Q9650 Overclocking And Feedback Thread

[voxhel]

Hello!

I have a P5Q3 wifi, Q9550 and Gskill 2x 2gb 1600mhz CL7 and cannot pass 3400mhz.

Can you Tatty post your bios options, ref to the bios version your using on the P5Q3 for help?

Best Regards
voxhel - Portugal

May I suggest then, just for the hell of it, setting NB on auto, then give it a try.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Hello!

I have a P5Q3 wifi, Q9550 and Gskill 2x 2gb 1600mhz CL7 and cannot pass 3400mhz.

Can you Tatty post your bios options, ref to the bios version your using on the P5Q3 for help?

Best Regards
voxhel - Portugal

Welcome! and yes gladly, I will have to do it tomorrow as I am at work but I'll get back to you. I will start off by giving you my exact settings including memory for 3.8gig......well you have to start somewhere!

 

[Fitseries3]

anyone know where the hell i can get a E0 Q9550?

 

[TheScavenger]

anyone know where the hell i can get a E0 Q9550?

I'm wondering the same thing right now. I can't seem to find one anywhere!

 

[Tatty_Two]

Hello!

I have a P5Q3 wifi, Q9550 and Gskill 2x 2gb 1600mhz CL7 and cannot pass 3400mhz.

Can you Tatty post your bios options, ref to the bios version your using on the P5Q3 for help?

Best Regards
voxhel - Portugal

In your case, with the 8.5 multi, you may need a little more at 3.8gig but try these first,. I am being gentle on the ram purely for compatibility reasons on the overclock, you can go back and tighten memory later so these are mine:

Overclocker Tuner: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 425
PCIE Frequency: 105
FSB Strap To North Bridge: AUTO
DRAM Frequency: ~Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: auto (Mine is set to a specific speed but try auto first and therefore ignore timings below)
CAS Latency: 7
DRAM RAS to CAS Delay: 7
DRAM RAS Precharge: 6
DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge: 18
RAS TO RAS Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time: AUTO
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read To Precharge Time: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Disabled
DRAM Write Training: Disabled
MEM OC Charger: auto
Ai Clock Twister: auto
AI Transaction Booster: AUTO

CPU Voltage: 1.275v (You try 1.4V and then move down later)
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (0/2): Auto
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (1/3): Auto
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.54
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.34
DRAM Voltage: 1.9
NB Voltage: 1.3
NB GTL Voltage: Auto
SB Voltage: auto
PCIE SATA Voltage: auto
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: AUTO
NB Clock Skew: AUTO

Let me know how you get on.

 

[voxhel]

Hello!!!

FSB 465
PCIE: 100
CPU VOlt 1.4

Wu show i beleave? Core Temp or Real Temp?!?!?!!

Help!!!

What can i more? what can i do more with memories?!

BIOS 1201 !!!

Best
voxhel

In your case, with the 8.5 multi, you may need a little more at 3.8gig but try these first,. I am being gentle on the ram purely for compatibility reasons on the overclock, you can go back and tighten memory later so these are mine:

Overclocker Tuner: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 425
PCIE Frequency: 105
FSB Strap To North Bridge: AUTO
DRAM Frequency: ~Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: auto (Mine is set to a specific speed but try auto first and therefore ignore timings below)
CAS Latency: 7
DRAM RAS to CAS Delay: 7
DRAM RAS Precharge: 6
DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge: 18
RAS TO RAS Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time: AUTO
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read To Precharge Time: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Disabled
DRAM Write Training: Disabled
MEM OC Charger: auto
Ai Clock Twister: auto
AI Transaction Booster: AUTO

CPU Voltage: 1.275v (You try 1.4V and then move down later)
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (0/2): Auto
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (1/3): Auto
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.54
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.34
DRAM Voltage: 1.9
NB Voltage: 1.3
NB GTL Voltage: Auto
SB Voltage: auto
PCIE SATA Voltage: auto
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: AUTO
NB Clock Skew: AUTO

Let me know how you get on.

 

[Tatty_Two]

I am on BIOS 1402, I will look again when I get home, am at work ATM. Can you fill your system specs in please in the "user CP" so I can see what your memory is, default timings and default voltages, that CPU may well go a little higher also.

 

[dolf]

anyone know where the hell i can get a E0 Q9550?

I am also searching for Q9550 E0 but in vain. Obviously Intel waits to sell as much as possible (or all available C1) before to start shipping E0's. I have also checked the Intel dealers for stock of E0 - but again nothing. Unfortunately we have to wait few more weeks (hopefully).

 

[Konceptz]

Are we talking about the QX9650 or or a regular quad? If its the extreme edition 4.2ghz should be reachable provided you fine tune the cooling.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Are we talking about the QX9650 or or a regular quad? If its the extreme edition 4.2ghz should be reachable provided you fine tune the cooling.

Q....not QX and from what I can see, they run cooler than the QX but thats probably the E0 stepping. Mine will boot to windows at 4.5gig on air and bench, but not in 2006 at that speed.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Cranked up the CPU a bit for my best 2006 run so far.....................

 

[voxhel]

Woooo!!!

Thats a great cpu speed!

Witch changes should i make to improve, what specs to change?

tks
voxhel

Cranked up the CPU a bit for my best 2006 run so far.....................

 

[Tatty_Two]

Woooo!!!

Thats a great cpu speed!

Witch changes should i make to improve, what specs to change?

tks
voxhel

If you answer my post above regarding what ram you have, stock voltages etc I can help.

 

[voxhel]

If you answer my post above regarding what ram you have, stock voltages etc I can help.

Ok,

Overclocker Tuner: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 8.5
FSB Frequency: 465
PCIE Frequency: 100
FSB Strap To North Bridge: AUTO
DRAM Frequency: ~Auto 1551
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: auto

CAS Latency: 7
DRAM RAS to CAS Delay: 7
DRAM RAS Precharge: 6
DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge: 18
RAS TO RAS Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time: AUTO
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read To Precharge Time: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Disabled
DRAM Write Training: Disabled
MEM OC Charger: ENABLE
Ai Clock Twister: auto
AI Transaction Booster: AUTO

CPU Voltage: 1.4
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (0/2): Auto
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (1/3): Auto
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.54
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.34
DRAM Voltage: 1.9
NB Voltage: 1.3
NB GTL Voltage: Auto
SB Voltage: auto
PCIE SATA Voltage: auto
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: AUTO
NB Clock Skew: AUTO

I have gskill 2x 2gb ddr3 1600 CL7 7-7-7-18 1.9v.

If you need more info let me know.

System Specs Filled!!!

Tks
voxhel

 

[Tatty_Two]

OK, lets go for 4.1gig now, firstly your RAM, give this a try, the increased FSB speed will increase your ram speed, try it on the same timings but I have increased the voltage slightly to compensate........leave everything else as it is apart from these items and see how you get on:

FSB Frequency: 483
PCIE Frequency: 105
CPU Voltage: 1.425......if that does not work, try 1.45v
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.38
DRAM Voltage: 1.92....if that dont work try 1.94v
NB Voltage: 1.36

I would obviously not keep these settings for 24/7

By the way, this is a Q9650 thread.....not a P5Q3 or Q9550 thread!

 

[voxhel]

Hello Tatty!

I have tried everyone of the specs you give but no success. I´m still with the 1201 bios version on the P5Q3 Delux.

I get great improvement twiking the timings 1551mhz 7-7-7-18 1.9v.

Any ideias?

I know that this is a Q9650 thead but the info here is working so well for me ....

thks
voxhel

OK, lets go for 4.1gig now, firstly your RAM, give this a try, the increased FSB speed will increase your ram speed, try it on the same timings but I have increased the voltage slightly to compensate........leave everything else as it is apart from these items and see how you get on:

FSB Frequency: 483
PCIE Frequency: 105
CPU Voltage: 1.425......if that does not work, try 1.45v
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.38
DRAM Voltage: 1.92....if that dont work try 1.94v
NB Voltage: 1.36

I would obviously not keep these settings for 24/7

By the way, this is a Q9650 thread.....not a P5Q3 or Q9550 thread!

 

[Tatty_Two]

Hello Tatty!

I have tried everyone of the specs you give but no success. I´m still with the 1201 bios version on the P5Q3 Delux.

I get great improvement twiking the timings 1551mhz 7-7-7-18 1.9v.

Any ideias?

I know that this is a Q9650 thead but the info here is working so well for me ....

thks
voxhel

Firstly, might I suggest you update to 1402, it's a much better BIOS and will give you more on the memory and lower your voltages, then we can work on your CPU overclock in small steps.

There is actually a very good P5Q overclocking thread in here too!

 

[voxhel]

Ok! Going for the 1402 tonight!

Firstly, might I suggest you update to 1402, it's a much better BIOS and will give you more on the memory and lower your voltages, then we can work on your CPU overclock in small steps.

There is actually a very good P5Q overclocking thread in here too!

 

[Tatty_Two]

Ok! Going for the 1402 tonight!

Let me know when you have it and have got back to your current settings and we will move forward, make sure you reset to defaults in the BIOS B4 you flash.

 

[Tatty_Two]

here is my 24/7 settings for the Q9650 on air........check out the volts and the temps

 

[voxhel]

Let me know when you have it and have got back to your current settings and we will move forward, make sure you reset to defaults in the BIOS B4 you flash.

Back with 1402 in bios.

with the last specs you gave me i could do nothing.

i can get FSB freq 470 (8.5) = 3995mhz
pcie freq 102 ( could do the boot with 105)
cpu vol: 1.4 (could do boot with 1.425 or 1.45)
cpu Pll: 1.60
FSB Termin. vol: 1.45!!! (wend i start raising wooo!!! maibe heres the catch?!)
dram vol: 1.92
nb GTL: 1.36

can help me?

thks
voxhel

 

[Tatty_Two]

Back with 1402 in bios.

with the last specs you gave me i could do nothing.

i can get FSB freq 470 (8.5) = 3995mhz
pcie freq 102 ( could do the boot with 105)
cpu vol: 1.4 (could do boot with 1.425 or 1.45)
cpu Pll: 1.60
FSB Termin. vol: 1.45!!! (wend i start raising wooo!!! maibe heres the catch?!)
dram vol: 1.92
nb GTL: 1.36

can help me?

thks
voxhel

OK, just to take it out of the equation, with your memory, choose the 333mhz strap, then choose the 2nd highest memory speed and manually set the timings to 6-6-6-18 and leave it at 1.92V (you have the same memory as me).
Put the CPU Pll to 1.70
put FSB Terminal voltage on "auto"
Keep the CPU volts to 1.45v for now to be safe, you can lower later
Now go for 475FSB to start with!

 

[voxhel]

OK, just to take it out of the equation, with your memory, choose the 333mhz strap, then choose the 2nd highest memory speed and manually set the timings to 6-6-6-18 and leave it at 1.92V (you have the same memory as me).
Put the CPU Pll to 1.70
put FSB Terminal voltage on "auto"
Keep the CPU volts to 1.45v for now to be safe, you can lower later
Now go for 475FSB to start with!

I have tried 475 can boot to vista but the dumps and reboot.

pcie freq: 105 dont let me boot, only 102 or 101
fsb strap: 333
dram freq: 2ª highest 1541 i think
dram timing: 6-6-6-18
mem oc changer: Enable
cpu vol: 1,40 or 1,45 it´s the same couldnt understand what the best for results
cpu pll: 1,60 but 1.70 nothing
fsb termi vol: auto
dram vol: 1,92
nb vol: 1,36 ok tried 1,7but need to do CPR


its getting complicated cant find a way out....

 

[voxhel]

Update !!!

Tatty!

4.233Mhz Boots ok can work (simple jobs) but if i run Prime95 it frezes after 5 secs!

Overclocker Tuner: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 8.5
FSB Frequency: 495
PCIE Frequency: 100 (i think this is the only value to go higher as it is! 102 blocks)
FSB Strap To North Bridge: 333
DRAM Frequency: ddr3-1585mhz the 2ª highest
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual

CAS Latency: 7
DRAM RAS to CAS Delay: 7
DRAM RAS Precharge: 7
DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge: 18
RAS TO RAS Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time: AUTO
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read To Precharge Time: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Disabled
DRAM Write Training: Disabled
MEM OC Charger: ENABLE
Ai Clock Twister: auto
AI Transaction Booster: AUTO

CPU Voltage: 1.45 !!
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (0/2): Auto
CPU GTL Voltage Reference (1/3): Auto
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.70
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.74
DRAM Voltage: 2.10 !!!
NB Voltage: 1.58 !!!
NB GTL Voltage: Auto
SB Voltage: auto
PCIE SATA Voltage: auto
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: AUTO
NB Clock Skew: AUTO

I any ideais to stable this? on AIR at Idle normal temps!

 

[Tatty_Two]

Well done! You need to lower your NB voltage, thats too high, try 1.4V....I dont like going above that, you can go to 1.5V for benching if need be.......the first thing you need to do is check if it is your CPU or memory causing the instability, go to the download section here and download the Orthos stress test..............

http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/385/Orthos_Stress_Prime_2004.html

Install it, then run a memory test first for a few minutes, if it does stop then run a CPU only test so you can see which is causing the issues.....monitor your CPU temps with "real temp" then get back to me and report, with temps, we then will know what neds to be fixed and we can sort it out.