Recent content by MatrixAgent

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    A little help with a 6420 based OC(first real oc) please.

    Hmmm, Changing my RAM settings from 4-4-4-12(They support this EPP) to auto detect(5-5-5-15) seems to have solved the problem - now running at 3.2ghz. Blend test seems stable. R.
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    A little help with a 6420 based OC(first real oc) please.

    I had wondered if thats the case. Perhaps I'll play with the NB voltage a little today. I think 3ghz is a happy place for now even for this intermediate gaming/Dev/Vmware rig. It should keep me going until the Penryn lot arrives in which case it'll be new system time. Now time to poke the...
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    A little help with a 6420 based OC(first real oc) please.

    I've Now backed it off to 3Ghz(8x375) This seems a little more stable. although obviously the memory ration is now not 1:1. Will update later after a few hours Orthos thrashing. Cheers, R.
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    A little help with a 6420 based OC(first real oc) please.

    Well it ran for 4.5 hours yesterday using the stress cpu fft test without fail and never passing 57c. started it this morning running a blend test, And it failed after 43 minutes. Last recorded CPU temp was 54c. By Fail I mean the machine simply froze totally Any ideas ? Cheers, R.
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    A little help with a 6420 based OC(first real oc) please.

    Thanks for that, Just trying at 1.4125v Will see how it goes. Cheers.
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    A little help with a 6420 based OC(first real oc) please.

    Ok so I'm having a few problems with my system and keeping it stable. The relevant specs are Asus striker extreme(latest Bios), C2d E6420, 4GB Corsair TwinX XMS2 4-4-4-12 DDR2 800 at 2.1v. Cooling is a Thermalright ultra120 with a scyth 1600RPM fan attached. I've also added the extra North...