Overclocking Asus p5n-e SLI + Q9450

This is just a reference for me and ppl who search google for overclocking these components. And for me when i forget my clocks. And voltages. The stable and lowest temps I got were

1733 rated FSB
synced ram for stabilizability
and the voltages are
vcore 3.56
NB volt 1.7

I don't like to do lots of ram overclocking

I was able to get 3.46 GHz, stable with low temps

 

lol. Don't overcook your ram mate

 

Off topic, but I thought the 650/680 chipsets did not support Yorkfield processors?

 

http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=473&model=1474&modelmenu=1

Apparently you can.

 

What the!?!? Do you have any problems running the Q9450 on the Asus P5N-E??? The CPU-support list doesn't list any of the newer Quad-processors?

/M

 

I am not exactly certain what your link is supposed to demonstrate, but:
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5N-E%20SLI
does not list the Q9450 (or any other Yorkfield) as being supported?

To the OP; could you post a CPU-Z screenshot, please?

 

I didnt think it supported this chip either, agree with above, CPU-z shot please

 

Hmmm

If you have the ASUS P5N-E SLI working with that processor without problems I'm extremtly surprised since I just read the following post. What I heard Asus will never support the newer Quad-processors due to a design flaw on that motherboard. Read the following post (scroll down)

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx...I&id=20080706063631781&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

/M

 

Its the best board for the price. Well next to biostar.

 

You mean me post a screenshot, I'm using a dam q9450, why is it so hard to believe.

 

Whoa, take it easy! It is simply that Asus has repeatedly said that Yorkfield processors are not supported by nVidia 6 series motherboards.

You should understand that I only want confirmation that it actually works.

I am not accusing you of lying or anything, I simply would like to see some verification please.

If you do not wish to post a CPU-Z screenshot, then by all means, do not post a screenshot.

EDIT:
By the way, I also wanted to ask you about the VCore you originally posted.
Is it supposed to 1.356V instead of 3.56V? And you actually are putting 1.7V to your northbridge?

 

Does seem strange that he's able to do this i agree, but a screenie would b nice. If i new for sure wud prob go out and buy one lol

How have you clocked it that much? these boards have always been complete ****e when OC'ing Q6600 & Q6700 due to the crap 3 phase power design has it not?

 

I also would like to be able to use a Yorkfield in my Striker Extreme.

If the OP has gotten it to work, maybe it is possible after all.

You know, Asus is not always forthcoming with information.

I cannot even find out if the new 1603 BIOS supports the E0 E3110 because they sent me the CPU support list for the wrong motherboard!



@vhalili, please post CPU-Z screenshots of your setup (multiple instances showing all tabs would be appreciated) and share your experience relating how you were able to get a supposedly non-supported processor to work.

 

Its just w/e I do I can't seem to hit 3.6 Ghz I can't go over 1766 FSB at all , any help guys, cause I leave the ram at synced it reaches 900Mhz, so i increase ram voltage to to 2.2 But it doesn't post ;(

 

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nice cum-shot....now stop wan*ing and open the mobo tab in cpuz uke2:

 

WTF?

If you are attempting to imply that the P5N-E SLI support Quad Core 45nm Intel CPUs, you are mistaken.

Did you check the link to the CPU support list I posted that you quoted?

 

wtf?

CPU-Z validation, please.

 

Yes, there was no 45nm CPU's.

BUT did you check that link to P5N-E SLI's info? http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=473&model=1474&modelmenu=1

This clearly says that it supports Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU & Intel® Quad-Core.

I think that more likely there is error in CPU support list than in info page about product.


AND we have a guy here who says is running Q9450 and P5N-E SLI.

@vhalili: Validate your overclock and post your validation link so everyone can see that cpu and mobo you have work together.

 

hold on.....



interesting.