Building with the MSI 975X Platinum v2.0. Thoughts?

[Negative528]

Ok, for anyone that's still interested I've just finished reseating the CPU heatsink. I cleaned off the old stuff that originally came with the HS, using acetone and alcohol, and replaced it with AS Ceramique.

I also replaced the 80mm fan at the back of my case with a 120mm fan. Then I installed the 80mm fan on the side of my case under the DUCT.

Now I basically have 2 fans blowing directly on the CPU instead of just the heatsink fan.

I fired it up and now it's idling at around 32C for the CPU and 34C for the NB. I used CoreTemp and Everest to check the temps and they were the same.

Here is my only question: I'm paranoid to try a load test. The first time I did a load test everything went fine but the next day is when I developed my heat problems. Is there a break-in time I should wait before trying another load test?

Thanks to everyone that assisted me so far!

Edit: Also, I have it FSB OCed to 350.

 

[rwaritsdario]

:trophy: I feel the enthusiast in you

Try something softer first, SuperPI will only put it to work for a few mins so you can monitor temps closely while testing.

 

[WR2]

There is some "cure time" with AS5 and Ceramique. Check the Arctic website to see what that cure time actually is. It's OK to use the computer during the cure period but I'd wait for that cure period to end before stressing the system.

Did you run any type of burn in program when you first set the system up?
350FSB (32%) is a decent initial overclock.

Now I basically have 2 fans blowing directly on the CPU

Is the rear 12cm fan blowing into the case or sucking the hot air out?

 

[Negative528]

I ran SuperPI for about 15 minutes. The CPU temp never passed 51C. After I turned it off it dropped right back to 32C-33C.

 

[Negative528]

There is some "cure time" with AS5 and Ceramique. Check the Arctic website to see what that cure time actually is. It's OK to use the computer during the cure period but I'd wait for that cure period to end before stressing the system.

As I mentioned above, I ran SuperPI for 15 min. but that's all I plan to do for a bit.

Did you run any type of burn in program when you first set the system up?

ran Orthos for 15 min. No errors or warnings. My original idle was CPU=38C and NB=40C and when I ran Orthos it got up to CPU=64C and NB=48C.

The next day when I turned my computer on the idle was CPU=50-55C and NB=40C. The load was CPU=78C and NB=51C.

That's what prompted me to reseat the HS and buy some more fans.

Is the rear 120cm fan blowing into the case or sucking the hot air out?

The rear 120 fan blows out. The top 80 fan blows out. The side 80 fan blows in through a duct. I probably need a front fan, which I'll get when I have a chance.

 

[rwaritsdario]

Good, good. Just to be sure this time so you wont freak out again lol run Toast, its basically a burn in program, it should help the ASCeramique to "cure" too.

 

[Negative528]

I ran Toast (2 instances. I don't think it was stressing both CPUs with just one.) for about 15-20 min. I don't think the temps ever went over 48C.

I even turned it off and let it cool down before restarting a couple of times and everything seems to be ok. The idle temps hover around 31-32C.

Thanks again!

 

[dean7]

31-32 idle temp is awesome. Way to go!

 

[rwaritsdario]

Ready to hit 400Mhz FSB this time!? mwhahaha :twisted:

 

[Negative528]

Ready to hit 400Mhz FSB this time!? mwhahaha :twisted:

Dang it! I just can't resist!

Can't... Stop... Over-clocking... Nooooooooo!

 

[rwaritsdario]

Try with wusys method first. If it doesnt work or youre getting high high temps again Ive got a few tricks under my sleeve.

 

[lcliow]

hi,

i got similar system and my system components are:

Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz
MainBoard: MSI 975X Platinum Power Up Edition
RAM: COSRAIR XMS2 6400 2GB (2 x 1024) TWIN2X2048-6400C4 (4-4-4-12)
Graphics: Sapphire RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ST3250620AS 7200 250GB 16MB cache NCQ SATA2
Optical Storage: SAMSUNG SHS-182D 18x18x Dual Format Dual-Layer DVD?RW
P.S.U: SilverStone Strider ST56F 560W
Casing: Gigabyte Poseidon GZ-XA1CA (STB)

may i know what is the difference if i set

FSB = 400MHz
Ratio = 1:1
Ram voltage = 1.8v
Timing = 4-4-4-12

Compare with

FSB = default
Ratio = 1:1.5
Ram voltage = 1.8v
Timing = 4-4-4-12

Thanks

 

[Negative528]

lcliow, you may want to try starting your own thread. This one has been going for awhile and I'm not sure very many people check it anymore.

 

[jaguarskx]

may i know what is the difference if i set

FSB = 400MHz
Ratio = 1:1
Ram voltage = 1.8v
Timing = 4-4-4-12

Compare with

FSB = default
Ratio = 1:1.5
Ram voltage = 1.8v
Timing = 4-4-4-12

Thanks

Keep in mind there are basically two frequencies that you deal with. The RAM frequency and CPU frequency. The CPU frequency affects overall system speed.

Keep the following formulas in mind:

RAM Frequency = FSB x Ratio x2
CPU Frequency = FSB x Clock Multiplier

Case #1:

RAM Frequency = 400 x 1 x 2 = 800MHz
CPU Frequency = 400 x 9 = 3.6GHz

Case #2

RAM Frequency = 266 x 1.5 x 2 = 800MHz
CPU Frequency = 266 x 9 = 2.4GHz

 

[rwaritsdario]

lcliow, you may want to try starting your own thread. This one has been going for awhile and I'm not sure very many people check it anymore.

You just want him out of your 4-page one hehe

 

[Negative528]

You just want him out of your 4-page one hehe

Not too bad for my first thread.

 

[rwaritsdario]

pfff still a "newbie"
Hows the OCing going?

 

[Negative528]

Haven't had a chance to do much yet. Too busy today. Plus I'm going to look for an OCing guide that is for the MSI 975X.

 

[jaguarskx]

Haven't had a chance to do much yet. Too busy today. Plus I'm going to look for an OCing guide that is for the MSI 975X.

If you want to mail me your DDR2 800 RAM, I'll put them thru a torture test and tell you exactly what you need to do to get your PC to run at 3.6GHz.

 

[lcliow]

Thanks jaguarskx for the reply, but i still don't understand why

RAM Frequency = FSB x Ratio x 2

What does the 2 refering to ?


Sorry Negative528 for posting in your thread, this will be my last

Anyway THanks alot for the reply

 

[rwaritsdario]

DDR "doubles" the bandwith. So all the DDR you see (400,667,800, any) is actually running at half the speed. Same thing happends with the memory in video cards and thats why it can be sometimes tricky.

 

[Negative528]

Sorry Negative528 for posting in your thread, this will be my last

No problem. I just wanted to make sure you got a reply.

 

[Negative528]

If you want to mail me your DDR2 800 RAM, I'll put them thru a torture test and tell you exactly what you need to do to get your PC to run at 3.6GHz.

I started to pack them up and my wife asked me what I was doing. When I told her she called me an idiot and made me put them back.

 

[jaguarskx]

I started to pack them up and my wife asked me what I was doing. When I told her she called me an idiot and made me put them back.

Yeah, a man's home is no longer his castle.

 

[lcliow]

Sorry Negative528 to post in your thread again.

But i want to ask you something. The RAM you install both at Channel A or did you installed it at Channel A DIMM1 & Channel B DIMM3.

Because i install both my RAM at Channel A and i used CPU-Z, it show me Single Channel but in the manual they recommend to fill up the ChannelA slot. So i am confuse don't know how to set my RAM to Dual Channel.

jaguarskx i had another system running :

- Intel Pentium D 940 3.2GHz
- Asus P5B P965 chipset
- Corsair DDR2-667 1x1GB

because i still not sure about the RAM Frequenct calculation as when i launch CPU-Z again the setting i saw are:

Clocks:
- Core Speed = 3.2
- Multipiler = x16
- Bus Speed = 199 (if i never remember wrongly)
- Rated FSB = 700+ (can't really remember)

Memory Timing:
- Frequency = 333MHz
- FSBRAM = 3:5
- CAS# Latency = 5
- RAS# to CAS# Delay = 5
- RAS# Precharge = 5
- Cycle Time (Tras) = 15

can show me the calculation?

Thanks a lot