I just got a 9900k, and used it on a Hero X. Easily got to [email protected], and its been running Prime95 Smallfft stable for the past hour, no throttling. VRM temp seems to settle around 89*C (no direct airflow, but semi-open case). Hopefully I can get it to 5.1GHz with a bit more work.
So...I clearly lost the silicon lottery with my 7820x (delidded). 4.6GHz at 1.29v is the most it can do. Any higher and my cooling can't keep up. During stress testing the cpu on its own use ~310 watts. How much does a 7900x use with a similar overclock? Considering it can manage with a lower...
No, no post at all. Just fans spinning and LEDs, and code 00 on the debug LED screen. Should have the new mobo by wednesday, so will be able to confirm then.
Godammit...think my motherboard broke :(. Delidded my 7820x (which went fine), and now it refuses to boot, showing code 00. Upon closer inspection one or more of the socket pins have been bent.
Ordered a Asus TUF Mk II, which will arrive next week. Just praying that it ain't the CPU that's...
Currently running mine at 4.7GHz @ 1.229v stable. Temps are high, but I'm waiting for a delid tool :). Wonder how far I can push this thing...
Quick info: Mesh at 3.3GHz, -5 AVX off-set. RAM is 32GB Ripjaws V 2666MHz CL15 running 3200MHz CL17 (got these for a steal on black-friday).
MSI x299...