Overclocking (Main Thread)

You’re gonna fry something at 2.2V, man. I guess.

fadedorca66 said:You're going to fry something at 2.2V?!

Honestly, I don't think 2.2V is anything crazy for RAM—though I could be wrong. Anyway, right now I've got it running at 1.8V with a clock of 1040MHz, but it won't pass MemTest86. If I drop it down to around 1010MHz at 1.8V, everything seems totally fine.

Aha, memory. I thought the 2.2V was meant for the CPU...

Just plug everything into the 120V outlet..

btw Kevin Nelson, which CPU are we talking about?

No, don't push the memory... better to dial it back and push the CPU instead.

I honestly have a craaaaazy processor running at 4.04 GHz with a voltage of—get this—1.1375v. I just threw those numbers together on a whim because I didn't feel like hunting around for even lower voltages.

Now that I've dialed back the RAM speed, everything is running flawlessly through a 30-minute run of Orthos (I just couldn't face any more waiting).

Even with my home central heating running, temps aren't hitting more than 65C under full load, and that's just using an Intel cooler.

Still, I'm worried I've hit my limit for overclocking, at least on this specific motherboard. The P43 chipset simply doesn't have the muscle to push the Front Side Bus past 1700; a beast like this really needs a P45 chipset to truly shine.

1700 Front Side Bus????

Honestly, 65 is plenty... I don't push past 60.

Kyle Sanchez4 said:A 1700 Front Side Bus????

Normally 65 is plenty...Personally, I don't push past 60.

Yeah.😍

When I was just testing it, the temperature didn't even cross 58 degrees.😕

Keep in mind, I'm using an Intel cooler here—I'm guessing you've got something much better on your rig.

So, right now I've got the Front Side Bus set with a multiplier of 7 in the BIOS, but next I'm going to try pushing it to 9.5, so we'll see how that goes...
My RAM is sitting below 900 MHz at the moment, so I know for sure it isn't bottlenecking me right now.
By the way, this CPU is an absolute beast.

Also, under load in Windows Everest, it's showing 1.2v.

Hey, I know this is totally off-topic, but I just wanted to share this response I got from DFI regarding the system crashes on my new build...
So, basically, once I hit F1 during the reboot, the overclocked settings load right into the BIOS, but then the whole system just hits a blue screen immediately upon startup. It keeps rebooting itself over and over in this endless loop.

The setup:
Model Name : DFI LanParty DK P45-T2RS
Serial Number: S/N: U83010052
Any updates on this?
BIOS Data Code: 2008-12-08
------------ CPU -------------------------

Model Name Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
------------ Memory -------------------------

Memory Module
Slots: 1 and 3 Brand:Mushkin Redline XP2-8500 (2x2GB) 996599 Frequency: 1066 MHz | Size: 2x2GB
1)
2)
3)
4)

------------ Display Card Type -------------------------

Display Card Type: PCIe
Display Card Type: HD4870 512MB GDDR5
------------ Other Gear -------------------------

SATA/IDE Device: SATA Device
Model Name Western Digital Storage size / speed : Primary Master : Primary Slave : Secondary Master 640GB / 16MB7200rpm
Primary Master:
Primary Slave:
Secondary Master:
Secondary Slave:
RAID Device (if available)
Brand/Model: Storage size / speed : Primary Master : Primary Slave : Secondary Master
Primary Master :
Primary Slave:
Secondary Master:
Secondary Slave:

PCIe/PCI Card: PCIe/PCI Device😁VB-S
Slot: Type: PCI Brand: Technicsat Skystar2 Model Name:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Power Supply: 620 W
------------ Operating System -------------------------

OS Type: Windows Vista 64-bit
others : null
------------ Problem Description -------------------------

The coolers are specifically tuned for overclocking both the VGA and the CPU, plus there's some extra cooling for the case too.

I noticed HG was talking about that specific motherboard and memory combo, so I just wanted to jump in and say that, in my experience, it's definitely not working for me.😢

Response from DFI:
Hey there,

Look, using the Auto Boost System or any other kind of automated overclocking tool is basically playing with fire—you're taking all that risk on yourself. To be totally honest, I wouldn't even recommend messing with it, mostly because those ABS profiles make way too many "guesses" about what your hardware can actually handle. They tend to assume things about your peripherals that just aren't always true, especially when it comes to your memory. If you actually want to see what your rig can do, your best bet is to just jump straight into the motherboard BIOS and do things the old-fashioned way.

Best, Wendell Smith
Wendell Smith
Wendell Smith
Wendell Smith, DFI Technical Support, USA
Email : support@dfi.com
www.dfi.com www.dfi.com

I guess I'm kind of with him on this one, but man, just look at this total eyesore...

Check out this exclusive deal over at HGspot—we've got a DFI & Mushkin Overclocking bundle ready to go.

Check out what’s hitting the shelves at HGspot—we’ve got this exclusive overclocking bundle that DFI and Mushkin cooked up just for us. It’s a killer combo featuring the Mushkin Redline XP2 gaming memory paired with the DFI LanParty DK P45-T2RS motherboard. The DFI engineers actually went the extra mile and built a custom Auto Boost System profile specifically for this board, so you can basically just hit a button and let it rip. You can get some painless overclocking done on your rig using these tried-and-true settings specifically tuned for this type of Mushkin memory. Just head over to the official DFI website and grab the profile specifically designed for the Mushkin Redline XP2 series. Just a heads-up: using the Auto Boost System to overclock isn't going to put your rig at risk, and it won't mess with your warranty either. //11/25/2008//
I was checking out the specs on this one over at HGspot, and honestly, it’s a pretty interesting little setup if you're looking to tinker around a bit. It's basically a deep dive into some specific hardware configurations that might catch your eye if you're into overclocking or just want to see how certain components play together. Just thought I'd share the link for anyone who wants to nerd out on the details.

I gotta admit, I don't really know the first thing about overclocking, but if someone's looking at that specific Overclocking bundle just to snag the easy Auto Boost System features, it might actually be worth their while. 👎

Hey there!

Automatic overclocking? 😂
If you’re already planning on pushing your hardware limits, shouldn't you at least learn the fundamentals of how it's actually done?

It’s really no different than choosing between an automatic or a manual transmission in a car...

I've got a Q6600 running on an ASUS P5K, but I'm hitting a bit of a wall. Every time I attempt to overclock past 280, things get unstable. Strangely enough, at 279, it seems perfectly fine—I've run it through a CPU stability test for about 6 or 7 hours without any issues.
I suppose I'm wondering what specifically I should be tweaking to push it a little further? I've spent some time following various guides on different forums, even tried disabling things like the 🤣
, but I haven't had much luck. The same thing happens when I try with my Core 2 Duo E7200 on this same motherboard...
For context, the rest of my setup consists of: a Radeon HD 4870, a Corsair 750W power supply, and 8GB of RAM (4 x 2GB sticks at 667 MHz).

Daniel Nguyen3 said:Automatic OC? 😂
If you're gonna mess around with overclocking, you might as well learn how to actually do it properly.

It's honestly just like choosing between an automatic or a manual transmission...

I gotta admit, I don't know the first thing about OC, but maybe someone out there will find value in picking that bundle just because of the automatic OC features.

☕

Maybe it's just the max Front Side Bus on the motherboard?

I'm honestly not sure, but I suspect it might hit a wall at 280...

Does anyone happen to know where I might stumble upon a decent tutorial for overclocking a graphics card? (Specifically, I'm looking at a 4850 paired with a Zalman cooler.) Also, does the RAM speed automatically scale up when you start pushing the CPU overclock?

stormyorca8 said:Does anyone know where I could find a decent tutorial on how to overclock a graphics card (specifically dealing with a 4850/wZalman setup)? Also, does the RAM speed automatically increase when you overclock the CPU?

Well, you can definitely play around with the settings in the Catalyst Control Center, ATI Tray Tools, or even RivaTuner; honestly, you just have to scroll through until you hit those sweet spot values. ☕

And regarding your second question, yes—by bumping up the Front Side Bus, the memory speeds and the processor clock speeds tend to rise right along with it, depending on which multiplier you decide to go with. ☕

Alright, thanks.

So, I went ahead and installed ATI Tray Tools, but now whenever I actually try to launch the program, my PC just shuts down completely. I’ve tried this three separate times now, and the result is always the same—just a total system shutdown. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this kind of instability?

Are you positive you're running the latest version?