actually i use asus P5K Deluxe and gigabyte P35-DS3P.

in term of layout, DS3P>P5K Dlx

in term of color, DS3P>P5K Dlx (like cocktail versus black coffee...)

in term of bios, DS3P=P5K Dlx (likes the oc setting in Dlx but some function missing like multiple profile, quick boot select, etc)

in term of oc, no direct comparison tested. actually wanna test my friend Q6600 on my P35-DS3P but tediously to remove HSF, apply TIM, attached HSF, test, remove HSF, apply TIM, repeat for few times....

btw, B3 Q6600 oc well on Dlx, 3Ghz stock voltage orthos and occt stable. Other spec is silverstone decathlon DA650, HD2900XT, 2GB ballistix tracer 800

pic attached below is my first run with Q6600, directly running 3.2Ghz without problems (except heat). notice that the ram is DDR3 instead of DDR2


This post has been edited by toughnut: Aug 15 2007, 11:02 AM

How come CAS Latency = 32? Is it cpu-z bug?
Intel really scare well in oc. Tempting man.
Q66 damn nice in term of oc and price

What you waiting for? Join Folding@Home with your giant monster

-pWs-

This post has been edited by -pWs-: Aug 15 2007, 11:12 AM

@-pWs-
my pc still virgin. not even connected to internet before...we dont have online connection in hostel. offline university...

btw, that Q6600 rig not mine. just help buy and assemble for my friend. icthy and OC it, with permission of course. that ram correct timing is 4-4-4-4, DDR800 vdimm=2V

Haha...icthy
Are you sure the timing is what you stated here? Then how come the cpu-z show different timing one?
Aiyaa..no online connection. If not, just join Folding

-pWs-

that cpuz totally screwed one. if not mistaken, already been mentioned by one of the forumer before. even DDR showed DDR3 while another page showed DDR2... CAS #32 is insane too.

Is ur friend interests in oc his pc? Why not u just continue tweaking his pc

hmmm. then better i keep it for him lol.

btw, his Q6600 also cooled by Xigmatek S1283 HDT but with single fan config. still hot, load around 66C with 1.325v 3GHz

I see. Thanks for telling.
Now I only know it. I thought CPU-z got bug in displaying Vcore only

-pWs-

Hi all, I have a question here really need your pros answers.

I would like to know how inaccurate is CPU-Z or maybe some other reason that cause my below issue.

My BIOS setting was, core speed 2128MHz; x8mutiplier; bus speed 266MHz, other setting in BIOS were all auto.

But the CPU-z was showing core speed 1600MHz; x6multiplier; bus speed 266MHz.

My rig for your info,
Processor : E6420
Mobo : GA-P35-DS3R rev2
Memory : 2GB Mushkin Value Ram
GPU : Winfast 8600GT
PSU : Enermax FMA2 535W

Your helpful answer will be highly appreciated, TY.

its the C1E functioning...it will lower your setting to save energy during idle. it will jump back to the bios setting when the CPU is loaded. search around in your bios to disable this function.

try cpu-z 1.40.9... this version finally showing the vcpu correctly...

where to get cpu-z v 1.40.9. the latest that is published is v1.40.5

do note tat 1.40.8 and 1.40.9 couldnt save validation file

edited:but the vcore showing corrected

This post has been edited by coolice: Aug 16 2007, 09:42 PM

guys, between abit p35-e and gigabyte p35-ds3, which one should i go for?
budget is RM430 max.

i'm choosing for a friend and gonna pair it with E6750 or E6550 ...
any comments on these two boards?
dun feel like letting him use 965 chipsets anymore lah

This post has been edited by mmohdnor: Aug 16 2007, 10:25 PM

I have seen forumers recommending the abit IP35-E. As far as I know, this mobo doesn't come with full solid caps and only support DDR2-800 (this is the specs on their website). Take a look at their website to see the specs.

I still recommend the P35-DS3. I consider this mobo as a cheap value-for-money performance mobo. Full solid caps and supports DDR2-1066.

For my mobo, can overclock the bus speed to 480mhz without increasing the voltages!!!

Im using Abit IP35-E..max fsb 470mhz only.
not recommanded ! Get urself a biostar P35 mobo..580mhz fsb!!!

try biostar or gigabyte P35 board. for abit, only get if if you go for Pro version.

Here's my new P35 result... need 1.4V and above to make it stable... Temp at 70 full load... not using this 24/7...

I use this 24/7 instead... full load 62...

come on bro, how come u only run at 2.8G daily. at least pump to 3Ghz. r u folding 24/7. if not than the 62c only 'kadang-kadang'.
what kind of cooling do u used?

Here are some of my E6850 overclocking results Watercooled

My 24/7 settings:


4GHz, only possible @ low ambient though a.k.a aircon


This post has been edited by max_87: Aug 19 2007, 08:24 AM