Sandron19

Ok I have been trying since I got my new comp running last week to get it stable at 2.5 with no success. The most I can get is 2.4. Any suggestions on what to try. I know that my ram is stable as I have tested in memtest extensively. I have my cpu voltage at 1.7 with temps around 32 idle and 45 load. My CPU is a 3400+ clawhammer, non DTR, with C0 stepping.

Zipnogg

everything looks good... maybe ur trying to push it too far???

i thought it could've been ur psu, but it's fortron... it's the rock...

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Sandron19

I have decided to just settle for 2.4 that is only 200 MHZ but it is rock solid and feels faster. My CPU just won't push anymore.

Xavier1421

post a cpu-z screenshot (www.cpuid.com) of the memory and its timings...

The default multiplier for a non dtr 3400 is 12...a tad high for overclocking. Is there a way you can set it to 10 or 11 in your bios? This will help facilitate pumping up your FSB.

I'll wait for the screenshot before adding more suggestions.

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Sandron19

how do i make a screenshot??? The default multiplier for mine is 11 because it is a clawhammer just not a dtr or mobile. I have dropped it to 10, that is where I am now 10 x 240.

Edit: I figured out here you go.

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Stevo3

press the print screen button in the top right of your keyboard and then paste the image into paint.

Xavier1421

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steveo beat me to it..


I didnt realize you were currently at 240...lol...my mistake, I read the post wrong.

I forgot they offered non DTR claws..

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Sandron19

I edited my message where I asked how to make a screenshot. My mind went blank.

FragTek

What's your vdimm at? Those sticks can handle up to 3.1 volts so don't worry about over-jiucing 'em, power those suckaz up!

Another big question, are you running SATA hard drives, if so what SATA ports are they attached too? This can be a real overclock killer, trust me, I know from personal experience. If you are running SATA drives, make certain that they are attached to your LOCKED ports (usually 3&4, some are 1&2). Refer to your manual as to which ports are locked.

If all else fails drop your multi down one more to 9 and see if you can up ur FSB any more. I'm currently 290x9 for 2.61ghz's on a 3000+.

Sandron19

My vdimm is at 3.1. That allowed to lower my timings on my memory. I have one SATA Hard Drive on slot 4. I have 1&2 disabled don't know if that helps or hurts. I have tried 9 and it still maxed out around 2.4. Would it help to enable SATA ports 1 & 2 or just leave them disabled. I will check my manual again but it doesn't say which ports are locked. From what I have read on here it is 3 & 4. I may try a modded bios to see if that helps but if my chip is the limiting factor probably wouldn't help.

*edit* hey ******* is your CPU a mobile or DTR?