O/Cing my E2180

[Darkmind]

I'm pretty new to Intel overclocking. Someone give me tips on how to overclock this thing to 3ghz? I have a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L mobo with 4GB G.SKILL that's able to do 1066mhz 5-5-5-15 at 2.1v.

Shouldn't the stock cpu cooler still get it up to 3ghz?

 

[Fitseries3]

yeah stock cooler could see 3.2ghz. just start raising the FSB in the bios. the e21XX chips OC very easy.

 

[sneekypeet]

There was a huge review on those chips at Tom's ...let me see if I can get you the link.

sorry its on the 2160, but the priciple is the same....http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/12/pentium_dual_core/

 

[Darkmind]

I've tried. My computer just keeps shutting off then it automatically resets the BIOS back to default clocks (nice little feature there.. I don't have to keep opening my case up lol). I've only gotten it to 2.66ghz stable.

 

[Jarman]

more voltage...pll voltage etc might need to change strap too. Disable all power saving features

http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-hardware/110267-c2d-overclocking-guide-beginners-p5k-add.html

 

[OnBoard]

Take nortbridge voltage up a notch, mine goes from 1.25v to 1.45v. And if you haven't already you need to up to vcore too. Mine needs 1.3625v to 3GHz, yours might need more or less, it's luck of the draw. Would think those E2000 series need more voltage than E6000 series just like these E4000 ones.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Start off by increasing CPU Vcore to 1.475V, you can tag it back afterwards to see what she really needs, thing is to take out all the variables before you start, so put in a memory divider/lower FSB strap for memory so it's running slow and loosten the timings, you can tweak the memory back up afterwards.

Then, dependant on your BIOS options you should be able to increase GMC(H) voltage by a couple of increments, raise FSB volts by the same couple of increments and lastly, turn off all the thermal monitoring and C1E etc etc.....you should then be able to raise the FSB and away you go!

 

[GLeN]

Good luck with the oC!

Onboard, Im getting a 4500 whats it lke to oC, will i beable to play css and crysis with it?
sry for hijack

 

[OnBoard]

Good luck with the oC!

Onboard, Im getting a 4500 whats it lke to oC, will i beable to play css and crysis with it?
sry for hijack

These things run HOT when you up the voltage, so get a good cooler. Overclocking isn't hard, if you can take the heat Crysis absolutely flies and I've yet to see some game been processor bound. Crysis demo with physics high and not even a tiny slowdown when blowing things up and object go flying through the air.

Mine would go higher, but to get to 3.2 I need to up voltage so much it isn't really worth the extra heat. Oh and I'd think css would fly with any Core 2 Duo with stock

edit: You'll need a great GPU of course with that processor for Crysis, mine did medium with physics & sound high with some AF, so anything better will do ok.

 

[OnBoard]

...and lastly, turn off all the thermal monitoring and C1E etc etc...

I'd leave C1E be, if you don't want to bake eggs in the processor when reading TPU. Has no effect on my OC, but takes the multiplier down when on low load. Your's would go down to 6x300=1800MHz when idling and 10x3000=3GHz when on load.

Sure it's fine to take them out while trying to find right voltages to stable clocks, but I keep my system on 24/7 and 2GHz idle is much nicer than 3GHz temp wise

 

[GLeN]

Thats fantastic to know, so why do people get the e6750s etc? if they can get the results with this cpu, getting the palit 8800gt

 

[OnBoard]

Thats fantastic to know, so why do people get the e6750s etc? if they can get the results with this cpu, getting the palit 8800gt

It has twice the L2 cache and overclocks with less voltage=runs cooler/OCs higher. Want a Palit 8800GT too (the 3-Phase version) but no estimation on stock :/

(sorry to the thread starter for the off topic talk, I'll stop now)

 

[Darkmind]

Well it's stable at 3ghz now, I can't get ANY higher than that and I'm afraid of upping my voltages anymore now. Both my FSB and MCH are +0.2 higher than normal, and my CPU voltage is 1.475.. is that safe for my processor?

I had to have my RAM at 900mhz, and it's running just fine now.

 

[PaulieG]

Thats fantastic to know, so why do people get the e6750s etc? if they can get the results with this cpu, getting the palit 8800gt

1/2 the cache...

 

[francis511]

I oc`ed 1 for fun in my main board.It went straight to 3 Ghz with aftermarket cooler. More vcore got it up to like 3.5 / 3.4 stable. I noticed however that the gains after 3 Ghz were very marginal. Tom`s or anand pointed out the same thing i.e. the small cache meant the chip was working like 30 % harder than a regular c2d for the same real-world scores

 

[Tatty_Two]

I'd leave C1E be, if you don't want to bake eggs in the processor when reading TPU. Has no effect on my OC, but takes the multiplier down when on low load. Your's would go down to 6x300=1800MHz when idling and 10x3000=3GHz when on load.

Sure it's fine to take them out while trying to find right voltages to stable clocks, but I keep my system on 24/7 and 2GHz idle is much nicer than 3GHz temp wise

But it is good practice to turn it off during the overclock process....otherwise, when you do manage to boot to windows how can you confirm in CPU-Z the REAL voltage and details etc? He is not going to fry anything on the 1.475V I suggested.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Well it's stable at 3ghz now, I can't get ANY higher than that and I'm afraid of upping my voltages anymore now. Both my FSB and MCH are +0.2 higher than normal, and my CPU voltage is 1.475.. is that safe for my processor?

I had to have my RAM at 900mhz, and it's running just fine now.

So it worked then have you now tried lowering the VCore but keeping all the other settings the same? Personally I would not want to run at 1.475 24/7 unless my temps were really good....what are your idle temps?

 

[francis511]

Temps are really good on the 2180 (MO stepping anyway) . Mine NEVER goes above room temperature

 

[Darkmind]

My idle temps are around 29-32c. I just ran 3DMark06 and got a score of 9559. I'll put my new 3dmark scores in the thread once I start OC'ing my gpu.

For now this is great, shitload better than my last system I'll tell ya that. $609 well spent. It also helps that I have an Antec 900 case. My computer is so quiet compared to my old setup, too. My AMD CPU fan was the loudest thing, now my PSU is the loudest fan in my computer (when the fan jumps up in speed). Otherwise I barely hear a thing. It's pleasant

Thanks for your help guys, I appreciate it. Maybe sometime later when I'm not lazy I'll install the Scythe Infinity (Mugen) HSF I got with it, lmao (had some trouble trying to install it, didn't wanna deal with it too much, was too impatient.. stock cooler was much easier). Maybe then It'll allow me to hit 3.2ghz at 1.475v. If not I'll try 1.5v.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Glad to be of help

 

[InfDamarvel]

My idle temps are around 29-32c. I just ran 3DMark06 and got a score of 9559. I'll put my new 3dmark scores in the thread once I start OC'ing my gpu.

For now this is great, shitload better than my last system I'll tell ya that. $609 well spent. It also helps that I have an Antec 900 case. My computer is so quiet compared to my old setup, too. My AMD CPU fan was the loudest thing, now my PSU is the loudest fan in my computer (when the fan jumps up in speed). Otherwise I barely hear a thing. It's pleasant

Thanks for your help guys, I appreciate it. Maybe sometime later when I'm not lazy I'll install the Scythe Infinity (Mugen) HSF I got with it, lmao (had some trouble trying to install it, didn't wanna deal with it too much, was too impatient.. stock cooler was much easier). Maybe then It'll allow me to hit 3.2ghz at 1.475v. If not I'll try 1.5v.

Just had to quote your post. I just got my system today which is the exact same as yours pretty much. 3850 and the 2180 and all atleast. Straight out I overclocked it to 2.8ghz and it was stable. I also spent ab out $609 dollars on my parts. Not only that Im have a Zalman CNPS7000 that I plan on install on my cpu when I get my 775 bracket for it.

I upgraded from a P4 with no HT at @ghz w/ a X850pro. I have to say things are a lot different now, and Im loving it.

 

[Darkmind]

Something weird I just noticed. Checking with speedfan my memory vcore was only at 2.03v with +0.4, so I jacked it up to +0.6 and now it's reading it at 2.14v. Is my BIOS starting at 1.6v or something when I manually up it?

Edit: So through some more experimentation, Upping my memory voltage +0.7 through BIOS gives me 2.21v, and max stable memory at 960mhz right now is 5-5-4-12.

Should I try lowering my multiplier and upping the FSB to search for any holes?

 

[GLeN]

Im now getting the 2180 hope its good. any testimonals?

 

[OnBoard]

If I'd put 1,475 vcore my processor core would be hitting 90C+ with TAT, must really be cool running processors those E2000 series, or you are not reporting core temps :/ But that's mostly? because weird temps in E4000 series. Speedfan says 33C for cores, coretemp is 15 more. Maybe I should finally believe temp are reported wrong with these, as E6000 and E2000 series run so much cooler.

Load temps would be 57C and not 72C then, would make more sense that one of the greatest heatsinks would cool better than intel stock Maybe I'll wait for a cold day, open window and go for the 100% OC (3,6GHz) and not care about temps anymore

 

[Tatty_Two]

If I'd put 1,475 vcore my processor core would be hitting 90C+ with TAT, must really be cool running processors those E2000 series, or you are not reporting core temps :/ But that's mostly? because weird temps in E4000 series. Speedfan says 33C for cores, coretemp is 15 more. Maybe I should finally believe temp are reported wrong with these, as E6000 and E2000 series run so much cooler.

Load temps would be 57C and not 72C then, would make more sense that one of the greatest heatsinks would cool better than intel stock Maybe I'll wait for a cold day, open window and go for the 100% OC (3,6GHz) and not care about temps anymore

At the end of the day, there is only one way to find out Thermal monitor will auto shutdown before your temps get critical in any case.

My first c2D was an E4300 and they do run VERY hot, I had some serious cooling and ran 3.1Gig 24/7 and the best I could get stable was 3.35gig. personally I would go with Coretemp, have you tried Tat? see how the 2 compare.