Need help to overclock / Easy tune 6

[Read Only]

Hi, I have a core2quad Q6660 and a gigabyte mobo.
I used to be able to overclock my CPU with Gigabyte's easy tune 6
But now it doesn't work anymore with Win7 SP1
On start there is a message "CPU or memory not supported.
If I try to OC manually on the BIOS it always fail
Default is 233x9 = 2.4GHz
I try 8x400 = 3.2GHz
I have no idea why it doesn't work
Is there another software which could help me overclocking please?

 

[Mashed1316]

Hello there.

Overclocking is a really delicate thing, i suggest you read a lot about it before touching anything in you BIOS that could potentially hurt or even brick your PC parts.

Check this link and see if you have the latest version (Intel) and if you don't, download it. i highly doubt that SP1 could be causing the issue.

GIGABYTE - Support & Downloads - Utility - Motherboard

 

[Lordbob75]

Don't use an in OS tool to OC, you need to do it from BIOS. Boot into it, and bump up the FSB by about 5MHz increments, and stability test it for a few minutes after booting into Windows before going back to the BIOS to bump it up more.

When it gets to the point of BSoD (should have a 127 stop code), add voltage to the CPU, again in very small increments around .05 volts. You need to watch the temperatures of your CPU while you stress test, because as soon as you start to add voltage, the heat will increase VERY fast.

~Lordbob

 

[Read Only]

I don't really want to spend days rebooting every second testing if such setting will be stable or not. I need a tool to easily overclock automatically with safe settings. Or at least a guide for a core 2 quad q6600

I used to be able to easily and safely overclock from 2.4 to 3.2GHz with Gigabytes easy tune 6. After updating to SP1 the overclock was no longer working with old version of easy tune 6 and latest version of easy tune 6 doesn't support my CPU anymore.

 

[Lordbob75]

I don't really want to spend days rebooting every second testing if such setting will be stable or not. I need a tool to easily overclock automatically with safe settings. Or at least a guide for a core 2 quad q6600

I used to be able to easily and safely overclock from 2.4 to 3.2GHz with Gigabytes easy tune 6. After updating to SP1 the overclock was no longer working with old version of easy tune 6 and latest version of easy tune 6 doesn't support my CPU anymore.

I just gave you a guide on overclocking. If you don't want to follow it, don't overclock.
I don't say that to me mean, but you put your hardware at risk. If you don't know how to over clock properly, you shouldn't be overclocking at all. Those "tools" that overclock for you aren't trusted by overclockers for a reason.

However, if you remember your settings, it should be easy enough to manually overclock your CPU to match what you had before, though again make sure the voltage and heat are as low as possible.

~Lordbob

 

[Golden]

I would steer clear of Easy Tune 6 : I tried it long before SP1 and found it to have a mind of its own.

 

[GeneO]

I don't really want to spend days rebooting every second testing if such setting will be stable or not. I need a tool to easily overclock automatically with safe settings. Or at least a guide for a core 2 quad q6600

This is probably not what you want to hear, but that is what it takes to successfully overclock to any significant amount. If you don't have the patience I would suggest you not overclock or upgrade your processor instead. You really can't trust auto overclocking, whether it is auto in BIOS or windows.

 

[sygnus21]

I would steer clear of Easy Tune 6 : I tried it long before SP1 and found it to have a mind of its own.

That's because it just sets a general blanket setting for a given clock. The problem is is that not all processors, MB, and RAM use the same settings, even if they are identical. What these software overclocking tools tend to do to "insure" a successful overclock is over-volt/over-tweak settings.

In the end you get an overclocked processor as the expense of high temps due to too much voltage being applied.

Overclocking is about pushing the boundaries of performance while minimizing heat. That's where the "spend days rebooting every second testing if such setting will be stable or not" come into play..... and the payoff is.

Most overclockers don't use software programs for overclocking for the very reasons I mentioned above. We tend to understand that manually setting things provides the best performance to heat balance.

I see plenty of post about people saying their rig is at 4+gigs. That’s nice….. how’s those temps under load???

BTW since I've played with EasyTune 6 since I have a Gigabyte MB

My two cents.

 

[Read Only]

I don't really want to spend days rebooting every second testing if such setting will be stable or not. I need a tool to easily overclock automatically with safe settings. Or at least a guide for a core 2 quad q6600

This is probably not what you want to hear, but that is what it takes to successfully overclock to any significant amount. If you don't have the patience I would suggest you not overclock or upgrade your processor instead. You really can't trust auto overclocking, whether it is auto in BIOS or windows.

You are right about one thing, this isn't what I want to hear.
I don't know anything about OC, yet I want to be able to OC at 3.2GHz like I used to with Easy Tune 6. Easy Tune 6 doesn't work anymore for some reason (I suspect the SP1 since I didn't change anything else) but I can still OC on the BIOS.

The Q6600 is a popular CPU and I am sure someone can tell me how to adjust clock, the multiplier and the voltage for running a safe 3.2GHz

Currently it runs at 2.4GHz which is the pathetic default (9x266MHz)

 

[Lordbob75]

The Q6600 is a popular CPU and I am sure someone can tell me how to adjust clock, the multiplier and the voltage for running a safe 3.2GHz

Currently it runs at 2.4GHz which is the pathetic default (9x266MHz)

I don't think you fully understand. Overclocking is LITERALLY an individual process. You CANNOT just copy someones settings and have it work. Yes, it is possible it will, but more likely it won't.

The reason for this is that CPUs are made in batches. Each batch generally gets the same settings, but even within this batch, each chip is unique. One chip in the batch may be able to get a 100% OC, while another can barely hit 10%.

Overclocking is a delicate process that should ONLY be done through the BIOS by hand.

~Lordbob

 

[sygnus21]

The Q6600 is a popular CPU and I am sure someone can tell me how to adjust clock, the multiplier and the voltage for running a safe 3.2GHz

Currently it runs at 2.4GHz which is the pathetic default (9x266MHz)

I don't think you fully understand. Overclocking is LITERALLY an individual process. You CANNOT just copy someones settings and have it work. Yes, it is possible it will, but more likely it won't.

The reason for this is that CPUs are made in batches. Each batch generally gets the same settings, but even within this batch, each chip is unique. One chip in the batch may be able to get a 100% OC, while another can barely hit 10%.

Overclocking is a delicate process that should ONLY be done through the BIOS by hand.

~Lordbob

I'll also add that listing system specs "might" get someone interested in helping you. Without them, it's like asking someone to provide tips for tuning up your car without telling them what engine you have

And telling me you have a Gigabyte board is not the same as stating that it's a Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 rev 1, BIOS F6 for example.

See system specs for examples.

And Lordbob is 100% right, which is another reason why you need to 1 - know exactly what you have, and 2 - list them (system specs)

My two cents.

 

[Read Only]

The Q6600 is a popular CPU and I am sure someone can tell me how to adjust clock, the multiplier and the voltage for running a safe 3.2GHz

Currently it runs at 2.4GHz which is the pathetic default (9x266MHz)

I don't think you fully understand. Overclocking is LITERALLY an individual process. You CANNOT just copy someones settings and have it work. Yes, it is possible it will, but more likely it won't.

The reason for this is that CPUs are made in batches. Each batch generally gets the same settings, but even within this batch, each chip is unique. One chip in the batch may be able to get a 100% OC, while another can barely hit 10%.

Overclocking is a delicate process that should ONLY be done through the BIOS by hand.

~Lordbob

I'll also add that listing system specs "might" get someone interested in helping you. Without them, it's like asking someone to provide tips for tuning up your car without telling them what engine you have

And telling me you have a Gigabyte board is not the same as stating that it's a Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 rev 1, BIOS F6 for example.

See system specs for examples.

And Lordbob is 100% right, which is another reason why you need to 1 - know exactly what you have, and 2 - list them (system specs)

My two cents.

You are right I should have posted my specs, my bad, hope you still wish to help me here are my specs:

--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Computer:
      Computer Type                                     ACPI x64-based PC
      Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
      OS Service Pack                                   Service Pack 1
      Internet Explorer                                 8.0.7601.17514
      DirectX                                           DirectX 11.0
      Date / Time                                       2011-03-03 / 18:01

    Motherboard:
      CPU Type                                          QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2400 MHz (9 x 267)
      Motherboard Name                                  Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R  (3 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
      Motherboard Chipset                               Intel Eaglelake P45
      System Memory                                     4096 MB  (DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM)
      DIMM1: Corsair Dominator CM2X2048-8500C5D         2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM  (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz)  (4-4-4-13 @ 270 MHz)
      DIMM3: Corsair Dominator CM2X2048-8500C5D         2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM  (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz)  (4-4-4-13 @ 270 MHz)
      BIOS Type                                         Award Modular (01/25/10)
      Communication Port                                Port de communication (COM1)
      Communication Port                                Port imprimante (LPT1)

    Display:
      Video Adapter                                     ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2  (1024 MB)
      Video Adapter                                     ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2  (1024 MB)
      3D Accelerator                                    ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 (R700)
      Monitor                                           Iiyama ProLite B2403WS (Digital)  [24" LCD]  (0574283753007)

    Multimedia:
      Audio Adapter                                     ATI Radeon HDMI @ ATI RV770/790 - High Definition Audio Controller
      Audio Adapter                                     Creative SB X-Fi Fatality XtremeGamer Sound Card
      Audio Adapter                                     Realtek ALC889A @ Intel 82801JB ICH10 - High Definition Audio Controller

    Storage:
      IDE Controller                                    Contrôleur IDE standard double canal PCI
      IDE Controller                                    Intel(R) ICH10 Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2 - 3A26
      IDE Controller                                    Intel(R) ICH10 Family 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 - 3A20
      Storage Controller                                AT5M5FCZ IDE Controller
      Floppy Drive                                      Lecteur de disquettes
      Disk Drive                                        ST31000333AS ATA Device  (1000 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST31000528AS ATA Device  (1000 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST31500541AS ATA Device  (1500 GB, 5900 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST31500541AS ATA Device  (1500 GB, 5900 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST3320620A ATA Device  (320 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     PIONEER DVD-RW  DVR-216D ATA Device  (DVD+R9:12x, DVD-R9:12x, DVD+RW:20x/8x, DVD-RW:20x/6x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:40x/32x/40x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
      SMART Hard Disks Status                           FAIL

 

[setan berdasi]

I don't think you fully understand. Overclocking is LITERALLY an individual process. You CANNOT just copy someones settings and have it work. Yes, it is possible it will, but more likely it won't.

The reason for this is that CPUs are made in batches. Each batch generally gets the same settings, but even within this batch, each chip is unique. One chip in the batch may be able to get a 100% OC, while another can barely hit 10%.

Overclocking is a delicate process that should ONLY be done through the BIOS by hand.

~Lordbob

I'll also add that listing system specs "might" get someone interested in helping you. Without them, it's like asking someone to provide tips for tuning up your car without telling them what engine you have

And telling me you have a Gigabyte board is not the same as stating that it's a Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 rev 1, BIOS F6 for example.

See system specs for examples.

And Lordbob is 100% right, which is another reason why you need to 1 - know exactly what you have, and 2 - list them (system specs)

My two cents.

You are right I should have posted my specs, my bad, hope you still wish to help me here are my specs:

--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Computer:
      Computer Type                                     ACPI x64-based PC
      Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
      OS Service Pack                                   Service Pack 1
      Internet Explorer                                 8.0.7601.17514
      DirectX                                           DirectX 11.0
      Date / Time                                       2011-03-03 / 18:01

    Motherboard:
      CPU Type                                          QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2400 MHz (9 x 267)
      Motherboard Name                                  Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R  (3 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
      Motherboard Chipset                               Intel Eaglelake P45
      System Memory                                     4096 MB  (DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM)
      DIMM1: Corsair Dominator CM2X2048-8500C5D         2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM  (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz)  (4-4-4-13 @ 270 MHz)
      DIMM3: Corsair Dominator CM2X2048-8500C5D         2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM  (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz)  (4-4-4-13 @ 270 MHz)
      BIOS Type                                         Award Modular (01/25/10)
      Communication Port                                Port de communication (COM1)
      Communication Port                                Port imprimante (LPT1)

    Display:
      Video Adapter                                     ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2  (1024 MB)
      Video Adapter                                     ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2  (1024 MB)
      3D Accelerator                                    ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 (R700)
      Monitor                                           Iiyama ProLite B2403WS (Digital)  [24" LCD]  (0574283753007)

    Multimedia:
      Audio Adapter                                     ATI Radeon HDMI @ ATI RV770/790 - High Definition Audio Controller
      Audio Adapter                                     Creative SB X-Fi Fatality XtremeGamer Sound Card
      Audio Adapter                                     Realtek ALC889A @ Intel 82801JB ICH10 - High Definition Audio Controller

    Storage:
      IDE Controller                                    Contrôleur IDE standard double canal PCI
      IDE Controller                                    Intel(R) ICH10 Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2 - 3A26
      IDE Controller                                    Intel(R) ICH10 Family 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 - 3A20
      Storage Controller                                AT5M5FCZ IDE Controller
      Floppy Drive                                      Lecteur de disquettes
      Disk Drive                                        ST31000333AS ATA Device  (1000 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST31000528AS ATA Device  (1000 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST31500541AS ATA Device  (1500 GB, 5900 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST31500541AS ATA Device  (1500 GB, 5900 RPM, SATA-II)
      Disk Drive                                        ST3320620A ATA Device  (320 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     NAX HEJS5YRS163G SCSI CdRom Device
      Optical Drive                                     PIONEER DVD-RW  DVR-216D ATA Device  (DVD+R9:12x, DVD-R9:12x, DVD+RW:20x/8x, DVD-RW:20x/6x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:40x/32x/40x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
      SMART Hard Disks Status                           FAIL

motherboard good, RAM good, GPU good
If I have this,.. I will push it until 3,8ghz
cooled with thermolab baram should enough to use it daily
post screenshot from CPU-Z tab CPU, Memory, SPD

 

[Read Only]

I posted on a board specialized on overclocking and the problem wasq a corrupt registry due to bad install/removal

after cleaning registry manually and reinstalling easy tune 6 now everything works, I run it at 3.44GHz (8x430) and the air coming out is still cold

I can play Silent Hill 3 on PCSX2 at full speed

 

[Lordbob75]

I still say don't use EasyTune, but that is your choice.

I'm glad you figured it out, that should have been something we thought of.

~Lordbob

 

[setan berdasi]

I posted on a board specialized on overclocking and the problem wasq a corrupt registry due to bad install/removal

after cleaning registry manually and reinstalling easy tune 6 now everything works, I run it at 3.44GHz (8x430) and the air coming out is still cold

I can play Silent Hill 3 on PCSX2 at full speed

don't forget to see your task manager and look around how much easy tune resources


OC from BIOS are the best way
Except you have enough electrical ability to shorting some line in your procie (hardware overclocking)

 

[sygnus21]

don't forget to see your task manager and look around how much easy tune resources

The guy has 4 gig of RAM. Even if the program used a 100MB I doubt it's going to kill him.

@ Read Only - that's impressive that you got to 3.4 gig on a Q6600. I could only get mine stable at 2.9. Most got theirs stable at a little over 3 gig.

- Have you run prime95 for any lengh of time?
- What were your load temps?
- What CPU Cooler are you using?