Can I get more than 2,299GHz?

Charvel_sa · Jun 28, 2006, 03:33 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm struggling with overclocking. I've tried to overclock my PC using V-Tuner 2 and could get 2,299GHz with voltage at 1,45. My specs are:

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3700+ (Socket 939, San Diego Core)
Mainboard: Gigabyte K8N Pro SLI
Memory: 2x1024MB Transcend® JetRam™ High-Performance 1GB DDR400 184-Pin Module - CL3, 4-Layer PC Board
CPU Cooling: Normal AMD heatsink and fan that comes standard with CPU
Case cooling: 1x Rear & 1x Front 120mm LED Fans
GFX Card: Gigabyte nVidia Geforce 7600GT with Silent Pipe II
PSU: AOpen® 400Watt 20/24-Pin ATX 2.0 12V Power Supply

My question is: based on these specs I'm sure that I can push my CPU higher than 2,4GHz at least. The only thing is, I'm not sure how.

Can anyone shed a bit of light on this for me please?

Thanks!

Randomletters · Jun 28, 2006, 03:57 PM

Bleedinedge was able to get 2.7-2.8ghz Stock on stock voltage using the stock HSF, How are you trying to OC, Via programs or BIOS? It is possible that you just got a proc that doesnt take too kindly to overclocking.

Charvel_sa · Jun 29, 2006, 07:18 AM

I'm using Gigabyte's software app called EasyTune 5 which allows you to either:
1. Select the percentage increase you want on the processor, or
2. Go into the advance settings where you can change voltage, HTT, FSB etc.

I've used the percentage increase function to make the required changes. Should I rather make the changes in the BIOS?

MiDri · Jun 29, 2006, 08:38 AM

Raise your voltage to 1.5 (if you can) lock the HTT (should be in bios) the HTT going over 1000mhz is normaly the issue with stability if your only geting ~2.3ghz clocks.

Raising the FSB in windows I find is a lot better, just make sure settings are not autoloaded when windows loads and you are fine (it will allow you to go back with out geting to the jumper on your mobo if you go to high.)

g-a-m-e · Jul 23, 2006, 04:02 PM

Personally i would recommend overclocking through bios anytime and use software for finetuning those last couple of mhz that would cause your computer to fail booting if set in bios or something, but

For threadstarter, remember that when you are upping your FSB you are also upping your memory speed.

I seriously doubt your processor cannot go over 2,299 ghz at stock voltage, i have personally actually never seen a 3700 San Diego that does not overclock at least 200 mhz on stock voltage, so there's a good chance your memory is holding you back instead.

Go in Bios to memory options, and either set the memory frequency/mem clock ratio or whatever it's called in your bios to 'auto' , or 183, (if you have it) and if you dont to 166.

That means that for FSB 200 mhz, your memory will run 183 or 166 mhz.
Then when you up your FSB your memory is no longer an issue since it won't go above its 200mhz specs, (untill you hit very high FSB of course) and you can start overclocking the processor and see how far it'll go.

After that you can optimize your memory frequency again, but first you need to know how far your processor can go without your memory being the bottleneck.

Also, disable 'Cool n' Quiet' in BIOS when overclocking

Jun 28, 2006, 03:33 PM	#1
Charvel_sa DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Can I get more than 2,299GHz? Hi Guys, I'm struggling with overclocking. I've tried to overclock my PC using V-Tuner 2 and could get 2,299GHz with voltage at 1,45. My specs are: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3700+ (Socket 939, San Diego Core) Mainboard: Gigabyte K8N Pro SLI Memory: 2x1024MB Transcend® JetRam™ High-Performance 1GB DDR400 184-Pin Module - CL3, 4-Layer PC Board CPU Cooling: Normal AMD heatsink and fan that comes standard with CPU Case cooling: 1x Rear & 1x Front 120mm LED Fans GFX Card: Gigabyte nVidia Geforce 7600GT with Silent Pipe II PSU: AOpen® 400Watt 20/24-Pin ATX 2.0 12V Power Supply My question is: based on these specs I'm sure that I can push my CPU higher than 2,4GHz at least. The only thing is, I'm not sure how. Can anyone shed a bit of light on this for me please? Thanks!

Jun 28, 2006, 03:57 PM	#2
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	Bleedinedge was able to get 2.7-2.8ghz Stock on stock voltage using the stock HSF, How are you trying to OC, Via programs or BIOS? It is possible that you just got a proc that doesnt take too kindly to overclocking. __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jun 29, 2006, 08:38 AM	#4
MiDri DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 930 Rep Power: 0	Raise your voltage to 1.5 (if you can) lock the HTT (should be in bios) the HTT going over 1000mhz is normaly the issue with stability if your only geting ~2.3ghz clocks. Raising the FSB in windows I find is a lot better, just make sure settings are not autoloaded when windows loads and you are fine (it will allow you to go back with out geting to the jumper on your mobo if you go to high.) __________________ [COLOR=Red] [COLOR=black]He is so happy, I just don't have the heart to tell him...[/COLOR][/COLOR]

Jun 29, 2006, 07:18 AM	Thread Starter #3
Charvel_sa DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	I'm using Gigabyte's software app called EasyTune 5 which allows you to either: 1. Select the percentage increase you want on the processor, or 2. Go into the advance settings where you can change voltage, HTT, FSB etc. I've used the percentage increase function to make the required changes. Should I rather make the changes in the BIOS?

Jul 23, 2006, 04:02 PM	#5
g-a-m-e DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Personally i would recommend overclocking through bios anytime and use software for finetuning those last couple of mhz that would cause your computer to fail booting if set in bios or something, but For threadstarter, remember that when you are upping your FSB you are also upping your memory speed. I seriously doubt your processor cannot go over 2,299 ghz at stock voltage, i have personally actually never seen a 3700 San Diego that does not overclock at least 200 mhz on stock voltage, so there's a good chance your memory is holding you back instead. Go in Bios to memory options, and either set the memory frequency/mem clock ratio or whatever it's called in your bios to 'auto' , or 183, (if you have it) and if you dont to 166. That means that for FSB 200 mhz, your memory will run 183 or 166 mhz. Then when you up your FSB your memory is no longer an issue since it won't go above its 200mhz specs, (untill you hit very high FSB of course) and you can start overclocking the processor and see how far it'll go. After that you can optimize your memory frequency again, but first you need to know how far your processor can go without your memory being the bottleneck. Also, disable 'Cool n' Quiet' in BIOS when overclocking