PS3 Project RSX Boost: Overclock your Retail PS3 RSX Speeds (ps3 cfw only)

Astrous said:
Hello friends, are these overclocking files for evilnat? For example, can I install one of these like normal evilnat? Is there a need for a different step? My device is ps slim 30xxx. I want to go up to the limit, I guess it won't exceed 900. Can you send me the link to these files?
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you can't install it, since you're on a 3K, but yes, it's basically just installing it like a normal pup if you can install cfw.
 
Charles_n_town said:
you can't install it, since you're on a 3K, but yes, it's basically just installing it like a normal pup if you can install cfw.
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Since it's a 3 series, can't I use the overclock files? Isn't overclocking possible for slim case 3 series? I want 700/850, do you have it or can you find it? @Mitsu™ , bro i watched all your videos and they are all professional. Did you reach 1ghz speeds without voltage? Some of your videos are 700/850 and this is easily enough for me, is there a chance you can send me the file of this? Additionally, Cech 3 or 2 for overclocking? I have Cech 3xxx right now, but my brother has Cech 2xxx, if it will be good, I can exchange it for him because he is not interested in this.
 
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Astrous said:
Since it's a 3 series, can't I use the overclock files? Isn't overclocking possible for slim case 3 series? I want 700/850, do you have it or can you find it? @Mitsu™ , bro i watched all your videos and they are all professional. Did you reach 1ghz speeds without voltage? Some of your videos are 700/850 and this is easily enough for me, is there a chance you can send me the file of this? Additionally, Cech 3 or 2 for overclocking? I have Cech 3xxx right now, but my brother has Cech 2xxx, if it will be good, I can exchange it for him because he is not interested in this.
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As @Charles_n_town already said previously, you can't overclock your console unless you have full LV1 access, which Slims 3xxx and SuperSlims can't do at the moment.
 
Astrous said:
Hello friends, are these overclocking files for evilnat? For example, can I install one of these like normal evilnat? Is there a need for a different step? My device is ps slim 30xxx. I want to go up to the limit, I guess it won't exceed 900. Can you send me the link to these files?

Is a speed like 750/900 enough to prevent my Playstation from bricking? If there is no risk at these speeds, I will leave it like this. I would be very happy if you have the evilnat 4.91 750/850 file.
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Well, you can't even use EvilNat on your system as it isn't compatible with CFW.
 
Astrous said:
Since it's a 3 series, can't I use the overclock files? Isn't overclocking possible for slim case 3 series? I want 700/850, do you have it or can you find it? @Mitsu™ , bro i watched all your videos and they are all professional. Did you reach 1ghz speeds without voltage? Some of your videos are 700/850 and this is easily enough for me, is there a chance you can send me the file of this? Additionally, Cech 3 or 2 for overclocking? I have Cech 3xxx right now, but my brother has Cech 2xxx, if it will be good, I can exchange it for him because he is not interested in this.
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You'll need a 2XXX if you want to install Evilnat and an overclock.
- A 25XX would be the better option.
- A 20XX will be limited to 650MHz core stable MAX (700MHz is unlikely to be stable) and 850MHz VRAM max.
In fact, even 650MHz core isn't 100% guaranteed to be stable for these models. If the NEC/Tokins (capacitors) are too degraded, you may experience shutdowns in heavy games like RDR at 600MHz core.
Yes, 600MHz core. That said, you'd be very unlucky.
Note that healthy NEC/Tokins will probably degrade faster too due to the OC. We don't really have data about this, but it seems logical. Time will tell !
- A 21XX may support 700MHz core stable MAX, but that's not sure. 650MHz core is 100% guaranteed though, which represent the hugest part of the gains.

Except on VRAM, I never achieved 1GHz and I'm not interested anyway.
Don't get me wrong, this voltmod experiment is cool, but I won't try it. I don't need it.
Or maybe I'll do it for fun one day, when I'll have time xD

700/800-850 is enough to fix most of the games that react positively to this RSX OC.
I could use 850/1000 but I just don't find it worth it in term of gains.
Games that can't be saved by OCing the GPU won't be saved even at 2000/2000, so... (Drakengard 3, GTA 4, Bayonetta, etc...).

Check this collection, you'll find a 700/850 firmware:
https://app.mediafire.com/0uxvp5ismnjwm
 
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Mitsu™ said:
You'll need a 2XXX if you want to install Evilnat and an overclock.
A 25XX would be the better option.
A 20XX will be limited to 650MHz core stable MAX (700MHz is unlikely to be stable) and 850MHz VRAM max.
In fact, even 650MHz core isn't 100% guaranteed to be stable for these models. If the NEC/Tokins (capacitors) are too degraded, you may experience shutdowns in heavy games like RDR at 600MHz core.
Yes, 600MHz core. That said, you'd be very unlucky.
A 21XX may support 700MHz core stable MAX, but that's not sure. 650MHz core is 100% guaranteed though, which represent the hugest part of the gains.

Except on VRAM, I never achieved 1GHz and I'm not interested anyway.
Don't get me wrong, this voltmod experiment is cool, but I won't try it. I don't need it.
Maybe I'll do it for fun one day, when I'll have time xD

700/800-850 is enough to fix most of the games that react positively to this RSX OC.
I could use 850/1000 but I just don't find it worth it in term of gains.
Games that can't be saved by OCing the GPU won't be saved even at 2000/2000, so... (Drakengard 3, GTA 4, Bayonetta, etc...).

Check this collection, you'll find a 700/850 firmware:
https://app.mediafire.com/0uxvp5ismnjwm
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I can't thank you enough my friend, thank you for your time and attention. My brother's model is model 2501b, unfortunately this model is not on the evilnat tested models list. Is it fully compatible with the 25xx series? Just because it hasn't been tested doesn't mean it won't work, right? Can this model be overclocked? You said 650 stable for the 25 series. What should be the VRAM speed? Does it work easily at 800? Additionally, what is the best game to test overclocking settings?
 
Mitsu™ said:
You'll need a 2XXX if you want to install Evilnat and an overclock.
- A 25XX would be the better option.
- A 20XX will be limited to 650MHz core stable MAX (700MHz is unlikely to be stable) and 850MHz VRAM max.
In fact, even 650MHz core isn't 100% guaranteed to be stable for these models. If the NEC/Tokins (capacitors) are too degraded, you may experience shutdowns in heavy games like RDR at 600MHz core.
Yes, 600MHz core. That said, you'd be very unlucky.
Note that healthy NEC/Tokins will probably degrade faster too due to the OC. We don't really have data about this, but it seems logical. Time will tell !
- A 21XX may support 700MHz core stable MAX, but that's not sure. 650MHz core is 100% guaranteed though, which represent the hugest part of the gains.

Except on VRAM, I never achieved 1GHz and I'm not interested anyway.
Don't get me wrong, this voltmod experiment is cool, but I won't try it. I don't need it.
Maybe I'll do it for fun one day, when I'll have time xD

700/800-850 is enough to fix most of the games that react positively to this RSX OC.
I could use 850/1000 but I just don't find it worth it in term of gains.
Games that can't be saved by OCing the GPU won't be saved even at 2000/2000, so... (Drakengard 3, GTA 4, Bayonetta, etc...).

Check this collection, you'll find a 700/850 firmware:
https://app.mediafire.com/0uxvp5ismnjwm
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I think 650/800 is good for my ps3, do you think these settings will brick it?

Charles_n_town said:
Bence çoğu 25xx uyumludur, ancak minverchk ile test etmeniz gerekir veya sanırım @bguerville toolbox emin olmak için önce konsolu test edebilir, böylece yanlış konsola cfw yüklemeye çalışmaktan endişe etmenize gerek kalmaz.
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how can i do that? Doesn't CFW already check this when installing its add-ons on PlayStation?
 
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Astrous said:
I can't thank you enough my friend, thank you for your time and attention. My brother's model is model 2501b, unfortunately this model is not on the evilnat tested models list. Is it fully compatible with the 25xx series? Just because it hasn't been tested doesn't mean it won't work, right? Can this model be overclocked? You said 650 stable for the 25 series. What should be the VRAM speed? Does it work easily at 800? Additionally, what is the best game to test overclocking settings?
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As Charles_n_Town said, use the minverchk.pup to verify the minimum firmware on your console.
It should be 3.56 or lower in order to install Evilnat and OCing.

As for the OC frequencies possible for a 25XX, they all support at least 700MHz core and 850MHz VRAM, even the "weakest" RSX revision you can find in them, aka "CXD5300A1GB".
The better chip available in an OCable 25XX will be the "CXD5300GGB", which support at least 850MHz core (900MHz is quite frequent, 950MHz is possible but extremely rare) and up to 1000MHz VRAM.
There's also the CXD5300CGB (the chip I have in my main Slim), able to support up to 850/1000 if you're lucky. Otherwise, 800/950 is easy for them.
The "CXD5300DGB" is a pretty rare revision it seems, performing almost like a "CXD5300A1GB".
With this one, forget about 800MHz core.
"A1GB" and "DGB" may hold 750MHz core stable, but don't bet on it.

There's always small variations, even between two same chips because of different manufacturers, but you'll never see a "GGB" unable to sustain 800MHz core, for example. And you'll never see a 25XX not supporting 700/850.
The RSX revision is the main factor determining the overclock potential.

Keep in mind that overclocking is always risky !
Never jump to high values directly, even with a GGB.
Having an e3flasher is recommended.

If you're wondering how to find your RSX revision, you'll have to check your RSX's IHS before applying thermal paste. That's the only way to be sure.
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Mitsu™ said:
As Charles_n_Town said, use the minverchk.pup to verify the minimum firmware on your console.
It should be 3.56 or lower in order to install Evilnat and OCing.

As for the OC frequencies possible for a 25XX, they all support at least 700MHz core and 850MHz VRAM, even the "weakest" RSX revision you can find in them, aka "CXD5300A1GB".
The better chip available in an OCable 25XX will be the "CXD5300GGB", which support at least 850MHz core (900MHz is quite frequent, 950MHz is possible but extremely rare) and up to 1000MHz VRAM.
There's also the CXD5300CGB (the chip I have in my main Slim), able to support up to 850/1000 if you're lucky. Otherwise, 800/950 is easy for them.
The "CXD5300DGB" is a pretty rare revision it seems, performing almost like a "CXD5300A1GB".
With this one, forget about 800MHz core.
"A1GB" and "DGB" may hold 750MHz core stable, but don't bet on it.

There's always small variations, even between two same chips because of different manufacturers, but you'll never see a "GGB" unable to sustain 800MHz core, for example. And you'll never see a 25XX not supporting 700/850.
The RSX revision is the main factor determining the overclock potential.

Keep in mind that overclocking is always risky !
Never jump to high values directly, even with a GGB.
Having an e3flasher is recommended.

If you're wondering how to find your RSX revision, you'll have to check your RSX's IHS before applying thermal paste. That's the only way to be sure.
LjR6Axx.jpeg
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I think 700/800 is suitable for me, I can't risk bricking. When the PS arrives, I will test the version, I will let you know the developments, thank you for everything, brother.
 
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I've tested today a CECH-2504A with a RSX - "CXD5300GGB" 900Mhz Core + 925Mhz VRAM.
Works like a charm.
No artifacts.
System is definitely stable after 4+ hours of uptime, while GTA V was focusing on the environment (NPC's - Cars etc) with the controller plugged in.
 
stejar said:
I've tested today a CECH-2504A with a RSX - "CXD5300GGB" 900Mhz Core + 925Mhz VRAM.
Works like a charm.
No artifacts.
System is definitely stable after 4+ hours of uptime, while GTA V was focusing on the environment (NPC's - Cars etc) with the controller plugged in.
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try Crysis 1, mission 04 or 06 (Savegame)
load the mission and idle for at least 20 minutes. make sure webmanmod fan is set to 80C

please post rsx string from lv1 dump
 
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Mitsu™ said:
In fact, even 650MHz core isn't 100% guaranteed to be stable for these models. If the NEC/Tokins (capacitors) are too degraded, you may experience shutdowns in heavy games like RDR at 600MHz core.
Yes, 600MHz core. That said, you'd be very unlucky.
Note that healthy NEC/Tokins will probably degrade faster too due to the OC. We don't really have data about this, but it seems logical.
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Can confirm. My 25XXB will often completely shutdown during gaming. The red LED turns off too. This state can't be reverted unless I unplug the console and plug it back in. My RSX Frequencies are 600/750. This occurrs especially when my fan speed is high. It might be due to some other factor too, but I have nothing to point my finger at. It's a 2504B and it should be one of the best.
 
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TheNightShot said:
Can confirm. My 25XXB will often completely shutdown during gaming. The red LED turns off too. This state can't be reverted unless I unplug the console and plug it back in. My RSX Frequencies are 600/750. This occurrs especially when my fan speed is high. It might be due to some other factor too, but I have nothing to point my finger at. It's a 2504B and it should be one of the best.
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Wow... :\
These models don't have NEC/Tokins, so that's a different issue here (proof: the red LED turning off).

Some questions:
- How many days of usage on this console ?
RIP-Felix has a 25XX with over 1000 days of usage, and even if the capacitors are obviously old, it seems to support at least 700MHz core.
- What about the SYSCON log ? (Error codes)
- "My fan speed is high," how high exactly ?
- Is your PS3 overheating ?
- Did you try to trigger this issue at stock frequencies ?

Yeah I'm curious ^^'
600/750 should be super easy for a 25XX, so I'm not sure this could be related to the OC.
 
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Mitsu™ said:
Wow... :\
These models don't have NEC/Tokins, so that's a different issue here (proof: the red LED turning off).

Some questions:
- How many days of usage on this console ?
RIP-Felix has a 25XX with over 1000 days of usage, and even if the capacitors are obviously old, it seems to support at least 700MHz core.
- What about the SYSCON log ? (Error codes)
- "My fan speed is high," how high exactly ?
- Is your PS3 overheating ?
- Did you try to trigger this issue at stock frequencies ?

Yeah I'm curious ^^'
600/750 should be super easy for a 25XX, so I'm not sure this could be related to the OC.
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Yeah, I have the same feeling. This is something else probably. I was blaming the fan (for some reason) because with high speed I mean >75%. The more I get close to 95% of fan speed, the more often the console seems to crash. I have also checked the syscon error log over and over again but nothing I found makes sense. What's interesting is that I once managed to force the console on despite the absent red light....and I was met with a flurry of scary messages about corruptions everywhere, and the system was unable to recover itself (It would start to boot XMB and freeze). This made me start suspecting that the HDD was dying...but...

Unplugging and replugging fixed everything (???).

That said, given your interest in this problem (and my thirst for a solution, as well as the possibility of increasing my OC), I'll proceed to give the data you asked for.

First and foremost, I am on Evilnat 4.89 with Cobra 8.4 and the 600/750 config that comes with it. I'm not on latest because I didn't yet find the courage to install a newer firmware with a higher OC (Despite me having one of the generally luckiest models). Since I have no HW flasher, if the OC is a tad overboard, it's over, and I absolutely love this console and don't wanna lose it.

Either way...

Days of usage: 127 (3,033 on, 2,764(269) off).
Note: I treat this console like a queen. Thermal paste is swapped, I only use it when necessary, and I keep the temps below 65°C no matter what.

Recent Syscon Log: It's made mostly of 1601 and 1701 errors (0xA0801601/1701), and only one 1200 (Which I can recall, since I willingly caused it many years ago to check when the console would shutdown lol). What's interesting is that there are a handful of 2022 errors.

Fan Speed: This occurs at any speed that is above 70%. It becomes very prominent at max fan speed.

Stock Frequencies: I don't recall having this issue at stock frequencies. But back then I was on a different and older CFW (Ferrox, Cobra 8.2), and I was also on an older release of Webman. Honestly I noticed that this problem really started to exist when I updated Webman. That app tends to crash my PS3 a lot. Sometimes I can't open the Webman setup without the console freezing.
 
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I bought my Cech 2501b console, it is currently cracked with cfw 4.91 evilnat. Now, if I install the overclocked pup file, is there any need for operations via the internet browser, etc.? Can I just install the pup file and continue or do I have to do the cracking process all over again?
 
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