Comments on: Overclocking the Intel E8200 Core 2 Duo ‘Wolfdale’ Processor

By: Keanu

Keanu — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:38:40 +0000

hi i tried overclocking it but i only get 2.72.
the memory multiplier is 2.40
the cpu speed is 340 MHz(340*8.5)
what should i do next?

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:06:44 +0000

Also what should I be setting my GTL ref at? I understand how it works, not too sure what it does though… CPU GTL at .62x? Its currently at auto.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:29:44 +0000

Hey guys, I’m having a similar problem that a few ppl are having on here and have not been able to find an answer scrolling through. Doddie, kogeltje and salient. Would really like to hear the solution to your problems if you found them, I have a E8200 Clocked at 3.4Ghz at the moment but it just refuses to clock any higher at all! Not even 426*8!!!

Mobo: Asus P5QL - Pro
CPU: E8200
RAM: 4×1026 Crucial ballistix PC8500 1066Mhz
GPU: Asus 9800GT

Core temps
38C Idle
47/48C under load.
So i know its got pleanty more to give!!!

Voltages
Vcore: 1.25
RAM: 2.2
NB: Auto (but even at @ 1.4 no change in stiuation)
SB: Auto

Bios images of settings I have used and still not love,
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/Wetwill1/Photo0026.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/Wetwill1/Photo0027.jpg
CPU-z and asus EZ tune images
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/Wetwill1/Loadchip.jpg

Ok so im stumped. I have raised my Vcore, FSB termination volatage, FSB strap to max to lower NB latency NB voltages, SB voltages, higher latency on ram, higher Voltages on ram and load line calibration to protect Vdroop.
Im still no higher than 3.4GHz
Doc, if you can help me i’d appreciate it. Is there something real simple im missing?
Steve

By: Zboe

Zboe — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:06:27 +0000

E8200 at 4.1 Ghz here with OCZ reaper 1066 (2×2 gb) memory, on a Gigabyte EP45-UD3R mobo. Bus speed is 513 on 8x multi. Good chip and for $50.00 cheaper than a 8400.

By: Kogeltje

Kogeltje — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:05:12 +0000

I got my E8200 at 4,0 Ghz, 500FSB @ 8x Multiplier. Vcore 1.3750

Stable with IntelBurnTest

specs:

Asus P5E ( rampage Formula bios)
E8200 (lapped)
4Gb Crucial ballistix tracer DDR2-800 @ 1000 Mhz
XFX 4890 Black edition @ stock speeds

here is a pic of Superpi:

http://i29.tinypic.com/kbsqxh.jpg

By: Silent Scream

Silent Scream — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:28:05 +0000

For those new to o’c ing there are some things to keep in mind before venturing out and killing your precious new system.

First of all the stock Intel Hsf, great paperweight but unsuited for cooling an overclocked system. Buy a decent after market cooler like the TT big type or an equivalent.

Second. Overclocking means an increase in heath output. To reach a overclock of 20% or more you usually need to increase the core voltage to gain a stable system. So make sure your case has sufficient cooling. This means that both intake and outtake should be balanced. So you would want a 50/50 balance approx. Eighter underpressure or overpressure will lead to high temperatures and poor oc performance

Currently running a 7750 @ 3.3/ E 7200@ 3.4 and a E 8200@ 3.2 (just slapped it in and raised fsb to 400)

By: AngelofDev

AngelofDev — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:35:33 +0000

I forgot to add, everything else is on default settings the only thing I have changed is the FSB speeds.

By: AngelofDev

AngelofDev — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:31:16 +0000

Hey, Wim Lim. I have a P5KC also with an E8200 in it. I have managed to take it to a Stable 3.73GHz with a Zalman CNPS9700NT.

Temps were a stable 31*C on idle and 45*C on load. (Prime95)

I have now got it under water cooling and took it to 3.8GHz
Temps were a stable 30*C on idle and 49*C on load. (Prime95)

By: Wim Lane

Wim Lane — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:01:15 +0000

Hi, I just got my Asus P5KC mobo with an E8200 already attached to it. I bought it second hand, the dude was saying he got it stable at 3,2Ghz. There are 4 bars of 1 gig 800Mhz memory and I couldn’t get it any further either until I reduced the 4-4-4-12 settings to 5-5-5-15. Now I got it stable at 3,53Ghz, running the default multiplier and 440Mhz fsb. I cant change the divider, so the memory is holding down now. No problem, 3,53Ghz is nice for this setup I believe; game’s are running perfectly and it supports the GTX260 OC just as nice.
Temps are 40 degrees celcius idle and on load, 55 tops; I have a zalman cooler, a 7700 I believe.

By: John

John — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:58:02 +0000

Just bought my E8200, darn 8400 no longer stocked at MicroCenter. I’m taking a systematic approach and first establishing baseline thermal characteristics while I wait for thermal paste to settle.

Using orthos 2004 johnny lee and realtemp i find

idle min 40 42
idle max 43 49

orthos 54 57 under load