Hey thanks for the explanation about straps.
If 8 hours of SP orthos small FTT results in no errors, I then try 8 hours of large FTT.
If all goes well, at least I have a higher starting point than 2.5 ghz. (401fsb -- 2.8ghz...hey I am getting closer to X6800 stock speed :D )
I...
Thanks for the tip. I just oc to 401 fsb, turn vcore down to 1.375, vdimm to +0.3, North/South bridge +0.1. Running Orthos SP small FFTs for about an hour now, far longer than my previous overclocking attempts.
I read something about straps, and apparently all mobos has it. Its basically...
sorry for the confusion, but its 3.1ghz using Swiftech Apogee WC.
Temps are -- normal -- 30c
-- Full Load -- 45c
A few months ago, I did manage to run at 3.0ghz using stock heatsink. :)
Yes, all CPU features and uncessary bios functions has been disabled.
This is my build
E6300
Gigabyte P965 DS3
Corsair XMS2 6400 -- stock timing 5-5-5-12. Speed 800mhz.
Swiftech Apogee WC cooling with AS5
Windows XP sp2
Fortron FX Epsilon 600w
Temps (using core temp beta and Intel Thermal Analysis Tool)
Normal -- 30 c
Full Load -- 46 c
Vcore =...