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    Overclocking quad cores on the GX720

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Raidriar, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. Raidriar

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    Hi guys. I would like to know how we can get our quad cores (Q9000, Q9100, QX9300) to overclock. Set fsb goes haywire even with the right pll, and does not work. Clockgen is too outdated to support our pll. What other options do we have other than contacting MSI to do something about it?
     
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    As of now there is nothing that can be done...
     
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    well that sux. whats getting in the way ? Im only getting 3% gain. Should i email MSI?
     
    Raidriar, Jul 16, 2009
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I am not sure, Doubtful MSI will assist with this..
     
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    why not? can't they fix this with a simple bios update or firmware update? do memory timings (auto, 667, or 800) make a difference, or c-state?
     
    Raidriar, Jul 16, 2009
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    you will not get anywhere with msi at least i HIGHLY doubt it...
     
    zfactor, Jul 16, 2009
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    Intel PM45? try flash another machines bios over it, theres a chance it should work nicely (i know people have tested gx720 on gt725 to overclock with setfsb)
     
    catacylsm, Jul 18, 2009
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    Intel PM45? try flash another machines bios over it, theres a chance it should work nicely (i know people have tested gx720 on gt725 to overclock with setfsb)

    But risky ^^
     
    catacylsm, Jul 18, 2009
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