DFI/AMD SUCKS!!!!

[snakedude]

hello there, i bought a DFI Lanparty nF4 SLI-DR mobo and an AMD 3700+. i also bought some corsair dual channel ram(2-3-2-6 400Mhz). i cant seem to overclock the system. i DID EVERYTHING but with out any sucsess. i followed some tips on Xtreme systems but still noithing, i now wish i had gone with intel. can anyone help with overclocking my system?
thanks for any input.

 

[chungdokwan]

I can pretty much gaurantee all your going to get is flamed with this particular post

 

[sirrobin4ever]

#1. Remove that poll before someone starts a FLAMEWAR!

#2. Let us try to help you before you just start bashing companies....it makes some people particularly angry.

#3. Set your ram to a slower speed before you start overclocking. Set the timings to 2.5-3-3-8 or higher. Also set the speed to lower. That way you don't have to worry about the ram being the problem.

#4. Make sure to set the hypertransport frequency to a lower value, usually 4x at first, then lower if needed later.

#5. Make sure to have adequate cooling! The AMD stock cooler is usually NOT adequate for overclocking. Make sure that the heatsink is installed correctly; with the correct amount of thermal paste.

#6. Disable Cool 'N Quiet.

#7. You may need to add extra voltage to make the processor overclock correctly. Go slowly if you value your processor.

 

[fender22]

Did u recently buy a socket 939???

 

[ZOldDude]

I love the DFI Expert MB and use Optron 146 with G.Skill PC-4000HZ ram.
The Optron runs 950Mhz OC and both it and the MB are all @ stock volts.

I use a Thermalright SI-120 cooler in a CM Stacker case and the CPU runs only 2C above room temps.

Your problem could be the times on the Corsair ram or a PSU not on the DFI list.

When you get your settings correct the DFI boards OC better than any I have ever used.....but they are not "build-n-run" like a Asus,they need a user to know what they are doing more so than other boards.

To see the ram settings and know if your PSU is on the DFI list goto:
http://www.diy-street.com/forum/index.php

That site also has a Corsair factory Rep that knows the in's and out's of the DFI MB's when used with Corsair ram (they are the hardest to set up correctly for some odd reason).

 

[Chil]

*Points to his sig*

Try posting in here: http://www.diy-street.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=99. Just make sure you word your post correctly and make an accurate signature so the guys there can help you (read this). I'm sure there is a solution for you, just be patient and be willing to take advice.

 

[doubletake33]

DFI and AMD sucks????? Ha ha ha ha! the good thing about this post is very soon your gonna get aaaaalllllllooooottttt of replies! And your NOT going to like them at all.

Dude, try and edit this fast or you might wanna go ahead and just create a new account with a different name. hope this helps! :lol:

 

[sailer]

Unless you have a bad (DOA) part somewhere in the mix of things, you're doing something wrong. Its as simple as that.

 

[chunkymonster]

You suck for creating such obvious flamebait. You especially suck for thinking that you can't overclock because of that mobo and processor.

This thread should be locked.

 

[AdamBomb42]

Yeah, my DFI and AMD combo sucks so much that my opty 170 maxes out at only 3.1 and runs an everyday clock of only 2.8. DAMN YOU DFI FOR ONLY ALLOWING ME TO OVERCLOCK 40-55%...DAMN YOU!!!!

Seriously, you're a noob, DFI is above your level...go buy an MSI or Biostar.

 

[Heyyou27]

I think you're the one who sucks; DFI boards are way too complex for an obvious "n00bie" like yourself.

 

[lca806]

I ALMOST flamed, then I thought I could be productive with just one word...

Sticky[/code]

 

[4745454b]

Yes! More chances to use these pics!