Basic Core i7 Video Overclocking Guide/How-To

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11-21-2008, 09:52 PM
LinusTech

Basic Core i7 Video Overclocking Guide/How-To

We cut this together this week starting from Saaya's excellent tutorial on overclocking the Core i7, and although it's not really tuned for the crowd around here, hopefully some of the basic concepts presented (in regards to the differences between Core i7 overclocking and Core 2 overclocking) will be helpful for those new to the Core i7.

http://www.linustechtips.com/how-to/...clocking-guide
11-21-2008, 10:30 PM
VIctorj

Nice video.... good to get hands dirty slowly and safely around Core i7.
Cheers.
11-22-2008, 08:19 AM
BlueAqua

Great video Linus! Thanks for your insight and showcasing some of the great products out there.
11-22-2008, 10:06 PM
LinusTech

Thanks guys. I just don't want other people to have to spend as much time learning the basics as I did. Once you get the terminology down, it's a little bit easier to do reading up on it.
11-22-2008, 10:49 PM
T_Flight

Good one! An asset to the OC'ing community. I hope there was no injuries involved with that fan. Watch that fan! It BITES! (no shroud) :eek:
11-22-2008, 11:05 PM
Charles Wirth

Good job and good tips for those starting out.
11-22-2008, 11:37 PM
LinusTech

Thanks Charles. High praise from you.

I learned everything I know about overclocking from the fantastic community you've built up here.
11-23-2008, 01:17 PM
Astratuner

Thanks for the video!!!
11-23-2008, 02:43 PM
Silaz

Hmmm, is 1.25 volts really a good recommended limit or would 1.3+ be acceptable for the new core i7?
11-23-2008, 03:02 PM
Metroid

Amazing video guide presentation,

Thanks very much :)
11-23-2008, 04:04 PM
SturmoV

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus@ncix

We cut this together this week starting from Saaya's excellent tutorial on overclocking the Core i7, and although it's not really tuned for the crowd around here, hopefully some of the basic concepts presented (in regards to the differences between Core i7 overclocking and Core 2 overclocking) will be helpful for those new to the Core i7.

http://www.linustechtips.com/how-to/...clocking-guide

Excellent guide! Love how the mobo boxes keep ninja-changing on your table as you progress: first Intel's x58, then the Rampage and P6T... :up: :D
11-23-2008, 04:21 PM
jasonelmore

nice video.. gotta love the 1.25v recommendations.. we'll all follow that one ;)
11-23-2008, 04:29 PM
giorgos th.

Superb video buddy....everything was smooth....
nice usefull tips there..
11-23-2008, 05:06 PM
Kensek

1.25v on VCore. No i7 can OC with such a low voltage. The R2E BIOS sets the i7 CPU v up to 1.50 as the safe limit. Intel specs provide the safe range to 1.375-1.400v.

But, Kudos on taking the time and initiative in making the Video. It was professionally done.
11-23-2008, 06:25 PM
doox00

Very nice thank you
11-24-2008, 02:10 PM
LinusTech

1.25 is enough to take my 920 up to 3.7 without issues.... Maybe I just have a good chip?

Once you start to put vCore into these things they get HOT.
11-24-2008, 04:46 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus@ncix

1.25 is enough to take my 920 up to 3.7 without issues.... Maybe I just have a good chip?

Once you start to put vCore into these things they get HOT.

could you please list all of your AI Tweaker settings here ?
11-24-2008, 05:33 PM
Lukee

Nice video Linus!! Thanks for the info.
11-24-2008, 06:05 PM
dinos22

ROFL at subliminal advertising there linus :p::p::p:

W-ya calls it subliminable :D
11-24-2008, 06:49 PM
Michowski

I just hit myself with the fan.... LMAO. Nice video man. Great job.
12-01-2008, 09:11 AM
Shock

Great job! Good looking water cooling too ;-)
12-01-2008, 11:10 AM
herderien

nice video with a bit of humour that make it fun for anyone :)
12-01-2008, 12:34 PM
Etihtsarom

Cool video until the nerdy tripping @ the end, which makes it ultra funny if done on purpose and even funnier if you were just being a nerd. No really, did a great job, thanks very much.
12-01-2008, 01:21 PM
George_o/c

Great video ! :up: Thumb-nailed, untill I decide whether I buy one or not ;)
12-01-2008, 03:24 PM
hotrodtheman

Awesome video man. I've been out the game since Conroe was released, so this video has been very informative for me. Thanks to everyone that helped put it together.
02-05-2009, 04:53 PM
Kanasatake

Thanks Saaya and Linus for the great video...... that helps to actually see it in action on a video...... I am still scared to "burn my chip" ..this thing about the Vdimm/uncore..voltages being within .5 of each other

Cheers, Hermes