Can I pad mod D960 CPU from 800FSB?

Derek8819 · 02-08-07, 11:18 PM

Can it be done guys? I have a stock dell motherboard, I changed out the cpu from the D815 to a D960, but would like to pad mod it for a few more mhz? Can it be done?

greenmaji · 02-09-07, 08:25 AM

yes it can.. but
you would need the CPU to be able to boot at VID vcore for the clock (a pad mod can increase the VID vcore if needed), the mobo would need to support a higher FSB then 800 and the PSU would need to be able to handle the overclocked CPU.

jmsandrsn · 02-09-07, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmaji

yes it can.. but
you would need the CPU to be able to boot at VID vcore for the clock (a pad mod can increase the VID vcore if needed), the mobo would need to support a higher FSB then 800 and the PSU would need to be able to handle the overclocked CPU.

Also, the CPU would have to be capable of running at 4.8GHz which I doubt that this is going to happen with stock cooling in a Dell (or any system with air cooling for that matter). Your best bet would be to try a PentiumD 925 3.0GHz. If you try anything higher you might end up booting into OS but I doubt that you would be stable. There is a special way you have to do BSEL mod for it to work with Cedar Mill and Presler so PM me if you need details.

Derek8819 · 02-10-07, 12:01 AM

Well the dell is a BTX box, I know it will be cool with the huge hsf on it. also the 960 I am using is an experimental model that has a variable multiplier, but the dell bios wont let me do anything with it, but the SST works. Anyway, I am up for give it a try seeing if it will boot, what pads do I need to connect? if it doesnt work I can just take the conductive pen tracing off right?

jmsandrsn · 02-10-07, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek8819

Well the dell is a BTX box, I know it will be cool with the huge hsf on it. also the 960 I am using is an experimental model that has a variable multiplier, but the dell bios wont let me do anything with it, but the SST works. Anyway, I am up for give it a try seeing if it will boot, what pads do I need to connect? if it doesnt work I can just take the conductive pen tracing off right?

I wasn't trying to say the cooling in that system isn't good (I know from experience that it is) but 4.8GHz is a bit much to expect.

Refer to the picture below. Someone who has never pin modded a Preser/CedearMill will probably chime in and tell you to it differently but if you want it to have a chance of working you'll need to do it as explained. Insulate BSEL1 which is the red pin (very small piece of scotch tape will work). Then you need to run a trace of silver paint from the BSEL2 (the yellow pin) to BSEL1 (it will be on top of the tape). Make sure that you cover the red dot pretty well with the paint and also pay special attention to the gap (caused by the tape) because it's hard to get a good trace over the gap.

greenmaji · 02-10-07, 10:26 AM

The VID portion of your mod changes depending on the stock VID of the CPU.

And what VID was that mod for?

ps2cho · 02-10-07, 11:24 AM

I would say that the MOSFETS probably wont be able to handle the current...So its a little risky...

jmsandrsn · 02-10-07, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmaji

The VID portion of your mod changes depending on the stock VID of the CPU.

And what VID was that mod for?

FYI...You can find the VID of your CPU with RightMark.

greenmaji · 02-10-07, 04:52 PM

yes.. but that changes the VID padmod

jmsandrsn · 02-10-07, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmaji

yes.. but that changes the VID padmod

I didn't even mention a VID mod so I'm not sure what you're trying to say. I realize that the VID connections (or insulations) needed to set a new voltage depend on what the starting voltage happens to be.

From that picture above, the three BSEL pins are in the bottom right corner. The six VID pins are up in the top left corner. The VID pins are simply highlighted in bright colors to show where they're located (wasn't trying to say that the VID pins should be connected or anything).

Derek8819 · 02-10-07, 11:10 PM

jsmandrsm, just to clarify, doing this mod will net me 1066FSB correct? I am not at my computer right now, I am in new orleans, but I think the ES chip multi varies from 11x to 16x does that sound right?

jmsandrsn · 02-10-07, 11:45 PM

Yes, that's right. That will get you to 1066 FSB. You'll be lucky if it even boots at that high of a speed though.

Derek8819 · 02-11-07, 11:00 PM

hmmm.......ok, I guess i can give it a shot. like ps2cho said, would that be an issue at those speeds?

Derek8819 · 02-11-07, 11:01 PM

hmmm.......ok, I guess i can give it a shot. like ps2cho said, would that be an issue at those speeds?

02-08-07, 11:18 PM	Thread Starter #1
Derek8819 Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Can I pad mod D960 CPU from 800FSB? Can it be done guys? I have a stock dell motherboard, I changed out the cpu from the D815 to a D960, but would like to pad mod it for a few more mhz? Can it be done?
	QUOTE Thanks

02-09-07, 08:25 AM	#2
greenmaji Senior Spellcheck Join Date: Dec 2005	yes it can.. but you would need the CPU to be able to boot at VID vcore for the clock (a pad mod can increase the VID vcore if needed), the mobo would need to support a higher FSB then 800 and the PSU would need to be able to handle the overclocked CPU. __________________ $300 for your CPU $500 for your GFX card $100 for your memory $200 for your motherboard $9.99 for your PSU Having a CHEAP power supply take out your computer PRICELESS.
	QUOTE Thanks

02-10-07, 12:01 AM	Thread Starter #4
Derek8819 Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Well the dell is a BTX box, I know it will be cool with the huge hsf on it. also the 960 I am using is an experimental model that has a variable multiplier, but the dell bios wont let me do anything with it, but the SST works. Anyway, I am up for give it a try seeing if it will boot, what pads do I need to connect? if it doesnt work I can just take the conductive pen tracing off right?
	QUOTE Thanks

02-10-07, 10:26 AM	#6
greenmaji Senior Spellcheck Join Date: Dec 2005	The VID portion of your mod changes depending on the stock VID of the CPU. And what VID was that mod for? __________________ $300 for your CPU $500 for your GFX card $100 for your memory $200 for your motherboard $9.99 for your PSU Having a CHEAP power supply take out your computer PRICELESS.
	QUOTE Thanks

02-10-07, 11:24 AM	#7
ps2cho Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Socal, no hella here	I would say that the MOSFETS probably wont be able to handle the current...So its a little risky... __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz:.:GA-P35-DS3L:.:4GB DDR2 RAM:.:BFG GTX 260:.:Ultra 120 eXtreme:.:Corsair 520HX X2 3600+ @ 3.1GHz:.:GA-MA78GPM-DS2H:.:1GB DDR2 RAM:.:eVGA 7900GS 256MB:.:Corsair 400CX HTPC: X4 620 0.9v:.:DFI LP JR 790GX:.:2GB DDR2 RAM:.:Asus HD4550 512MB:.:Corsair 450VX:.:32" Vizio 1080p HDTV Laptop: Sony Vaio CW27FX:.:Intel Core i5 @ 2.4GHz:.:GT 330M 512MB:.:4GB DDR3 RAM:.:14" LED AMD CPU List:.:How to HLDS:.:Heatware "The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."-Jiddu Krishnamurti
	QUOTE Thanks

Can I pad mod D960 CPU from 800FSB?

Internet Services

Website Development

Tech Hardware

02-10-07, 04:52 PM	#9
greenmaji Senior Spellcheck Join Date: Dec 2005	yes.. but that changes the VID padmod __________________ $300 for your CPU $500 for your GFX card $100 for your memory $200 for your motherboard $9.99 for your PSU Having a CHEAP power supply take out your computer PRICELESS.
	QUOTE Thanks

02-10-07, 11:10 PM	Thread Starter #11
Derek8819 Member Join Date: Apr 2006	jsmandrsm, just to clarify, doing this mod will net me 1066FSB correct? I am not at my computer right now, I am in new orleans, but I think the ES chip multi varies from 11x to 16x does that sound right?
	QUOTE Thanks

02-10-07, 11:45 PM	#12
jmsandrsn Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Xenia OH	Yes, that's right. That will get you to 1066 FSB. You'll be lucky if it even boots at that high of a speed though. __________________ Heatware Refs
	QUOTE Thanks

02-11-07, 11:00 PM	Thread Starter #13
Derek8819 Member Join Date: Apr 2006	hmmm.......ok, I guess i can give it a shot. like ps2cho said, would that be an issue at those speeds?
	QUOTE Thanks

02-11-07, 11:01 PM	Thread Starter #14
Derek8819 Member Join Date: Apr 2006	hmmm.......ok, I guess i can give it a shot. like ps2cho said, would that be an issue at those speeds?
	QUOTE Thanks

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search