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

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That's not really how it works.
"A" and "B" are mostly indicating which HDD capacitance your console has.
What defines the potential of a PS3 is its RSX model.
CXD5300"A1GB", "CGB", "DGB" or "GGB".
1 question I didn't understood anything about the A1GB CGB etc 1 word simple?
 
so can you tell me what my rsx is from this serial? and what serial code does Tanzu have so i can try and get one online. thanks guys :)
 

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Model numbers and serial codes won't exactly help. For example, two similar units may have a different P/N mainboard with a completely different RSX.

@Tanzu15 and @Mitsu™

What PCB models and part numbers were printed on your mainboards, specifically?
This would help further narrow down the compatible models for European models which have the "datecode-in-a-box" printed. Not the most accurate, but an potential indicator which PAL mainboards are likely to have high OC yield RSXs. (as in, which mainboard P/Ns are likely to contain CGB or higher binned RSXs.)

For example, I'll provide my own 750/975 2500 - CECH-2503A, datecode 0C, mainboard JSD-001, P/N 1-882-770-31, RSX CXD5300CGB.

The less desirable 25xx mainboard I had in storage - 2504B, 0C datecode, mainboard JTP-001, P/N 1-882-481-21, RSX CXD5300A1GB.
 
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Model numbers and serial codes won't exactly help. For example, two similar units may have a different P/N mainboard with a completely different RSX.

@Tanzu15 and @Mitsu™

What PCB models and part numbers were printed on your mainboards, specifically?
This would help further narrow down the compatible models for European models which have the "datecode-in-a-box" printed. Not the most accurate, but an potential indicator which PAL mainboards are likely to have high OC yield RSXs. (as in, which mainboard P/Ns are likely to contain CGB or higher binned RSXs.)

For example, I'll provide my own 750/975 2500 - CECH-2503A, datecode 0C, mainboard JSD-001, P/N 1-882-770-31, RSX CXD5300CGB.

The less desirable 25xx mainboard I had in storage - 2504B, 0C datecode, mainboard JTP-001, P/N 1-882-481-21, RSX CXD5300A1GB.
how do i find my datecode and mainboard code and everything you have shown so i can share mine?
 
how do i find my datecode and mainboard code and everything you have shown so i can share mine?
The datecode should be on the bottom of the PS3.
In case of your PS3, US based consoles should have an specific month and year of production printed instead of datecode - you'll want it to be in the December 2010 - January 2011 range, or close whereabouts, for your specific 2500 model.

As for the other two (mainboard model and part number), you'll unfortunately have to disassemble the whole PS3, down to the mainboard.

While @bguerville 's online toolset would have told you the mainboard type (as far as I remember, latest release of the bgtoolset would show the mainboard model used in the PS3 that the website is accessed from), the P/N can only be determined by disassembling the PS3 completely and taking photos of both sides.
 
1 question I didn't understood anything about the A1GB CGB etc 1 word simple?
so can you tell me what my rsx is from this serial? and what serial code does Tanzu have so i can try and get one online. thanks guys :)

You'll have to check your GPU's IHS.
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• CXD5300A1GB : This one can do 700 on core easily, 750 if you're lucky (but don't count on it). As for memory (VRAM), 900 or 925. Maybe 950 at best.

• CXD5300CGB : 800 on core stable. 850 freeze after some time in game, but it's 100% stable if the temp stays below 70°C. Up to 1000MHz on memory if you're lucky (stay cautious).

• CXD5300DGB : We don't know it well, the only report say 700/1000 stable max.

• CXD5300GGB : The greatest overclockers, 850 or 900 on core. 950 is EXTREMELY rare. Up to 1000MHz on memory.

Of course, there are always exceptions due to the silicon lottery.

While later date codes give you more chances to get a good chip, this is still a lottery (a triple lottery in fact. Month ? + Chip revision ? + Silicon lottery ?).

Of course, a better potential still doesn't mean that it's a good idea to stress the RSX that much on the long run. ;)
 
You'll have to check your GPU's IHS.
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• CXD5300A1GB : This one can do 700 on core easily, 750 if you're lucky (but don't count on it). As for memory (VRAM), 900 or 925. Maybe 950 at best.

• CXD5300CGB : 800 on core stable. 850 freeze after some time in game, but it's 100% stable if the temp stays below 70°C. Up to 1000MHz on memory if you're lucky (stay cautious).

• CXD5300DGB : We don't know it well, the only report say 700/1000 stable max.

• CXD5300GGB : The greatest overclockers, 850 or 900 on core. 950 is EXTREMELY rare. Up to 1000MHz on memory.

Of course, there are always exceptions due to the silicon lottery.

While later date codes give you more chances to get a good chip, this is still a lottery (a triple lottery in fact. Month ? + Chip revision ? + Silicon lottery ?).

Of course, a better potential still doesn't mean that it's a good idea to stress the RSX that much on the long run. ;)
Ow thank for the information I'll have to check that when the time come for the delid

After trying several oc, I can only use 550-700, it is the only one that does not turn off in the tomb raider, my ps3 slim cech-2004A does not work anymore
Overheating problems? What temperature do you have this if a very unlucky ps3 Jesus
 
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After trying several oc, I can only use 550-700, it is the only one that does not turn off in the tomb raider, my ps3 slim cech-2004A does not work anymore
Almost 100% sure that it's NEC Tokins related.
If you could dump your SYSCON log, we'll see.

My 2004B has the same issue. In demanding games like Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, at 700MHz core : shutdown (3 beeps).
650MHz core is fine on it, but your capacitors are probably more degraded.
 
Almost 100% sure that it's NEC Tokins related.
If you could dump your SYSCON log, we'll see.

My 2004B has the same issue. In demanding games like Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, at 700MHz core : shutdown (3 beeps).
650MHz core is fine on it, but your capacitors are probably more degraded.
Yes, it emits 3 beeps and turns off, are you referring to the capacitors on the board or the power supply?
 
Yes but check your SYSCON log first, to be sure.
well, this is what the log has returned, it is not good at all

Firmware Version: 4.91 (build 50754)
Platform ID: CokG11
Product Code: 00 85
Product Sub Code: 00 09
Hardware Config: 000000000203BC3C
Syscon Firmware Version: 0832.00000000083E0832 (EEPROM: 00000000083E0832)
Bringup Count: 1801, Shutdown Count: 1788
Runtime: 135 Days, 23 Hours, 6 Minutes, 52 Seconds
Error Log
01: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 03:58:55 2024
02: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 03:27:03 2024
03: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 02:00:55 2024
04: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 01:51:46 2024
05: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 01:10:24 2024
06: A0801002 Sat Jul 6 22:20:59 2024
07: A0801002 Sat Jul 6 22:08:20 2024
08: A0801002 Sat Jul 6 21:55:41 2024
09: A0093004 Sat Apr 13 21:04:30 2024
10: A0801002 Sun Jan 28 21:53:45 2024
11: A0801002 Sun Jan 28 21:47:56 2024
12: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:27:32 2024
13: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:18:12 2024
14: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:17:12 2024
15: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:03:55 2024
16: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:03:48 2024
17: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 20:56:09 2024
18: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 20:16:59 2024
19: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 20:13:42 2024
20: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
21: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
22: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
23: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
24: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
25: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
26: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
27: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
28: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
29: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
30: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
31: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
32: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
 
Found two more contenders for some OCs.

One is a CECH2003B 0A. Likely not far given this is one of the last units to ever feature a 65nm chip (RSX.)
The other is a CECH2504B 0D. Might have some chances of GGB or CGB.

Offtopic: I just came from doing a 128MB mod on a OGXbox and somehow feel invincible lol
 
well, this is what the log has returned, it is not good at all

Firmware Version: 4.91 (build 50754)
Platform ID: CokG11
Product Code: 00 85
Product Sub Code: 00 09
Hardware Config: 000000000203BC3C
Syscon Firmware Version: 0832.00000000083E0832 (EEPROM: 00000000083E0832)
Bringup Count: 1801, Shutdown Count: 1788
Runtime: 135 Days, 23 Hours, 6 Minutes, 52 Seconds
Error Log
01: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 03:58:55 2024
02: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 03:27:03 2024
03: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 02:00:55 2024
04: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 01:51:46 2024
05: A0801002 Sun Jul 7 01:10:24 2024
06: A0801002 Sat Jul 6 22:20:59 2024
07: A0801002 Sat Jul 6 22:08:20 2024
08: A0801002 Sat Jul 6 21:55:41 2024
09: A0093004 Sat Apr 13 21:04:30 2024
10: A0801002 Sun Jan 28 21:53:45 2024
11: A0801002 Sun Jan 28 21:47:56 2024
12: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:27:32 2024
13: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:18:12 2024
14: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:17:12 2024
15: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:03:55 2024
16: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 21:03:48 2024
17: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 20:56:09 2024
18: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 20:16:59 2024
19: A0802022 Sat Jan 27 20:13:42 2024
20: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
21: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
22: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
23: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
24: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
25: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
26: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
27: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
28: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
29: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
30: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
31: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
32: FFFFFFFF Sat Jan 1 01:59:59 2000
Many 1002 errors and a 3004, so yes, it confirms that your NEC Tokins are tired.

2022 errors are not important. Even a brand new PS3 will have them, that's when you're playing PS2 games.
 
Many 1002 errors and a 3004, so yes, it confirms that your NEC Tokins are tired.

2022 errors are not important. Even a brand new PS3 will have them, that's when you're playing PS2 games.
Many of those errors were surely from trying various levels of OC, anyway, I will have to look for another PS3, thanks for the answers, they have been helpful
 
Found two more contenders for some OCs.

One is a CECH2003B 0A. Likely not far given this is one of the last units to ever feature a 65nm chip (RSX.)
The other is a CECH2504B 0D. Might have some chances of GGB or CGB.

Offtopic: I just came from doing a 128MB mod on a OGXbox and somehow feel invincible lol
I have like 6 GGBs. They all do 850/975 zero diff.
 
Will check ASAP. Got tangled with some old school ABIT NF7-S v2.0 mobo awakening from the dead lol

EDIT: Welp, "unlucky" this time - A1GB RSX.
 
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