Q9550
Q9550
Hello, I understand the system is quite old but it still functions well for me. I only use it to run a few virtual machines.
Model: Asus P5E 64WS Evolution with latest BIOS.
CPU: Q9550
RAM: 4 x 2 GB Patriot PSD32G160081
GPU: RX550 4GB Unlocked / RX560 with modified BIOS
PCIe X4 Asus U3S6 SataIII Controller
At normal speed my RAM operates at a frequency of:
Last night I tried to overclock and slightly increased the voltage, but my SSDs became blank...
I restored everything to defaults, but the data disappeared. I reinstalled Windows 10 again. It seems normal until I put the GPU under load with the updated driver. It works perfectly without patch, but I can't achieve 1080p resolution (I don’t know how?).
First attempt: 3391. Multiplier of 8.5, FSB at 399, stable. Second try: FSB 420 – stable except during high temperature under stress test. Needs new thermal paste.
Third try: 440. It works, starts direct drive, boots, and GPU runs without issues. That’s enough for me since I need stability.
My question is: does this affect my RAM speed? Since it's 1600MHz memory, the issue seems to be with the clock, causing it to start about 10 minutes early each hour.
Any suggestions or recommendations for this overclocking?
I don't believe your RAM can actually function properly at this speed here. It seems the 9550's Controller might only handle 800, perhaps 960-1066 MHz with overclocks, which isn't enough for 1333. This processor was built for DDR2 systems and is just compatible with DDR3. I wonder why you push it that hard—this machine is over 11 years old—and if I were you, I'd prefer a CPU, motherboard, and other components that can last as long as possible.
I suggest saving money to get a system with a socket 1150/1155 and an i5/i7/xeon processor. That way your RAM would run smoothly at 1333-1600 MHz and you wouldn't have any issues. The 1156 model is also available, but I have some concerns about its features. Running at 1333 MHz (or 666 MHz = 1333MT) is still possible today, but it should work well.
I am holding it at 4.1 and it is stable, just the cooling is the issue. I have a Coolermaster fanless cooler, but they still put fans on it. It reaches 90 degrees Celsius and thermal throttling begins. I read later that the SSD might lose its partition table due to excessive overclocking. So basically, this RAM would work better with a new generation CPU? I see everyone changing voltages during OC, but I haven’t touched anything. It’s strange to run this FSB at stock voltage. When benchmarked, it achieved a better score than my 4-month-old i3 10th generation, but this is comparing apples and frogs. Anyway, there’s no point in destroying this CPU. This should wait for the router software update, and this is the moment. The board is great with lots of expansions and 2 Gigabit LAN cards.
they're definitely the hopeful types... I wouldn't want my i5-4690 even working in temperatures above 70 degrees. Likewise, I don't want a k-cpu to overheat around. But honestly, I've never really been into pushing things too hard.