Not New To OCing, But New To OCing A i7

[Uberg33k]

Just like the title states. I'm going cross-eyed going over the Asus BIOS. Is there a prerequisite for settings that should/must be turned off before I attempt any OCing? Anyone else have the same mobo out there that can give me some advise? Thanks guys/gals.

Also, not really related but with 12MB of RAM is a pagefile even necessary? (Windows 7 Ultimate x64)

[ZZLEE]

YEP

[Uberg33k]

Originally Posted by ZZLEE

YEP

Way to answer the question! Kidding. Where is everyone!?

[Babrbarossa]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/25...clocking-guide

Core i7 Overclocking Guide For Beginners - Clunk's Forums.

Maybe try these two links- the ASUS bios is pretty straight forward and the average i7 OC guide should get you through. Post any specific questions you have though.

the second link has some recommendations for bios setting to enable and disable.

Good luck

[Uberg33k]

Originally Posted by Babrbarossa

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/25...clocking-guide

Core i7 Overclocking Guide For Beginners - Clunk's Forums.

Maybe try these two links- the ASUS bios is pretty straight forward and the average i7 OC guide should get you through. Post any specific questions you have though.

the second link has some recommendations for bios setting to enable and disable.

Good luck

Awesome! Thanks Babrbarossa!

[Uberg33k]

Okay so here's what I've achieved so far;

PHP Code:

Asus Rampage II GENE

Bios Version - 1202


CPU Ratio Setting - 21.0
CPU Turbo Power Limit - Enabled
C1E Support - Disabled
Intel HT Technology - Enabled
A20M - Disabled
Intel Speedstep Tech - Enabled
Intel Turbo Mode Tech - Enabled
Intel C-STATE Tech - Disabled
Load-Line Calibration - Enabled


BCLK Frequency - 181
PCIE Fequency - 100
DRAM Frequency - 1451MHz
UCLK Frequency - Auto
QPI Link Data Rate - Auto


Dram Timing Control: 8-8-8-24


CPU Voltage - 1.26875v
CPU PLL Voltage - 1.81592v (Stock)
QPI-Dram Voltage - 1.20000v (Stock)
IOH Voltage - 1.11341v (Stock)
IOH PCIE Voltage - Auto
ICH Voltage- Auto
ICH PCIE voltage - Auto 
DRAM Bus Voltage - 1.65681v


CPU Spread Spectrum - Auto
PCIE Spectrum - Auto
CPU Clock Skew - Auto
IOH Clock Skew - Auto

Result = 3.8GHz stable LinX (20 passes) and Prime95 (8+hours)
             Temps: 38C idle, 75C load. 


Anyone care to chime in? Good results? Good settings? Am I missing something? Thanks! :)

[MarkOne]

Originally Posted by Uberg33k

Also, not really related but with 12MB of RAM is a pagefile even necessary? (Windows 7 Ultimate x64)

you don't need it. people disable it with 6 gb, some at 4gb , but I found it border line,

as for the Gene, well give me few day , and we will be able to compare, my barbs and other missing WC stuf will be ship today, but I have a card in my hand that change all the game, my CPu is unlock

[Uberg33k]

Hey Mark, If you're WCing with the GENE, no way I can compete with yhour temps.

[MarkOne]

Originally Posted by Uberg33k

Hey Mark, If you're WCing with the GENE, no way I can compete with yhour temps.

I say compare not compete

I have not yet OC my Gene , I just buy it last week from Shaw, I wait for my parts to finish to mount it. I order a NB block , it's coming from Florida by snail mail

[Uberg33k]

Originally Posted by MarkOne

I say compare not compete

I have not yet OC my Gene , I just buy it last week from Shaw, I wait for my parts to finish to mount it. I order a NB block , it's coming from Florida by snail mail

Yeah the NB get's fairly hot on the GENE, but this little b!tch is a OCing powerhouse!

I'm trying hard now for 4GHz stable. I can post and load windows with a few settings tweaks, so I hope I can really work harder to achieve that.