MOVED: Overclocking noob needs advice and help

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Answer 1

Quote from: HU16E on 16-February-09, 13:52:53
Only work with FSB or RAM first. Don't do both at the same time. It is best to start with FSB first. CPU V. increase is done at point of no post. My P6N's E6600 still uses the stock cooler @ 3.0. Make sure Spread Spectrum is 'Disabled', & System Clock is set to 'Manual". Since your at 2.7 now, guessing FSB is 1200. Raise in small increments until no post, add + one step CPU V. & retest for post.
To reach 1333 (333X9=3.0) with mine, it took + two CPU V. steps, an increase of NB to 1.275, SB 1.55, & FSB VTT V. 2%. Once stable, I kept my RAM at 800. Not having a copy of your manual, I'm not exactly sure of your bios Cell Menu layout.
Once you have reached your goal, 3.0-3.2 stable, & want to increase mem. from 667 to 800, set DRAM Clock to 800, use the JEDEC Std. timings of 5 5 5 18, DRAM V's. of 1.95 (Max. 2.1). If stable at JEDEC, you could try tightening the timings to the EPP rating 4 4 4 12 DRAM V's. 2.1. If that works, great. If not, just revert back to the JEDEC Std.
Great info & advice man. Thanks. I will have questions though because I don't fully understand what all of this means. For instance, what are those values : "an increase of NB to 1.275, SB 1.55, & FSB VTT V. 2%"...?
As soon as I've installed my Noctua, I'll start working on that OC. I'd love to reach 4.0GHz like Jack...think that's possible? Thanks!