Recent content by CedarScott

Yep, I got the Q9550 for the 8.5 multiplier for easier med-range overclocking without overtaxing FSB. Of course, I'm looking for long term overclock, not 1-2 year, therefore, the max I'll go is 3.6 but would be satisfied at 8.5 x 400 = 3400.

And this is why people frown on open boxes. You... (Forest Gump line)..

Yep, got my HW coming tomorrow with that obnoxious VelociRaptor and 2 640GB WD 6400AAKS. I went this way because of the reliability factor. I also don't prefer the shipping proceedures of Newegg on HDDs (too many fail on me from there) so I get the coffin style shipping from ZZF.

VN, I just joined that forum today too. Had a lot of info on my board there. Thanks for the link. Appreciated.

Can I borrow your cellphone please? I want to teach you a lesson. KThxbai.

Can't believe there's that much variation between the same chips from Intel. Crazy. I'll gradually increase FSB from 333 to 400 and see what happens on Tuesday. Prime for about 1 hour right between minor bumps and 8 hours to test true stability?

If I wanted to do 400FSB x 8.5 Multi and get 3.4Ghz, would this be stock voltages with everything on auto or will I see problems?

Geez, Tom is going to read this thread he created and wonder what he's done wrong. Calm down people. Bottom line is, yes, you *can* reinstall Vista should you need to on the same system without issues.

I do understand that. I needed to know what people were getting as a baseline to understand what is possible, what is "easy" and what is a good stable "medium" overclock with reliable cooling. I don't want to top mine out as I want it to last 4 years or so. Therefore, 3.6 seemed to be a good...

Thanks for the reply. I think my problem is, I'm not totally sure what a "low voltage" starting point is for this setup. I really would like to know what most people hit without touching voltages and just raising FSB. It should be interesting as my first overclock attempt ever. I've read...

Done a few days of research thus far, trying to do my homework for this build. My goal is to reach 3.6Ghz on my Q9550 processor on my P5Q-E motherboard and 8GB RAM. Multiplier:8.5 FSB: 425 Mhz Clock - 3612 The RAM: G.Skill 1066 PC2 8500 - 2 Kits - 8GB This RAM has voltage spec of 2.0 - 2.1. I...

Hmm, nah, I prefer ESET Smart Security for my computers. Still, NOD32 is a very nice antivirus for slower computers.

ajkates, could I get an update on this? How did you fare?

AS5 over what Xig provided.

Sounds like a bad PSU to me. RMA that PSU for a new one. That's what I'd do.