Overclocking problem

[Fenris613]

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum and I'm new to overclocking. I built my own computer a few months ago and I'd like to try to get more out of it. The important specs are as follows:

CPU- Intel E 6550

Mobo- GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078

RAM- 2 GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590

I've read a few Faqs on overclocking, so I have a basic idea of what I'm trying to do here.
Now, when I use the Bios to overclock, I can only bump it up a few Mhz. The base speed is 333 and by about 340 the computer won't post. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Nenu]

What CPU load temp are you getting?
Pls state what you are measuring with as well.

Try setting the CPU as low a speed as it can go and then see how fast you can get the motherboard/ram.
Then you will find it easier to see what is limiting you.

 

[Fenris613]

CPU load temp is mid to high 30s. I forget which program I'm using, I am at work right now.

Try setting the CPU as low a speed as it can go and then see how fast you can get the motherboard/ram.
Then you will find it easier to see what is limiting you.

Do you mean turn down the multiplier?

 

[Nenu]

Yes, set the multi low and check the max speed of the motherboard and memory.

 

[Fenris613]

OK, I will try tonight and report back.

 

[Fenris613]

OK, I figured out what's limiting me, but I don't know why.

I set the multiplier to 6 and I was able to raise the FSB to 400. Then I realized that I forgot to take the PCIE off 'auto'. Once I set it to 100, I wasn't able to overclock anymore.

So where do I go from here?

 

[Zero82z]

If setting the PCI-E frequency to 100MHz manually causes it to fail, try leaving it on Auto and going back to the 7x multiplier.

 

[Fenris613]

I'd rather not have the PCIE frequency on 'auto' as I understand it can fry my video card...