MrQ

Auto the timings. Don't set them yourself. When you get a stable overclock you can tighten them later.

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diddler1979

Paulus, I'm sorry to hear that the overclock isn't working for you. It's hard to pinpoint sometimes as different components can cause this.
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For those that have gotten the overclock to work, I've been slowly testing slightly higher speeds to see how well it responds.

So far these speeds and settings have been solid in Prime95 for at least an hour and 3DMark06 posting scores. All settings are set to auto unless stated.

Speed - 3.02GHz
vCore - 1.31875
FSB - Unlinked
QDR - 1340
DDR - 670
Memory Timings - 4, 4, 4, 12, 1T

Speed - 3.04GHz
vCore - 1.31875
FSB - Unlinked
QDR - 1352
DDR - 676
Memory Timings - 4, 4, 4, 12, 1T

Speed - 3.06GHz
vCore - 1.33125
FSB - Unlinked
QDR - 1360
DDR - 690
Memory Timings - 4, 4, 4, 12, 1T

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diddler1979

Some good info on the pencil mod here. Let me know how you get on.

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Windows XP - 3DMark 06 = 19852.
Windows Vista 64 - 3DMark 06 = 18347.
Windows Vista 64 - 3DMark Vantage = P21286 3DMarks.

My guide to Q6600 3.0Ghz on the Asus P5N-E.
My P5N-E Boot CD which includes bios' 0608, 0703, 0801, 0803, 0901 &1002 Beta.

MrQ

Ok that explains why we have two different pictures showing two different pencil mods. They are mad to be used in conjunction or seperately. Thanks. I may just do this when I have my computer apart this weekend.

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PauluS

Someone knows another solution maybe ? Yesterday ive bought a new 2gb ram and now i have 4gb corsair XMS2 6400. Today i will get another xfx 8800gt xxx version, and then i will in SLI with this board. I will post screens of my stable system at 2,7ghz. So im hoping that there is someone who maybe have a good solution to get it to 3ghz.

Thanks boys

Murlocke

On that board with that processor I believe you'd be setting a record by getting 3GHz on a quad.

I really suggest just getting a 680i A1 or a 780i motherboard cause youll get atleast 3.2GHz.

2.7GHz will most likely bottleneck 2x 8800GT alot unless your running 1680x1050 or higher.

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PauluS

This board suckes indeed....

Yesterday i played FULL STABLE with my q6600 2,7ghz and one videocard,
I have now 2x XFX 8800gt in SLI and when im in a game, its restarting again.... When i touch the NB with my hands its heat and thats not good people.. Does someone knows a program, how to check your NB temps?? And does someone know how to replace an other heatsink (better one )??

P1MP1NJ

yes get the aforementioned thermaltake its the bomb! And yes the northbridge runs a redicoulus temperature but as long as you don't get to crazy with voltages you will be good you could also reseat it with some as5 it would help a few degrees over the thermal tape crap they love putting on everything

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MrQ

Do you wthink we will be able to hit 3.2 on this board?

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diddler1979

I reckon 3.06 is the wall. I've tried 3.08 at a few different settings now and its prime stable for anywhere from 20 -> 40 mins but then reboots.

The vdropp is starting to appear more pronounced at 3.08.

I quickly tried the pencil mod last night but it did nothing for me.

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My BFG Geforce 280 GTX OCX SLi Monster
Windows XP - 3DMark 06 = 19852.
Windows Vista 64 - 3DMark 06 = 18347.
Windows Vista 64 - 3DMark Vantage = P21286 3DMarks.

My guide to Q6600 3.0Ghz on the Asus P5N-E.
My P5N-E Boot CD which includes bios' 0608, 0703, 0801, 0803, 0901 &1002 Beta.