Help me not suck at overclocking

[x3ro]

I've read several oc'ing guides, and im still having problems..

I want to do a simple overclock, maybe to 2.1-2.4ghz..

I have an Athlon 64 3000+ venice. I'm using the epox 9NDA3+...

I set the settings for 2.2ghz 'ish, and windows started to boot, up, then there was a really quick blue screen, and then my PC reset...

Why? How should i setup this thing? I'm having issues, and I'm a true n00b @ A64 o'cing

 

[theMan]

make sure you have the pci lock set. also, use a ram divider.

 

[Hyperlite]

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[Leper Messiah]

I have a very similar mobo, same chipset, just less features, so i'll try and help you out. Most likely your problem is that you haven't lowered the HTT mulitplier from 5x down to 3 or 4x. You'll want to keep this number below 1000mhz total,right now you've got it around 1100. Also, raise chipset voltage .1volts. It would be really helpful if you listed your complete computer stats, so we can isolate a weak component at the settings you have.

 

[ElTorrente]

Originally posted by: x3ro
I've read several oc'ing guides, and im still having problems..

I want to do a simple overclock, maybe to 2.1-2.4ghz..

I have an Athlon 64 3000+ venice. I'm using the epox 9NDA3+...

I set the settings for 2.2ghz 'ish, and windows started to boot, up, then there was a really quick blue screen, and then my PC reset...

Why? How should i setup this thing? I'm having issues, and I'm a true n00b @ A64 o'cing

What BIOS setttings did you adjust? What DIDN'T you adjust? Tell us your BIOS settings, and maybe we can give you some insight. All you are telling us is that you "set the settings for 2.2ghz 'ish..".. what does that mean, exactly?

 

[x3ro]

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
I have a very similar mobo, same chipset, just less features, so i'll try and help you out. Most likely your problem is that you haven't lowered the HTT mulitplier from 5x down to 3 or 4x. You'll want to keep this number below 1000mhz total,right now you've got it around 1100. Also, raise chipset voltage .1volts. It would be really helpful if you listed your complete computer stats, so we can isolate a weak component at the settings you have.

Thanks. I lowered the HTT to 4x. I didn't touch any voltages, though.

I saw nothing for a PCI lock, but I believe the PCI bus is locked anyways, as was the AGP bus @ 66mhz. I had the ram set to 200 (bios said it was a lock, and couldn't go over that speed?? something like that, if someone with the same mobo can confirm)

Specs:

MS WinXP Pro SP2
Athlon 64 3000+ Venice
Epox 9NDA3+
Corsair CMX512-3200C2 (per Everest info) x 2 running dual channel
BFG 6800 GT OC AGP version
Seagate 160gb SATA150 HDD (primary)

Thanks

 

[x3ro]

Originally posted by: ElTorrente

Originally posted by: x3ro
I've read several oc'ing guides, and im still having problems..

I want to do a simple overclock, maybe to 2.1-2.4ghz..

I have an Athlon 64 3000+ venice. I'm using the epox 9NDA3+...

I set the settings for 2.2ghz 'ish, and windows started to boot, up, then there was a really quick blue screen, and then my PC reset...

Why? How should i setup this thing? I'm having issues, and I'm a true n00b @ A64 o'cing

What BIOS setttings did you adjust? What DIDN'T you adjust? Tell us your BIOS settings, and maybe we can give you some insight. All you are telling us is that you "set the settings for 2.2ghz 'ish..".. what does that mean, exactly?

:embarassed:

Something like the HT to 2xx 'ish, HTT to 4x, (multiplier was left at 9x)... Something like that

 

[ElTorrente]

O.K., based on what info you gave: I would first set your RAM speed to 166. With it at 200, you are on a 1:1 divider, so your RAM could be holding you back right now. Do this, and report back to us.

You should download "CPU-Z" - that will show you what your RAM speeds and settings are running at once you are in windows - in case you are confused about what exactly the RAM dividers are doing. It also shows you good info about your CPU and mobo. All overclockers will tell you - CPU-Z is your friend.

 

[x3ro]

Originally posted by: ElTorrente
O.K., based on what info you gave: I would first set your RAM speed to 166. With it at 200, you are on a 1:1 divider, so your RAM could be holding you back right now. Do this, and report back to us.

You should download "CPU-Z" - that will show you what your RAM speeds and settings are running at once you are in windows - in case you are confused about what exactly the RAM dividers are doing. It also shows you good info about your CPU and mobo. All overclockers will tell you - CPU-Z is your friend.

For some reason, CPU-Z doesn't report the model and brand of my mobo, but everest does.. ideas as to why?

 

[x3ro]

Originally posted by: ElTorrente
O.K., based on what info you gave: I would first set your RAM speed to 166. With it at 200, you are on a 1:1 divider, so your RAM could be holding you back right now. Do this, and report back to us.

You should download "CPU-Z" - that will show you what your RAM speeds and settings are running at once you are in windows - in case you are confused about what exactly the RAM dividers are doing. It also shows you good info about your CPU and mobo. All overclockers will tell you - CPU-Z is your friend.

okay went and changed the ram thing to 166, didn't work.... hung at winxp boot screen... bumped the voltage +.10, same thing..

 

[ElTorrente]

Heh- this is kinda tough because I don't have enough information to go on.

What are your voltages set at for vCore and DRAM?
What is your FSB speed?
How many sticks of RAM do you have?
What are your RAM timings, speed, and are you in 1T or 2T mode?

Can you post a screenshot of the CPU tab and the Memory tab from CPU-Z? Preferably from the fastest you've been able to boot up at.

Best thing is to just start off at stock speeds and work your way up in 5 or 10mhz increments on the fsb speed.

There's a lot of settings that all interact so we need to know a little more about what is going on.

 

[x3ro]

Originally posted by: ElTorrente
Heh- this is kinda tough because I don't have enough information to go on.

What are your voltages set at for vCore and DRAM?
What is your FSB speed?
How many sticks of RAM do you have?
What are your RAM timings, speed, and are you in 1T or 2T mode?

Can you post a screenshot of the CPU tab and the Memory tab from CPU-Z? Preferably from the fastest you've been able to boot up at.

Best thing is to just start off at stock speeds and work your way up in 5 or 10mhz increments on the fsb speed.

There's a lot of settings that all interact so we need to know a little more about what is going on.

Okay:

I was trying to do a 240 HT thingy... 4x HTT, stock voltage for dram and CPU, and chipset.. 512 mb x 2... so two sticks of ram.... Ram is at 1T

 

[ElTorrente]

Originally posted by: x3ro

Originally posted by: ElTorrente
Heh- this is kinda tough because I don't have enough information to go on.

What are your voltages set at for vCore and DRAM?
What is your FSB speed?
How many sticks of RAM do you have?
What are your RAM timings, speed, and are you in 1T or 2T mode?

Can you post a screenshot of the CPU tab and the Memory tab from CPU-Z? Preferably from the fastest you've been able to boot up at.

Best thing is to just start off at stock speeds and work your way up in 5 or 10mhz increments on the fsb speed.

There's a lot of settings that all interact so we need to know a little more about what is going on.

Okay:

I was trying to do a 240 HT thingy... 4x HTT, stock voltage for dram and CPU, and chipset.. 512 mb x 2... so two sticks of ram.... Ram is at 1T

I would just set the vCore to 1.5v and see if it boots up. If it does, run Prime95 and see if it's stable at that speed. If so, go back and start lowering the voltage until you find the lowest voltage that it is still stable at that speed. You may want to try a faster HT speed and lower multiplier, so you can get your RAM to a speed that you want - based on your ram divider. Once you are getting your RAM speed faster than 200mhz, you may need to give it some voltage. All good quality RAM can take 2.8 or 2.9 with no problem.

A CPU-Z screen(s) would be really helpful showing the fastest you are able to boot up at.

 

[x3ro]

I haven't been able to boot up at all while trying to o/c

 

[x3ro]

BUMP

 

[mikeyg76]

try flashing your bios to the next ver up. maybe that will work?