: 3 4 5
RAS to CAS: 3 4 5
tRAS: 9 12 18
tRC: 12 16 23
Voltage: 1.8v 1.8v 1.8v

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Core Temp:

Both Cores at: 32 degrees when idle
When under load: testing....

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OCCT

Only ran this for 5 mins on large data set and then stopped it. According to the graphs the core temps were almost at 100 degrees

Sounds ridiculously inaccurate...

Phædrus2401 · 10-15-2009, 03:11 PM

What is your power supply? Also is the heatsink stock or aftermarket? If the latter, which one is it?

Raikiri · 10-15-2009, 03:29 PM

PSU is a... HIPER POWER 530W LOW NOISE/SLI READY, heatsink was on it when I got the pc but its custom built. Found some details for the rest of the cooling if needed, Speeze QuadroFlow VIII - Low Noise

**greenbrucelee** · 10-15-2009, 03:32 PM

you need to buy a new power supply if your going to try and overclock. HIPER aren't the best or infact anywhere near good.

Plus I think you will need a higher frequency ram (1066MHz) because you wont get a decent overclock with the ram you have now.

Raikiri · 10-15-2009, 03:33 PM

You mean I need more power or HIPER are a crap brand? Or both?

I realise that 530W is pretty low though.

**greenbrucelee** · 10-15-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raikiri

You mean I need more power or HIPER are a crap brand? Or both?

I realise that 530W is pretty low though.

both we recommend seasonic, corsair and pc power and cooling plus I would go for a 650w if I were you and I edited the last post I made to mention your ram.

Phædrus2401 · 10-15-2009, 03:36 PM

I agree. Your computer would probably run overclocked with that PSU but you'd be seeing a lot of voltage ripple, which can damage your components over time, and the PSU will wear out very quickly from the strain.

I would recommend something like a Corsair VX550W, $80 on newegg right now.

Also: "2666 MHz (16 x 167)" are you sure that's right? It should be 2666MHz = 8x333, not 16x167.

Raikiri · 10-15-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phædrus2401

Also: "2666 MHz (16 x 167)" are you sure that's right? It should be 2666MHz = 8x333, not 16x167.

Pretty sure, checked again and thats what it was, according to Everest.

Screw it, think I'll just wait a while and get a whole new system instead of upgrading.

Not directly related to overclocking but what would you guys recommend for someone who wants to gain knowledge in the hardware area? Just read a lot of content on similar websites to this I take it?

**greenbrucelee** · 10-15-2009, 03:57 PM

practice

Also studying for a certification such as compTIA A+ would help you to learn. I recommend the books compTIA A+ all in one exam guide 6th edition by Mike Meyers and PC Technician street smarts by James pyles.

Note that the A+ changes to the new 2009 objectives next summer in UK but I think its earlier in the US so you would need Mike Meyers 7th edition and the newer PC Technician street smarts book.

Phædrus2401 · 10-15-2009, 03:57 PM

I learned by hanging around this place, asking questions, then helping people, and learned enough that they made me a hardware tech.

Raikiri · 10-15-2009, 04:44 PM

I think Phædrus' option would suit me just fine lol.

Practice is probably the best way, need to learn a few things to practice with first. Ty for the help guys -

**Tyree** · 10-17-2009, 04:52 PM

There is no better way to obtain useful knowledge than hands on experience and participating on forums with knowledgeable persons.

10-15-2009, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Raikiri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 31 OS: XP/Ubuntu	OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C Well I'm an OC-ing virgin at the moment, hopefully some of you's can help me with that. Followed the instructions in the 'new to OC-ing thread' and here are my system specs: (for some reason, processor, motherboard and chipset were 'unknown' - still not sure what the chipset is.) ---------------------------------------------------------- EVEREST LOG: Computer: Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional OS Service Pack Service Pack 3 DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c) Motherboard: CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6750, 2666 MHz (16 x 167) Motherboard Name ASUS PK5C Motherboard Chipset Intel P35/G33/G31 (REV. A2) System Memory 3072 MB BIOS Type AMI (06/25/08) Communication Port Communications Port (COM1) Display: Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS (512 MB) Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (716DY3CY01455) Multimedia: Audio Adapter Realtek HD Audio output Storage: IDE Controller Intel(R) ICH9 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 - 2921 IDE Controller Intel(R) ICH9 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2 - 2926 IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive Disk Drive SAMSUNG HD320KJ (298 GB, IDE) -------------------------------------------------------------------- CPU-Z LOG Slots 1/2/3: DDR2 Module Size: 1Gb Max Bandwidth: PC2-6400 (400MHz) Manufacturer: A-Data Technology Part No.: DQVE1A16 Timings Table: JEDEC 1 \| JEDEC 2 \| JEDEC 3 Frequency: 200Mhz 266Mhz 400Mhz CAS Latency: 3 4 5 RAS to CAS: 3 4 5 tRAS: 9 12 18 tRC: 12 16 23 Voltage: 1.8v 1.8v 1.8v -------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Temp: Both Cores at: 32 degrees when idle When under load: testing.... --------------------------------------------------------------------- OCCT Only ran this for 5 mins on large data set and then stopped it. According to the graphs the core temps were almost at 100 degrees Sounds ridiculously inaccurate... Last edited by Raikiri; 10-15-2009 at 03:32 PM.

10-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,722 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C What is your power supply? Also is the heatsink stock or aftermarket? If the latter, which one is it? __________________ 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.

10-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raikiri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 31 OS: XP/Ubuntu	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C PSU is a... HIPER POWER 530W LOW NOISE/SLI READY, heatsink was on it when I got the pc but its custom built. Found some details for the rest of the cooling if needed, Speeze QuadroFlow VIII - Low Noise

10-15-2009, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,778 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C you need to buy a new power supply if your going to try and overclock. HIPER aren't the best or infact anywhere near good. Plus I think you will need a higher frequency ram (1066MHz) because you wont get a decent overclock with the ram you have now. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified Last edited by greenbrucelee; 10-15-2009 at 03:34 PM.

10-15-2009, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raikiri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 31 OS: XP/Ubuntu	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C You mean I need more power or HIPER are a crap brand? Or both? I realise that 530W is pretty low though.

10-15-2009, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,722 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C I agree. Your computer would probably run overclocked with that PSU but you'd be seeing a lot of voltage ripple, which can damage your components over time, and the PSU will wear out very quickly from the strain. I would recommend something like a Corsair VX550W, $80 on newegg right now. Also: "2666 MHz (16 x 167)" are you sure that's right? It should be 2666MHz = 8x333, not 16x167. __________________ 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.

10-15-2009, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,778 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C practice Also studying for a certification such as compTIA A+ would help you to learn. I recommend the books compTIA A+ all in one exam guide 6th edition by Mike Meyers and PC Technician street smarts by James pyles. Note that the A+ changes to the new 2009 objectives next summer in UK but I think its earlier in the US so you would need Mike Meyers 7th edition and the newer PC Technician street smarts book. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

10-15-2009, 03:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,722 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C I learned by hanging around this place, asking questions, then helping people, and learned enough that they made me a hardware tech. __________________ 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.

10-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Raikiri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 31 OS: XP/Ubuntu	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C I think Phædrus' option would suit me just fine lol. Practice is probably the best way, need to learn a few things to practice with first. Ty for the help guys -

10-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,400 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: OC-ing \| Intel Core2Duo, ASUS PK5C There is no better way to obtain useful knowledge than hands on experience and participating on forums with knowledgeable persons. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.