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Corder · 08-01-09

Guys! During the stock clocks @ 2.83 with 1.25 voltage my idle temp is 50C in RealTemp 3.0 and it is 74C loaded!!
I tried to OC to @ 3.4 with 1.30 voltage and had just the same result with temps.
I build this PC 7 months ago and adjusted a good thermal paste for my Vendetta, do you think I have to change the paste or am I doing something wrong?

Also I increased my DRAM voltage to 2.2V because on corsair website it says that my DDR's voltage is 2.2v. Does the DRAM voltage increase core temp maby?

Another strange thing is - I can't get stable @ 3.4 Mhz with 1.31 Voltage.
I'm not quite sure with my DRAM. It is set to 1066 and default is 1066 wit 5-5-5-15 timings, but it is 3:4 probably this is the problem, what should I do then?
My specs

Ghostkilla · 08-02-09

add me, just jumped on the Q9550 bandwagon, will update my build in a few weeks once i get everything situated and oced. Shooting for 4ghz and Ill be happy.

RRandal · 08-03-09

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Originally Posted by Lucas Lamer

That's awfully hot for 3.4 GHz, even at 1.31 vcore. Your Antec 900 has plenty of airflow and Dark Knight is a good CPU cooler, so you should be doing better on temps. At first guess I would say the DK should be reseated with a fresh application of thermal paste. Also, try to walk the vcore down. That will reduce temps. You probably don't need 1.31v for 3.4 GHz.

I got my cooler reseated, and got the VCORE down to 1.13125 in the BIOS and after running Intel Burn Test for 25 times on High Stress Level, my max temps were 54-53-49-53. Quite a difference from the original temps!

I don't know if I should keep lowering the VCORE, of if I should go for a higher OC?

If I were to try for a higher OC, what would I have to do as far as the RAM?

Rodney

Pheatton · 08-03-09

I purchased a Q9550 for a new build. THe VID from CoreTemp is 1.100 on a E0 stepping. Im note sure if thats a good VID to OC on or not.

vaatem12 · 08-03-09

I thought i was here already but guess not..can i be added to the list? go to this url for my info

http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/...k-club-39.html

Im currently at 4123Mhz / 4.13Ghz q9550 / ep45ud3p

Faisal11iraq · 08-03-09

am in

twisted_58 · 08-04-09

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Originally Posted by Ghostkilla

add me, just jumped on the Q9550 bandwagon, will update my build in a few weeks once i get everything situated and oced. Shooting for 4ghz and Ill be happy.

4GHz on a nvidia chipset will be a battle but it can be done. will take lots of work but i bet you can get there. the nvidia chipset tops out at about 1800MHz stable on quads. so it will take a lot of tweaking to get the magic 4.0GHz.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheatton

I purchased a Q9550 for a new build. THe VID from CoreTemp is 1.100 on a E0 stepping. Im note sure if thats a good VID to OC on or not.

that is an AMAZING vid for a Q9550 E0. you my good sir have a golden chip in your hands there. low temps and high clocks will be coming your way

. keep us posted with what you are able to do with that thing.

Ghostkilla · 08-04-09

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Originally Posted by twisted_58

4GHz on a nvidia chipset will be a battle but it can be done. will take lots of work but i bet you can get there. the nvidia chipset tops out at about 1800MHz stable on quads. so it will take a lot of tweaking to get the magic 4.0GHz.

that is an AMAZING vid for a Q9550 E0. you my good sir have a golden chip in your hands there. low temps and high clocks will be coming your way

. keep us posted with what you are able to do with that thing.

Formula Rampage is an intel chipset last time I checked.