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post #101 of 121
11/4/09 at 12:54am
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Originally Posted by Turmoil View Post
For whatever reason, Vista Service Pack 2 is not showing up... I think there is a problem. Any ideas?
you know ive done all the updates an haven't seen a service pack 2. no ideas. i got windows 7 coming for F-vista i always hated it. lol.. bye bye vista soon as win 7 comes in.
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post #102 of 121
11/4/09 at 6:22am
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For whatever reason, Vista Service Pack 2 is not showing up... I think there is a problem. Any ideas?
Be patient, M$ takes sometimes after the new comp arrives to put up the SP2 for the machine. It can take up to a month. In the mean times, pick up any updates that are being made available via WU.

cheers ...
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post #103 of 121
11/4/09 at 7:12am
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This OC'ing is a jigsaw puzzle. You have voltage options correct? RAM only or CPU?
No voltage option with the current version of the M17x BIOS. Maybe with a future release. The M15x has memory voltage options in the BIOS.

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I ran OCCT for 36 minutes with no problems with just my FSB at 1333 so I should be ok right? Thanks bro!!!
Yes. Sounds like you could probably push it further if you wanted to.
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post #104 of 121
11/6/09 at 1:35am
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Wait, fsb at 1333? On the p8600, what would 1333 clock it at?

Because I am running at 1248:1248 with no problems. Ran occt reg and extreme test for 30 min one after the other and no problems.

Looks like I should roll the 1333:1333? Thoughts?
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post #105 of 121
11/6/09 at 1:52am
1333fsb (333Mhz x 4 (quad pumped)=1333). Is x9 multiplier 333x9=2997Mhz/3Ghz.
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post #106 of 121
11/6/09 at 2:21am
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Originally Posted by Turmoil View Post
Wait, fsb at 1333? On the p8600, what would 1333 clock it at?

Because I am running at 1248:1248 with no problems. Ran occt reg and extreme test for 30 min one after the other and no problems.

Looks like I should roll the 1333:1333? Thoughts?
I got my FSB set at 1333 and im 3GHZ with windows 7 score 6.5
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post #107 of 121
11/6/09 at 2:22am
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Well, since I have the Kingston hyperx ram at 1333mhz, and things are more stable at 1:1, running occt at 1333:1333 for 30 min, then I'll run the burn in 'linpack' test for 30 min. If everything is stable after those two test, looks like I'll be keeping it at 1333:1333
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post #108 of 121
11/6/09 at 2:26am
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Originally Posted by moonstone65 View Post
I got my FSB set at 1333 and im 3GHZ with windows 7 score 6.5
That's hot Moon. You are my inspiration for pushing my bad boy to 3Ghz since u and I have the same processors. I don't plan on taking the Windows 7 dive until they release the first service pack. That and I have to wait for my Dell gift cards to get my SSD.

Windows 7 Pro upgrade coupon sitting in my office at work
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post #109 of 121
11/6/09 at 2:32am
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That's hot Moon. You are my inspiration for pushing my bad boy to 3Ghz since u and I have the same processors. I don't plan on taking the Windows 7 dive until they release the first service pack. That and I have to wait for my Dell gift cards to get my SSD.

Windows 7 Pro upgrade coupon sitting in my office at work
wow a ssd i wish. some day they will drop. i haven't done anything on windows 7 yet. just got installed like 30 minutes ago an ran my score tests which is:

6.5
5.9
6.0
6.0
5.9

man yours will be way up there. looks like 7.9 is the top out for now. let me know how it goes with your?
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post #110 of 121
11/6/09 at 2:43am
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Originally Posted by moonstone65 View Post
wow a ssd i wish. some day they will drop. i haven't done anything on windows 7 yet. just got installed like 30 minutes ago an ran my score tests which is:

6.5
5.9
6.0
6.0
5.9

man yours will be way up there. looks like 7.9 is the top out for now. let me know how it goes with your?
7.9 is the top in Wondows 7 like 5.9 is in Vista...

I am not installing Windows 7 until at least the first service pack, even though I'll have my SSD by then. I just hate new OSs no matter how big the hype is.
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post #111 of 121
11/6/09 at 2:47am
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Ok, OCCT test passed at 1333:1333 for 30 min. Highest temps were 65c

Running the OCCT "linpack" test for 30 min now also. Will update you all once its done. If it passes this test, I am golden at 3.0Ghz!!!! WOOT!
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post #112 of 121
11/6/09 at 3:06am
With my specs I found it easier to change the HTML than over tweak my notebook.





But congratz guys on your OC's, looks good.
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post #113 of 121
11/6/09 at 3:07am
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With my specs I found it easier to change the HTML than over tweak my notebook.
LOL cheater!!!!
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post #114 of 121
11/6/09 at 3:18am
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OCCT Linpack passed with no errors, and cool temps running at 1333:1333!!!! WoHooo!
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post #115 of 121
11/6/09 at 3:24am
Go higher!
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post #116 of 121
11/6/09 at 3:26am
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Originally Posted by powerpack View Post
Go higher!
haha, naa, I am good at 3Ghz. The highest the temps got during the OCCT "Linpack" test was 74c

Its fast enough for me, about to install Vantage and 3DMark06 to get some scores!
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post #117 of 121
11/6/09 at 7:48am
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OCCT Linpack passed with no errors, and cool temps running at 1333:1333!!!! WoHooo!
Told you it would all make more sense once you got the system. Congrats!

If you want to attempt to break some records you will need additional cooling and the help of NST to push your FSB further.
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post #118 of 121
11/6/09 at 4:06pm
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Told you it would all make more sense once you got the system. Congrats!

If you want to attempt to break some records you will need additional cooling and the help of NST to push your FSB further.
haha thanks NWguru! I am not looking to break any records. It just feels good to have such a bad ass machine.

With the stress that I put this bad boy through at 3Ghz and NO problems or errors, looks like I got a solid built machine which will hopefully last me for the next 3 years!
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post #119 of 121
11/11/09 at 5:11am
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BTW, check out my review in the review section!
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post #120 of 121
11/11/09 at 8:08am
Pretty good one Turmoil. Now shower us with pics and benchmarks please

cheers ...
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