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System Name | Beast |
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Processor | FX-9590 |
Motherboard | Asus Sabertooth 990FX |
Cooling | Corsair Hydro Series H100i (push/pull) |
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws PC3-12800 1600Mhz 4 X 4 gb |
Video Card(s) | Reference r9 290x |
Storage | Seagate Hybrid Drive 512 GB |
Display(s) | Samsung U28D590 |
Case | CoolerMaster Haf 932 |
Audio Device(s) | Intergrated |
Power Supply | Corsair HX850 |
Software | Windows 7 Professional 64bit |
Benchmark Scores | 3Dmark11: P12357 |
I managed to get my Phenom II 940 to 3.6 Ghz stable just by changing the multiplier to 18x and raising the VCore to 1.5v. I then tried to raise my FSB to 206Mhz (for 3.7) and it failed prime95 blend test. Anything more and it would BSOD or just crash. I've tried raising memory/NB voltage to 1.2v/1.4v which didn't help. I tried lowering the multiplier to 17x and raising the FSB to 220, same thing. I also tried raising/lowering my NB multiplier, no difference. I limit the memory frequency and let the board choose my timings: FSBRAM 1:2 (seems low?), 5-5-5-15-23 currently. My temps are good CPU idle 28C, load 34C.
Any ideas on what is causing these problems when I raise the FSB?
Are BSOD/crash/prime95 failure caused by different things?
I'm a semi-noob at overclocking so maybe I'm missing something... what do I need to consider when raising the FSB?
Thanks in advance!
Any ideas on what is causing these problems when I raise the FSB?
Are BSOD/crash/prime95 failure caused by different things?
I'm a semi-noob at overclocking so maybe I'm missing something... what do I need to consider when raising the FSB?
Thanks in advance!