twisted_58

http://www.overclock.net/usercp.php go there and fill out your system specs by clicking add system under system information on the left hand panel. it will help ppl out when giving advice about overclocking.

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PlUgOuT

Is it worth getting a UD3P for 4 ghz? I'm currently @ 3.6 and it's not stable enough. Just around the corner stable i mean. I can't buy a new cpu since i bought this one and my mobo is holdin me back. What you say?

antimatter

OK (E0 rev)
Rig's up and running. I got it to 450*8.5 = 3.8. Real world 3d rendering is fine. But when I try OCCT, it instantly gives me an error - yesterday on Core#3, today on Core#1. Looking at the graphs it generated, the temp spiked high (like 80c) But in rendering, the temp maxed at 70 (which is too high, but still stable).

I haven't changed any voltages - in fact they are on auto.

edit while writing this: it just crashed with BIOS error: Overclock failure. Went back to 433*8.5. Will post later results and testing.

using AC Freezer Xtreme cooler with factory MX-2 thick wad of paste... should I replace with AS-5?

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PlUgOuT

Voltages on auto? That's a mistake that you really don't want to make. Set them manually unless you want to fry something.

Lyall

antimatter, I have the same rig as you (P5Q PRO, Q9550). I use 1.2375v vcore (try more, ie 1.3v), 1.28v FSB Termination, 1.36v NB for 3.83ghz. Hope that helps.

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antimatter

thanks Lyall - I'll try those. I think I also need to re-seat my hsf - I reset the BIOS to default, and OCCT still crashed with hot temps. It's idling (with speedstep on 333*6) at ~36.

PS - how do I make a different 'system' my default under my sig below?

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User CP -> Edit System -> Tick 'Main' on the one you want -> Save changes.

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Help me , please.

xxicrimsonixx

What do you need help with?

You can start by filling in your system specs here.

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twisted_58

hows that ac extreme mount? is it push-pins, bolt-thru? does it have a backplate? either way any factory applied tim is junk, i'd say remount with some as5 cause those temps are waaaaay to high. also i gree w/ plugout, never leave volts on auto when ocing, you could easily fry something cause your mobo will crank them to whatever it pleases to try to make the system stable.

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