Manual Settings for Asus P5w DH Deluxe and Twin2X4096-6400C5?

[semperfly]

I thoroughly reviewed the other threads and couldn't find anything applicable to my mobo/ram combination. I am running bios ver 2801.

 

I don't want to overclock anything at this point. I want to set the timings manually, but am not sure what all the settings are. I have input the 5-5-5-18 settings in the bios and have the voltage set to 1.8v as indicated on the modules, but am not sure what value is best for the write recovery.

 

Thank you for the advice!!

 

Tim

[DerekT]

I would try these settings:

 

Configure System Frequency/Voltage

• AI Overclocking = Manual
  
  
• CPU Frequency = 266
  
  
• DRAM Frequency = 800MHz
  
  
• Performance Mode = Auto
  
  
• PCI Express Frequency = 100
  
  
• PCI Clock Synchronization Mode = 33.33
  
  

 

• Memory Voltage = 1.8v
  
  
• CPU Core Voltage = Auto
  
  
• FSB Termination Voltage = Auto
  
  
• MCH Chipset Voltage = Auto
  
  
• ICH Chipset Voltage = Auto
  
  

Advanced Chipset Settings

• Configure DRAM by SPD = Disabled
  
  
• DRAM CAS# Latency = 5
  
  
• DRAM RAS# Prechardge = 5
  
  
• DRAM RAs# to CAS# Delay = 5
  
  
• DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge: 18
  
  
• DRAM Write recovery Time = 6
  
  

[semperfly]

Thanks for the reply DerekT!! I will try those settings.

 

I have another quick question if you don't mind...I have never overclocked a computer before and am worried that if I do, I may damage mine. Is my computer a good candidate for overclocking (is it worth it)? Right now my cooling is the stock intel cpu cooler that came in the retail packaging and 3x120mm case fans in my antec p180b. I have (but have not yet installed) a Zalman CNPS9500LED. I don't think I would go to the trouble of switching to water-cooling though.

 

What settings would you recommend to get the most from my computer?

 

Thanks!

 

Tim

[DerekT]

Download Real Temp from-->

Here

Download Prime95 from-->

Here

Run Prime95 and choose small ffts. Allow it to run for ~20 minutes and run Real Temp at the same time.

 

What is the maximum temperature Real Temp shows?

[semperfly]

OK, I ran it for 20 minutes as you suggested, and my results are as follows:

 

core 0: minTemp 30 C, maxTemp 66 C

core 1: minTemp 29 C, maxTemp 64 C

 

This test was run with the stock intel boxed proc fan/heatsink.

 

THANKS for your help DerekT!!

 

Tim

[semperfly]

^^ Gentle bump up. :)

 

Thanks!

 

Tim

[DerekT]

I would not overclock with those maximum temps. They are fine as they are, but if you want to overclock, then you need to purchase a good aftermarket CPU cooler such as the Thermalright Ultra Xtreme 120.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109140

[semperfly]

Thanks for the advice DerekT. :)

 

I have (but have not yet installed) a Zalman CNPS9500LED. Do you think that this cooler would be adequate or do I need to buy a different one??

 

Tim

[DerekT]

I would say that an overclock to 3.2 - 3.4Ghz should be workable with that cooler. I would use Arctic Silver MX for thermal interface material.

 

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10937/1182913919.jpg

 

 

Thanks for the advice DerekT. :)

 

I have (but have not yet installed) a Zalman CNPS9500LED. Do you think that this cooler would be adequate or do I need to buy a different one??

 

Tim