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The Official OC (OverClocking) Thread!
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23. January 2009 @ 20:11 |
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I have a Gigabyte P35 DS3R
Core 2 Duo E4400
4gigs of ram
For a year I ran my cpu at 3.00GHZ. Every 2 weeks It would lose it and go to default. Finally a friend suggested upping the voltage. It worked for a month or so and then it failed. Particularly when I installed windows 7 :P dont know if thats related. I cleared cmos, updated bios, memtested my ram, switched ram around. Wont Overclock anymore.
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23. January 2009 @ 20:16 |
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Use spamuals system of resetting the bios, it always works for him. Got a tooth ache? Reset the bios and it will go away. Ok maybe not but it's worth a try to set everything to default. Are you checking temperatures or looking for a failing cooling system? More info equals more responses.
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23. January 2009 @ 20:17 |
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LMAO. I think I am said friend, and he's already tried updating the BIOS a few times, as it was definitely outdated, so far though by the looks of things, to no avail.
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23. January 2009 @ 20:19 |
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Well I have recently flashed bios. And no heat problems, actually really cool.
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23. January 2009 @ 20:30 |
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Well I have recently flashed bios. And no heat problems, actually really cool.
I was talking about resetting the bios not flashing it but if you've flashed it then it's probably been reset.
This is an uncomplicated issue. Either you have a hardware issue or a bios and software issue. If your system was overclocked too high but seemed to work well over time. It could have been at the same time writing corrupted data to your hard drive that will over time cause issues. Have you considered a Windows reinstall? If that doesn't work then you probably have a failing piece of hardware.
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23. January 2009 @ 20:49 |
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I have reinstalled back in june and when windows 7 beta came out a week or so ago
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23. January 2009 @ 20:51 |
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Well the Motherboard, and the ram were bought in june/august brand new. Ive switched the ram around and still no overclocking. My cpu is probably the oldest piece but other than not overclocking, no problems.
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23. January 2009 @ 21:17 |
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One thing I found in Windows 7 if the usac isn't turned off it won't save any settings or software added on. Ie microsoft mouse won't save the software for side button settings etc, or for example AV, a window will pop up tp turn it on cause it's off.It also takes away the sccreen that says only administrator rights when youchange programs. With it on it will keep the settings till you reboot. Also with uac on it will take about 4 or 5 minutes to boot compared to 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
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23. January 2009 @ 21:28 |
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Yes, Ive had UAC off since vista
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23. January 2009 @ 21:38 |
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EWOcelot
If every suggestion offered here has been done then you have failing hardware. Could be your power supply, processor, hard drive, memory, or motherboard. You decide, but it's all that left. What worked before and doesn't work now, will, unless somethings been changed.
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23. January 2009 @ 22:03 |
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Ok, ill try to figure it out
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23. January 2009 @ 23:51 |
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Originally posted by EWOcelot:
I have a Gigabyte P35 DS3R
Core 2 Duo E4400
4gigs of ram
For a year I ran my cpu at 3.00GHZ. Every 2 weeks It would lose it and go to default. Finally a friend suggested upping the voltage. It worked for a month or so and then it failed. Particularly when I installed windows 7 :P dont know if thats related. I cleared cmos, updated bios, memtested my ram, switched ram around. Wont Overclock anymore.
EWOcelot,
What revision is your DS3R? I have revision 2.0. When you download a bios you need to be very careful that the bios you download is for your revision, not just the Model! I'm running the F11 bios in mine, and it did reduce the temps from what F10 showed. I've had an E4300 to 3.3GHz and my E6750 to 3.70GHz with no issues in it. I even had a D-940 to 3.6GHz in it while my E6750 was being RMA'd. My speed is currently at 3.55GHz at 1.41v because I sold it that way (It get's picked up Tuesday)!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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24. January 2009 @ 03:13 |
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revision 2.1
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24. January 2009 @ 03:20 |
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also is it normal for it to have nothing on the jumper pins? Ive compared two different boards and one has bridge connecting the pins and my EP35 does not.
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24. January 2009 @ 04:11 |
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Originally posted by EWOcelot:
also is it normal for it to have nothing on the jumper pins? Ive compared two different boards and one has bridge connecting the pins and my EP35 does not.
EWOcelot,
Very normal. Usually they only put jumpers on what's needed, the rest remain bare! Find out what the jumper is supposed to be for, in the manual and let us know what it is!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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24. January 2009 @ 04:39 |
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Clearing the CMOS
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24. January 2009 @ 13:12 |
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Done out of Here!
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24. January 2009 @ 15:32 |
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I have updated to those already.
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24. January 2009 @ 15:40 |
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I have updated to those already.
I used to have the board but I sold the system that it was in. Some bios' work better than others and the newer ones aren't always the best for overclocking so you might want to review some previous bios' that are known to facilitate overclocking. My best guess here however is that piece of your hardware important for overclocking has taken all the beating that you can give it and will now only operate at a lower clock speed, or it is about ready to expire.
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24. January 2009 @ 16:02 |
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@EWOcelot
what type memory you running in your setup?
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24. January 2009 @ 17:56 |
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Originally posted by EWOcelot:
I have updated to those already.
EWOcelot,
The best bios to date is the F11. It runs cooler than F10, and overclocks better. I had no trouble hitting 3.8GHz at 1.44v with my E6750 on mine! As you can see from these temps and fan speeds, with the computer being on for almost 3 hours at 3.55GHz, why I have no fears selling it as is! Ambient Temp is 76F!
Best Regards,
Russ
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24. January 2009 @ 18:52 |
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The best bios to date is the F11. It runs cooler than F10, and overclocks better. I had no trouble hitting 3.8GHz at 1.44v with my E6750 on mine!
Hm! isn't this the same board that you tried to create fusion with and RMA'd a few times before giving up the dream of a truly cheap power source?LOL
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24. January 2009 @ 20:41 |
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Originally posted by Sophocles:
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The best bios to date is the F11. It runs cooler than F10, and overclocks better. I had no trouble hitting 3.8GHz at 1.44v with my E6750 on mine!
Hm! isn't this the same board that you tried to create fusion with and RMA'd a few times before giving up the dream of a truly cheap power source?LOL
ROFLMSOAO!!
No this is my current GA-P35-DS3R V2.0. Same bios as his! If it wasn't sold, I would be sitting at a very comfortable 3.8GHz right now! Benchmarked well into E8400 territory! High 13's 1M SuperPi, Low 12 min, 32M! Cools as per my usual! My Customer is going to love it come Tuesday! She's replacing my old P4 Prescot socket 478 with it (P4P800se)! She's in for a bit of a shock performance wise! ROFL!!
Best Regards,
Russ
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24. January 2009 @ 22:20 |
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My Mem sticks are DDR2 advertised to run at 1066.
ill try F11
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24. January 2009 @ 22:38 |
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I have a hunch its my cpu. The oldest piece in there.
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