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What I would do is not use offset to determine the voltage it takes for you chip.
for 3.8ghz you should be able to run in that 1.1 area. Just set voltage to auto and multi to 38 and see what your VID is.
Then try to set it at that voltage and start backing down.
So I've watched A TON of videos today just to get a sense of the game. Looks interesting, but we'll see.
The 1 thing i know is going to get old is the constant calling out of getting a kill.... "GOT THAT ONE" -_-
I love my 5960x (even though it OC's like crap) I have owned 3930k and 4930ks before, but this thing is a different animal in rendering and editing!
I also own a 5930k but I htink its about to find a new home.
Mine will do 1500 without touching the voltage... If you have a card that takes more volts to get a higher clock, then there is no way to rectify that unless you reduce clocks to where neither needs volts to achieve X clock.
I recently picked up the new 15 with the 970m and I have to say... unless you just need the 13" form factor... make the jump and get the beefier GPU.... its 1000% worth it.
I have a second one on the way and I"m excited... That is until my 3rd one gets here :-D
I wouldn't keep the 680 unles you just wanted a phsyx card that is overkill :-D