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| Thread ID: 99293 | 2009-04-26 10:33:00 | Any overclocking experts here? | linw (53) | Press F1 |
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| 768738 | 2009-04-27 06:56:00 | I don't think 1.4v is necessary, or safe for a 45nm processor to run at 3.6GHz. I ran my E8400 momentarily at 4GHz at 1.42v but never kept it that long - now it's 3.8GHz at 1.32v. Is P5QL based on the P43 or P45 chipset? It may be the chipset, you don't always get the good one. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 768739 | 2009-04-27 08:38:00 | Yeah, 1.4V is a bit high for me but we are trying to find what is stopping this going above 344MHz. Yes, the voltages do change colour. I think I have given them a nudge with RAM 2.1V, NB 1.3V and vcore 1.4V. The chipset is G43 as here - www.computerlounge.co.nz Others have just used the profile +20% to get it to 3.6GHz with no hassle so it looks like I am SOL with this combo. |
linw (53) | ||
| 768740 | 2009-04-27 08:41:00 | I'd say it's the chipset. I bet you'll have much better luck with a P45 chipset. Heck probably even a P35 (which I have). | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 768741 | 2009-04-27 09:04:00 | ? that was helpful sweep I believe it was. In my view it can be easy to fry things when you don't know what you are doing. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 768742 | 2009-04-27 09:07:00 | that is true but we can only do what we can, they wanted to know what they werent doing right, i gave a nudge in the right direction from what i saw they were trying to oc on stock voltages which just doesnt work and that chipset isnt that great, p35 or 45 would of been better. good luck though |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 768743 | 2009-04-27 09:32:00 | Thanks for trying to help. Like I said to begin with, I really have to conclude this is not the right mobo for even mild overclocking. I can live with that. And, Sweep, you could try to be less patronising. We do know overclocking can be risky so we wouldn't do it if we weren't prepared to take that risk on. Incidentally, I have to laugh at the concept of frying something with this board/BIOS when it won't even start up with stock voltages and a VERY modest fsb increase! |
linw (53) | ||
| 768744 | 2009-04-27 09:33:00 | I have put some stupid voltages into hardware, both intel and amd, ati and nvidia am yet to have something die |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 768745 | 2009-04-27 10:03:00 | Thanks for trying to help. Like I said to begin with, I really have to conclude this is not the right mobo for even mild overclocking. I can live with that. And, Sweep, you could try to be less patronising. We do know overclocking can be risky so we wouldn't do it if we weren't prepared to take that risk on. Incidentally, I have to laugh at the concept of frying something with this board/BIOS when it won't even start up with stock voltages and a VERY modest fsb increase! OK then. But why not go to the overclockers forum? You would be more likely to find a solution (if there is one) because there would be more people there that have a similar interest. I am not trying to be patronising even if you think I am. I was trying to save you some cash in the event something went horribly wrong. I just buy the best processor my budget allows in the first place rather than buying something that I expect to overclock. This is why I don't buy stuff on TradeMe because I would have no idea what the previous owner tried. It's your money. Do what you like. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 768746 | 2009-04-27 10:07:00 | I have put some stupid voltages into hardware, both intel and amd, ati and nvidia am yet to have something die That's good for you. I hope you are not suggesting that some people have not had a piece of hardware die because of overclocking. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 768747 | 2009-04-27 23:04:00 | Sorry, Sweep, but you just keep on jumping to unfounded conclusions . How do you know I haven't been asking on overclocker's forums? I would have spent many hours searching and asking, including posting on Overclockers UK and the ASUS forum . If you had seen my postings here you surely would have realised I search before I ask . If you really knew enough to jump into these discussions you would know that the E8400 can easily and safely overclock to 3 . 6GHz . Try a google search if you are in doubt . The extra speed was always going to be a bonus and a learning experience . Pity it hasn't worked with the gear I have . As you say, I can do as I like . I am grateful for the permission . |
linw (53) | ||
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