i7-950 + H80 Optimal OC?

[CrimsonKnight13]

I recently just built/updated the system that's listed in my signature. What is the optimal overclock for i7-950 with the Corsair H80 on an EVGA X58 SLI LE (mobo acquired through an RMA upgrade). My most recent experience of OCing has been a Phenom II 965 BE & a C2Q Q6600.

I appreciate the guidance in advance.

 

[quikt]

I don't have your board or cooler but i was able to hit 4ghz on air fairly easily and temps are good. im at 191x21 @ 1.28volts.

 

[CrimsonKnight13]

Do I need to alter any of the QPI settings to achieve that?

 

[thesecond]

Do I need to alter any of the QPI settings to achieve that?

lock your qpi to 1.35v and you should be stable. Then slowly work it downwards from there.

 

[Harry1969]

You could probably reach 4.2GHz I would imagine.

 

[quikt]

Do I need to alter any of the QPI settings to achieve that?

left qpi on auto.

 

[CrimsonKnight13]

I'll give it a try tonight & aim for 4.0~4.2GHz... but Deus Ex: Human Revolution might get in the way of that...