Q6600 Kentsfield + Asus 680i Striker Extreme

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eva2000

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Just a preview for now until I figure out how Q6600 Kentsfield performs on Asus 680i Striker Extreme :)

Seems Asus 680i Striker Extreme still has an FSB limit like all 680i boards when it comes to Kentsfield. Although it seems Asus 680i Striker Extreme does a bit better on FSB front than other 680i boards.

H20 setup:
Swiftech Apogee -> Radiical Triple fan single pass radiator -> T line -> Swiftech MCP655 @12.25v -> Swiftech Apogee
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System:
  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 QUPT B3 Step 7
  • Swiftech Apogee/Radiical Triple Single Pass/[email protected] Kayl Custom 100W Psu
  • 2x 640MB Gainward 8800GTS SLI
  • Asus 680i Striker Extreme rev1.0 0402 bios
  • 2x1GB OCZ PC8000 Titanium AlphaVX2
  • 1x 160GB Seagate 7200.7 SATA NCQ on SATA2 port
  • Pioneer DVR-05 DVD Burner
  • 600W OCZ EvoStream Modular Power supply

Settings used:
AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: Disabled

FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1345 (means 336FSB)
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1344.4
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 807 (means 403mhz speeds)
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 806.7

Vcore Voltage: 1.5 set (1.37v bios/1.36v windows idle/1.34v windows load - 0505 and higher bios fix the vcore issue but 0402 bios more stable for both my E6600/Q6600 cpus)
Memory Voltage: 2.000v
1.2v HT Voltage: 1.3v
NB Core Voltage: 1.55v
SB Core Voltage: 1.50v
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.4v
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage: AUTO

tCL (CAS Latency): 4
tRCD: 4
tRP: 4
tRAS: 12
Command Per Clock (CMD): 2 clock (2T)

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO
tRC: AUTO
tWR: AUTO
tWTR: AUTO
tREF: AUTO
Async Latency: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Internal Thermal Control: Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Disabled
LDT Frequency: 5x

PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 200
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Asus PC Probe2 reported PSU rail voltages:
Asus PC Probe2 reported voltages vs Digitech QM1538 Digital Multimeter measurements while under load

+3.3v rail = 3.26v vs 3.387v real
+5v rail = 4.78-4.89v vs 5.02v real
+12v rail = 11.78v vs 12.23v real
 
Seems 336-345FSB is where my Q6600 Kentsfield is for max FSB with 0402 bios.

cpuz_validated.png


Excuse the image dimensions for screenshot @14xx X 11xx but only 82-90KB in size :D

Quad threaded Prime95 v25.1 small FFTs loaded


Quad threaded Prime95 v25.1 small FFTs post load idle
 
Seems raising CPU VTT from 1.4v to 1.5v helped but only in conjunction with raising NB volts from 1.55v to 1.65v. 345FSB seems fine so far.

Settings used:
AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: Disabled

FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1380 (means 345FSB)
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1380
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 805 (means 402mhz speeds)
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 805

Vcore Voltage: 1.425 set (1.31v bios/1.30v windows idle/1.28v windows load - 0505 and higher bios fix the vcore issue but 0402 bios more stable for both my E6600/Q6600 cpus)
Memory Voltage: 2.000v
1.2v HT Voltage: 1.4v
NB Core Voltage: 1.65v
SB Core Voltage: 1.50v
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.5v
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage: AUTO

tCL (CAS Latency): 4
tRCD: 4
tRP: 4
tRAS: 12
Command Per Clock (CMD): 2 clock (2T)

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO
tRC: AUTO
tWR: AUTO
tWTR: AUTO
tREF: AUTO
Async Latency: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Internal Thermal Control: Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Disabled
LDT Frequency: 5x

PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 200
Click to expand...

cpuz_validated.png


Quad threaded Prime95 v25.1 small FFTs loaded


Quad threaded Prime95 v25.1 small FFTs post load idle


Please note different room temps for the 9x336FSB vs 9x345FSB sessions.
 
Some low cpu clocked 1T memory clocking Super Pi times :)

Settings used:
AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: Disabled

FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1333 (means 333FSB)
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1332.8
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 848 (means 424mhz speeds)
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 848.1 but seems cpuz reports 416mhz

Vcore Voltage: 1.425 set (1.31v bios/1.30v windows idle/1.28v windows load - 0505 and higher bios fix the vcore issue but 0402 bios more stable for both my E6600/Q6600 cpus)
Memory Voltage: 2.450v
1.2v HT Voltage: 1.35v
NB Core Voltage: 1.7v
SB Core Voltage: 1.50v
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.4v
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage: AUTO

tCL (CAS Latency): 3
tRCD: 3
tRP: 3
tRAS: 8 then 4
Command Per Clock (CMD): 1 clock (1T)

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO
tRC: AUTO
tWR: AUTO
tWTR: AUTO
tREF: AUTO
Async Latency: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Internal Thermal Control: Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Disabled
LDT Frequency: 5x

PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 200
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Seems although I set 848.1mhz real memory clock in bios = 424mhz, cpuz in windows reports 416mhz. So I ran with it as is and will redo 424mhz later.

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Starting with 3-3-3-8 1T and advance timings = AUTO


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Advance timings tightened

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO left alone = 5
tRC: AUTO tightened to 18
tWR: AUTO left alone = 6
tWTR: AUTO left alone = 8
tRD: AUTO left alone
tRFC: AUTO tightened to 32



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Advance timings tightened

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: AUTO left alone = 5
tRC: AUTO tightened to 1
tWR: AUTO left alone = 6
tWTR: AUTO left alone = 8
tRD: AUTO left alone
tRFC: AUTO tightened to 22



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Tightened tRAS to 4 and advance timings for single and dual 32M

B]Advance Memory Settings[/B]
tRRD: AUTO tightened to 4
tRC: AUTO tightened to 1
tWR: AUTO left alone = 6
tWTR: AUTO left alone = 8
tRD: AUTO left alone
tRFC: AUTO tightened to 22

Single 32M


Dual 32M


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Approximately 33 seconds difference between AUTO advance timings and tightened timings at same cpu and memory clocks!


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1. waiting on the initial batches of last minute resistor changed 8800GTX to disappear completely
2. already have several brand manufacturers pledging 8800GTXs samples so just waiting and bought 8800GTS SLI for the time being
3. only have 1600x1200 LCD mon, 8800GTS SLI is enough for most things :)
4. cost reasons since i already bought lots of nice ram/core2 duo/quad cpus couldn't afford much more LOL
 
Okay time to bring the Quad 8 ths Corsair Ferrari modules out for a spin in Super Pi 32m calculation.

Eva2000 I have the same MB, but Im using an e6600 at 360x9 =1440 fsb
memory corsair 8888 Running at 3-3-3-5 1T 800mzh
Advanced settings in memory just like yours
TRRD 4
TRC 1
TWR 6
TWTR 8
TREF Auto................ you didnt list this setting, so I left mine on auto
TRD Auto
TRFC 22
Async Latency Auto... you didnt list this one either, so I left mine on auto

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Seems my 2GB OCZ PC8000 Titantium Alpha VX2 likes CAS4 better than CAS3. 3-3-3-4 1T can get me to around 428mhz at 2.45v but 4-3-3-4 and 4-4-3-4 1T can get me to around 444mhz at lower vdimm of 2.4v. 32M time for 416mhz 3-3-3-4 1T vs 444mhz 4-4-3-4 1T at same advance timings for 4-1-6-8-22 has 444mhz 4-4-3-4 1T only 0.859 seconds slower :)

Settings used:
AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: Disabled

FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1333 (means 333FSB)
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1332.8
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 890 (means 450mhz speeds)
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 888.9

Vcore Voltage: 1.425 set (1.31v bios/1.31-1.33v windows idle/1.31v windows load - 0505 and higher bios fix the vcore issue but 0402 bios more stable for both my E6600/Q6600 cpus)
Memory Voltage: 2.400v
1.2v HT Voltage: 1.35v
NB Core Voltage: 1.7v
SB Core Voltage: 1.50v
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.4v
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage: AUTO

tCL (CAS Latency): 4
tRCD: 4
tRP: 3
tRAS: 4
Command Per Clock (CMD): 1 clock (1T)

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: 4
tRC: 1
tWR: 6
tWTR: 8
tREF: AUTO
tRD: AUTO
tRFC: 22
Async Latency: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Internal Thermal Control: Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Disabled
LDT Frequency: 5x

PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 200
Click to expand...

cpuz_validated.png




Next up bumped FSB a bit so could hit the unlinked divider for 453mhz 4-4-4-4 1T at 2.45v :)

Settings used:
AI Tuning: Manual
Nvidia GPU Ex: Disabled
LinkBoost: Disabled

FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked
x FSB - Memory Raio: N/A
FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1360 (means 340FSB)
Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz: 1360
MEM (DDR), Mhz: 908 (means 454mhz speeds)
Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz: 906.8

Vcore Voltage: 1.45 set (1.33v bios/1.33v windows idle/1.31v windows load - 0505 and higher bios fix the vcore issue but 0402 bios more stable for both my E6600/Q6600 cpus)
Memory Voltage: 2.450v
1.2v HT Voltage: 1.35v
NB Core Voltage: 1.7v
SB Core Voltage: 1.50v
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.4v
DDRII Controller Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel A Ref Voltage: AUTO
DDRII Channel B Ref Voltage: AUTO

tCL (CAS Latency): 4
tRCD: 4
tRP: 4
tRAS: 4
Command Per Clock (CMD): 1 clock (1T)

Advance Memory Settings
tRRD: 5
tRC: 5
tWR: 6
tWTR: 8
tREF: AUTO
tRD: AUTO
tRFC: AUTO
Async Latency: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Internal Thermal Control: Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Disabled
LDT Frequency: 5x

PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 100
PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 200
Click to expand...

cpuz_validated.png


 
are all these review boards?, I'm getting mine early though the retail channel, I bet I have to update my bios to 0701 from whatever the board came with.

to offset the price of the board, I might get a 7900GS/7600GT to start off with.
 
Sweet overclocking with the new hardware!

Can you tell me where you got that version of Prime95 25.1

I cannot find a download for it - and I have Googled it a lot.

thanks
 
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