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  • F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR + GA-990FXA-UD3(f6f) w/ AMD FX-8120

    Not completely sure if I have it dialed in completely. Boots great and runs pretty snappy but an occasional BSOD makes me nervous.

    Win7x64
    1866@ 9-10-9-28 2N

    Memory Timings
    CAS Latency (CL) 9T
    RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 10T
    RAS Precharge (tRP) 9T
    RAS Active Time (tRAS) 28T
    Row Cycle Time (tRC) 37T
    Command Rate (CR) 2T
    RAS To RAS Delay (tRRD) 6T
    Write Recovery Time (tWR) 14T
    Write To Read Delay (tWTR) 7T
    Read To Precharge Delay (tRTP) 7T
    Four Activate Window Delay (tFAW) 28T
    Write CAS Latency (tWCL) 8T
    Refresh Period (tREF) 7.8 us
    DRAM Drive Strength 1.5x
    DRAM Data Drive Strength 1.5x
    Clock Drive Strength 1.25x
    CKE Drive Strength 1.5x
    Idle Cycle Limit 16

    ^^^^Set by DOCP @ 1.5v

    CPUID CPU Name AMD FX(tm)-8120 Eight-Core Processor
    CPUID Revision 00600F12h
    CPU VID 1.2625 V
    North Bridge VID 1.2125 V <-- thats with .075 bump in voltage

    CPU Speed
    CPU Clock 4228.0 MHz (original: 3100 MHz, overclock: 36%)
    CPU Multiplier 21x
    CPU FSB 201.3 MHz (original: 200 MHz)
    HyperTransport Clock 2214.7 MHz <--- This is set by DOCP @ x11 FSB
    North Bridge Clock 2214.7 MHz
    Memory Bus 939.6 MHz
    DRAM:FSB Ratio 28:6




    Question #1 is should I lock down FSB to 200 (for stability)
    Question #2 Can this RAM run 9-9-9-26 or 27 and be a bit smoother or are those timings riding the proverbial line so to speak.

    Afterthought this should be moved to Overclocking AM3 sub-forum due to its nature.
    Last edited by GSKILL TECH; 04-02-2012, 10:44 AM.
    GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
    CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
    AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
    Antec 920 K?HLER
    8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
    2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
    850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
    2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
    2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
    ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
    Windows 7 x64
    Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
    Logitech G15 Keyboard
    Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset

  • #2
    Looks pretty good. Not sure what the BSODs are, but might simply look to raise DRAM, NB VID or CPU voltage just a touch (prob no more than .02 on any of them...Might start with CPU VID and if still get them, then drop back and try RAM else CPU....if you catch the BSOD error code, let us know


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    • #3
      Hard to nail down the BSOD's since I run SSD with no pagefile. It could also be running a G15 with all my temps on keyboard it could be polling the mobo enough to cause instability. When I get my Antec 920 Kuhler I will bump up the v's a bit to see if it runs a few passes of prime95 (2 hours at least blend test)

      I will update my results.
      GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
      CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
      AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
      Antec 920 K?HLER
      8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
      2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
      850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
      2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
      2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
      ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
      Windows 7 x64
      Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
      Logitech G15 Keyboard
      Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset

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      • #4
        We'll be waiting


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        • #5


          thats 4ghz with the memory set at 2000mhz and running smooth so far. I have tons of airflow in this case so its pretty safe. I might try pushing the cpu more at a later time but Im pleased with this so far.
          GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
          CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
          AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
          Antec 920 K?HLER
          8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
          2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
          850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
          2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
          2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
          ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
          Windows 7 x64
          Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
          Logitech G15 Keyboard
          Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset

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          • #6
            We're always in and out, and others can always benefit from results like this that are posted, so keep us informed of your progress, if you would


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            • #7
              Made a slight change after getting 4.279ghz. The ram setting 110ns ---> 160ns! Seems to slow it down just enough to remain stable under the heaviest of loads.

              I think all I lack in this build is a 1200w PSU. 850w rides the line with an SLI config and a bulldozer.

              GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
              CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
              AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
              Antec 920 K?HLER
              8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
              2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
              850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
              2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
              2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
              ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
              Windows 7 x64
              Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
              Logitech G15 Keyboard
              Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset
              GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
              CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
              AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
              Antec 920 K?HLER
              8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
              2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
              850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
              2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
              2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
              ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
              Windows 7 x64
              Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
              Logitech G15 Keyboard
              Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset

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              • #8
                850 might be marginal depending on the make/model, when you look at PSUs make sure whatever is advertised i.e. 850 is not the MAX load (many PSUs adverise this way) but is basically the normal load, an 850 max may be more like a 700 normal load


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                • #9
                  I am late to provide good input, but I have to say you did a great job, I will move this to Overclocking section because it has very good info people can use.

                  With this memory kit, it is probably better to raise frequency instead of lower timing, as you have done. Especially with your CPU OC, the high DRAM frequency should benefit nicely.

                  Thank you
                  GSKILL TECH
                  Last edited by GSKILL TECH; 04-02-2012, 10:42 AM.

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                  • #10
                    Thanx for moving the thread over here! Yea its still stable even after updating to the f6k bios.
                    GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
                    CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
                    AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
                    Antec 920 K?HLER
                    8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
                    2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
                    850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
                    2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
                    2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
                    ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
                    Windows 7 x64
                    Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
                    Logitech G15 Keyboard
                    Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset

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                    • #11
                      Very good, glad to here all is well


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                      • #12
                        Still no BSOD

                        Summertime and I dropped the multiplier to 4.0ghz and one notch down on cpuV.

                        Don't really have to with air conditioned house but I'm a stickler on load temps.

                        Ran fine even with the liquid at 42c would say that on a super cold day with the windows open I could pull a 5.0ghz for testing with these results.
                        GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
                        CoolerMaster HAF 922 Case with 3/ 200mm fans 4/ 120mm fans
                        AMD 8120 FX 4.279GHZ @ 1.3125v (22c idle/46c load max)
                        Antec 920 K?HLER
                        8G G.Skill Sniper (4x4) DDR3-2000(9-10-9-27)@1.6v
                        2xMSI N560GTX-Ti SLI
                        850w ThermalTake TR2 RX modular PSU
                        2x60gb OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for OS and frequently played games
                        2x500gb WD green RAID-0 (striped)
                        ASUS 23.5" HDMI Monitor
                        Windows 7 x64
                        Razor DeathAdder 3500dpi mouse
                        Logitech G15 Keyboard
                        Logitech G35 7.1 usb Headset

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                        • #13
                          It's called having fun


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