Question about HT Link....?

ThatGuy16

ThatGuy16

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I was reading up and some say that you dont want it over 1k? from what i see there is realy no way to lower it, right? i have been running 3.12Ghz solid for a week or so and no problems, maybe because i dont even know what the HT link is. lol
The reason i ask is because i was thinking of keeping it at around 3.25, and i dont want to increase the HT link if its dangerous
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Thanks :)
 
Ok, i know how to lower it....if i set it to 4x instead of 5, will that decrease the performance of some aspect on my system? or does raising the htt just kinda "even" it out?
 
If your MB's HT link limit is 1000mhz then yes, it's best to keep it on that mark. 1100 is alittle overboard but you don't see any instability so i'ma guessing you're fine. if you want to be on the safe side lower the HT Link to 4x and screw around with reference/core clock till you even it out. :):)
 
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If you go over 1000, you're stressing the mobo. However, depending on the voltage you give it and other factors, you can have it stable over 1000.
 
liquidshadow said:
If you go over 1000, you're stressing the mobo. However, depending on the voltage you give it and other factors, you can have it stable over 1000.
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Its stable like it is in the pic, when i hit 3.3Ghz the system becomes unstable which was either that or just the cpu cant oc higher at stock voltages. So i guess its fine at 1113Mhz if its running stable right? Stock its a 999mhz. If i go to 4x its like 8xxMhz
 
Ok, i done some tweaking....how does this look
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Memory is now 890mhz, at one point i had it up to 950mhz stable but i would not feel comfortable keeping it at that. If i wanted to up the htt/fsb, would you feel safe about doing so?
 
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Everything looks great; the Ht link looks much better now.

However I did notice that you were running the Command rate on your RAM at 2T.. Was this done purposefully to help achieve the OC? Generally A command rate of 1T can increase performance by up to 25%.
 
hermeslyre said:
Everything looks great; the Ht link looks much better now.

However I did notice that you were running the Command rate on your RAM at 2T.. Was this done purposefully to help achieve the OC? Generally A command rate of 1T can increase performance by up to 25%.
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Hm, i know nothing about the command rate. I didnt change it, should i change it to 1T?

Thanks.
 
Yeah but if doing so creates some instability set it back. The current CR may be crucial to your OC.. I doubt it, I'm just saying this this so you don't get any surprises :)
 
with the ht at 956mhz is there a difference from the 999mhz stock speed :rolleyes:? lol

I want to take the htt/fsb a little higher but i dont want to hurt anything like the ram, i dont know if its safe to go 900mhz and keep it at that speed though its 890 now...im paranoid, if i break this system its the only one i got :( lol
 
The difference between the stock and what you have it at now is little. The only thing it could affect in a big way is stability, like I said earlier..

And don't worry about breaking it. You are going in small steps so the chances of that are astronomical. :)
 
Yeah i fugured so, thanks...lol

So, if i clock it to 3.2 and the memory is like 930Mhz and runs stable...will it cause damage in the long run? (1.9v stock)
 
ThatGuy16 said:
Yeah i fugured so, thanks...lol

So, if i clock it to 3.2 and the memory is like 930Mhz and runs stable...will it cause damage in the long run? (1.9v stock)
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If you're running your memory @ DDR2-930 speeds, I would raise the voltage to at least 2.0, or 2.05v. You wont damage it by doing so, and you will also be able to lower the RAM timings for even better performance.

Generally speaking, DDR2 RAM will work fine anywhere from 1.8-2.3v, while some can run fine at 2.4v or even higher, although I wouldnt recommend it.
 
Ok, does this look fine? this is realy what im wanting to keep it at.
Do you think i need to up the voltage on the ram if i keep it at 5-5-5-12 (2t)? i just hate messing with voltages lol
I ran orthos stress test and the system is 100% stable at these specs..
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Sure, looks good.

Orthos won't be able to guarantee 100% stability but passing the test is a step in the right direction. The best testing you can do is heavy apps/games. If you get any BSOD's or general funkiness then you need to tinker some more.

If your happy with it as it is then leave it like that, best advice I can give.
 
hermeslyre said:
Sure, looks good.

Orthos won't be able to guarantee 100% stability but passing the test is a step in the right direction. The best testing you can do is heavy apps/games. If you get any BSOD's or general funkiness then you need to tinker some more.

If your happy with it as it is then leave it like that, best advice I can give.
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Thanks, so the memory will be fine at 1.9v for now since i wont be adjusting the timings? ie: if i do 4-4-4-12 (1T) i need to do like 2.0-2.1, right?

Thanks for all the help :)
 
I would at least bump it up to 2.0V to be on the safe side. When you say you ran Orthos and it was fine, did you run the mix test, and if so, how long? Because it may take a while before any instability to show up.
 
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I would at least bump it up to 2.0V to be on the safe side. When you say you ran Orthos and it was fine, did you run the mix test, and if so, how long? Because it may take a while before any instability to show up.
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Yeah i only ran for a couple minutes, so bumping it up to 2.0v wont make it overheat? and if i do that i should just go ahead and make it 4-4-4-12 (1T) ?
 
4-4-4-12 @ 2.0v @ DDR2-920 would most likely become unstable. I have very similar RAM as you do, and I found that 5-5-5-11 @ 2.05v @ DDR2-950 was the sweet spot in between speed and long term stability.

It wont overheat at 2.0v, since if you buy any RAM clocked higher then DDR2-800, the stock voltage is going to be anywhere from 2.1-2.4v.
 
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