Does anyone know if overclocking is limited when you unlock the L3 cache?
Originally posted by: RobsTV
Sweet!
Since I had no DDR3 memory, I just stuffed the CPU into a AM2+ board and ran it for now.
Just confirmed that mine too is CACYC 0937.
Huge difference between this MS/AMD show and the MS launch event show happening around this same time.
Seems they treat the MS/AMD attendees as more technical, by giving them both am unlockable CPU and the motherboard to do it, plus the 64bit version on Win7. Other MS tech event only gave out 32bit Win7 (still great for free, and yes the key works for either version). Now I am REALLY glad I went to this and paid the extra for the combo.
Just need a deal on dirt cheap DDR3, like 4 gig for $40???
The included motherboard board is very buggy.
If you overclock at all, (above 217 from stock 200), you will need to drop memory down from 800 to 400. Sucks big time. Many posts on this issue that is affecting all of these Asus boards. Asus seems to be aware of this and do not care.
google
m4a785td-m memory timings
Also, mine failed to unlock L3 cache (even at stock speeds). It would show unlocked, but would reboot instead of starting windows. Yes, tried for hours using every setting and searching the net for tips. Perhaps if they fix the memory issue it will also allow more unlocks.
End result of swapping to this AM3 Asus motherboard is I am $80 lighter in wallet for DDR3 memory, and have the same benchmarking results as I did with AM2+ motherboard that I used the CPU in prior to getting memory. Was running the X4 620 at 250x13 or 3.25GHz, 24/7 problem free in Asrock 780 mAtx motherboard as part of a cool and silent HTPC gaming rig..