: Test setup
CPU: Q6600 G0
RAM: 2GB Ballistix
VGA: 8800GT 512MB
Motherboard: ASUS P5E X38 chipset
CPU cooler: ASUS Silent KnightII
OS: Windows Vista
CPU-Z+ Super PI results
Prime95 and Temperatures
Finally 3DMARK06 Score
>>>>>>>HOW DID I REACH THIS HIGH OVERCLOCK<<<<<<<
*1st problem: I had a very high Vdroop
ex: when I set 1.5v in bios I get 1.45v instead and drops more which leads to instability
Solution: Perform a Vdroop mod on the motherboard
?What does this mod do
- reduce the voltage drop by reducing the resistance value
How to perform one?
- Get a B2 grade pencil or higher and color the area shaded like in the picture
So now first step was done and the results were great
now I got a lower Vdroop which means lower voltage to add in the BIOS= lower temperature
Problem#2: The heatsint I have isn't and is not considered a top performer while the base was not flat and non reflective (machining job can still be seen)
Solution: Was to Lap the Heatsink base using different grades of sand paper. I used 500Grid then 2000Grid
This is how it will look like
While there was improvement in temperature I still needed more so I lapped the CPU too and this is how it looked
The results are in the first page Wink:
Hope this covered it all :rolleyes
Hope you liked it :D
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