FX-55 OCing

PsYkHoTiK · 14th Oct 2006, 07:13 PM

So yea, I picked up an ultra cheap FX-55 from NewEgg for $139 shipped. Upon arrival, it had a stepping of CABCE 0520MPM (which I have seen on FX-57 cores.) Seems to be a pretty good overclocking stepping/batch.
http://forums.techarp.com/attachment...1&d=1160721105

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=129632

I cranked it up on the stock multiplier up till 3GHz (231HTT x 13x).
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=129711

I lowered the multiplier and I'm now going to go high FSB. I just left it on memtest windows overnight (actually, I fell asleep LMAO.) So gonna increase it some more.

It's at 310HTT x 10x multiplier at 1.5v and it has more to give.

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=129907

I might have to increase the multiplier to 11x soon coz I don't know when I will hit the FSB limit of the board. Gonna increase it some more.

Cooling is done on my modded Corsair Nautilus 500.

Will keep you guys posted....

Gonna spend my weekend pushing this baby to the max!

ChampionLLY · 14th Oct 2006, 08:39 PM

wow, that's a good price..
where do u stay?

& how the heck did u manage to pick steppings n batch fr newegg???

Papercut · 14th Oct 2006, 09:07 PM

3.1GHz 1.5V, damn that's nice! Slightly better than my wonder Opty 144

PsYkHoTiK · 15th Oct 2006, 01:15 AM

I'm at the US of A...

You can't pick steppings. I just got lucky and got one.

It doesn't seem to like most of my ram timings though. Maybe a different controller?

Gotta redo ALL the ram timings... :\ BAH! more research....

ChampionLLY · 15th Oct 2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

I'm at the US of A...

You can't pick steppings. I just got lucky and got one.

It doesn't seem to like most of my ram timings though. Maybe a different controller?

Gotta redo ALL the ram timings... :\ BAH! more research....

ic..

my opty146 can do 3ghz @ 1.5v easily...

got any benchmark screenshots for viewing pleasure?

PsYkHoTiK · 15th Oct 2006, 11:16 PM

Sure.

Lemme take a few.

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=130246

I'm at 3GHz @ 1.5v right now with this ram (6hour prime stable - will most prolly be my 24/7 setup.) I had it prime (4 hours) at 3.1GHz @ 1.5v but haven't tried higher. Wanna keep my ram maxed out as much as possible (for the bandwith.) But trying to push a bit more. I've had this ram stable at 260MHz 2-2-2-5 but the 3.5v kinda scares me...

3.3v right now.

ChampionLLY · 16th Oct 2006, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Sure.

Lemme take a few.

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=130246

I'm at 3GHz @ 1.5v right now with this ram (6hour prime stable - will most prolly be my 24/7 setup.) I had it prime (4 hours) at 3.1GHz @ 1.5v but haven't tried higher. Wanna keep my ram maxed out as much as possible (for the bandwith.) But trying to push a bit more. I've had this ram stable at 260MHz 2-2-2-5 but the 3.5v kinda scares me...

3.3v right now.

no bad...
my opty146 kinda max out @ 2.97ghz prime 8hrs stable..

3.5v.. is that a pair of BH-5?

PsYkHoTiK · 16th Oct 2006, 12:10 AM

UTTs...

CH-5s.

Will post some benchies soon. Stay tuned!

PsYkHoTiK · 16th Oct 2006, 12:17 AM

Here's some quick benchies.

A64 FX-55 @ 3.0GHz @ ~1.5v cooled by modded Corsair Nautilus 500 - copper radiator, Delta 120mm 190CFM
DFI NF4 SLI-DR
OCZ Gold VX PC3200 @ 500MHz 2-2-2-5 @ 3.3v
XFX 7900GT *stock* 520/1500
Hitachi Deskstar 160GB SATA3.0GB (NCQ disabled)

My 3dmark05 was a bit low. Wonder why..

Papercut · 16th Oct 2006, 01:42 AM

Here's one for you to beat

Done on a very cold night many months ago.

Shouldn't be too hard with your RAM speeds...I wasn't using the >3.2VDIMM jumper on mine.

14th Oct 2006, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,127 Reputation: 3858 Rep Power: 57	FX-55 OCing So yea, I picked up an ultra cheap FX-55 from NewEgg for $139 shipped. Upon arrival, it had a stepping of CABCE 0520MPM (which I have seen on FX-57 cores.) Seems to be a pretty good overclocking stepping/batch. http://forums.techarp.com/attachment...1&d=1160721105 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=129632 I cranked it up on the stock multiplier up till 3GHz (231HTT x 13x). http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=129711 I lowered the multiplier and I'm now going to go high FSB. I just left it on memtest windows overnight (actually, I fell asleep LMAO.) So gonna increase it some more. It's at 310HTT x 10x multiplier at 1.5v and it has more to give. http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=129907 I might have to increase the multiplier to 11x soon coz I don't know when I will hit the FSB limit of the board. Gonna increase it some more. Cooling is done on my modded Corsair Nautilus 500. Will keep you guys posted.... Gonna spend my weekend pushing this baby to the max! __________________ Intel SLAPL : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb stock : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : DDC w Petra's Top : Swiftech MCR320QP w 3 Panaflo Ultra High Speed : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

14th Oct 2006, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,942 Reputation: 2348 Rep Power: 32	3.1GHz 1.5V, damn that's nice! Slightly better than my wonder Opty 144 __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

15th Oct 2006, 01:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,127 Reputation: 3858 Rep Power: 57	I'm at the US of A... You can't pick steppings. I just got lucky and got one. It doesn't seem to like most of my ram timings though. Maybe a different controller? Gotta redo ALL the ram timings... :\ BAH! more research.... __________________ Intel SLAPL : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb stock : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : DDC w Petra's Top : Swiftech MCR320QP w 3 Panaflo Ultra High Speed : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

15th Oct 2006, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,127 Reputation: 3858 Rep Power: 57	Sure. Lemme take a few. http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=130246 I'm at 3GHz @ 1.5v right now with this ram (6hour prime stable - will most prolly be my 24/7 setup.) I had it prime (4 hours) at 3.1GHz @ 1.5v but haven't tried higher. Wanna keep my ram maxed out as much as possible (for the bandwith.) But trying to push a bit more. I've had this ram stable at 260MHz 2-2-2-5 but the 3.5v kinda scares me... 3.3v right now. __________________ Intel SLAPL : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb stock : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : DDC w Petra's Top : Swiftech MCR320QP w 3 Panaflo Ultra High Speed : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com Last edited by PsYkHoTiK : 15th Oct 2006 at 11:24 PM.

16th Oct 2006, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,127 Reputation: 3858 Rep Power: 57	UTTs... CH-5s. Will post some benchies soon. Stay tuned! __________________ Intel SLAPL : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb stock : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : DDC w Petra's Top : Swiftech MCR320QP w 3 Panaflo Ultra High Speed : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

14th Oct 2006, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,150 Reputation: 716 Rep Power: 11	wow, that's a good price.. where do u stay? & how the heck did u manage to pick steppings n batch fr newegg???

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