Best Overclocking Method?

[jbweldon04]

So, I've read about overclocking for a long time now. I recently built a hardcore system to overclock on, but there are different methods for overclocking. I'm confused on which method is the best to use.
1. The first method is to simply increase the multiplier.
2. The second one is increasing the FSB and decreasing the multiplier. Also, increasing the vCore a little.
3. The third is the same at 2, increasing the FSB and increasing the vCore, but leaving the multiplier alone.

Which method is the best to use?

 

[Ciggarilo Himself]

You want to probaby just increase the fsb and vcore a little bit with that setup dude(Very nice by the way )you wont need to increase v core to much thought and probably not touch the ram voltage for ahile yet or even not at all.

I welcome you to the world of overclocking and wish you luck.

Also just to let you know no matter ho high you overclock that cpu you are always gonna want to go higher overclocking is like a disease man there is no cure either just medication.

 

[orion23]

Overclocking using the multiplier only works for the Xtreme Edition CPU's which support changing the Multiplier to a higher number.

The other regular CPU's, (e6700 and below) only allow changing the multiplier down.

If you want to push your system, you have to raise the FSB, which will also push the RAM.

And Vcore or CPU Voltage is always increased regardless of the method you choose.

 

[jbweldon04]

thanks for the props on the system. I've been buying parts for that build for about year now. Christmas couldn't get here sooner!
I guess I'll finally start right now. I'll keep everyone posted on how the setup works and what I can get out of the CPU.
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[orion23]

Set your RAM to the RATED VOLTAGE AND TIMINGS.

Update your bord's bios to the latest since the DQ6 had quite a few bugs in the beginning.

With your RAM, you could reach a 3.6ghz overclock if your CPU allows it.

Set your FSB to 401 and the RAM to 802mhz (1:1 ratio).

Set your CPU Voltage to 1.45V and see what happens!

 

[jbweldon04]

So I finally got into BIOS and immediately got confused.
I was assuming there'd be a menu option that said, increase FSB here.
And one that would let me change my VCore. But nope, I'm confused and not too smart on BIOS or overclocking. So I took pictures and I'll post with explanations of what I'm trying to do.

On this pictures my mobo book said If you use a 1066Mhz FSB processor, please set CPU host frequency to 266MHz. It was originally at 100. I did this. My temp went from 40 to 44. Is this my FSB option I'm looking for?

On this picture you can see that the VCore option is Blue which means I cannot access it and change it.Also, what is OverVoltage control?

Finally, this is the OverVoltage options.

If you are wondering if I've updated my BIOS, I have.

Help!
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[orion23]

CPU host frequency is your FSB.

Default is 266mhz and you would like to change that to 350 or so, however, the board is supposed to work better @ 401+

Change the PCI frequency to 100mhz (100-105mzh)

For the Memory multiplier you need to use 2X or 1:1, or 2.0 (just make sure it equals 2 X your FSB, so if you set the FSB to 401, the RAM should read 802mzh

Under DRAM timings, select MANUAL and enter those 4-4-4-12 or 5-5-5-15 values (whatever your RAM is advertised to do)

And for the Overvoltage Control, you need to change the setting from normal to MANUAL.

For the Overvoltage you need to go with small steps. Go +1 on those voltages for now.
( I really don't recall the correct settings for these)

The RAM might be running @ 1.8V so under RAM overvoltage you'd need to do +2, or +3 if your RAM needs 2.0 or 2.1V

 

[jbweldon04]

I went back into BIOS and changed the FSB to 300, but I changed the CPU Voltage instead of messing with the OverVoltage settings. I set the CPU voltage to 1.35. Is this a correct way as well?

 

[orion23]

What you did is fine.

The Overvoltage applies to the RAM and to other voltages the board needs when running a400+ FSB

If your RAM needs 2.0 or 2.1V, you need to use the DIMM Overvoltage setting to give it the correct voltage.

The FSB and VMCH Overvoltage need to be upped a bit as you go higher on the FSB.