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[Solved] What can I do to pass Intel Burn Test (IBT) Max ?

Forum Overclocking : Chipsets & Bios [Solved] What can I do to pass Intel Burn Test (IBT) Max ?

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These are my Bios Settings

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Gigabyte BIOS F11

Vcore = 1.320 (My BIOS does not let me manually set the Vcore, it seems that as I raise the multiplier the CPU voltage increases accordingly. Under default settings I noticed the Vcore to be at 1.296V, so I tried to lower the 1.320V, closer to 1.296V via the DVID, hence the -0.030V. This seemed to lower the temps a bit, as before some of my highs were 78-79c.

MIT Settings
CPU Clock - 45
PLL - Auto
Real-time ratio in OS - Disabled
C1E - Auto
C3/C6 - Auto
EIST - Auto

Memory Settings
DRAM Timing - Quick
Channel Timming - set to 9, 9, 9, 24

Voltage Settings
LLC - Standard (Follow Intel Specs)
DVID - (-.030V)

I included the settings that I've seen are most utilized to OC, but if I do not have in here it is set at default.

Under these settings my idle CPU voltage is around .8V (1600Mhz) with core temps around 31-32c. Prim95 8 hour test no errors with core temps (68c, 70c, 75c, 69c). I ran IBT Standard for 10 cycles and my temps were (69c, 75c, 78c, 74c), it said it was stable. When I ran IBT for 3 cycles at Maximum temps (72c, 79c, 83c, 77c) and it said it was unstable.

What options do I have to pass IBT set to Max?

Thank you.

Kiyamon
CPU: Intel i5 2500k
Motherboard And BIOS Version: GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3; F11 BIOS
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Power Supply: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC
Graphics: EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB
Case And Cooling: Rozwell Challenger midtower, COOLER MASTER Hyper 212+
O/S And Misc Stuff: Windows 7 - Pro 64

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Sounds like unstable RAM. Verify that they are at the manufacturer specs. You may need to increase DRAM voltage a little.

Reply to wolfram23

kiyama wrote :

These are my Bios Settings
Under these settings my idle CPU voltage is around .8V (1600Mhz) with core temps around 31-32c. Prim95 8 hour test no errors with core temps (68c, 70c, 75c, 69c). I ran IBT Standard for 10 cycles and my temps were (69c, 75c, 78c, 74c), it said it was stable. When I ran IBT for 3 cycles at Maximum temps (72c, 79c, 83c, 77c) and it said it was unstable.

I'm staring, right now, at an overclocked 2500K coupled with a Hyper 212 - and it's idling in the 20s, peaking in the low 40s w/Burntest..
Are you certain the Hyper is seated correctly? What sort of OC did you implement?

Assuming the temps check out (!) I'd agree with Wolfram; try clocking the RAM down (or trying new RAM entirely).

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sbogus wrote :

Without overclocking my high core temp is 62c on IBT Max for 3 cycles... is this too high, should I be gettting lower? Should I reapply the thermal paste?

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wolfram23 wrote:

Sounds like unstable RAM. Verify that they are at the manufacturer specs. You may need to increase DRAM voltage a little.

The RAM I got is supposed to be one of the better ram... by down clocking you mean lowering the 1600mhz to 1333mhz or lower? The RAM says its CL9-9-9-24 1.5V... which is what I used in my settings.

Reply to kiyama

I never said downclock. I said increase the voltage. 1.55V perhaps.

As for your temps, they seem pretty normal for on air cooling. 1.32V is getting fairly high, I would have been around the same temps with my Zalman CNPS10X Extreme. Now I'm on water, and barely get into the 60s

Reply to wolfram23

So I upped my RAM voltage to 1.56V and now I passed the test. Thanks!

So with those temps do you think it stable enough for 24/7?

Thanks again.

Reply to kiyama

Well, your voltage looks ok, so I wouldn't be too worried. But if your CPU hits high 70s when gaming, I might suggest dropping the OC a little or getting a better cooler.

Basically, keep an eye on it.

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