WilliamP Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 This is my first build and I would appreciate some guidance. I have the mobo and processor in the topic. I also have 4 GB of OCZRPR10664GK ram and a Corsair 650TX power supply. I have run memtest 86 tests 5 and 8 and so far so good. The BIOS shows the CPU Clock ratio at 8. Is this the correct setting for this setup? I know this MOBO ,Processor combo seems pretty popular, so I am hoping to get some recommendations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E.A Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) first , try to increase the fsb step by step ..and check the temps and stability .. then try increase it again till it becomes unstable at that point you can try to give it some voltage little voltage at first .. wait for other replies since i think mine is not very helpful ... good luck .......... edit : do you have an after market cpu cooler ..? Edited October 1, 2009 by N.E.A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamP Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Yes ,I have a Zalman 9700 air cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E.A Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 did not you try to over clock it ...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamP Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 No ,this is my first build and I don't have any over clocking experience. I'm not looking to set any records. I would be happy with 3.6 to 3.8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 in the BIOS you can go to the M.I.T. section and change the FSB to get your desired OC. If your multiplier is x8, you can try 450Mhz to yield 3.6GHz. If it doesn't work the computer won't boot, GIGABYTE has in place a failsafe that will revert your settings to the previous ones and reboot automatically. It's really pretty easy. I'm still learning myself so I left most of the settings on AUTO and it takes care of my RAM speeds and everything-- I haven't had to manually change voltage yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamP Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Right now my FSB is 333. What do I have to change in the BIOS to get it to 450? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) for the FSB you might have to change it from disabled to enabled, or from Auto to Manual-- then the option to enter your own number appears *edit- here ya go, change CPU HOST CLOCK CONTROL to ENABLED. Leave the rest alone. Edited October 1, 2009 by pezcore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamP Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 I tried 450,400,and 375 and it wouldn't boot. So I re-disabled the CPU Host Clock Control. 375 is supposed to give me 3.18 which is supposed to be correct for an E8500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 are the RAM timings set to AUTO? (also I would make sure that performance enhance is set to Standard instead of Turbo like the pic shows) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamP Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) The highest I can get to it is 350. If I go above that it won't boot. I don't understand. This processor is supposed to run at 3.18 without overclocking and I would have to get the FSB to 375 to get that. Right now it indicates 2.83 Edited October 1, 2009 by WilliamP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 I'm not sure why then, I had luck with my Q6700 in that every time I turned up the FSB it didn't fight with me. Someone else will have to chime in with advice, sorry (btw, also turn that C.I.A.2 setting to DISABLED) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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