Q9400 + DFI LT X48 TR2 Overclock Help

syns · #1 01-12-2008, 06:57

Hello forumers, im new in here, also newbie in overclocking, my friend recommend this website for DFI board, so i just start here

Intel Q9400
DFI LT X48 TR2 (latest bios)
OCZ PC8500 (1066) Reaper (4 * 1GB)

im really new into this overclocking stuff, looking for guide and profile if can

i just can OC to 3.2Ghz max, with default Vcore,NB,VTT and all set to auto
i wanted to OC to 4ghz

btw,this is my bios setting

DFI LT X48-T2R LanParty
CPU Feature
- Thermal Management Control: Disabled
- PPM(EIST) Mode: Disabled
- Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
- CIE Function: Disabled
- Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
- Virtualization Technology: Enabled
- Core Multi-Processing: Enabled

Exist Setup Shutdown: Mode 2
Shutdown after AC Loss: Disabled
CLOCK VC0 divider: AUTO
CPU Clock Ratio Unlock: Disabled
CPU Clock Ratio: 8
Target CPU Clock: 3200
CPU Clock: 400
Boot Up Clock: Auto
DRAM Speed: 333/800
Target DRAM Speed: 970Mhz
PCIE Clock: 100mhz
PCIE Slot Config: 1X 1X

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled

Voltage Settings
CPU VID Control: Default Setting
CPU VID Special Add: Default Setting
DRAM Voltage Control: Default Setting
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage: Default Setting
NB Core Voltage: Default Setting
CPU VTT Voltage

efault Setting
Vcore Droop Control: Enabled
Clockgen Voltage Control: 3.45v
GTL+ Buffers Strength: Strong
Host Slew Rate: Weak
GTL REF Voltage Control: Disable
x CPU GTL1/3 REF Volt: 110
x CPU GTL 0/2 REF Volt: 110
x North Bridge GTL REF Volt: 110

DRAM Timing
- Enhance Data transmitting: Fast
- Enhance Addressing: Fast
- T2 Dispatch: Disabled

Clock Setting Fine Delay
Ch1 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggresive
- DIMM 1 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 2 Clock fine delay: Current
- Ch 1 Command fine delay: Current
- Ch 1 Control fine delay: Current

Ch2 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggresive
- DIMM 3 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 4 Clock fine delay: Current
- Ch 2 Command fine delay: Current
- Ch 2 Control fine delay: Current

Ch1Ch2 CommonClock Setting: More Aggresive

Ch1 RDCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch1 WRCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch1 Command to CS Delay: Auto

Ch2 RDCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch2 WRCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch2 Command to CS Delay: Auto

CAS Latency Time (tCL): 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD): 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP): 5
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 15
All Precharge to Act: AUTO
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC): AUTO
Performance LVL (Read Delay) (tRD): 8

Read delay phase adjust: Enter

Ch1 Read delay phase (4~0)
- Channel 1 Phase 0 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 1 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 2 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 3 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 4 Pull-In: Auto

Ch2 Read delay phase (4~0)
- Channel 2 Phase 0 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 1 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 2 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 3 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 4 Pull-In: Auto

MCH ODT Latency: AUTO
Write to PRE Delay (tWR): AUTO
Rank Write to Read (tWTR): AUTO
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): AUTO
Read to Write Delay (tRDWR): AUTO
Ranks Write to Write (tWRWR): AUTO
Ranks Read to Read (tRDRD): AUTO
Ranks Write to Read (tWRRD): AUTO
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP): AUTO
ALL PRE to Refresh: AUTO

Kelainefes · #2 01-12-2008, 10:13

Hi! And welcome.

Please post your complete system specs in your User CP>Extra Options>System Specs.
Also, it is unlikely that you will be able to overclock over 3.6 GHz, let alone to 4 GHz.

syns · #3 01-12-2008, 14:02

Hello Kelainefes, Done!
how to? dont someone have the preset?

Kelainefes · #4 01-12-2008, 15:05

Stop it right there, you want to clock your CPU to the max with stock cooling?
That it's really not going to happen, you absolutely need to get at least a good air cooler.
Tell us your budget, your case should be big enough to accomodate any cooler.

syns · #5 01-12-2008, 15:20

TING! ok!
actually, i have a list to buy, but dunno which one is better
1) SUNBEAM CORE CONTACT FREEZER
2) DEEPCOOL KILLER WHALE
3) DEEPCOOL ICE BLADE

or none above is good? Thermalright Ultra 120 is too much for me..

thanks

Kelainefes · #6 01-12-2008, 15:32

I honestly can't say anything about the Deep cool coolers, never heard of them.
BUT, the Core Contact is good and i own one, so i can say it is a good candidate.
Have you considered Xigmatek coolers? Clunk reviewed some models recently with positive results, you can find the articles on the home page.
Thermalright also makes some of the best coolers, although they are expensive and come without a fan (=more expense). The biggest thing they got going for them is the bling factor as they look damn good, so if you have a transparent side panel you might want to consider them.