E7200 Overclocking

[geokilla]

I'm looking to break the 4Ghz barrier soon so I need some help. My system specs are to the right and my temps top out at around 50C. The VID of my chip is 1.2Vcore, so I'm not sure if that's good or not. I have Vcore set to 1.46V in the BIOS and like the CPU-Z screenshot, I'm getting 1.4V under load. I also have the MCH and FSB voltages set to +0.1V.

Over at Legit Reviews, a member has a E7200 with a VID of 1.15Vcore. He's able to break the 4Ghz barrier though it's not completely stable yet. His voltages are pretty high too. His FSB voltage is at 1.5V, MCH at 1.625V, and has his Vcore set to 1.46V in the BIOS. CPU-Z gives him a readout of 1.15Vcore.



Also, what do you use to keep track of your NB (MCH?) temperatures? I'm using HWMonitor and under Temperatures, it says my System temperature is 35C. I assume that's the NB temperature? What should the max be?

[LarkStarr]

I had to put my wolfy as 1.475 in the bios to get 4.2ghz. CPU dependant of course, but maybe you need more juice.

good luck!

[Silvgearx]

Can you confirm that board can handle 425FSB?

[geokilla]

Originally Posted by 5ILVgeARX

Can you confirm that board can handle 425FSB?

Never really spent much time tweaking last time I overclocked, so no clue. I think it can if I played around with the voltages more besides just the Vcore. I actually have no idea what I should set my MCH and FSB voltages to, nor do I got a clue how to check the NB (MCH) temperature.

Dropping the multiplier might help but who knows.

[geokilla]

Before I aim for that 4Ghz, anyone know how to keep track of NB temperatures?

[gingerbee]

everest if there a sensor for it will show up

[Silvgearx]

or in HWmonitor.

the first number should be the chipset temp, second should be CPU and third PWM. I think

[gingerbee]

thank for the info

[geokilla]

Originally Posted by 5ILVgeARX

or in HWmonitor.

the first number should be the chipset temp, second should be CPU and third PWM. I think

That's what I thought... It just says System though so I'm not sure if it's the NB or not. I've googled around and there's a high chance it's the NB....

Maybe I'll see if I can throw a fan by the NB or just tape it to the side of the case, and hope the airflow will be strong enough so there's going to be some cool hair hitting the NB.

[Silvgearx]

Just load up prime95 and stress the mem + cpu. If the temp hikes up somewhere between 10C-15C it must be the Chipset/NB temps. But then again it could be the CPU if you have really good cooling