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matt297

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Hello there,

Im relatively new to overclocking, but got my Dual core to OC to 2.6ghz and is stable at that. If i try for any more, I get the blue screen of death and a no boot situation. At the moment, i am running stock voltages on the Gigabyte GA945-GCMS2L board for RAM and processor. Is anymore than 2.6ghz asking too much of the system? System temps under full load are around 38-40 degrees, with a good cooler fitted and new paste. Should a adjust the voltages for the CPU? CPU volts are at 1.264v according to CPUID
RAM is running dual channel 2x kingston 1ghz so 2ghz total
Processor is a Dual core 2.0ghz, CPUID says E2180 next to it?

Any help appreciated
 
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According to this post the E2180 overclocks quite well. But then again every processor is unique and can't be guaranteed to overclock as well. Just look at the CPU voltage used for those ~3.7Ghz overclocks, a whopping ~1.5-1.6V.

I suggest looking at the specs for maximum voltage of your CPU. Slowly increase the FSB until your OC is unstable and then increase the CPU voltage by the smallest amount possible in the BIOS and test again. If it's still unstable, increase the voltage again, repeat the test etc. Be sure to monitor the temperature. I don't allow my processor to get as hot as 60°C under full load. Test system stability with Prime95, it'll not only stress your CPU more than any game but it will also let you know if a core isn't stable.

Make sure that the memory isn't being automatically overclocked as well because it might be holding you back. So look for a feature in the BIOS/motherboard manual that allows you to lock the memory clock rate.

Remember to exercise caution when overclocking.
 
mrjack said:
According to this post the E2180 overclocks quite well. But then again every processor is unique and can't be guaranteed to overclock as well. Just look at the CPU voltage used for those ~3.7Ghz overclocks, a whopping ~1.5-1.6V.

I suggest looking at the specs for maximum voltage of your CPU. Slowly increase the FSB until your OC is unstable and then increase the CPU voltage by the smallest amount possible in the BIOS and test again. If it's still unstable, increase the voltage again, repeat the test etc. Be sure to monitor the temperature. I don't allow my processor to get as hot as 60°C under full load. Test system stability with Prime95, it'll not only stress your CPU more than any game but it will also let you know if a core isn't stable.

Make sure that the memory isn't being automatically overclocked as well because it might be holding you back. So look for a feature in the BIOS/motherboard manual that allows you to lock the memory clock rate.

Remember to exercise caution when overclocking.
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The 2180 OC's to 3.7? WOW Not bad for a cheap Processor! My temps dont go near 60 degrees when i use Orthos to test. The BIG heatsink and fan and the Antec case help immensely! What increments do you suggest for the Voltage to be upped? Half volts each step or less, or more? The RAM is fixed, that is an option in the BOIS. Although, even a 2.9ghz, i havent noticed much difference in performance :(
 
Increase the voltage by the lowest increment possible in the BIOS (usually way less than 0.5V). An increase of 0.5V is very much with the new processors, which are considerably more sensitive than older ones.
 
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mrjack said:
Increase the voltage by the lowest increment possible in the BIOS (usually way less than 0.5V). An increase of 0.5V is very much with the new processors, which are considerably more sensitive than older ones.
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Ok, no love from the computer for clocking more than 2.6ghz. Even at 2.65ghz, it stalls at the memory test screen on re-boot, not cool. I tried raising the volts a bit, but no luck either :( My voltages are strange though. When you go to adjust them, it starts at 0.5v then you can keep going up from there. Is the 0.5v where it starts, just adding 0.5 of a volt to the current stock voltages?
 
You'll have to check with your motherboard's manual. I know from experience that MSI motherboards show the CPU voltage as the amount that you add on top of the default for your processor. Some motherboards show the voltage as the actual voltage that's going to be used.
 
might be your memory hitting its ceiling. if it's ddr2-800mhz then drop the timings to 5-5-5-18 and try again, maybe increasing the memory voltage a little bit. if its 667mhz, try 4-4-4-15.
 
Hi Mrjack,

I am agreeing with you some motherboards show the voltage as the actual voltage that's going to be used. It's might be your memory hitting .

Thanks
 
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