Originally posted by: wired247
we're here to help. I think ...
from an objective perspective aigo's advice seems quite sound. don't just do what any random dude on the interwebs tells you to do.
since I have not attempted past 3.6 I will just STFU and watch.
*sigh*
i usually wont give out hardware advice unless i know whaat im talking about.
I honestly dont mean to pick on him, I just dont want this OP getting more confused then he is.
Anyhow... OP try to cool the NB down and see if that will allow a slight dip in your vcore voltage.
Also try to put a fan on the mosfet, sometimes keeping those cool to touch will also allow another .05 flexibility.. Thats sometimes!
And definitely pull that board out and prep it for high end overclocking. Basically pull the stock cooling, clean that mess underneith.. can sometimes look as bad as this:
http://i125.photobucket.com/al...aigomorla/IMG_0562.jpg
Here is some ideas... however this is off a 680i. But basically get a 60mm fan and get it near the mosfets, like this:
http://i125.photobucket.com/al...aigomorla/IMG_0552.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/al...aigomorla/IMG_0554.jpg
And see if that will give you a bit more headroom. You'll notice sometimes the smallest of things can add up and give you a better overclock.
Also so we can rule the assumption out or prove it correct on bad chip.... Can you tell me your product number on the chip?
It usually starts out with a L(7-8)(A-G)##### You can get this off the side of your box.
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Jag, I forgot about the Penryn, you ar right, but at 445 FSB the NB will certainly be real cause for concern with active NB cooling. My E6300's in S3 boards, all have 120 mm fans pointed straight at them. When I take the fan off, it locks up in minutes, but thats@490, not 445. Still thats a real possible problem area.
Im actually thinkn about TECing the NB on that X38 Swiftech NB sink + 40W tec should do it. I doubt the NB would pull more then 40W so i think aircooled is even possible :T
EDIT: nm.. id have to cool around 70W on the hotside to keep that cold side cool. Blah...