AMD 965 Newbie Oc help

[dicksonjoe]

Thanks! but before I overclock anything further, I have a problem.
I noticed sometimes when I go into bios, it freezes. What is causing this?

 

[BeepBeep2]

Thanks! but before I overclock anything further, I have a problem.
I noticed sometimes when I go into bios, it freezes. What is causing this?

Only when you go into bios?

 

[dicksonjoe]

That is correct. Only sometimes.
Then I would have to hard reset or shutdown. Sometimes it freezes during post screen = /

 

[dicksonjoe]

Should I update bios??

 

[BeepBeep2]

I would update to the latest bios, yes.

 

[dicksonjoe]

I just did and noticed still freezes sometimes in bios. Do you think its because I spam the delete button too much for trying to enter bios? LOL

 

[dicksonjoe]

Also you told me to set the Dram according to the package or website with the info?

I don't know where it indicates..but here is my link for the rams I bought

http://www.corsair.com/memory-by-product-family/xms-classic/cmx4gx3m2a1600c9.html

 

[BeepBeep2]

Set DRAM Voltage in BIOS to 1.65v, set memory speed to 1600 MHz, you should not have to adjust timings, the board should set them automatically.

 

[dicksonjoe]

I did the prime test and got blue screen of death, I don't know if its the oc with the cpu or rams that caused the BSOD.

 

[ivanlabrie]

Bios screen freezing sounds like not enough vcore, same as the bsod running prime.
Perhaps your 4ghz oc isn't stable...Beebeep2 will probably guide you just fine, him being a uber-AMD guru (look at those scores )

 

[dicksonjoe]

Hey, i was wondering if you can help me out with the Vcore? how much i need to push it to?
thanks.

 

[ivanlabrie]

Leave rams at stock first, then try 1.4v for vcore...That should be fine for up to 4ghz.

 

[trents]

Leave rams at stock first, then try 1.4v for vcore...That should be fine for up to 4ghz.

I think he's going to need to higher than 1.4 vcore to get a 965 to 4.0 ghz unless he's got good H20 cooling or an unusual chip.

 

[trents]

I managed to OC to 4ghz. Using Zalman cpu heatsink fan.

Where do I go to overclock the rams? I have 4 gigs of 1333 rams.
Is it the DRAM configuration? Thanks.

Zalman makes lots of different coolers. Do you know the model number. Good cooling and keeping temps down is critical to successful overclocking and to preventing damage to equipment. Have you done any temp monitoring under load like watching HWMonitor while running a 20 minute Prime95 blend test. If not, you really need to do so. Don't put the cart before the horse, Joe.

 

[ivanlabrie]

I did 4ghz on a 955be with 1.4v...not mine but I tested it. Not an AMD guy, sorry if I wasn't 100% accurate. He'll have to test anyways...

 

[trents]

I think most people find it takes closer to 1.5 vcore to get 4 ghz or above on the low end C3 stepping Denebs with good air cooling. Took me 1.475 with a Coolermaster Hyper N520.

 

[BeepBeep2]

The better chips can need as little as ~1.3-1.35v for 4 GHz, my 965 needing 1.344v, then there are others that need 1.55v...
Just need to set a voltage and up frequency a little at a time, or set frequency and up voltage until stable...

What is the current OC?

 

[trents]

The better chips can need as little as ~1.3-1.35v for 4 GHz, my 965 needing 1.344v, then there are others that need 1.55v...
Just need to set a voltage and up frequency a little at a time, or set frequency and up voltage until stable...

What is the current OC?

Yep, there can be lots of variability in CPUs from the same model line in that sense.

 

[caddi daddi]

I hve been using the newest p95 and the big hit is out at 27-30 minutes so you might want to extend the stress test time a little.

 

[BeepBeep2]

Yep, there can be lots of variability in CPUs from the same model line in that sense.

Yeah, it's crazy. I had a 965 with 1.425v VID in 2009/2010 that needed 1.55v for 3.9 GHz But CPU-NB did 3 GHz

Its like playing the lottery