ABIT Abit IC7GMAX3 I875 and overclocking.

[powerMarkymark]

Can't seem to get stable system past FSB 225 in Softmenu!

Can someone point me in the right direction, I want to get this puppy up to MAXIMUM.

Thanks

Mark

Big Bertha Rig specs:

Motherboard: ABIT Abit IC7-MAX3
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz FSB 800 (Northwood)
1024 MB of Corsair PC3200 (2 X 512 in dual mode)
Video Card: ATI Ati Radeon 9800 Pro ATI
Hard Drive: WESTERN DIGITAL 120.0 GB @ 7200 RPMS
Operating System: Windows_XP Pro

Other Components: Antec 1030 Enermax SPI Case Black Med Server Tower
4 x 80mm case fans, 2 for case intake lower front, 2 for exhaust upper back.
Thermaltake Butterfly 480W Atx Power Supply
Thermalright SP-94 Heatsink w/Thermaltake 80mm fan

 

[Mullzy]

Let us know what voltages and stability tests you've tried. That will help people here point you in the right direction.

I start having trouble with my KHX3200 memory around 220 (1:1) - try using a 5:4 ratio and see if you get stable at 225+.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Make sure your RAM is at 5:4 so that's not limiting you.

Otherwise, it could be your CPU maxing out at 3.6 Ghz.

 

[jbird2383]

I know this is a way old post but I am redoing my ic7 max 3 and I upgraded to a 3.2 prescott cpu but the ram is limiting me to 2800 at 14 X 200. Running 4 512 Corsair XMS sticks and haven't had any clue how to bump up up the fsb and play with the settings. I am installing xp again and trying to breathe some life back into this mobo. I have adequate cooling and aftermarket thermal righ sp heatsink. Also my fan died on the otes system and was wondering how to replace that. Thanks any info greatly appreciated

Jason

 

[Larnz]

Not helpful i know but I miss Abit

 

[Gs dewd]

Not helpful i know but I miss Abit

Seriously me too man. :'(

 

[Soulkeeper]

3.6GHz is a relatively strong overclock for northwood
likely you're approaching the limit of the cpu and/or you need a faster fan

those small copper heatsinks with 80mm fans loved high rpm helicopter sounding fans

 

[bigboxes]

Not helpful i know but I miss Abit

Seriously me too man. :'(

Still have three boards running great. One in my wife's pc, one in my file server and one in my home theater pc.