The motherboard fails to retain OC settings once it's set to 411+MHz.
The motherboard fails to retain OC settings once it's set to 411+MHz.
I'm attempting to push my C2D E8400 to 4GHz on the Foxconn G31MXP-K, but the BIOS doesn't retain my adjustments once I hit 411 MHz or higher. Right now I'm stuck at 410MHz x 9 = 3.7GHz. I turned off "Spread Spectrum" but haven't made any other changes. My RAM is set to 800MHz, and I've added a small voltage increment of 0.0250V. I'm aiming for 4GHz (450MHz x 9) with the Ice Edge Mini HSF. After saving the BIOS, the system reboots and emits a short beep when the overclock succeeds, but it takes 4 to 6 seconds before the beep appears and the device reverts to 333MHz.
What game are you playing?
Which GPU do you have?
Perhaps the GPU won’t perform well with that game.
Also, when you try overclocking your PC, you’ll need higher quality components since not all parts are the same. For example, if your RAM is set at 4-4-4-12 and you can’t boot, try 4-4-4-13, 4-4-4-14, and adjust the voltage as well. You’ll have to experiment with different combinations.
Additionally, if the game is very GPU-heavy, the CPU won’t make much difference.
I modified the instructions accordingly.
1) turned off C1E
2) kept the PCI express clock at 100mhz
3) adjusted RAM settings manually, such as voltage
4) you should look for more online guides.
I included one of them and another reference about the BIOS settings for testing the E8500. Just follow the guide carefully and try it. Good luck.
http://hexus.net/tech/tech-explained/cpu...beginners/
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardwa...00/12.html
You should modify the following settings: 1) turn off C1E, 2) maintain the PCI express clock at 100mhz, 3) adjust RAM parameters manually, such as voltage. You’ll need to look up more online resources. I included one guide and another about the BIOS settings for testing the E8500. Follow the instructions carefully and try it. Good luck.
What game are you playing?
Which GPU do you have?
Perhaps the GPU won’t perform well with that game.
Also, when you try overclocking your PC, you’ll need higher quality components since not all parts are the same. For example, if your RAM is set at 4-4-4-12 and you can’t boot, try 4-4-4-13, 4-4-4-14, and adjust the voltage as well. You’ll have to experiment with different combinations.
Additionally, if the game is very GPU-heavy, the CPU won’t make much difference.