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    A64 3500+ Winchester OC'ing question

    Hey, My system is as follows: MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum A64 3500+ S939 90nm Winchester 2x512MB G. Skill DDR550 2.5-4-4-8 2xWD Raptors 36GB 10000RPM (connected to SATA3/4) Last week I had my machine 100% stable at 289HTT, 3x HT, 9x CPU mult, AGP Freq 67MHz, 1.5V vcore and 5% vcore...
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    overclocking 6800 GT

    k8n neo2 plat... and so far i have no probs yet using rivatuner :).. however the only thing i dont like is that no matter how much i mess with these settings, i cant get it to use a 1000MHz memory clock when just doing 2D, its stuck at 370/1.1GHz. oh well ;\
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    overclocking 6800 GT

    thanks the both of you, i will try rivatuner. as far as the sound goes, I am using an Audigy 2 and onboard is disabled in the BIOS. Thanks very much for the idea though, every bit helps! As you were also saying, yes, the screen also does freeze. I haven't paid enough attention to the sound...
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    overclocking 6800 GT

    Hi, I own a BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC and I'm trying to perform a rather mild overclock. I'd like to overclock it just to Geforce 6800 Ultra speeds, so 400MHz on the GPU and 1.1GHz on the memory. I am using the newest drivers, 81.85 I believe they are, and I am using some coolbits guru3d...
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    rebooting/video distortion

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    rebooting/video distortion

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    rebooting/video distortion

    Hey, I have owned my A64 3500+/MSI K8N Neo2 system/BFG Geforce 6800GT OC/Enermax 430W for almost a year now. When I got it, I was able to stabilize my 3500+ 2.2GHz @ 2.64GHz for 31+ hours prime95 stable at small fft. I upgraded from 512MB Corsair RAM to 1GB G.Skill DDR550. I ran the ram at...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    I posted on their forum, and they seem to be willing to exchange. But, I am trying first to just exchange with the company in which I purchased from, it may be a bit faster process. I am still hoping it is not my power supply that could cause such a problem, as a few people in this thread have...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    John, yes the modules were already tested individually. I could not get either stick to run DDR550 2.5-3-3-7 without failing. This is anywhere between 2.60V and 2.85V. I should hopefully have these modules sent back out by monday. I'm just rather dissapointed as I would have expected these...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Hey, Well I'm glad you finally got your RMA :). Good luck with the return and the new modules. I just finished testing DDR550 2x512MB 2.75V (if i recall) and 3-4-4-10, again, a fail. If possible would you also provide me with the cell phone number in private message, should things with...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Hey, I did try an overvid of 3.3%, but that did not work. I suppose I could try higher. As well, I should be able to RMA via the eBay store that I purchased them from, so hopefully I won't have nearly as much hassle, although I feel very bad for you in your case. On the side, I live in a...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Well, I just finished testing both modules individually at DDR550 2.5-3-3-7 1T (275HTT*9CPU mult) My cpu is capable of doing this as I have prime 95'ed on small fft at 11x240 for over 31 hours. I tested the ram at the above speeds at a combination of voltages between 2.60V and 2.85V as...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Well, I had reason to be scared. Failed after about 22 mins, 25 passes :( Trying 2.55V, doubtful itll work. phrowzen
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Wow. I've got quite the conclusion. After swapping the dimm slots to find no luck, I then went and flashed 1.41 beta bios. I proceeded to test the usual DDR550 2.5-4-4-10 @ 2.6-2.85V, with as usual no success. As I was about to enter 2.85V, I wondered if the new BIOS unlocked any other...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    welp.. ddr520 @ 2.7V 2.5-4-4-10 gets over 200 errors in about 9 minutes running constant test #5 in memtest86. I will soon test each stick invidividually, to see if both can actually DO DDR550... If I can conclude that 1 stick will not do DDR550, does that mean that I can rule out power...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    I just reseated the dimms in slots 1 and 2, and now windows is booting. But I don't know what to think about bad sticks, as I ran DDR400 at slack timings and it went through i think 6 passes no problems (i know thats obviously not long enough, but DDR550 etc was showing problems nearly...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Yes I cannot live with premium modules not running at their rated speed. I set my system to LDT5x, 200HTT, DDR400 2.5-4-4-10 (basically stock) and I got a blue screen upon loading windows, don't know what that is about. Possibly again a memory problem, so I'm back into memtest86. Anyways, I...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Hmm well I don't have another power supply aroudn to try. I just tested the ram in the other 2 dual channel memory slots, and same problem. I'm really running out of ideas, I guess the last thing I can try is an alternate BIOS, which I have limited faith in. Anyways, I'm doubting heat is...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    core center says 3.18-3.23V on the 3.3 rail, using enermax 435w. -- by the way, again, read above edit because i made at same time u made new post
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    problems with new gskill ram

    yes, msi k8n neo2, same as yours.. ill try these new bioses, and switching slots EDIT: By the way, 2.5-4-4-10 @ 2.8V failed with 80+ errors running test5
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    problems with new gskill ram

    I have not tried different slots, I suppose I can attempt that next. Can you recommend a BIOS to try for me?
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Ok well I am testing 2.5-4-4-10 right now. By the way, I noticed I posted my second edit right aroudn the time you made your last post, so just make sure to check that again, because it may be important. As well, I am running 278HTT, at LDT 3x. This falls below the 1000MHz bus limit that...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    I see. So what should I be taking away from this? Are you meaning its ok that I am seeing errors in test 5 and 6? I still have no idea what to do to make this stable at speeds that it should be stable at, by specification. It's real early to tell, but I dont think theres anything wrong...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    just looked at it again, it seems to be failing at test 5 all the time. at least thats what the current buffer showed, i dont know how to scroll down the error list to view the rest, but all the ones on screen are test 5. i am trying now just testing the ram at ddr400 2.5-3-3-7 just to...
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    problems with new gskill ram

    hmm i didnt pay attention to any particulars, i will try and make note in the future.
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    problems with new gskill ram

    hmm just got home from friends and looked, after 48 minutes there was 10 memtest86 errors. this was with 2.75V. I moved timings to 2.5-4-4-8, still at DDR556. ill keep you updated, but please keep suggestions coming in. thanks, phrowzen
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    problems with new gskill ram

    k thanks guys. hmm it sort of upsets me that it may not run the spec timings -- but as you said, I suppose it doesnt make a difference. im testing now at the same speeds i mentioned above, but with 2.75V.
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    problems with new gskill ram

    sorry i dont quite understand "No 2T ever." -- you mean I shouldn't need to use 2T? But ok, ill try upping the ram voltage.
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    problems with new gskill ram

    Hey, I have been running an a64 3500+ s939 90nm at 2.64GHz (240x11) ldt 4x for several weeks now, at stock voltage stable for 31 hours of prime95. I just got my 2x512MB G.Skill PC4400 2.5-3-3-7 @ DDR550 (the LE model) and I set my clock to 9.5 cpu multiplier and 278HTT and ran my ram 1:1 =...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    Hmm nope ive only ran it at LDT 4x, i thought that would be sufficient, I guess its worth a shot though. Would the decrease in bus bandwidth be worth that 60MHz though? EDIT: I have primed small fft for 31 hours on LDT 4x HTT 240 @ completely stock voltage. No problems. Wishful thinking I...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    icepik you sure you have your samsung 160gb SATA on SATA 3/4? Anyways, I'm still priming 240HTT at 4x LDT for 2640MHz at default voltage. It's been going about 21 hours or so now, so looks promising. But again, my goal was 2.7GHz 246HTT. It had primed at 246HTT with 3.3% cpu over vid...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    hmm, 2.7GHz 246*11 and cpu overvid 3.3% just failed after 12 hours 47 minutes :( .. back down to 2.6
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    G.Skill memory in Canada

    I apologize if I haven't posted to the right forum, I figured this memory was classified as overclocking. Anyways, is there any Canadians that know where to purchase G.Skill memory? I am particularily looking for the F1-3200DSU2-1GBLE model...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    Ok great. So I am hovering at about 1.47-1.49V now, peaking sometimes at 1.5V -- so I guess I am good :) As well, I see you are running 1.57V, so thats reassuring as well :) I just got back from school and I see it is still priming, so maybe once more ill try and bump it to 2.7 :)...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    Hey, Yes I learned of this SATA 1/2 problem a little earlier yesterday, which gave me a brick wall as I jumped from 230HTT to 240HTT. I moved over to SATA 3/4 and I could easily push my 230HTT marker. Anyways, yes about my BSOD, Im really not sure it has to do with the overclocking...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    Hey, Looking in CPU-Z, my voltage is usuallly 1.41V-1.44V. However, i still chose the over vid 3.3% option, which is putting the cpu at about 1.472-1.49V. Priming now, I just wish I knew why sometimes my sound will begin to crack. As I said earlier, this usually leads to a machine...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    I tried as you said ts3433, dropping to 3x HTT multiplier and going back up once again to 246 HTT. As I was running prime95 and writing my anandtech reply, the machine reset :(. This was with ram @ 2.5-4-4-8 at about DDR386. Welp, I suppose ive found the range of my overclock then, without...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    Hey, Thanks for the responses guys. Megamixman -- I tried as you said. I attempted to post at 250 htt, which seemed successful, it showed various BIOS messages, but then stalled with a cursor in top left corner. Right now im at 246 htt = 2706MHz, and prime95'ing with small fft. Im...
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    Athlon 64 3500+ overclocking results and help

    Hey, Just got my a64 3500+ 90nm winchester yesterday to pair with my msi k8n neo2 platinum. Today I have it at 240x11 (2620MHz or so), and its been priming on blend mode in prime95 for a little over 4 hours, no problems. 230x11 ran prime95 blend for over 7 hours, no probs. Right now I am...
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    Identifying a 90nm A64 3500+

    Great -- thanks alot. However, I doubt the salesperson will let me open the retail packaging up to check. Hmm -- I hope the salesperson isnt clueless then, and knows what they are selling. Thanks again, phrowzen