Recent content by Vlip

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    RAID 0 with two WD 320GB HDs

    Thanks everyone! You know the DQ6 board has two RAID controllers, one supported by the ICH8R southbridge and one by Gigabyte. I am currently using the Gigabyte RAID controller for two identical WD 500GB drives in RAID 0 and have had not a single issue in a little over a year. I used a tool...
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    RAID 0 with two WD 320GB HDs

    I have a WD 320GB SATA I (1.5GB/s) hard drive and want to add a second to create a RAID 0. This drive is no longer available but the identical drive in SATA II (3.0GB/s) is. Can I use these two drives in a RAID 0? If so, are there any issues I should be aware of? What will be the performance...
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    CPU recommendation please

    Thanks everyone! To answer the question some asked, I have a Gigabyte 965P-DQ6 that at this time (and maybe never) does not support 45nm processors, otherwise I would defintely go with the E8400 since it is about $50 cheaper. I paid over $200 for this mobo and would hate to have to buy a new...
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    CPU recommendation please

    Hello, I've got a C2D E4300 overclocked to 3.0 GHz on a WinXP (32bit) system. I'm not a gamer. The most CPU intensive app I run is Pinnacle Studio for video editing, rendering and DVD authoring. Seeing that the E6850 and Q6600 are neck-and-neck on price, and taking overlock potential into...
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    Am I stable?

    Good point. I actually haven't tried running TAT with no overclocking! Thanks for the responses. Now I can move on and try to get to even higher speeds. My target is 3.2 to 3.4 GHz. While I've seen a number of postings that say this is doable I don't know how exaggerated the claims are...
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    Am I stable?

    I have run Memtest86+ full pass without errors. I am interested in the x264 test. DVD authoring is what I do most on this PC. I will google it as I do not know where to get it. Thanks, Vlip
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    Am I stable?

    Hello, I've got my E4300 running at 2.97 GHz (300 FSB) and 1.3850V. I can run Orthos all day and night without any issues but TAT (100% both cores) causes system reboot in under 10 minutes. Should I consider this a stable overclock or not? I would include all my other system info but I don't...
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    How High Have you got Corsair XMS TwinX2 ddr2 800?

    I have a pair, not sure which version. I can't seem to get over 880 (440) at 1.8 and stock timings or 2.1V and 4-4-4-12-2T.
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    TAT & Speedfan Temps

    While that is fine, I still would like to know what my actual temps are. I see postings all over the place where people are stating what temps they get and most overclocking guides I have seen give guidelines of what your temps should be including warnings to say away from anyting over 65C but I...
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    TAT & Speedfan Temps

    Ok, I read a post by someone that seems to really know what they are talking about. They explained the difference between TCase and TJunction, etc. They recommend TAT for stress testing and Speed 4.32 for temp monitoring. I have an E4300 on a Gigabyte mobo with a Scythe Ninja B and two 120mm...
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    Need help with CPU temp

    Hi, I have an E4300 on a Gigabyte 965P-DQ6. Because of the "Crazy Cool" heat sink on the underside of the mobo I had to opt for a HSF that does not use a bracket for attachment so I went with the Scythe Ninja (latest rev). I also replaced the fan with two (push-pull configuration) Scythe...
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    Intel Overclocking on the cheap?

    Okay, I asked too soon. I see the icon for sending private messages. Thanks, Vlip
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    Intel Overclocking on the cheap?

    Thanks but how do I send a private message?
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    Intel Overclocking on the cheap?

    Jaredpace, I have the P965-DQ6 with an E4300 and can't get past 3.0 GHz. What is your Vcore set to? What HSF are you using and what are your cpu temps under load? I really would appreciate more of your bios numbers (like memory clock multiplier, memory overvoltage, timings & FSB overvoltage)...
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    Newbie needs assistance with o'clocking

    My mobo does not state actual voltage but rather overvoltage. Assuming the voltage applied is 1.8V when overvoltage is 0.0, I set overvoltage to + 0.300V. Again, I assume this is 2.1V. When I set the multiplier to 2.00 (I believe this is 1:1), the stated memory frequency is 667 (with CPU set to...