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Martin
25-12-09, 14:23
Well, my new C3 came yesterday, and it's much different than my last. I can get 3.8GHZ stable on stock volts.
Anyways, took a little effort, but here I go with 4.1GHZ stable, 2 hours stress test using AMD's over drive stress testing.
http://www.upload3r.com/serve/251209/1261750841.png
And now I'm going for 4.2GHZ.

Will
25-12-09, 14:25
That is awesome! How are temps and what is your cooling?

Martin
25-12-09, 14:46
Maxed at around 60C.
I'm air cooling with a T.R.U.E black

Lynx
25-12-09, 15:17
I have the same cooler, overkill even with 1.55v at 3.5ghz.

spleenharvester
25-12-09, 20:02
Very nice :)

Will
25-12-09, 20:28
Just thought I should update you on my Scythe Mugen 2.

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4567/dadadad.png



37 C


I'm now using Artic Cooling MX-3 thermal paste and push and pull fans :) and a side window :D

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8510/dsc02602f.jpg

Sorry...my phone let me down :(

Martin
25-12-09, 20:52
I'm currently just leaving it at 3.8GHZ at 1.375V.
I know it can get 4GHZ stable, but it's pointless when I can game and max 43C at 3.8GHZ, losing no performance due to my resolution lol.

spleenharvester
25-12-09, 22:54
Fair enough, but aren't those things like 3.6ghz stock, do you really notice a difference :confused:

Monkey
25-12-09, 23:00
Just thought I should update you on my Scythe Mugen 2.

37 C


I'm now using Artic Cooling MX-3 thermal paste and push and pull fans :) and a side window :D

Sorry...my phone let me down :(
I have to say, that's pretty nice Will.

I've had my Q6600 stable at 3.6 before, but iv been having a little trouble keeping it stable at 3.4 of late, I stupidly reset my bios a few months ago and ive never got it right since, which is a tad annoying

marsey99
25-12-09, 23:13
does look nice that will :)

how was the mx3 to apply? runny or real think?

run a real torture test like linx or prime too m8, somthing that everybody uses :)

its the reflection on your window thats doing that to your phone m8, too much detail for it to capture, either take it with no light behind you or take the side off and it should look better :)

Martin
26-12-09, 09:04
Fair enough, but aren't those things like 3.6ghz stock, do you really notice a difference :confused:
3.4GHZ on stock. So running 3.8GHZ on stock voltage is pretty impressive lol.

Will
26-12-09, 12:26
I have to say, that's pretty nice Will.

I've had my Q6600 stable at 3.6 before, but iv been having a little trouble keeping it stable at 3.4 of late, I stupidly reset my bios a few months ago and ive never got it right since, which is a tad annoying

What settings did you change except CPU voltage and multiplier for overclocking?


does look nice that will :)

how was the mx3 to apply? runny or real think?

run a real torture test like linx or prime too m8, somthing that everybody uses :)

its the reflection on your window thats doing that to your phone m8, too much detail for it to capture, either take it with no light behind you or take the side off and it should look better :)

That was running Prime95 and the mx3 was sorta like average viscosity...I'd say thicker rather than runny though.

Martin
26-12-09, 12:58
Just played 2 hours of borderlands at 4GHZ.
I'd say it's pretty stable.

Lynx
26-12-09, 13:00
My true sits there so cool, it runs at about 40 degrees on full load 1.55v 3.5ghz. The 1.55v was purely to test how much volts it could take. I reckon i could do 1.65v safely.

Will
26-12-09, 13:00
Just played 2 hours of borderlands at 4GHZ.
I'd say it's pretty stable.

It's not stable until Prime 95 says so ;)

Edit: Just been reading some new things as I didn't really understand overclocking and now 3.8Ghz is looking stable...I WANT 4GHz!

Martin
26-12-09, 13:32
It's not stable until Prime 95 says so ;)

Edit: Just been reading some new things as I didn't really understand overclocking and now 3.8Ghz is looking stable...I WANT 4GHz!
Meh.
It's stable, if it games at 4GHZ with no BSOD's, it's stable lol.

marsey99
26-12-09, 15:00
if you can leave it folding for weeks on end its stable if not, its not.

i say that as its the most cpu intensive thing i use, if gaming is the hardest your going to push your box then thats all it needs to do too imo.

400mhz increase for 0 voltage is nice but i get a 1000mhz increase for 0 voltage and a 800mhz increase for -120mv :) i know its apples and oranges but still.

ty will :D have you had a look in that thread on oc.net i showed you? those guys know your mobo better than most m8.

Will
26-12-09, 15:29
if you can leave it folding for weeks on end its stable if not, its not.

i say that as its the most cpu intensive thing i use, if gaming is the hardest your going to push your box then thats all it needs to do too imo.

400mhz increase for 0 voltage is nice but i get a 1000mhz increase for 0 voltage and a 800mhz increase for -120mv :) i know its apples and oranges but still.

ty will :D have you had a look in that thread on oc.net i showed you? those guys know your mobo better than most m8.

No wheres the link?

I was actually using this

http://www.techreaction.net/2009/05/28/phenom-ii-am3-overclocking-essentials/

Help to diagnose OC failures. Seemed like the intergrated memory controller was the weakest link.

marsey99
26-12-09, 16:00
i posted it in a thread where you was on about not knowing what was what in your bios, hang on and i will pm you it.

Lynx
26-12-09, 19:44
Very helpful thanks will.

Will
10-01-10, 17:37
:lol:

Martin uncovered

http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17494

wonderlust
10-01-10, 17:41
perhaps I need to play a little more with my PDC E6300 ;)

http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11724&highlight=e6300

Will
10-01-10, 17:57
perhaps I need to play a little more with my PDC E6300 ;)

http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11724&highlight=e6300

I'm currently trying to get 3.8GHz stable on my Phenom II 720.

On Prime 95 core #1 & #3 are still working but core #2 has stopped does that mean it's probably the weaker core?

marsey99
10-01-10, 18:44
right you should :D p35 and a 45nm duo is the perfect combo imo

stick your true on it, give it 1.45v core and get 4.5ghz :devil:

Martin
10-01-10, 18:50
:lol:

Martin uncovered

http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17494
Try my E buyer.

Lynx
10-01-10, 19:00
Any on another OverclockingUK place.

Aaron
10-01-10, 19:20
right you should :D p35 and a 45nm duo is the perfect combo imo
Funnily enough, I agree with that... :lol: :lol:

Although I have no idea how you managed to squeeze so much out of your 8x00 chips! :lol:

wonderlust
10-01-10, 19:27
right you should :D p35 and a 45nm duo is the perfect combo imo

stick your true on it, give it 1.45v core and get 4.5ghz :devil:

That means stripping down my P45 system too :eek:

marsey99
11-01-10, 07:44
Funnily enough, I agree with that... :lol: :lol:

Although I have no idea how you managed to squeeze so much out of your 8x00 chips! :lol:

voltage my man, it is the cure to your problems but also your cause.

i ran (f@h) that 8200 on 1.4vcore for ages at 4ghz and its still runs as stable, fast and cool as ever.

i would of gone higher with it but my ram wont go above 540 but if it did it would.

I3R0K3N7FEET
02-02-10, 02:30
Just thought I should update you on my Scythe Mugen 2.


37 C


I'm now using Artic Cooling MX-3 thermal paste and push and pull fans :) and a side window :D



Sorry...my phone let me down :(


how on earth are you managing those temps??

arctic cooling MX-3 ftw.. i love the stuff... you can eat it you know..

seriouslly on my cooler @ max with Mx-3 on my 955 @ stock i hit 43 degrees at 100% load.. then again my room is pretty warm...

hoping things will improve with a mega shadow in push pull though

brjames
03-02-10, 15:45
sounds like a great rig - well done!!

Gazanimal
06-02-10, 00:22
Very nice temps on that system.

Can't wait to start dabbling with my i7 920 & the Corsair H50-1 to see what I can get out of it.

Must find a decent guide for 920 clocking :D

Will
06-02-10, 11:58
how on earth are you managing those temps??

arctic cooling MX-3 ftw.. i love the stuff... you can eat it you know..

seriouslly on my cooler @ max with Mx-3 on my 955 @ stock i hit 43 degrees at 100% load.. then again my room is pretty warm...

hoping things will improve with a mega shadow in push pull though

My ambient temp is 20C, using MX-3 paste :D and well the Mungen 2 is MASSIVE! Much larger surface area than any cooler (I am using push and pull btw).

killer205
06-02-10, 18:38
thats quite an impressive overclock but a vapour chill would get you 4.6GHZ - 4.8GHZ but its very expencive, but well done on the overclock.