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Ozpa · Oct 25, 2009, 08:32 PM

So in theory, you don't need to run LINPACK? You won't really ever stress your CPU just like that test does?

Ozpa · Oct 26, 2009, 12:36 AM

Ok I’ve just updated my ATI drivers to 9.10 and BIOS to the latest F6 version.

I tried running the OCCT standard CPU test. My PC restarted after 5mins (just like the mysterious reboots I’m having).
AMD X3 720 @ 18x200(3.6Ghz), 1.502v
Individual cores max temp: 41-42c
Overall CPU temp: ~47c

So I decided to go back to the standard CPU clock and default voltage.
AMD X3 720 non-oced, default voltage
Individual cores max temp: 32c max
Overall CPU temp: 39-40c

It’s weird because:
a) I have been running my 3.6Ghz overclock for over 3 months no problem.
b) My overclocked temperatures aren’t that high even.

I really like my overclock and it helps a lot when compressing video files. I don’t want to go back to default CPU settings, I’ll try out giving it more voltage.

I really hope this is the reason for my reboots, although I’m quite sure my system also rebooted on 5-10% CPU usage situations while watching movies or just browsing.

sneekypeet · Oct 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozpa

So in theory, you don't need to run LINPACK? You won't really ever stress your CPU just like that test does?

Simply, no, you dont NEED to run it. Normal mode durring testing is sufficient especially at stock clocks. there is more to it than CPU volts and clocks. Keep in mind the ram, voltage and timings, as well as additional voltage to mobo components.

Is the test failing now???

Ozpa · Oct 26, 2009, 01:51 AM

Ok seems like adding a little bit of voltage to the CPU helped (see my system specs).

Ran stable OCCT for 15mins (while other non-stable voltages crashed within first 2-5 minutes). Temps:

OCCT per core: 42-43c
EVEREST overall CPU temp: 48-49c

Let's just hope this solves my random crashes

Ozpa · Nov 4, 2009, 05:23 PM

Oh boy, as stupid as it may sound it was my overclocked CPU that was causing the problem.
I've upped the vcore by a little bit and it's stable as ever now.

It's weird anyway, was all fine for 3 months but now suddenly it began requiring more juice.. heh.

Processor:	Intel® Core™ i5-2500K (4.6GHz @ 1.28-1.33v)
Motherboard:	ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3
Cooling:	Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.C + Blue Vortex 140mm
Memory:	Kingston HyperX Grey Series (2x4GB, DDR3-1600, 9-9-9-27, 1.65v)
Video Card:	Gigabyte GTX 560 OC (GV-N56GOC-1GI)
Hard Disk:	Crucial C300 128GB, Samsung F1 750GB
Optical Drive:	Samsung SE-S084B (external DVD-RW)
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus VS248H
Case:	Antec Twelve Hundred
Sound Card:	Onboard Realtek audio
PSU:	Corsair HX 650W
Software:	Win7 Ultimate (64-bit)

Oct 26, 2009, 12:36 AM	#27
Ozpa Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 323 (0.21/day) Thanks: 167 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Ok I’ve just updated my ATI drivers to 9.10 and BIOS to the latest F6 version. I tried running the OCCT standard CPU test. My PC restarted after 5mins (just like the mysterious reboots I’m having). AMD X3 720 @ 18x200(3.6Ghz), 1.502v Individual cores max temp: 41-42c Overall CPU temp: ~47c So I decided to go back to the standard CPU clock and default voltage. AMD X3 720 non-oced, default voltage Individual cores max temp: 32c max Overall CPU temp: 39-40c It’s weird because: a) I have been running my 3.6Ghz overclock for over 3 months no problem. b) My overclocked temperatures aren’t that high even. I really like my overclock and it helps a lot when compressing video files. I don’t want to go back to default CPU settings, I’ll try out giving it more voltage. I really hope this is the reason for my reboots, although I’m quite sure my system also rebooted on 5-10% CPU usage situations while watching movies or just browsing. Last edited by Ozpa; Oct 26, 2009 at 12:41 AM.

Processor:	Intel® Core™ i5-2500K (4.6GHz @ 1.28-1.33v)
Motherboard:	ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3
Cooling:	Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.C + Blue Vortex 140mm
Memory:	Kingston HyperX Grey Series (2x4GB, DDR3-1600, 9-9-9-27, 1.65v)
Video Card:	Gigabyte GTX 560 OC (GV-N56GOC-1GI)
Hard Disk:	Crucial C300 128GB, Samsung F1 750GB
Optical Drive:	Samsung SE-S084B (external DVD-RW)
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus VS248H
Case:	Antec Twelve Hundred
Sound Card:	Onboard Realtek audio
PSU:	Corsair HX 650W
Software:	Win7 Ultimate (64-bit)

System Name:	His
Processor:	Intel i7 3770K Cooled with Swiftech Apogee Drive II
Motherboard:	Asus Maximus V Extreme
Cooling:	Swiftech MCR-320 Cooled With Corsair SP120 Fans
Memory:	4X4GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 2666 C11
Video Card:	Asus GTX680 Direct Cu II TOP
Hard Disk:	Corsair Force GT 180GB / Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB
Optical Drive:	- - - - - - -
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung 40" 120hz LCD
Case:	SilverStone Temjin TJ11
Sound Card:	Realtek on board > Sony receiver > Cerwin Vega's
PSU:	Corsair AX1200
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate 64

Processor:	Intel® Core™ i5-2500K (4.6GHz @ 1.28-1.33v)
Motherboard:	ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3
Cooling:	Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.C + Blue Vortex 140mm
Memory:	Kingston HyperX Grey Series (2x4GB, DDR3-1600, 9-9-9-27, 1.65v)
Video Card:	Gigabyte GTX 560 OC (GV-N56GOC-1GI)
Hard Disk:	Crucial C300 128GB, Samsung F1 750GB
Optical Drive:	Samsung SE-S084B (external DVD-RW)
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus VS248H
Case:	Antec Twelve Hundred
Sound Card:	Onboard Realtek audio
PSU:	Corsair HX 650W
Software:	Win7 Ultimate (64-bit)

Oct 25, 2009, 08:32 PM	#26
Ozpa Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 323 (0.21/day) Thanks: 167 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	So in theory, you don't need to run LINPACK? You won't really ever stress your CPU just like that test does?

Oct 26, 2009, 01:51 AM	#29
Ozpa Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 323 (0.21/day) Thanks: 167 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Ok seems like adding a little bit of voltage to the CPU helped (see my system specs). Ran stable OCCT for 15mins (while other non-stable voltages crashed within first 2-5 minutes). Temps: OCCT per core: 42-43c EVEREST overall CPU temp: 48-49c Let's just hope this solves my random crashes

Nov 4, 2009, 05:23 PM	#30
Ozpa Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 323 (0.21/day) Thanks: 167 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Oh boy, as stupid as it may sound it was my overclocked CPU that was causing the problem. I've upped the vcore by a little bit and it's stable as ever now. It's weird anyway, was all fine for 3 months but now suddenly it began requiring more juice.. heh.

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