E2140 OC'ing

[mcovalt]

So, I got my new build. I own the Xigmatek cooler (recently reviewed here at tech-forums) paired with the E2140. Fist off, I am a complete newb to oc'ing and I have a few questions. My idle temps at stock were 25C-26C. Full load= 32C-33C. I raised the FSB I think to 335 mhz and got 2.7 ghz. That pushed my RAM to 900 mhz. My temps were idle=33C full load= 50C-51C. I have heard of these processors going to 3.0 ghz on stock vcore. Since the multiplier is eight, that means my FSB would be set at 375 mhz. However, if I do this my ram would be set at around 1000 mhz or so. Is this safe?

I own the Newegg.com - A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
and the: Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail.

Also, will raising the vcore increase performance? Thanks for the help.

 

[DawnOfDoom]

raising the V core increases Stability when you mem test or orthos fails.

and your ram isnt that great but i think it could handle it
don't go over the ram's manufacturers recommended volts or you'll void the warranty.

 

[mcovalt]

i dont think i have control over the ram volts. the mobo has it on auto.

 

[DawnOfDoom]

you can change it but just leave it auto. and only play with the FSB for now. until you start getting to higher clocks.

and yes you can hit over 2.8 on stock volts.

 

[mcovalt]

nice. also, i have my cpu fan right up to my psu fan. did i install the cooler wrong way?

 

[DawnOfDoom]

you should probably point the CPU cooler fan towards the back of the Case.
Could you post some pics of the inside?

 

[mcovalt]

You can see the cpu fan and the PSU fan might be fighting over the air...

 

[thirdshiftdj]

If you can mount it so the fan blows out the exhaust it would work alot better. Try tucking those wires in an empty bay or get some zip ties. Its gonna affect your airflow. Change your cpu:dram divider so it doesnt hit 1000mhz when you up the fsb. You can also play around with the divider trying to keep as close to 800mhz as possible

 

[mcovalt]

If you can mount it so the fan blows out the exhaust it would work alot better.

Ok. I just did that, lowered my temps about 10C :

Try tucking those wires in an empty bay or get some zip ties. Its gonna affect your airflow.

Just did that too.

Change your cpu:dram divider so it doesnt hit 1000mhz when you up the fsb. You can also play around with the divider trying to keep as close to 800mhz as possible

Unfortunately I can't do that:

I am stuck at 2.66.

Should I not go any higher than where I am with the RAM (900 mhz)? (btw, thanks for all of you guys'es help!)

 

[MetalOwns]

The fact that you are limited in FSB:RAM ratios will severely limit your overclocking ability.