Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . .

hartigan · 02-February-07, 06:29 PM

I'm running everything stable and I know I shouldn't be unhappy with taking an Opteron 165 and getting another 1 GHz out of it but, I can't help feeling like I could benefit from some of the pcApex "Pros" taking a look at my BIOS screens.

I'm running the following:

AMD Opteron 165 @ 2.8GHz with Tt BigTyphoon
DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI-DR Expert (Merlin's 11/04/2006 BIOS)
2GB OCZ Platinum Edition PC4000 3-3-2-6

My temps, under load (running F@lding or SuperPI), don't go beyond 47*C.

Here's the important screens (if you want me to upload any other screens, just let me know):

Thanks in advance to all who can provide any assistance.

-hartigan

Zaltan · 02-February-07, 06:37 PM

Drop LDT/FSB multi to 3 as your current HTT Speed is way too high. It's be (308x4)x2=2464 ATM and it isn't supposed to be over 2000 (stock) overall really. So setting it to 3 would give (308x3)x2=1848, and you might be able to go one from there.

Hope you understand my slightly drunken ramble.

hartigan · 02-February-07, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the reply!!

Just so I understand . . .

Once I drop it to 3 I should be able to get more top end then?

Zaltan · 02-February-07, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartigan


	Once I drop it to 3 I should be able to get more top end then?

More FSB? I hope so!

hartigan · 02-February-07, 06:54 PM

Well, I tried to bump it from 311 to 320 after dropping the LDT/FSB ratio to 3 but I wasn't able to get into windows. It would post but that's it.

I've been told the stepping I have is pretty weak and doesn't go much past 2.8 but I was hoping I could defy the stepping's reputation and get a bit more out of it.

I'll see if I can recall what stepping it is.

-hartigan

Zaltan · 02-February-07, 07:01 PM

Try TRP 3 and TRC 11 and Auto Refresh Period and IdleCycle 016. I've forgotten alot of useful DFI nF4 settings.

hartigan · 02-February-07, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaltan


	Try TRP 3.

Thanks!!

Gave that TRP3 a try to no avail. :shrug:

Can't find my stepping anywhere either and I've removed the IHS and threw it away a while ago.

I think it has something like UPWE in it. I'm not sure.

ADD: I found it . . . CCWBE 0607UPGW (i think?)
-hartigan

godfoot · 03-February-07, 02:40 PM

This was mainly for Socket AM2, but most of the principals apply to 939 as well and it explains some whys in the process.

LostCircuits, Tech Advice Guide

hartigan · 03-February-07, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaltan


	Try TRP 3 and TRC 11 and Auto Refresh Period and IdleCycle 016. I've forgotten alot of useful DFI nF4 settings.

I'll give all three of those a try right now.

Thanks for the link godfoot, great reading!!

ADD: Bummer, those settings offered no addtl gains to the FSB. I genuinely think I'm at the peak of this processors clock.

godfoot · 03-February-07, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartigan


	I genuinely think I'm at the peak of this processors clock.

Got access to any better RAM to test that theory?

hartigan · 03-February-07, 03:48 PM

Not trying to sound defensive but . . .

BETTER? RAM. The RAM I've got is pretty damn good. Most people are able to hit 600MHz on these.

here's the OCZ site for them . . . OCZ Platinum PC4000 DDR

If you can suggest RAM that's better I'll take a look at it. Most people, when I was building this system confirmed that I was getting really good RAM.

Let me know what you could suggest though, I'm always open to change.

-hartigan

ADD: THESE are a little bit too pricey for me but I'd imagine they may do a bit better.

godfoot · 03-February-07, 04:06 PM

Oops, forgot you are not using DDR2, belay my last.

Zaltan · 07-February-07, 05:40 PM

Well 1GB of DDR1 would be better for overclocking. My PQI TurboUltra (with the ultimate combination of Samsung TCCD IC on a BrainPower PCB) would clock to just of 700MHz, which is insane for DDR1.

02-February-07, 06:29 PM		#1 (permalink)
hartigan Apex Tech God	Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . I'm running everything stable and I know I shouldn't be unhappy with taking an Opteron 165 and getting another 1 GHz out of it but, I can't help feeling like I could benefit from some of the pcApex "Pros" taking a look at my BIOS screens. I'm running the following: AMD Opteron 165 @ 2.8GHz with Tt BigTyphoon DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI-DR Expert (Merlin's 11/04/2006 BIOS) 2GB OCZ Platinum Edition PC4000 3-3-2-6 My temps, under load (running F@lding or SuperPI), don't go beyond 47C. Here's the important screens (if you want me to upload any other screens, just let me know): Thanks in advance to all who can provide any assistance. -hartigan Attached Thumbnails Last edited by hartigan; 02-February-07 at 06:37 PM..*

02-February-07, 06:37 PM		#2 (permalink)
Zaltan Apex Tech God	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Drop LDT/FSB multi to 3 as your current HTT Speed is way too high. It's be (308x4)x2=2464 ATM and it isn't supposed to be over 2000 (stock) overall really. So setting it to 3 would give (308x3)x2=1848, and you might be able to go one from there. Hope you understand my slightly drunken ramble.

02-February-07, 06:42 PM		#3 (permalink)
hartigan Apex Tech God	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Thanks for the reply!! Just so I understand . . . Once I drop it to 3 I should be able to get more top end then?

02-February-07, 06:54 PM		#5 (permalink)
hartigan Apex Tech God	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Well, I tried to bump it from 311 to 320 after dropping the LDT/FSB ratio to 3 but I wasn't able to get into windows. It would post but that's it. I've been told the stepping I have is pretty weak and doesn't go much past 2.8 but I was hoping I could defy the stepping's reputation and get a bit more out of it. I'll see if I can recall what stepping it is. -hartigan

02-February-07, 07:01 PM		#6 (permalink)
Zaltan Apex Tech God	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Try TRP 3 and TRC 11 and Auto Refresh Period and IdleCycle 016. I've forgotten alot of useful DFI nF4 settings. Last edited by Zaltan; 02-February-07 at 07:17 PM..

03-February-07, 02:40 PM		#8 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . This was mainly for Socket AM2, but most of the principals apply to 939 as well and it explains some whys in the process. LostCircuits, Tech Advice Guide

03-February-07, 03:48 PM		#11 (permalink)
hartigan Apex Tech God	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Not trying to sound defensive but . . . BETTER? RAM. The RAM I've got is pretty damn good. Most people are able to hit 600MHz on these. here's the OCZ site for them . . . OCZ Platinum PC4000 DDR If you can suggest RAM that's better I'll take a look at it. Most people, when I was building this system confirmed that I was getting really good RAM. Let me know what you could suggest though, I'm always open to change. -hartigan ADD: THESE are a little bit too pricey for me but I'd imagine they may do a bit better.

03-February-07, 04:06 PM		#12 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Oops, forgot you are not using DDR2, belay my last.

07-February-07, 05:40 PM		#13 (permalink)
Zaltan Apex Tech God	Re: Suggestions/Input requested for tweaks . . . Well 1GB of DDR1 would be better for overclocking. My PQI TurboUltra (with the ultimate combination of Samsung TCCD IC on a BrainPower PCB) would clock to just of 700MHz, which is insane for DDR1.

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