Mushkin 4GB XP2-8000 – Return of Redline!

[James_8970]

I don't think my platnium sticks are going to go much over 450MHz, I need something that'll exceed 500MHz for my Yorkfield, as I want to run at at 4.5GHz, if that's even possible. Again, I need to see some reviews on this processor to get an idea of how much I can get out of it.
James

[zlojack]

I got a nice double package from NCIX.com today

Along with a bunch of my components for my water cooling build (http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...-wc-build.html)

I got a nice new shiny set of:



I popped them in and set them up with the timings at 5-5-5-12 and lo and behold... a BSOD after about 5 minutes of booting

Time to start playing with the settings I guess and find some nice stable ones for my Maximus Formula so I can test these babies out!

[-n7-]

The key to decent OCing with Powerchips is a high TRFC.

Believe me, it makes a massive difference.

My G.Skill 2x2 GB kit was stuck at DDR2-850 max with TRFC @ 42.
I used SPD timing for a bit, which set TRFC to 51, & i was hitting DDR2-1000, & haven't tried further.

Loosen it up to whatever you can on that mobo, & watch them fly :)

[zlojack]

Originally Posted by -n7-

The key to decent OCing with Powerchips is a high TRFC.

Believe me, it makes a massive difference.

My G.Skill 2x2 GB kit was stuck at DDR2-850 max with TRFC @ 42.
I used SPD timing for a bit, which set TRFC to 51, & i was hitting DDR2-1000, & haven't tried further.

Loosen it up to whatever you can on that mobo, & watch them fly :)

Yeah... I'm waiting for a new bios for the Maximus Formula which will open up tRFC because right now the highest setting in bios is 42!!!

[Eldonko]

You need around 52 trfc, try putting it on auto or u can adjust with memset.

[zlojack]

Originally Posted by Eldonko

You need around 52 trfc, try putting it on auto or u can adjust with memset.

I tried both.. .thing is, even with tRFC on auto it doesn't post.

I'm sure once the new bios happens things will be better.

Right now I have to leave everything on AUTO for it to post with the 500 FSB

[Eldonko]

What divider you using? What vdimm? If you post your settings maybe I can help

[zlojack]

Ok...here goes:

(I also got some from Mike over on the Mushkin Forums and still nothing)

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 120
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1000
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO (Have tried with this on and still nothing)
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.29
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52
North Bridge Voltage : 1.61
DRAM Voltage : 2.00 (The MF overvolts by around 0.08-0.1v)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.52
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : AUTO

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt


CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.0
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

It should also be noted that I couldn't get my OCZ ReaperX to post on anything other than AUTO either (probably due to the same limitation)

[-n7-]

LOL!

Please don't tell me you think you can run your Q6600 @ 500 MHz?!?

You cannot run anywhere close to that with a quad on any current existing motherboard!

Set your stuff to 9x400 (i'm assuming you've determined that to be stable), & set the 4:5 divider.

Work up from there.


Or maybe try 8x450 5:6.

But you'll want to start lower, maybe around 8x425 5:6 with SPD.

Then see how far you can get.

[Eldonko]

Yeah man that is totally the issue, use 9x, 500fsb is too high.