Another Q9550 OC

[boglwe]

At the moment I am at 3.4ghz @ 50c. I know I can go more, here is the problem.
My memory kinda shuts down at 2.0 volts, even though its rated at that. I find it run the best at 1.9 volts. IF I move the FSB up to 430, what ratio would I need to run the ram as close to 800 as possible without issues? Also is there going to be issue to the PCI express, which I do not want OC'd at all.

Also, what are the top temps of the Q9550 according to Intel?


THanks in Advance,

Bogs

 

[yh125d]

Lock your PCI-e bus to 100, otherwise it can be damaged if you overclock with it linked to your FSB

Just look at the FSBRAM ratio in your bios and check whichever is closest to stock.

Anything under 70c is acceptable, but if you can keep it under 60c then +++

 

[geno]

under 60* seems to be the preferred limit. Download RealTemp, as it was written specifically with Quad cores in mind.

 

[Accord99]

Originally posted by: boglwe
At the moment I am at 3.4ghz @ 50c. I know I can go more, here is the problem.
My memory kinda shuts down at 2.0 volts, even though its rated at that. I find it run the best at 1.9 volts. IF I move the FSB up to 430, what ratio would I need to run the ram as close to 800 as possible without issues?

The lowest ratio that current Intel chipsets support is 1:1, so that with a FSB of 430, the lowest setting you could run your memory is DDR2-860.

 

[boglwe]

Thanks everyone, at FSB 400 it is very stable, and hits about 59c under prime95. I do not mind another 5c on the upside. Where would I find this PCI lock thingy?

 

[boglwe]

Ok, PCI is locked at 100, Let me know if this all looks right to you. I now am at 3.6ish@1.26 volts. The bios is set to 1.3 volts. I think this is all I can do, What are some suggestions on a nice memory upgrade to OC a bit more. I like LED's on my memory to see problems happen or no problems happen. Here is the PICTURE. Let me know if I can change anything please

Thanks
Bogs