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*POST* your i7 setup specks
- Thread starter Renner Technology
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And I only need 1.208v @ 4ghz (200x20) with my D0 on an Intel board. Whats your point? All chips and motherboard react differently. Some arent as good as others. I had an e8400 that I ran for 6 months @ 1.53v @ 4.3ghz without a hitch, temps were only 69c on water as well.
EVGA E758 SLI
i7 920 D0 @ 4010mhz (1.25v, still testing, only tried one overclock so far)
6GB OCZ gold @ 1600mhz 9-9-9-24 (still testing)
Swiftect XT, Koolance NB/SB block.
2xMCR320 rads, 1x220mm slim rad
Laing D4 (crap, going to replace)
MiniRes
Idle = ~35
Max temps prime95 blend = 49C
Max temps prime95 Small FFT = 59C
New pump should improve things a bit. All crammed into an unmodded Antec 1200.
i7 920 D0 @ 4010mhz (1.25v, still testing, only tried one overclock so far)
6GB OCZ gold @ 1600mhz 9-9-9-24 (still testing)
Swiftect XT, Koolance NB/SB block.
2xMCR320 rads, 1x220mm slim rad
Laing D4 (crap, going to replace)
MiniRes
Idle = ~35
Max temps prime95 blend = 49C
Max temps prime95 Small FFT = 59C
New pump should improve things a bit. All crammed into an unmodded Antec 1200.
C'DaleRider
Weaksauce
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i7 920 D0 @ 4GHz @ 1.28V
Asus Rampage II Gene
6GB Corsair Dominator @ 1600 8-8-8-24 @ 1.64V
Watercooled---Watercool HK 3.0 cpu block, Swiftech NB block, DDC2 pump w/XSPC top, Thermochill 120.3 rad
Idle temp----34C
Load Temp--56C (OCCT-LinX)
Asus Rampage II Gene
6GB Corsair Dominator @ 1600 8-8-8-24 @ 1.64V
Watercooled---Watercool HK 3.0 cpu block, Swiftech NB block, DDC2 pump w/XSPC top, Thermochill 120.3 rad
Idle temp----34C
Load Temp--56C (OCCT-LinX)
newxperiment
Limp Gawd
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CPU: i7-920
MB: Asus P6T Deluxe
RAM: 6 GB Mushkin Cas 6
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Your OC settings: i7 [email protected] 1.3 Volts; rock solid stable
cooling: Cooler Master v8
temps:
idle: 50 degrees celcius
full load (folding@home): 85-95 degrees celcius depending on the A/C....Yes, it runs hot; but its 100% stable, personally I don't care if it boils water as long as it's stable
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Why you chose the setup you did
(why you liked your mb and etc)
I needed a new processor and the i7 seemed to deliver...Also, I've been a long time fan of Asus motherboards, and am familiar with their overclocking setups- so I decided to go with the P6T Deluxe
MB: Asus P6T Deluxe
RAM: 6 GB Mushkin Cas 6
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Your OC settings: i7 [email protected] 1.3 Volts; rock solid stable
cooling: Cooler Master v8
temps:
idle: 50 degrees celcius
full load (folding@home): 85-95 degrees celcius depending on the A/C....Yes, it runs hot; but its 100% stable, personally I don't care if it boils water as long as it's stable
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Why you chose the setup you did
(why you liked your mb and etc)
I needed a new processor and the i7 seemed to deliver...Also, I've been a long time fan of Asus motherboards, and am familiar with their overclocking setups- so I decided to go with the P6T Deluxe
Domingo
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^ My setup is really close to yours and I'm definitely seeing significantly lower temps (30-75 degrees)than you are for 3.8 gHz (not much slower). Have you tried turning the voltage down a little or using a different kind of thermal paste? I agree that stability is the real key, but you might be able to get those temps down a little without losing any performance/stability. You might be able to run 3.93 @ 1.265 volts.
You might also check the seating on your V8. I tightened mine up a bit and saw a 5-10 degree shift all of the time.
You might also check the seating on your V8. I tightened mine up a bit and saw a 5-10 degree shift all of the time.
newxperiment
Limp Gawd
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I've reseated it a few times, and am using arctic silver...the temps seem high to me as well. I noticed that when I turn the fan on high on the V8 it begins to almost wobble a little bit, so I don't turn the fan on it past 50%...Maybe that has caused the heat sink to loosen contact.
No matter what I put the voltage at I can't seem to get this particular i7 stable at or above 4 Ghz without hitting the throttle limit...Maybe I'll give it another shot this weekend...I'll attempt to lower the voltage and see what happens- though I've done this in the past and have gotten random system restarts...Thank you for the advice.
Domingo
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No worries - I guess every processor is different. I have my CPU fan on max pretty much all of the time and my case is at least pretty clutter-free...I'm sure that helps, too. It's tucked behind my TV, so I couldn't hear it even it it was loud.
For a thermal compound, I picked up some Thermaltake TG-1 at Microcenter. It's not as good as the uber high-end ones, but it was the best thing they had on the shelf. That knocked my temps down about 10% from the Coolermaster compound that came with the V8.
If it doesn't want to coorperate, I guess I wouldn't worry as long as you're stable. Supposedly the i7's are funcational at up to 97 degrees for something like 4 years, so you're still going to be okay.
The only reason I brought it up is because I literally had the same temps you do but getting that thermal compound and tightening my V8 really helped a ton.
I'm running at 1.25V and 3.6ghz + turbo (3.78).
For a thermal compound, I picked up some Thermaltake TG-1 at Microcenter. It's not as good as the uber high-end ones, but it was the best thing they had on the shelf. That knocked my temps down about 10% from the Coolermaster compound that came with the V8.
If it doesn't want to coorperate, I guess I wouldn't worry as long as you're stable. Supposedly the i7's are funcational at up to 97 degrees for something like 4 years, so you're still going to be okay.
The only reason I brought it up is because I literally had the same temps you do but getting that thermal compound and tightening my V8 really helped a ton.
I'm running at 1.25V and 3.6ghz + turbo (3.78).
Have parts for an i7 build(hackintosh + Win7) on the way:
i7 920
Gigabyte EX58-UD3R mobo
6GB OCZ DDR3(may go up to 12 within a couple months)
XFX ati 4870 1GB
2 1TB Seagate Barricuda hard drives (one for each OS)
I have 1 dell 2209WA and have another one being shipped right now for the new setup as well.
Next item will be surround sound setup.
coming from the 3 year old macbook pro in my sig, it should be quite the upgrade.
i7 920
Gigabyte EX58-UD3R mobo
6GB OCZ DDR3(may go up to 12 within a couple months)
XFX ati 4870 1GB
2 1TB Seagate Barricuda hard drives (one for each OS)
I have 1 dell 2209WA and have another one being shipped right now for the new setup as well.
Next item will be surround sound setup.
coming from the 3 year old macbook pro in my sig, it should be quite the upgrade.