Phenom 9850BE low voltage overclocking results!

[AphexDreamer]

Hey Very nice servermonkey. Whats your ACC set at?

 

[Chicken Patty]

Awesome!! This should keep me quiet until December 12th...LMAO!!!

hahaha, we'll be here bro, check in often, you'll find interesting stuff in these threads. Feel free to look over my "9950 overclocking Thread". Its got lots of valuable info and could help overclocking your 9850 as they are the same chip literally. It even has comparisons of my Phenom running on two cores and four cores

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=73298

 

[servermonkey]

Hey Very nice servermonkey. Whats your ACC set at?

+4

 

[Chicken Patty]

hey server, nice clock dude, this chip I have now does 3.2 GHz stable i havent tweaked the 3.3 GHz daily setting yet, but i have a hard time doing so, takes too much voltage (140w) so for daily use it just gives higher temps for only 100Mhz.

Server have you tried enabling CPU Tweak in the BIOS? It does a heck of a difference. Knocked off like 1/2 second in super pi for me, but it does increase temps by a considerable amount though

 

[Chicken Patty]

+4

have you tried to see if it is stable at +2??

 

[servermonkey]

have you tried to see if it is stable at +2??

hey server, nice clock dude, this chip I have now does 3.2 GHz stable i havent tweaked the 3.3 GHz daily setting yet, but i have a hard time doing so, takes too much voltage (140w) so for daily use it just gives higher temps for only 100Mhz.

Server have you tried enabling CPU Tweak in the BIOS? It does a heck of a difference. Knocked off like 1/2 second in super pi for me, but it does increase temps by a considerable amount though

cpu tweak is on...when it isnt the cpu goes < 30c

i did +2 but that was only stable for 3-4 days
+4 hasnt froze or crashed yet (since the 15th I think)

 

[Chicken Patty]

cpu tweak is on...when it isnt the cpu goes < 30c

i did +2 but that was only stable for 3-4 days
+4 hasnt froze or crashed yet (since the 15th I think)

cool, thanks. Just wondering. I was able to have mine stable for a couple of days at 3.3 Ghz at +2, until I did that 3.6Ghz run, then 3.65Ghz and crashed before I can validate or anything. Then the CPU started to give problems after that until it was almost dead. Giving erros. 3.6 GHz @ 1.456v, gotta love that ,

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

Welcome aboard Chaotic man hehe. Glad to see another member join the AMD world here in TPU. To start off, I will really consider what Jbunch said. Get the M3A79-T instead of the M3A32. I have both right now, and I upgraded to the M3A79 because it is a much much better board. The overclocking capabilities are sooo much better as the M3A32 suffered from a weak PWM.

The video card I will also get a 4850 overall its a bit slower than a 3870x2, but its a much more efficient and cheaper card.

You're build seems very good, solid, but what I just said and jbunch said are the two points I would like to change.

Start reading this guide in this same thread, as it will help you understand a lot of things for overclocking the Phenoms. Enjoy, and happy reading :tOast:

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http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=58746&page=90

Okay, So I did research the differences between the M3A32 MVP and M3A79-T and while in the US the latter may be cheaper, here in Canada the price is comparable to the M3A32 MVP Deluxe if not more expensive as distributors must import it because ASUS Canada does not carry it...yet.

I also found a review where they tested the M3A79-T with the Phenom 9950BE http://www.amdzone.com/index.php/reviews/66/10555-asus-m3a79-t-deluxe and noticed there is better performance with this board. However, even the M3A32MVP would be a huuuuuge step up from my current setup and achieving 2.8-3.0 OC would make me smile . Not to mention the computer store I placed my order at already got the MoBo for me from their distributors so I might even face a restocking fee! LOL I'll make sure to get the 1203 BIOS Version if it's not the one out of the box.

 

[AphexDreamer]

Okay, So I did research the differences between the M3A32 MVP and M3A79-T and while in the US the latter may be cheaper, here in Canada the price is comparable to the M3A32 MVP Deluxe if not more expensive as distributors must import it because ASUS Canada does not carry it...yet.

I also found a review where they tested the M3A79-T with the Phenom 9950BE http://www.amdzone.com/index.php/reviews/66/10555-asus-m3a79-t-deluxe and noticed there is better performance with this board. However, even the M3A32MVP would be a huuuuuge step up from my current setup and achieving 2.8-3.0 OC would make me smile . Not to mention the computer store I placed my order at already got the MoBo for me from their distributors so I might even face a restocking fee! LOL I'll make sure to get the 1203 BIOS Version if it's not the one out of the box.

Hey man let me put it this way for ya.

With the M3A32-MVP Deluxe Wireless Edition I achieved 2.8Ghz with 1.43 Volts MAX

With the M3A79-T Deluxe 3.1 with 1.4 Volts.... and currently stabilizing 3.2

All in all its better. Better performing, better costing. But hey what ever pleases you.

And Greets man, Welcome to the Forum

 

[AphexDreamer]

Well this is looking good so far. More testing tomorrow. Nighty Night.

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

Hey man let me put it this way for ya.

With the M3A32-MVP Deluxe Wireless Edition I achieved 2.8Ghz with 1.43 Volts MAX

With the M3A79-T Deluxe 3.1 with 1.4 Volts.... and currently stabilizing 3.2

All in all its better. Better performing, better costing. But hey what ever pleases you.

And Greets man, Welcome to the Forum

Thanks for the welcome Aphex! I hear ya and Chicken Patty and jbunch07 but the board is more expensive here in Canada and my budget is maxed out...already working 7 days a week to pay this baby off!! And as I said it will be a fun toy compared to my current system which is actually getting less stable!! Arrrgh! I sure if I played with the FSB Jumpers (what the hell are those?) I might get better than 856Mhz on it but what good would it do in a Ghz world? LMAO. If I only signed up here before ordering!! I'll still ask them though, may be they'll give it to me cheaper...who knows!

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

hahaha, we'll be here bro, check in often, you'll find interesting stuff in these threads. Feel free to look over my "9950 overclocking Thread". Its got lots of valuable info and could help overclocking your 9850 as they are the same chip literally. It even has comparisons of my Phenom running on two cores and four cores

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=73298

Cool, Thanks! I bookmarked it.

Geez you guys are bombarding me with info hahaha! I love it, I got my homework cut out for me to keep me busy until I get this baby!

 

[servermonkey]

Okay, So I did research the differences between the M3A32 MVP and M3A79-T and while in the US the latter may be cheaper, here in Canada the price is comparable to the M3A32 MVP Deluxe if not more expensive as distributors must import it because ASUS Canada does not carry it...yet.

I also found a review where they tested the M3A79-T with the Phenom 9950BE http://www.amdzone.com/index.php/reviews/66/10555-asus-m3a79-t-deluxe and noticed there is better performance with this board. However, even the M3A32MVP would be a huuuuuge step up from my current setup and achieving 2.8-3.0 OC would make me smile . Not to mention the computer store I placed my order at already got the MoBo for me from their distributors so I might even face a restocking fee! LOL I'll make sure to get the 1203 BIOS Version if it's not the one out of the box.

I think that most if not all m3a79-t owners that had the m3a32-mvp will agree that the m3a79-t is a better mobo. Dont get me wrong, the m3a32-mvp is an excellent board. But the m3a79-t has the sb750 and acc.
i acc

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

I think that most if not all m3a79-t owners that had the m3a32-mvp will agree that the m3a79-t is a better mobo. Dont get me wrong, the m3a32-mvp is an excellent board. But the m3a79-t has the sb750 and acc.
i acc

So do you mean the M3A32MVP doesn't have ACC capabilities? I mean the bios utilities looked almost identical, maybe I missed something somewhere! I'm still going to call the store today and see if they'll swap boards for me at no extra cost though.

 

[H82LUZ73]

I have to agree with Server monkey,I have both boards running with 2 phenom 9950BE`s and the M3A79-T run a higher overclock and is more faster and stable.

M3a32-MVP Wifi Deluxe = 3.1 gig does 3.2 also
M3A79-t Deluxe =3.4 stable ............

 

[servermonkey]

So do you mean the M3A32MVP doesn't have ACC capabilities? I mean the bios utilities looked almost identical, maybe I missed something somewhere! I'm still going to call the store today and see if they'll swap boards for me at no extra cost though.

the M3A32MVP has the sb600 and no acc. The m3a79-t comes w/ the sb750 and acc.

 

[H82LUZ73]

So do you mean the M3A32MVP doesn't have ACC capabilities? I mean the bios utilities looked almost identical, maybe I missed something somewhere! I'm still going to call the store today and see if they'll swap boards for me at no extra cost though.

Yep it has to do with the extra 3 pins on the Phenom that the SB600 does not support.Where as the SB 750 has those extra pins.Witch is the ACC support.

Say ChaoticAtmosphere do you have a Canada Computers store near you ....link

http://www.canadacomputers.com/

Yep you have one in London. I am in Cobourg just east of Ajax.

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

Yep it has to do with the extra 3 pins on the Phenom that the SB600 does not support.Where as the SB 750 has those extra pins.Witch is the ACC support.

Darn you guys!! LOL. Okay, you've all convinced me!! Chicken Patty, jbunch, Aphex ServerMonkey, H82.....All of you!! You've convinced me...lol. I'm going to make the switch...lol...I know I know, as I learn more, and gain the experience I'll be happy y'all convinced me!! I'm calling my computer vendor to make the switch today....(I'm so sure they're going to tack on a restocking fee, ugh!! )

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

okay...i'm off to work...thanks for all the help and have a good one!!

 

[servermonkey]

okay...i'm off to work...thanks for all the help and have a good one!!

off too work? lol i should prolly goto bed now....its 4 am

 

[Chicken Patty]

Okay, So I did research the differences between the M3A32 MVP and M3A79-T and while in the US the latter may be cheaper, here in Canada the price is comparable to the M3A32 MVP Deluxe if not more expensive as distributors must import it because ASUS Canada does not carry it...yet.

I also found a review where they tested the M3A79-T with the Phenom 9950BE http://www.amdzone.com/index.php/reviews/66/10555-asus-m3a79-t-deluxe and noticed there is better performance with this board. However, even the M3A32MVP would be a huuuuuge step up from my current setup and achieving 2.8-3.0 OC would make me smile . Not to mention the computer store I placed my order at already got the MoBo for me from their distributors so I might even face a restocking fee! LOL I'll make sure to get the 1203 BIOS Version if it's not the one out of the box.

well to be honest, from my experiences, I would pay the re stocking fee heheheh. Its a huge difference you have no idea. I saw if for myself so I can tell you first hand.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Okay, So I did research the differences between the M3A32 MVP and M3A79-T and while in the US the latter may be cheaper, here in Canada the price is comparable to the M3A32 MVP Deluxe if not more expensive as distributors must import it because ASUS Canada does not carry it...yet.

I also found a review where they tested the M3A79-T with the Phenom 9950BE http://www.amdzone.com/index.php/reviews/66/10555-asus-m3a79-t-deluxe and noticed there is better performance with this board. However, even the M3A32MVP would be a huuuuuge step up from my current setup and achieving 2.8-3.0 OC would make me smile . Not to mention the computer store I placed my order at already got the MoBo for me from their distributors so I might even face a restocking fee! LOL I'll make sure to get the 1203 BIOS Version if it's not the one out of the box.

Darn you guys!! LOL. Okay, you've all convinced me!! Chicken Patty, jbunch, Aphex ServerMonkey, H82.....All of you!! You've convinced me...lol. I'm going to make the switch...lol...I know I know, as I learn more, and gain the experience I'll be happy y'all convinced me!! I'm calling my computer vendor to make the switch today....(I'm so sure they're going to tack on a restocking fee, ugh!! )

there ya go woot woot!! I have my M3A32 laying around in a box with no use for now. Know why?

Cuz the M3A79-T is in da house woot woot woot

 

[servermonkey]

there ya go woot woot!! I have my M3A32 laying around in a box with no use for now. Know why?

Cuz the M3A79-T is in da house woot woot woot

 

[ChaoticAtmosphere]

Yep it has to do with the extra 3 pins on the Phenom that the SB600 does not support.Where as the SB 750 has those extra pins.Witch is the ACC support.

Say ChaoticAtmosphere do you have a Canada Computers store near you ....link

http://www.canadacomputers.com/

Yep you have one in London. I am in Cobourg just east of Ajax.

Hey H82LUZ73, Thanks for the link. Yes they do have a location in London but it's not open yet...and they're hiring! LOL...I might apply...for now I'm doing tech support for Comcast internet (I hate when they're offline with an EMTA!). I already placed my order with Cutting edge computers www.cedgc.com though and starting paying them cash so the deal is pretty much sealed. But good for future bargaining reference!!

 

[jbunch07]

Darn you guys!! LOL. Okay, you've all convinced me!! Chicken Patty, jbunch, Aphex ServerMonkey, H82.....All of you!! You've convinced me...lol. I'm going to make the switch...lol...I know I know, as I learn more, and gain the experience I'll be happy y'all convinced me!! I'm calling my computer vendor to make the switch today....(I'm so sure they're going to tack on a restocking fee, ugh!! )

Glad we could convince you, I'm sure you will be much happier with that board.