-Mr.Fridge

Hey everybody...

I have a slight probelm overclocking my PC.
Others before me have succeeded, though they do don't with my configuration.
Maybe you can help me find the resolution:
My exact specs:
Intel q6600 Stepping B3
4GB of OCZ DDR3 1600Mhz REAPER HPC CL7 (7-7-7-24)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3R
PSU: Chieftec 510W (I think :X)

The problem is, I work in a computer store and our technician is a master of OC. The only problem is he think the BIOS needs an update, he's just not sure of which one to get.

Can you help me finding the right version of BIOS?
All the Voltages are set correctly by the menufacturer Etc....Even though, the PC won't OC.

For those who need more info, the CPU does not support 1600Mhz FSB. he needs to be OC'd to that.
Currently, the RAM works on 1200 under a small OC.

HELP PLEASE...

Thanks in advance

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Judas

personally i'd get the latest update

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Stop It

Sometimes that isn't the best policy, especially with new boards, as new beta bios updates sometimes cause more issues than they solve.

That said, the GA-EP45T-DS3R is a pretty mature board, but even then, it has a beta bios posted.

GIGABYTE - Support&Download - Motherboard - BIOS - GA-EP45T-DS3R (rev. 1.0)

So, it's up to you, the F3 bios is the latest "stable" bios, and there's a F4a "beta" bios. I would test both and see how things go.

Also, the Q6600 is a 1066Mhz FSB (266Mhz x 9, 2400Mhz) chip, trying to set a 1600 (400*9), or 3600Mhz would be pushing your luck, try overclocking in 10Mhz FSB amounts (276Mhz, 286Mhz etc).

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-Mr.Fridge

Well, You are correct. Nevertheless, my techman said that lowering the multiplaier but raising the total speed can set things correct. in example, 400x6 still gives 2.4Ghz... Frankly, OC is not my area, though he says that the CPU is not OC'd by that, only the FSB, generally, it sets the CPU to work with 1600Mhz RAM.

I don;t know if he's right, but a man who managed to bring a rig like mine to work on 4.0Ghz CPU speed, is a man who knows what he's doing

Tommorow (Israel time) I will try the new Bios versions to see if it fixes the OC problem.

As you said, my friend, sometimes the best BIOS version for OC is not the most recent, without regards to BETA or stable version...

Thank anyway, if there is anyone who has a concrete answer, something that deals with experiance in this specific MB, that will be the best, although, any answer that might help is happily accepted

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Stop It

You shouldn't have to set your FSB to that speed to get your RAM working at 1600Mhz. I have a similar motherboard, a Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3P, and it has an option to set memory multipliers in the C.I.A2 section, so give that a go.

As for overclocking itself, the Q6600 was known as a decent chip for overclocking, but 1600FSB is generally hard to attain, but it isn't unheard of. As I said, try the memory multipliers, and OC the CPU separately.

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-Mr.Fridge

Thanks for the tip! I'm sure to give it a try first thing in the morning

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Judas

ah.. but i didn't state latest beta update.. i stay away from the betas

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isaak

If you still need help i would check on the power supply and be certain of its Wattage,

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