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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...
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    Newbie needs assistance with o'clocking

    I had been doing my overclocking with the ram ratio set to 2.00 (1:1) but for the overclock mentioned here I have the ratio set to 2.66. I will try 2.00. Thanks!
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    Newbie needs assistance with o'clocking

    Hi, I have corsair XMS2 (2 X 1GB) with 4-4-4-12 timings and an IC2D E4300 on a Gigabyte P965-DQ6 mobo. I have read that this memory is made to run at 2.1V but that Intel chipset based mobos run memory at 1.8V. In either case, I have set my cpu to 333 (gives 2997MHz) and left memory timings on...
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    Newbie needs advice with E4300 o'clock

    What? Did everybody lose interest all of a sudden? Is 67C reported by TAT too hot? Have I reached my limit? If not, should I increase CPU voltage or MCH? Thanks! Vlip
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    Newbie needs advice with E4300 o'clock

    Ok, I understand now about the different temperature software monitoring tools. I'd like to now restate my original question. What do I need to tweak to get stability out of my system? I ran Orthos again this time with TAT and it quit with errors after 2 minutes, 11 seconds but temp was only...
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    Newbie needs advice with E4300 o'clock

    Thanks for the responses! If TAT is "more accurate" then why does it not match the BIOS temp? I was told by Gigabyte that I should go by the temps given in the BIOS but that means I can't monitor temp while running Orthos or Prime95. Rebooting and going into the BIOS every time you want to...
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    Newbie needs advice with E4300 o'clock

    Thanks for the reply. I stated in my post, the ratio or multiplier is 2.oo (i.e. 1:1) and I am using the stock HSF for now. My load temp (Orthos) is 53C according to speedfan. I'm using the stock HSF because of an article in Anandtech where they ran an E6300 to 3.2 GHz on a stock HSF. Since my...
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    Newbie needs advice with E4300 o'clock

    I need some advice on where to go from here. I have the following system: Gigabyte P965-DQ6 Intel C2D E4300 Stock HSF 2GB Corsair XMS2 (4-4-4-12) Saphire X1950XT Settings: FSB: 330 (2970MHz clock speed) Multiplier: 2.00 Memory: 4-4-4-12 (other settings on Auto) DDR2 Overvoltage...
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    Has anyone tried PassMark products?

    I found these products at www.passmark.com. They look very good and have loggin and charting capabilities. Was wondering if anyone had tried them. I could not find them in a search of the forum. Thanks, Vlip
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    Help me understanding E4300 Overclocking Memory Requirement

    Thanks for that Assimilator1. I have read a number of guides but still have some questions. I get the part about upping the FSB in small steps but at what point do you start fiddling with VCore? Do you start upping VCore when the system will no longer boot? Also, I've heard conflicting advice...
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    Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 & Tuniq Tower

    I read a review of the Scythe Infinity with two fans in push-pull configuration that supposedly edged out the Tuniq Tower. Anyway, they are probably close enough that If I cannot use the Tuniq Tower, I'll probably be fine with the Scythe but, if it works, I'll get the Tuniq. Thanks, I'll be...
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    Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 & Tuniq Tower

    I have a Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 (did not get the DS3 because I needed IEEE-1394). This thing has a heatsink on the back of the board that Gigabyte calls Crazy Cool. Does this prevent me from using HSF like Tuniq Tower 120 or Thermalright Ultra-120? In looking at all the pictures, it appears there...
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    E4300 & Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6

    Hi, I am new to overclocking and have no idea where to start. I have just purchased the following: C2D E4300 Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 2X1GB Corsair XMS2 Saphire X1950XT 256MB Stock cooler (for now) Antec Sonata II case with 450W psu I would like to get to 3.0 to 3.3 GHz. Has...
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    I need to change my username or delete to create new one

    Hi, I did not realize that I used my real name in the username field and that it is what people see. If there is no way to change my username, then can you delete me and I'll join again. I've only posted two questions. If it's unused, I'd like to use Vlip as my username. Thanks! ---...
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    Help me understanding E4300 Overclocking Memory Requirement

    This thread has been very helpful. I am new to overclocking and have no idea where to start. I have just purchased the following: C2D E4300 Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 2X1GB Corsair XMS2 Saphire X1950XT 256MB Stock cooler (for now) Antec Sonata II case with 450W psu I would like to get to...
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    Memory Latency & o'clocking

    I just built a new system (5th build but 1st time overclocking) and need help understanding memory latencies. Here is the system: Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6, Intel Core 2 Duo E4300, 2X1GB Corsair XMS2 memory, Saphire X1950XT 256Mb. My question is as follows: I paid extra money for memory with CAS...