radioman81

Hi guys,

I just built my new rig and I want to OC it with air cooling @ 4.3 GHz (if possible and above)

With basic auto settings I can achieve a pretty stable 4.14 GHz (I just increase the FSB to 9 x 460).

However, I would like to aim for more - if possible with my rig? Can anyone advise how to setup the mainboard settings properly?

I can provide you the following information:

1. Q9650 E0 stepping
2. MB: Gigabyte UD3P
3. Memory: OCZ 4 GB DDR2-RAM PC1200 CL5 2x2GB KIT (OCZ2B1200LV4GK)
4. 250 GTS Graphics
5. 550 Watts Darkpower Pro BeQuiet
(http://www.be-quiet.net/be-quiet.net...websiteLang=en)
6. AirCooling: Prolimatech Megahalems with two fans (push - pull config).


Memorry runs at auto settings @ 552Mhz (5:6 ratio),
CAS 5
RCD 7
RP 7
RAS 25
RFC 74
CR 2T


If I use the basic settings of the MB and just increase the FSB to 460 the Vcore is set (according to cpu-z) to 1.424V.

Now I have no clue whether this is way too high and whether I should adjust all things manually (VCore / RAM core) to reach 4.3 or even more. What would be realistic for Air Cooling? Unfortunately, I have really no clue where to start - except the Vcore, the FSB and multiplier (however, I have no extreme edition so the multiplier is not an option).


Thanks for your help! I appreciate it!

DaClownie

Absolutely set your voltages manually.

The automatic settings can throw some crazy voltages at your chip...

radioman81

So, what would be recommended settings for anything above 4.1 for Vcore / RAM? I am sorry but I have no clue where to start with which settings properly.

Thanks guys?

DaClownie

UD3P Owner's Guide

Start with that link. That is the most extensive information database you'll find on the Gigabyte P45-UD3P motherboard. That should give you the information you need. If you get stuck, feel free to post. Very large following for probably the best P45 O/C motherboard on the market (intel anyway)

Good luck and happy Overclocking!

Also, before you really start posting, get more exact on your system specs... Cooling, power supplies, etc. The more information we have, the more we can help.

radioman81

Well, Ok I moved my topic into the UD3ß thread. I hope I can learn there a lot Thank you for the recommendaiton to go there.