In retro build...overclocking won't work

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MadLyfe
Junior Member

06-10-2023, 12:29 PM

Hi everyone. I found this old build for some classic games at a charity sale. I adjusted the CPU's clock speed from 3.00ghz to 3.1 in the BIOS to test. The PC doesn't boot on the first try, but after the second attempt it starts Windows and the clock setting is ignored. I didn't change any other settings. I expected something like VCore or similar to work at default to get 3.1. All other specs like temps, benchmarks, RAM, and GPU are fine.

MadLyfe

06-10-2023, 12:29 PM #1

ADIR_4444
Senior Member

417

06-10-2023, 12:44 PM

To reach 3.1GHz, you needed to boost the FSB, didn't you?
Raising the FSB also leads to higher RAM speeds. It's possible your RAM isn't designed to handle faster rates than its specifications allow.
Consider reducing the RAM speed.

ADIR_4444

06-10-2023, 12:44 PM #2

Johnnyboy356
Member

06-15-2023, 07:01 PM

That's correct, just boosted fsb. Found a note about a small o/c required. Will verify ram speed next. Rated for 800Hz.

Johnnyboy356

06-15-2023, 07:01 PM #3

That's correct, just boosted fsb. Found a note about a small o/c required. Will verify ram speed next. Rated for 800Hz.

RyanTehTryHard
Member

06-22-2023, 10:10 AM

Most of my E8400s handled 3.6GHz on a 400MHz FSB without any issues.

RyanTehTryHard

06-22-2023, 10:10 AM #4

Most of my E8400s handled 3.6GHz on a 400MHz FSB without any issues.

Back2Blaze
Member

204

07-07-2023, 05:35 AM

Lowered RAM speed unsuccessfully. It’s been a real pain. I’ll attempt it again this weekend and will share the outcome. The CPU is outdated, but it still meets my requirements for retro gaming.

Back2Blaze

07-07-2023, 05:35 AM #5

Lowered RAM speed unsuccessfully. It’s been a real pain. I’ll attempt it again this weekend and will share the outcome. The CPU is outdated, but it still meets my requirements for retro gaming.

MonkeyMan1125
Member

07-07-2023, 11:14 AM

The model of your mobile device is not specified. The RAM stick or CPU claims a certain memory speed.

MonkeyMan1125

07-07-2023, 11:14 AM #6

The model of your mobile device is not specified. The RAM stick or CPU claims a certain memory speed.

joshgar0006
Member

119

07-07-2023, 01:42 PM

Hi, thank you for the response. The sticks are 800mhz.

joshgar0006

07-07-2023, 01:42 PM #7

Hi, thank you for the response. The sticks are 800mhz.

Sasix
Junior Member

07-09-2023, 01:02 PM

If you adjust FSB to 400MHz, verify that the FSB:RAM ratio is configured at 1:1 (the motherboard should indicate the anticipated RAM speed)

Sasix

07-09-2023, 01:02 PM #8

If you adjust FSB to 400MHz, verify that the FSB:RAM ratio is configured at 1:1 (the motherboard should indicate the anticipated RAM speed)

Chronodran
Junior Member

07-10-2023, 01:25 PM

Will attempt it and provide a report.

Chronodran

07-10-2023, 01:25 PM #9

Will attempt it and provide a report.

Leeh42
Junior Member

07-10-2023, 02:09 PM

#10

Hey guys. Just found this and there is a limit of 340 fsb on my board GB EP41-UD3L Oh well, worth a try...cheers again!
https://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=323.30

Leeh42

07-10-2023, 02:09 PM #10

Hey guys. Just found this and there is a limit of 340 fsb on my board GB EP41-UD3L Oh well, worth a try...cheers again!
https://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=323.30

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