I have my new e7200 installed with the OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler! ***OC Update***

[Serradifalco]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: JAG87
Seems to me like you are only stressing one core. You might be a bit farther from 100% stability than you think.

Yeah, it looks like you're running an older version of P95. You can either run 2 instances to stress both cores, or download a new version that supports multiple cores.

Prime95 v25.6

Orthos will also detect and stress both cores.

Thanks for the help. I couldn't seem to achieve good stability without errors at 4ghz. So now I have it at 3.8Ghz with voltage turned way down to 1.225. So far so good. Here is an updated screenshot. I am in the middle of testing as we speak. I will keep you updated and this time included a picture of Realtemp.

screenshot

One more thing... I am running it at 400X9.5 with the memory set at 2:1. Do you think, in your expert opinion, there is a better formula for stable higher overclocks considering the ram in my sig?

 

[wxmanunr]

I had to put together a semi-new system for my wife, so I figured I might as well get an E7200 and the Gigabyte DS3L P35-based MB everybody likes.

I was able to OC it to 333 FSB @ 3.16GHz, stable for 10 hours Prime 95, and default voltage! Tcase temp didn't rise above 48C. Cores hit lower 50s or lower 60s, depending on whether your believe RealTemp or Everest.

Peppy little CPU.

wxmanunr

 

[Drsignguy]

Originally posted by: wxmanunr
I had to put together a semi-new system for my wife, so I figured I might as well get an E7200 and the Gigabyte DS3L P35-based MB everybody likes.

I was able to OC it to 333 FSB @ 3.16GHz, stable for 10 hours Prime 95, and default voltage! Tcase temp didn't rise above 48C. Cores hit lower 50s or lower 60s, depending on whether your believe RealTemp or Everest.

Peppy little CPU.

wxmanunr

Just got mine in today and running @ 3.16. Whats your VID for that chip. Mine is 1.1125V.

 

[wxmanunr]

1.1875v is what the chip is coded as. I wonder how low I could go at 333 FSB?

I know my main system (see sig) works at a lower vid than the chip says it needs.

wxmanunr

 

[Drsignguy]

Each chip is so very different. Some don't like to play. Reminds me of my Q6600. Keep testing and post your results.

 

[TheInternet1980]

I was tweaking a bit tonight, and am looking prime stable at the following

http://i36.photobucket.com/alb...Internet1980/42ghz.jpg

Memory is 1:1, 5-5-5-15-54

Unfortunately, my board's NB HS height will not allow me to orient the HSF (xigmatek HDT-1283) so that air is exhausted out of the back of the case.

I'll be replacing that with this...

http://www.xoxide.com/noctua-n...cooler&channelid=FROOG

Then turning the cooler to blow out the back of the case instead of @ the powersupply. Should net at least a few degrees C cooler @ these settings.

Case I have is this...

http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/rev...ancool-metal-boned-k7/

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
I was tweaking a bit tonight, and am looking prime stable at the following

http://i36.photobucket.com/alb...Internet1980/42ghz.jpg

Memory is 1:1, 5-5-5-15-54

Unfortunately, my board's NB HS height will not allow me to orient the HSF (xigmatek HDT-1283) so that air is exhausted out of the back of the case.

I'll be replacing that with this...

http://www.xoxide.com/noctua-n...cooler&channelid=FROOG

Then turning the cooler to blow out the back of the case instead of @ the powersupply. Should net at least a few degrees C cooler @ these settings.

Case I have is this...

http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/rev...ancool-metal-boned-k7/

nice E3110 @ 4200mhz 1.31 Vcore!

 

[OCGuy]

Wow...that is .14 less than I would need for my chip to run @ 4200. You have won the Wolfdale lottery!

 

[TheInternet1980]

Thanks fellas.

I'm glad this chip is this nice, or I'd be somewhat salty.

I traded a Q6600 G0 (did 3.4 @ 1.3475v - albeit the temps were terrible) straight up for this Xeon.

 

[Tempered81]

i had my e8400 to 4500mhz @ 1.42v - my ram couldn't handle 500mhz FSB & temps were too high

 

[Serradifalco]

Ok I think initially I was too aggressive. I have my first stable OC, Prime95 tested! I think this result is pretty amazing considering the voltage. 369 X 9.5 = 3.5ghz @ 1.150v! I Think I will now increase 0.1Ghz at a time until hopefully I run stable at 4Ghz +. The temps are 33c idle and 55c at full load! At 3.5Ghz Windows starts up so much faster when compared to my old e4300 @ 3Ghz.

I think I got lucky and got a good chip. I think I will be able to push this much further. I do have a question though. Can you give a chip too much voltage and if so does it act eratic like when you give too little voltage?

 

[Drsignguy]

Nice OC there Serradifalco! These chips are pretty amazing. Right now I have mine @ what is in my sig. Still testing. As for temps, Mine @ 32c idol and 45c @ load. YES you can give too much voltage. For a 45nm chip, I wouldn't go over 1.4v as from others have sugested. I am not going to go over 1.30v. Also, I dont really know what they do as for overvolting with the exception that it probably just frys! I think Aigo has fried one and he could give us an insite on this!

 

[runawayprisoner]

By the way, you don't need a really high-end board to reach really high clocks with this chip:

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=363994

 

[VulcanX]

Good thread guys, really interesting, and how can the AMD 5200+ overclock and if it does have good capabilities, what cooler would you suggest for 40 or $50 that i can get my paws on?

 

[corsa]

Originally posted by: VulcanX
Good thread guys, really interesting, and how can the AMD 5200+ overclock and if it does have good capabilities, what cooler would you suggest for 40 or $50 that i can get my paws on?

You should probably start a new thread, this one is about the e7200

 

[Serradifalco]

Originally posted by: Serradifalco
Ok I think initially I was too aggressive. I have my first stable OC, Prime95 tested! I think this result is pretty amazing considering the voltage. 369 X 9.5 = 3.5ghz @ 1.150v! I Think I will now increase 0.1Ghz at a time until hopefully I run stable at 4Ghz +. The temps are 33c idle and 55c at full load! At 3.5Ghz Windows starts up so much faster when compared to my old e4300 @ 3Ghz.

I think I got lucky and got a good chip. I think I will be able to push this much further. I do have a question though. Can you give a chip too much voltage and if so does it act eratic like when you give too little voltage?

***UPDATE***

I am now stable at 3.7Ghz! Here is a screenshot of some of the action. Check out the voltage in particular. The temps are a little high but I attribute that mostly to my case. It has 3 80mm fans and one is blocked by cables and wires. I will be buying a new one anyways. The side panel doesn't close anymore because the OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler is too big.

I will keep you updated.

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: Serradifalco
3.7Ghz! Here is a screenshot

Load Temps: 55C

Distance to TJMax: 40C

Originally posted by: Serradifalco
The temps are a little high...

LOL!

 

[Serradifalco]

Originally posted by: jaredpace

Originally posted by: Serradifalco
3.7Ghz! Here is a screenshot

Load Temps: 55C

Distance to TJMax: 40C

Originally posted by: Serradifalco
The temps are a little high...

LOL!

Why are you laughing?

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I'd let it run on Prime overnight and see how i does. I did a 7hr run. Throughout it was stable @ 3Ghz (FX60)

So, give it some time and see what happens. I think the idea is if you get it going for a while then 8hrs down the road it fails, its an electrical instability sing.

 

[Tempered81]

55C is nothing to worry about. here is about ~80C (Coretemp) on my E8400:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ja...to#5161909657873254338

80C coretemp is about equal to 70C Realtemp, although I took as high as 92C coretemp. Your E7200 at 40C distance to TJmax still has plenty of headroom temp wise. IMO, you may end up in the high 70sC after you reach an approximate ~1.4 Vcore (regardless of your mhz & if you're willing to let it get that hot ).

 

[Serradifalco]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
55C is nothing to worry about. here is about ~80C (Coretemp) on my E8400:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ja...to#5161909657873254338

80C coretemp is about equal to 70C Realtemp, although I took as high as 92C coretemp. Your E7200 at 40C distance to TJmax still has plenty of headroom temp wise. IMO, you may end up in the high 70sC after you reach an approximate ~1.4 Vcore (regardless of your mhz & if you're willing to let it get that hot ).

Gotcha!

***UPDATE***

I am now stable at 3.8Ghz! It requires 1.2375v in the bios. Not too shabby... if I may say so. I am done oc'ing it for now. I will resume when I get a new case. I think I have found the sweet spot between performance and voltage.

This is an exciting chip and I feel it is worth every penny. The thrill factor is amazing. FYI... at first I could not get 3.8Ghz stable at even 1.2625v. I then bumped the voltage on my ram by .2 and voila I was able to lower the cpu voltage to 1.2375 and still achieve stability.

 

[toadeater]

Got my E7200 running yesterday. First OC with this build:

Intel e7200 @ 3.375GHz (FSB 375x9... it crashed at 400FSB, probably not enough vcore?)
vcore: 1.17v (set at 1.25 in BIOS)
CPU core temp (according to Real Temp): 29c idle, 41c w/ prime95 on both cores

GA-EP35-DS3R F2 Bios
G.Skill F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ
MSI 8800 GT
Xigmatek S1283
Coolermaster CM690, 4x120mm fans

 

[VulcanX]

Are you sure its so safe to have temps above 60C? I always got told that anything above sixty and your CPU is getting too hot, so what are the limits on a CPU like the E7200 but still ensuring no perm damage is done? 80C coretemp? and how you differentiate between real temp and coretemp? different utilities or what?

 

[Drsignguy]

The difference between "coretemp" and "realtemp" it the tjmax or tjunction. Coretemp reads A tjmax of 95c and coretemp reads 105c. So, your temps (idol and load) read 10c different. BUT, the distance from tjmax is the same.......As for temps, I have seen some outragous temp readings from snapshots in the forums but I have never encountered any temps beyond 65c on any of my chips. But I really wouldn't worry about the temps as long as the distance from tjmax is 30c or better.

Edit: my e7200 never has hit any higher than 49c. Q6600 is 59c. <lil ez-bake oven it is

 

[VulcanX]

Haha now that funny but thats just the extra cores and you prob taken the Q6600 to limits unknown to the general public