BSOD while overclocking Q9550

Milk Rulz · 11-06-2009, 06:11 AM

Hey guys I'm pretty new to overclocking and I'm not quite sure if this is the right section I should be posting in. If not then please feel free to move it.

First of all I am currently running:

Windows 7 x64
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
ASUS P5Q Motherboard
Corsair XMS2 DDR2 4GB (2x2GB)
tx-750w Corsair PSU

I am currently at my aim of about 4GHz but keep getting blue screen while running Prime95 for a couple minutes with the returned error.

Code:

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:	BlueScreen
  OS Version:	6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
  Locale ID:	3081

Additional information about the problem:
  BCCode:	124
  BCP1:	0000000000000000
  BCP2:	FFFFFA80055E8028
  BCP3:	00000000B2000040
  BCP4:	0000000000000800
  OS Version:	6_1_7600
  Service Pack:	0_0
  Product:	256_1

My current settings are:

Multiplier: 8.5
FSB Speed: 470
vCore: 1.34v
DRAM: 2.1v
NB: 1.26v
SB: 1.1v

I'm not quite sure why but in CPU-Z it is telling me that I am still running everything at stock and vCore at 1.32v. While stressing I am only getting around 56C so I don't think that I'm overheating.

Any ideas?

Poyol · 11-06-2009, 07:16 AM

You're not overheating (62-64c) however while running Prime95 if the computer BSODs or shuts down it kinda is saying that you've set it a tad to high, take it down one notch. And try again. Get back to me.

Regards

Milk Rulz · 11-06-2009, 07:50 AM

Sorry but what exactly have I set too high, voltage or FSB speed?

Also how come CPU-Z isn't showing my system clock speed or multiplier?

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 12:18 PM

What are your RAM settings?
Clock speed
Timings (first set)
Voltage

Milk Rulz · 11-07-2009, 04:29 AM

I am currently running my ram is 5-5-5-15 (all auto besides the main 'manual' setting)
CPU Clock speed is currently running at 4GHz and bumped the voltage up to 1.35. I am running pretty good besides when running prime95 I get blue screen after about 45 mins. and my DRAM voltage is set to 2.1v.

11-06-2009, 06:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Milk Rulz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 123 OS: Windows 7 (7600) x64 MSDN /legit	BSOD while overclocking Q9550 Hey guys I'm pretty new to overclocking and I'm not quite sure if this is the right section I should be posting in. If not then please feel free to move it. First of all I am currently running: Windows 7 x64 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 ASUS P5Q Motherboard Corsair XMS2 DDR2 4GB (2x2GB) tx-750w Corsair PSU I am currently at my aim of about 4GHz but keep getting blue screen while running Prime95 for a couple minutes with the returned error. Code: Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1 Locale ID: 3081 Additional information about the problem: BCCode: 124 BCP1: 0000000000000000 BCP2: FFFFFA80055E8028 BCP3: 00000000B2000040 BCP4: 0000000000000800 OS Version: 6_1_7600 Service Pack: 0_0 Product: 256_1 My current settings are: Multiplier: 8.5 FSB Speed: 470 vCore: 1.34v DRAM: 2.1v NB: 1.26v SB: 1.1v I'm not quite sure why but in CPU-Z it is telling me that I am still running everything at stock and vCore at 1.32v. While stressing I am only getting around 56C so I don't think that I'm overheating. Any ideas?

11-06-2009, 07:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Poyol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 35 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: BSOD while overclocking Q9550 You're not overheating (62-64c) however while running Prime95 if the computer BSODs or shuts down it kinda is saying that you've set it a tad to high, take it down one notch. And try again. Get back to me. Regards

11-06-2009, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Milk Rulz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 123 OS: Windows 7 (7600) x64 MSDN /legit	Re: BSOD while overclocking Q9550 Sorry but what exactly have I set too high, voltage or FSB speed? Also how come CPU-Z isn't showing my system clock speed or multiplier?

11-06-2009, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: BSOD while overclocking Q9550 What are your RAM settings? Clock speed Timings (first set) Voltage __________________ 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.

11-07-2009, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Milk Rulz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 123 OS: Windows 7 (7600) x64 MSDN /legit	Re: BSOD while overclocking Q9550 I am currently running my ram is 5-5-5-15 (all auto besides the main 'manual' setting) CPU Clock speed is currently running at 4GHz and bumped the voltage up to 1.35. I am running pretty good besides when running prime95 I get blue screen after about 45 mins. and my DRAM voltage is set to 2.1v.