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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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