abit ip-35e + e4500

[DamnRena]

i just got an abit ip-35e from a fellow and i also have an e4500. i am very confused about overclocking with this motherboard. i just need alittle help on overclocking this to 3.0 to 3.2ghz.


my system:

Abit IP-35E
Core2Duo E4500 w/ Stock HSF
OCZ XTC Gold Edition PC6400
Antec NeoPower HE 450W
BFG 9600GTOC 512MB

OC Results:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/projekt/untitledyyyy.JPG

does it look right?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Start by downloading and installing Prime95 25.6, and the newest version of CoreTemp. Increase your FSB in the BIOS, boot into windows, and run prime95 "torture test", "Small FFTs" for 10 minutes until you get an error. If get an error, then increase the vcore. If you don't get an error, increase the FSB again. Keep doing this until CoreTemp tells you that your chip is running too hot (70C or higher), or your vcore setting exceeds a safe value. For 65nm chips, I believe that value is something around 1.5v vcore. Oh yes, also download the newest CPU-Z, and run that. It will show you your vcore under load (running Prime95). The vcore under load will read a lower value than what you entered in the BIOS. That is because of vdrop (difference between BIOS setting and measured idle voltage) and vdroop (difference between measured idle voltage, and measured load voltage). Some amounts of vdroop are normal.

With my E2140s, I got to 3.2Ghz using BIOS vcore of 1.425v, which is around 1.36v under load as measured by CPU-Z. My temps, with a CoolerMaster HyperTX2 cooler, load at 80C. I hit my temp limits, and my overclocking goal, so I stopped there. Btw, the E2140 default Mhz is 1.6Ghz. So I achieved a 100% overclock. Not too bad for a cheap chip.

Also, you might want to flash to BIOS 18 (before you start overclocking). At least with a 45nm E5200 chip, the newer BIOS greatly reduced the vdroop that I saw.

 

[BlueAcolyte]

I have the Gigabyte version of your board and the same CPU, mine is running at 11x266 FSB (well now 11x265 FSB) for ~2.9GHz at stock voltages.

Remember, stability first!

 

[nyker96]

i use a ip35-e, its not too hard to overclock it. first get into BIOS by Delete. Then set Auto to "user define". Now set to the FSB to something that get you 3-3.2, under CPU voltage get a bit higher to maintain stability. Oh, need to change memory divider to something reasonable. Try it, if you have more specific questions post it back here. But I'm assuming you familiar with the basic Intel overclocking concept, if not, top of this forum has a OC tutorial that explains basics. And you can post IP35-E questions back here if you need more help.

 

[DamnRena]

This is what i did so far:

FSB: 273
Memery Ratio : 1:1.00
VCore: 1.305
Memory Voltage: 2.1

Ran SP2004 for 15 hours no problem. Its at 3.02Ghz.

Now should i change any of those settings for better Overclocking? or is that the right way?

 

[imported_Scoop]

There's nothing spectacular about OC'ing with this board. Starting with 1:1 FSBRAM ratio, you just increase the FSB till you can't post, clear CMOS, set Vcore higher to get higher FSB. Once you've hit a voltage you're still comfortable with, adjust FSBRAM ratio to the best of your modules' capability. I'm running 300Mhzx11 with my IP35-E and E4500.

 

[brencat]

Originally posted by: DamnRena
This is what i did so far:

FSB: 273
Memery Ratio : 1:1.00
VCore: 1.305
Memory Voltage: 2.1

Ran SP2004 for 15 hours no problem. Its at 3.02Ghz.

Now should i change any of those settings for better Overclocking? or is that the right way?

DDR2 voltage is too high if you're running your PC2-6400 RAM @ 1:1 with speeds < 333mhz. You can lower that to 1.90v so it will last longer. Only if you're planning to use a 1:1.25 or 1:1.5 ratio at some point in the near future should you leave it at 2.1v for that particular kit.

 

[nyker96]

yes I also second the previous poster, lower the memory voltage to say 2.0 or 1.9 will be enough. Also I'd recommend changing the mem ratio to something higher to give you faster RAM speed. Assuming you using DDR800 or better RAM here. Then run orthos or OCCT to test more for stability.

 

[DamnRena]

alright i changed the memory voltage to 1.95. Then changed my vcore down alittle and also im using the ratio 1:1.25. Do the screenie of the overclock using cpu-z look good? or is that not right?

and BTW while running sp2004 the temps of the cpu is around 62c. and idle is around 40c

 

[brencat]

Originally posted by: DamnRena
alright i changed the memory voltage to 1.95. Then changed my vcore down alittle and also im using the ratio 1:1.25. Do the screenie of the overclock using cpu-z look good? or is that not right?

and BTW while running sp2004 the temps of the cpu is around 62c. and idle is around 40c

Temps are typical of a stock cooler ~ 3ghz. Screenies look fine. Since you just moved around a bunch of voltages, better run a good 12 - 15 hours of Orthos again and make sure everything is stable.

P.S. -- Nice to see you got an E4xxx chip with a decent VID (1.225v).

 

[nyker96]

Originally posted by: DamnRena
alright i changed the memory voltage to 1.95. Then changed my vcore down alittle and also im using the ratio 1:1.25. Do the screenie of the overclock using cpu-z look good? or is that not right?

and BTW while running sp2004 the temps of the cpu is around 62c. and idle is around 40c

ok a quick check:
Your mem with 1:1.25 is running at about DDR650 well within spec. 1.95 should be enough for your ram to do DDR600-700 or so.

you cpu vcore of 1.3v looks good for a 3Ghz.

So now just run some benchmarks like ortho, OCCT for like 5-8hrs. just to make sure it is stable. If not, I believe you can bump the cpu vcore slightly higher. However if you increase vcore, watch for temperature increases, try not to exceed 70C. That's it. You seem to be good.