Troubleshoot Xeon X5650 overclocking.
Troubleshoot Xeon X5650 overclocking.
Hey there! I see you're trying to boost your Xeon X5650 to run faster—up to around 4.0GHz is your goal. Since you're new, let's break it down step by step. You already have an i7 920 that ran smoothly on the same motherboard, so you’re off to a good start. Your motherboard is the ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution with a cooler and a GTX 1070 Ti.
For overclocking, here’s what you’ll need in simple terms:
1. **Check your CPU compatibility** – Make sure your Xeon model supports higher speeds.
2. **Use reliable software** – Tools like HWMonitor or OCCT can help monitor temps and adjust settings.
3. **Start low** – Begin with a small boost (like 0.5-1%) and see how it feels.
4. **Stable power supply** – Ensure your PSU can handle the extra load.
5. **Cooling is key** – Your cooler should be solid; if not, upgrade it.
Since you’re new, consider watching beginner tutorials or forums that focus on Xeon overclocking. Don’t worry if it feels confusing at first—just take it one step at a time. You’ve got this!
Start with 200x20 mems at 1600, core voltage 1.35. Vtt 1.39v, IOH 1.15v, then give it a go.
the cpu is $5 lol who cares about voltages? increase voltage to 1.45v and boost bclk until it fails to boot, then lower it slightly. with that messed memory configuration i’d begin by configuring it at 800mhz and see if you can reach 1066
Considering prices globally can be surprising. The cost here feels high compared to what I expect, so I’ll avoid taking unnecessary risks. I won’t set the voltage to 1.45 and won’t accept dismissive feedback like “trash memory boohoo.”
You're experiencing issues with VTT files and booting problems. The motherboard is displaying the postcode "d5".
Advanced options suggest checking the cpuvtt section. It seems your x58 setup is no longer available.
Here are some screenshots for reference. It should assist everyone. You mentioned five memory sticks, not triple channel. QPI works fine up to 4GHz. A 200MHz bus with a 2:8 split should deliver about 1600MT/s (800MHz) memory speed. Run the uncore at the same rate as QPI—target around 3600MHz. It should stay stable. Your CPU is 200x20 at 4GHz; voltage wasn’t clear. I thought a lot for X58 chips to reach fast speeds, but I was targeting 5GHz+ with chilled liquid or dry ice. The I7-930 only handled 4.5GHz at 1.75V. Be honest—only a 4GHz chip with good cooling.