Hello guys, Nice to meet you all~
I recently bought a new PC, built it myself, it's my 3rd build within a year. but this is my first attempt at overclocking. I'll start with a list of specs-
Case: Antec 900
Mobo: Asus striker II formula, 780i nvidia chipset
CPU: Intel Q6600 G0 stepping - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
CPU cooler: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler
Ram: Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX (2x2gb)
PSU: Thermaltake 850W Toughpower Modular
HDD: 320g
GPU: 8600 GTS, soon to be 9800gx2 SLI, or might wait for 9900s release
Bios: 1011
I think thats all of it, I listed everything just incase something was making it hard for me to OC, this is my first time trying to OC a system, so im not 100% what I'm doing yet.
I'll post pictures with my Bios settings here: to many to list myself lol
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/cpuz.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image008.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image009.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image071.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image073.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image075.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image074.jpg
Idle temp : 30-35c
100% with prime95 : 48-53c
So my problem starts with, in prime95 sometimes my 4th core cuts out after 15-30mins, but not the others, only the 4th.
I run ---in place-large FFTs (max heat/power some ram).
When I finally change my voltages a little and make it stable for an hour or so, I leave it over night/while im at work, but when i come home its either reset/crashed.
I try giving CPU a little more juice, but nothing. I try giving NB/SB a bit, and nothing.
I really not sure how to fix the problem, I cant find the answer in any of the other threads, on any forums.
I've tried using setups from other people that have posted, but they dont seem to be working either. So I'm totally lost.
Any help is welcome, I would love to run at 3.2ghz because I know I should be able to, my airflow and cooling seem fine to get 3.2ghz without a problem.
Thanks in advance!!<3
mdem-
I recently bought a new PC, built it myself, it's my 3rd build within a year. but this is my first attempt at overclocking. I'll start with a list of specs-
Case: Antec 900
Mobo: Asus striker II formula, 780i nvidia chipset
CPU: Intel Q6600 G0 stepping - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
CPU cooler: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler
Ram: Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX (2x2gb)
PSU: Thermaltake 850W Toughpower Modular
HDD: 320g
GPU: 8600 GTS, soon to be 9800gx2 SLI, or might wait for 9900s release
Bios: 1011
I think thats all of it, I listed everything just incase something was making it hard for me to OC, this is my first time trying to OC a system, so im not 100% what I'm doing yet.
I'll post pictures with my Bios settings here: to many to list myself lol
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/cpuz.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image008.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image009.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image071.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image073.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image075.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/mdem/Image074.jpg
Idle temp : 30-35c
100% with prime95 : 48-53c
So my problem starts with, in prime95 sometimes my 4th core cuts out after 15-30mins, but not the others, only the 4th.
I run ---in place-large FFTs (max heat/power some ram).
When I finally change my voltages a little and make it stable for an hour or so, I leave it over night/while im at work, but when i come home its either reset/crashed.
I try giving CPU a little more juice, but nothing. I try giving NB/SB a bit, and nothing.
I really not sure how to fix the problem, I cant find the answer in any of the other threads, on any forums.
I've tried using setups from other people that have posted, but they dont seem to be working either. So I'm totally lost.
Any help is welcome, I would love to run at 3.2ghz because I know I should be able to, my airflow and cooling seem fine to get 3.2ghz without a problem.
Thanks in advance!!<3
mdem-