[Testing] Core I7 920 (watercooled) & Gigabyte UD5 X58

Intel Core i7 920 & EX58-UD5


http://www.pamerponsel.com/uploads/2...el-core-i7.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5...8u149dexx8.jpg









System

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7126/900sysjz0.jpg


CPU : Intel Core i7 920
VGA : Powercolor HD4870X2 2Gb GDDR5
Motherboard : Gigabyte UD5 X58 (F3 Bios)
Ram : 3GB Corsair DDR3-1600Mhz
PSU : Corsair TX750W
HDD : Samsung F1 750GB
O.S: Windows Vista 64bit +Sp1
Driver : Catalyst 8.11
Case : Antec Nine Hundred (3x Fans 120mm & 1x Fan 200mm)

Cooling: Watercooling (BIX 240mm - Enzotech waterblock - Pump Eheim S600 Station)






CPU : Core I7 920 OEM
Batch: 3836A531

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3466/cpubatchvx8.jpg






http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3765/nhelamenbp8.jpg


http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6...ctimageih2.jpg






Note: You should use the White Ram Slots !!!









Task Manager @ 8 Threads


http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6...managerfk1.jpg






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Vcore Voltage


With Loadline calibration enabled :


1.31v Bios
1.28v Windows Idle
1.264v Windows Full


Vdrop (Windows Idle >> Windows Load ) = 0.015v

Total (Bios >> Windows Full Load ) = 0.04v / 0.05v




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Temps - Watercooling



CPU Default
Ambient Temp= ~16º
Idle Temp =25º



Full Load Temp = 37º/41º

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/120/fullrv4.jpg





Overclock




Bios Settings @ 3.8Ghz & DDR3-1600Mhz :

Multi: x19
BCLK:200
Performance : Turbo
RAM: DDR3-1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24
Loadline : Enable
Uncore : x16
Memory : x8
QPI/VTT : 1.26v
Vdim : 1.60v
Vcore : 1.31v Bios (1.264 Full)
CPU Settings :BIT & Multi Core ON , rest of settings OFF

Note: Vcore voltage may not be the same for every system , you need to test !







EX58-UD5 Temps @ Stock Cooling


http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8213/everewq6.jpg


Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz (200x19)

Board Temp Idle = ~36º

North bridge Tem Idle = 48ºc






Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz Temps (water)




Ambient Temp = ~16º
3800Mhz @ 1.264v Load (1.28v Idle)

Idle Temp = 26º/31º(Watercooling)

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6730/idleag8.jpg







Full temp = 58º/64º

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6941/126cj3.jpg









Benchmarks





CPU = 3.8ghz
Ram Default (1600Mhz @ 9-9-9)







Superpi 1M (Vista 64bit)



http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/1733/spisy2.jpg


10.87s




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Everest


http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8361/bandaturbowf1.jpg




16500Mb/s & 28.6ns




With Intel X38 + E8400 @ 4Ghz + 4GB DDR2-1069Mhz = around 9000MB/s & 54ns !!



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3DMark Vantage



Core I7 920 @ 3.8Ghz & Ram Default ( DDR3-1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24) !

Also C2D E8400 @ 4000Mhz & 4GB DDR2-1066Mhz @ 4-4-4-12 !




E8400 @ 4Ghz

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/5...70x2pr2th0.jpg




Core i7 920 @ 3.8ghz

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7042/vantagegv9.jpg






Results:



E8400 @ 4Ghz
CPU Score : 7189
CPU Test 1 : 1095.33
CPU Test 2 : 11.96

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Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz
CPU Score : 23077
CPU Test 1 : 3264.79
CPU Test 2 : 28.79








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3DMark 2006


E8400 @ 4Ghz

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1079/2k6e8400sr0.jpg




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Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2969/2k6qi2.jpg
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1383/2k62us7.jpg






Results:



E8400 @ 4Ghz
3Dmark Score = 19877 Marks
CPU Score = 3695

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Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz
3Dmark Score = 22939 Marks
CPU Score = 6687









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Cinebench Benchmark (64bit)




Core i7 920 @ 3.8ghz
3GB DDR3-1600Mhz
Windows Vista 64bit

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7...nebenchxl1.jpg



21813




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Winrar Benchmark



Core i7 920 @ 3.8ghz
3GB DDR3-1600Mhz
Windows Vista 64bit


http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5835/rarnkf4.jpg






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Crysis Benchmark DX10 - 64bit






Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz
3GB Corsair DDR3-1600Mhz 9-9-9-24
Gigabyte X58-UD5
Powercolor HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5

1680x1050
Very High
DX10
Windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit





CPU Bench

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9030/cpubenhcpc1.jpg


Average = 41.3 Fps





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Far Cry 2 Benchmark DX10






Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz
Powercolor 4870X2 2GB GDDR5
1920x1200
AA 2x
Ultra High Settings
DX10
Vista 64bit



http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9945/farc2qz3.jpg


Average = 73.5 Fps



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Overclock - Core i7 920 @ 4000Mhz






Bios Settings @ 4Ghz & DDR3-1600Mhz :

Multi: x20
BCLK:200
Performance : Standard/Turbo
RAM: DDR3-1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24
Loadline : Enable
Uncore : x16
Memory : x8
QPI/VTT : 1.26v
Vdim : 1.60v
Vcore : 1.38xv Bios (1.344 Full)
CPU Settings : BIT , Multi Core & Turbo ON , rest of settings OFF


Note: Vcore voltage may not be the same for every system , you need to test !







Core i7 920 @ 4Ghz Idle


http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3913/4ghzui4.jpg







Core i7 920 @ 4Ghz @ 1.34v Load


http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2...hzprimeit8.jpg








Everest @ 4Ghz (Turbo mode ON = +200Mhz single App )

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3...est4ghzgd9.jpg










Superpi 1M @ 4Ghz (Turbo mode ON = +200Mhz single app )


http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2051/spirecxn1.jpg





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Far Cry 2 Benchmark DX10 @ 4Ghz






Core i7 @ 4Ghz (1.36v Idle/1.344v Load)
Turbo Mode ON ( x21 multi in Single App)
Corsair 3GB DDR3-1600Mhz 9-9-9-24
Gigabyte X58-UD5
Powercolor HD4870X2

1920x1200
AA 2x
DX10 Mode
Ultra High Settings
Vista 64bit


Average = 74.5 Fps

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4473/fc24ghzma9.jpg


Also notice the Min Framerate = 60 Fps

With E8400@4Ghz the Min Framerate = 48 Fps





CPU Máx Temp Running Far Cry 2 = 49ºc




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Core i7 920 @ 4.1Ghz (4.3Ghz Turbo On)





205 BCLK
DDR3-1640Mhz 9-9-9-24
Uncore x16
memory 8x




http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/156/4300dy7.jpg







superpi 1M


http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1016/spinovodj3.jpg











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Update @ F4K bios



3800Mhz @ 1.20v

BCLK 200
Multi x19
Uncore x16
memory multi x8
QPI/VTT : 1.235v
Vcore : 1.20v LOAD


http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9391/3800120vev4.jpg




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~1 Hour prime95 @ 4Ghz


191x21
QPi : x36
Uncore : x16
Ram : x8
Vcore : 1.264v/1.28v Load
QPi/VTT : 1.235v
PLL : 1.80v
Vdim : 1.60v


http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/361...estavelga0.jpg




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220BCLK


http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5952/220poicwa3.jpg







validation

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7872/220tj8.jpg


http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=457815





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Update @ F4R bios




Idle @ 2280Mhz @ 1.04v (Speedstep & C1E)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3564/idleev9.jpg







Load @ 3600Mhz @ 1.12v


http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3005/3600112viw7.jpg




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Windows Vista 64bit
Core i7 920 @ 3800Mhz @ 1.20v
Corsair XMS3 3GB DDR3-1600Mhz @ 7-7-7-21 @ 1.62v



Everest

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2...estnovoyr7.jpg




Cinebench

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2663/cineoo7.jpg


22246










Best regards

Mascaras

Wow that is sweet, i am running close except i don't have ram yet and it' X58 Extreme, but love to see that 4Ghz @ 1.36v (1.33 Full) hope you can gt that stable, that is close to what i am hoping for 24/7



nice stuff, thanks :up:

Nice stuff mascaras!

I can't wait to get my rig up and running with this stuff!

nice,:up: i got the same setup but i got the patriot 1600mhz kit, just waiting for cpu and ram , let us know what vcore ya get it stable @ 4ghz please :cool:

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Originally Posted by freshy

nice,:up: i got the same setup but i got the patriot 1600mhz kit, just waiting for cpu and ram , let us know what vcore ya get it stable @ 4ghz please :cool:

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Hi

OK , today i will add more tests !!

but i think this chip for 4Ghz prime stable i will need around 1.35v Full , i will test later !


best regards

Quote:

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Originally Posted by mascaras

Hi

OK , today i will add more tests !!

but i think this chip for 4Ghz prime stable i will need around 1.35v Full , i will test later !


best regards

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Nice work Mascaras, very good set of tests.

Have you tried max stable/benchable bclock?

Regards

4Ghz prime stable i will need around 1.35v Full :up:

Very nice clear review!!

Have you think to do my chess test also!

JP.

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Originally Posted by JPQY

Very nice clear review!!

Have you think to do my chess test also!

JP.

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I get my stuff this weekend, i'll run your test on my Q9650 - GIG UD3P @ 4.5v plus my incomming X58 Extreme 920 and ram, I will have it all setup after Dec 1st. So i will make sure i run that ram test.
I am pretty sure i still have everything for that, have you upgradded any of the software for the test?

Hi systemviper..i just need a e-mail adress and i send you the files!

PS. Just PM you. The rest you can see i my topic.

Very good work, Mascaras. I`m just waiting my motherboard for test also the Core i7 920 and thanks for share your bios conf.

Mascaras how hot does the NB get?

I'm trying to decide whether to bother with water for the NB or not.

Wow.... nice result. :up::up::D

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Originally Posted by zlojack

Mascaras how hot does the NB get?

I'm trying to decide whether to bother with water for the NB or not.

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Everest reads Motherboard = ~36º Idle and NB = 48ºc (200 BCLK x19 = 3.8Ghz)



http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8213/everewq6.jpg



btw:

i also test with Unrar a 8Gb ISO = ~ 4 minuts


http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5622/desompzt4.jpg

Quote:

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Originally Posted by NBF

Nice work Mascaras, very good set of tests.

Have you tried max stable/benchable bclock?

Regards

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Not yet !



regards

48*C NorthBridge?

What do you have cooling that? Just the stock cooler?

Quote:

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Originally Posted by zlojack

48*C NorthBridge?

What do you have cooling that? Just the stock cooler?

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yes Stokcooler , only the CPU watercooled , all other components with stokcooling

Motherboard Temps added in 1st post !


regards

Great thread for what looks to be a pretty decent cost effective board mascaras.

Do you pretend test with crysis for compare E8400 with Core i7.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by s3rv3r

Do you pretend test with crysis for compare E8400 with Core i7.

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Hi

yes i can test crysis!


btw:

Temps today already a little better , around 55º/60º running Prime95 @ 3800Mhz (default = 2660Mhz)


3800Mhz @ 1.264v Full (1.28v Idle & 1.31v Bios)

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8...psnovasci5.jpg



:up:

nice review. Really helpful.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by mascaras

Hi

yes i can test crysis!


btw:

Temps today already a little better , around 55º/60º running Prime95 @ 3800Mhz (default = 2660Mhz)


3800Mhz @ 1.264v Full (1.28v Idle & 1.31v Bios)

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8...psnovasci5.jpg



:up:

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there seems to be problems on prime´s thread #4

Nice review Mascaras :up:

Thank you for sharing :)

Winrar Benchmark


Core i7 920 @ 3.8ghz
Gigabyte UD5 X58
3GB DDR3-1600Mhz
Windows Vista 64bit


http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5835/rarnkf4.jpg


3.878




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Q6600@3800Mhz
DFI Lanparty P35 DK
Teamelite 4Gb@950Mhz 5-5-4-15


http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/5707/quadch3.png

2.168


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E8500@4227MHz
dfi lanParty DK P35
2x2gbkingston@891

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3...are8500px7.jpg



1.450





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Chess Bench

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...3&postcount=52



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Btw: also Added Cinebench in 1st Post



regards

4Ghz @ 1.344v


http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2...hzprimeit8.jpg




Everest @ 4Ghz (Turbo "mode" ON = +200Mhz single app )

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3...est4ghzgd9.jpg









Superpi 1M @ 4Ghz (Turbo "mode" ON = +200Mhz single app )


http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2051/spirecxn1.jpg




regards

Nice work mascaras:up: waiting for the crysis #'s

So 4.2Ghz @ 1.36v is that stable.
That is sweet if it is, i would love to have that 24/7 in my system....


Appreciate all your hard work and posting your results, Top Notch! :up:

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Originally Posted by jaredpace

Nice work mascaras:up: waiting for the crysis #'s

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HI


Crysis

Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz
3GB Corsair DDR3-1600Mhz 9-9-9-24
Gigabyte X58-UD5
Powercolor HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5

1680x1050
Very High
DX10
Windows 64Bit





GPU Bench

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6...ysisgpuwj2.jpg






CPU Bench

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9030/cpubenhcpc1.jpg


Average = 41.3 Fps













Tests added in 1st Post




:up:

Mascaras, this screen is with E8400@4GHz ?

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8...t89verymg9.jpg

Quote:

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Originally Posted by s3rv3r

Mascaras, this screen is with E8400@4GHz ?

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8...t89verymg9.jpg

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Hi

yep , i believe it was !

anyone with Intel E8400 , E8500 or E8600 @ 4Ghz can run the Crysis CPU benchmark with 1680x1050 , very High , DX10 , 64bit Settings???



Btw:

I will also test Far cry 2 and warhead ( they are better optimized for multi core CPUs )

regards

Mascares, can you please post your full bios settings, thanks!! :-)

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Originally Posted by GAR

Mascares, can you please post your full bios settings, thanks!! :-)

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Hi GAR

they are in 1st Post (for 3.8Ghz & 4Ghz) :up:



btw:


Far cry 2 Bench


Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz
Powercolor 4870X2 2GB GDDR5
1920x1200
AA 2x
Ultra High Settings
DX10
Vista 64bit



http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9945/farc2qz3.jpg




:up:

thanks a lot mascaras great review:up:, would be nice if you post your bios settings.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Envy

thanks a lot mascaras great review:up:, would be nice if you post your bios settings.

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by mascaras

Overclock - Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz




Bios Settings @ 3.8Ghz & DDR3-1600Mhz :

Multi: x19
BCLK:200
Performance : Turbo
RAM: DDR3-1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24
Loadline : Enable
Uncore : x16
Memory : x8
QPI/VTT : 1.26v
Vdim : 1.60v
Vcore : 1.31v Bios (1.264 Full)
CPU Settings :BI & Multi Core : ON ||| Rest of settings :OFF

Note: Vcore voltage may not be the same for every system , you need to test !








Overclock - Core i7 920 @ 4000Mhz






Bios Settings @ 4Ghz & DDR3-1600Mhz :

Multi: x20
BCLK:200
Performance : Standard/Turbo
RAM: DDR3-1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24
Loadline : Enable
Uncore : x16
Memory : x8
QPI/VTT : 1.26v
Vdim : 1.60v
Vcore : 1.38xv Bios (1.344 Full)
CPU Settings : BI , Multi Core & Turbo : ON ||| Rest of settings : OFF


Note: Vcore voltage may not be the same for every system , you need to test !






Best regards

Mascaras

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:up:

nice one mascaras seems for your gaming test the only thing holding the i7 back is a ssd or maybe a WD v-raptor are you using the same hd on both setups. im getting the Gigabyte GA-X58-Extreme on monday so will report to see if there is any reason to go for the extreme over normal.

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Originally Posted by davidoff619

nice one mascaras seems for your gaming test the only thing holding the i7 back is a ssd or maybe a WD v-raptor

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hi

yes , very thruth !!

im also waiting for Gksill 64Gb SSD for review

and for my system i should go with Samsung F1 or WD 320GB RAID !


regards

Have seen any problems with cold boots or such like or bios keep resetting even when stable. Do you think I should go solid state or v-raptor parts getting so far
I7 920 corsir 1600 8-8-8-23/24 and gigabyte extream this is for my gaming rig with gtx 260 sli might add a third when benchmarks come out if it's worth it.

If you can see anything from my 780i setup that you want message me or the lot will go on eBay when I finish work later

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Originally Posted by davidoff619

Do you think I should go solid state or v-raptor parts getting so far
I7 920 corsir 1600 8-8-8-23/24 and gigabyte extream this is for my gaming rig with gtx 260 sli might add a third when benchmarks come out if it's worth it.

If you can see anything from my 780i setup that you want message me or the lot will go on eBay when I finish work later

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Hi

i think if you go for SSD at this moment , the Intel SSD are the best (but they are not cheap)


But with a good RAID config you already get a very good performance !

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Originally Posted by davidoff619

Have seen any problems with cold boots or such like or bios keep resetting even when stable.

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no problems at All , although Intel X58 is a new chipset it is really good and already very Stable !! :up:

regards

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Originally Posted by mascaras

:up:

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You're a good lad mascaras. Those are the two clocks that I'm testing out of the box ;)

Nice testing & results mascaras!

Can I ask how you can get 16degrees ambient? I thought Portugal is very warm? AC or window open?

Cheers

right i have never done raid before. i would be looking at two samsung f1 750gb striped and then mirrored. i would need 4 drives then i would have my 1tb f1 for downloads and stuff could anyone point out a good raid control as onboard is always poor so i have heard. looking at spending £50-80 from scan.co.uk

sorry abit off topic

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Originally Posted by NeedMoMegaHurtZ

Nice testing & results mascaras!

Can I ask how you can get 16degrees ambient? I thought Portugal is very warm? AC or window open?

Cheers

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its very cold here at this time of year (8º outside)





btw:

more benchs



Core i7 920 @ 41000Mhz (Turbo ON = 4300Mhz )
205 BCLK
DDR3-1640Mhz 9-9-9-24
Uncore x16
memory 8x





http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/156/4300dy7.jpg










superpi 1M


http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1016/spinovodj3.jpg


:up:

Quote:

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Originally Posted by mascaras

its very cold here at this time of year (8º outside)
btw:
more benchs
:up:

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That is ridiculous :D Such low vcore and your temps even at 16C ambient are pretty damn nice.

@mascaras...on the Gigabyte boards is there a way to save your bios config?

Again, thanks for posting your settings and results. Congrats on getting to 4.3GHz.:up:

Grats Mascaras, nice setup you got there and this would also be the mobo of my choice as Gigabyte always delivers for me and with other brands I have very various results and the new colorscheme is kickass too!

It's nice to see the lowest binned part reaching this high clocks! i7 might not be spectacular for LN2 benching but it does deliver for air and especially watercooling users.

I cant get over the bandwith results on these core i7's Thats where they really shine. I want one.

Very nice CPU, my 940 needs 1,386V to be stable at 4Ghz on an EX58 Extreme...
So you only raised the QPI/VTT voltage to 1,26V to get to 200 BCLK is that correct? No other voltages (except Vcore and Vmem ofc)?
Tried prime blend yet at 200? I seem to be stable at 182 BCLK using 1,2V QPI/VTT and 1,2V on the ICH Core.

quick question. i am still observing core i7 and try to make sense of a few things.

1. the core multiplier is open? meaning can go from 0 - ?
2. multi adjustment only open for 965 and the rest limited?

3. qpi, i went thru a few good reads about qpi still have a hard time relating it to fsb. should i give up and just get used to the different numbers or is there an easy way to calc/ convert a fsb to qpi, vis versa?

btw, good clocks here. looks pretty capable that 920

your cpu score seems awefully low for 3800 mhz in 3dmark06

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26.../25k3dmark.jpg

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=9049336

i am using the very same mobo... with 3 gb g.skill ram... air cooled

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Originally Posted by nosboost300

your cpu score seems awefully low for 3800 mhz in 3dmark06

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=9049336

i am using the very same mobo... with 3 gb g.skill ram... air cooled

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Im using Windows Vista 64Bit !!!

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Originally Posted by jcool

Very nice CPU, my 940 needs 1,386V to be stable at 4Ghz on an EX58 Extreme...
So you only raised the QPI/VTT voltage to 1,26V to get to 200 BCLK is that correct? No other voltages (except Vcore and Vmem ofc)?
Tried prime blend yet at 200? .

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Hi

yes , only VTT , Vdim and Vcore voltages!


Prime95 Small FFTs at 200 Bclk x19 (my 24/7 settings)


:up:

good work Mascaras :up: , what bios version are you using ?

Thnks !

Im using F3 Oficial Bios !


btw:


Far cry 2 bench

Core i7 @ 4Ghz (1.36v Idle/1.344v Load)
Turbo Mode ON ( x21 multi in Single App)
Corsair 3GB DDR3-1600Mhz 9-9-9-24
Gigabyte X58-UD5
Powercolor HD4870X2

1920x1200
AA 2x
DX10 Mode
Ultra High Settings
Vista 64bit


Average = 74.5 Fps

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4473/fc24ghzma9.jpg


Min Framerate = 60 Fps

With E8400@4Ghz Min Framerate = 48 Fps





CPU Máx Temp Runing Far Cry 2 = 49ºc



:up:

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Originally Posted by mascaras

Prime95 Small FFTs at 200 Bclk x19 (my 24/7 settings)


:up:

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Yeah but smallFFT only tells you if you got enough Vcore ;)
Try largeFFT or blend to see whether that Bclk 200 setting is really stable :yepp:

Thanks for giving us a look at your new rig:up:

It's nice to see pics followed up with actual tests and scores!!

None of the usual 5 pages and 1 single pi run:shocked:

Portugal in fall and winter sounds great to me!!

Got to love cold days and nights.

You did a really nice job of presenting your system

Thanks!

WZ

Really nice work. Always a pleasure to read your presentations. Thank you.

thnk you all again !!!

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Originally Posted by jcool

Yeah but smallFFT only tells you if you got enough Vcore ;)
Try largeFFT or blend to see whether that Bclk 200 setting is really stable :yepp:

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yep

Small FFTs >> Test CPU
Large FFTs >>> Test Ram
Blend >> Tests CPU & Ram (system)


later i try Run with Blend or Small test ! :up:


Im also waiting for 6Gb Gskill 12800NQ , right now im only with 3Gb Corsair 12800 !

When i get the 6GB Gskill i will update the Tests !


regards

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Originally Posted by jcool

Yeah but smallFFT only tells you if you got enough Vcore ;)
Try largeFFT or blend to see whether that Bclk 200 setting is really stable :yepp:

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hi again

only tested few minuts (~10 min)


200BCLK @ Large FFts

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/66/38largevd1.jpg










200 BCLK @ Small FFts


http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2...estaveler2.jpg





regards

ah, much is learned from this thread!!!! thankyou!!! :)

Mascaras, i'm on to decide whether to buy memory @1300 or @1600 but i hardly find the info i am interested in.
So, if possible for you, i would much appreciate two screenshots of Everest memory benchmark; first one with cpu@4Ghz/ram@1300 and second one with cpu@4Ghz (no change)/ram@1600.
I 'll get same cpu and mobo as you and for ram i am between Corsair 3x2GB@1300 and Corsair Dominator 3x2GB@1600. The second one is overpriced so if there is not much gain (since imc makes the difference) i 'd prefer to keep some money in pocket :).
Nevertheless, if you believe 1600 ram makes big impact in overclocking and/or system performance please mention in what way that happens.

Thank you again!

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Originally Posted by SetteUltras

Mascaras, i'm on to decide whether to buy memory @1300 or @1600 but i hardly find the info i am interested in.
So, if possible for you, i would much appreciate two screenshots of Everest memory benchmark; first one with cpu@4Ghz/ram@1300 and second one with cpu@4Ghz (no change)/ram@1600.
I 'll get same cpu and mobo as you and for ram i am between Corsair 3x2GB@1300 and Corsair Dominator 3x2GB@1600. The second one is overpriced so if there is not much gain (since imc makes the difference) i 'd prefer to keep some money in pocket :).
Nevertheless, if you believe 1600 ram makes big impact in overclocking and/or system performance please mention in what way that happens.

Thank you again!

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Hi


with 200 BCLK (200x20 = 4Ghz) i think there is no memory Multi for 1300Mhz , i think the lower is 1200Mhz @ memory Multi x6

But the performance from 1333Mhz to 1600Mhz is Big (you dont need to test it)

My advice is at least a 1600Mhz DDR3 Tri-Channel Kit


If you prefer to keep some money in pocket you also have the G.skill 12800NQ DDR3 Kits (they are cheaper )

here in portugal

3x1Gb Corsair XMS3 1600 = 160€
3x2GB Corsair 1600 = 300€

3x1Gb Gskill 12800NQ = 120€
3x2GB Gskill 12800NQ = 250€


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Really nice results, but the vdrop on gigabyte looks a little big to me :shrug:

Do you mind sharing what your water temps were when you were priming at 4g? cause i am trying to figure out wether my temps are to high or not. I am running 3.8G at 1.38Vcore with loadline callibration so during prime it stays at 1.38.
920
asus p6t
chilled water at 16C constant
load temps after half hour priming 50-55 across four cores.
Using realtemp and asus pcprobe (same result 55C)

thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by drifter

Do you mind sharing what your water temps were when you were priming at 4g? cause i am trying to figure out wether my temps are to high or not. I am running 3.8G at 1.38Vcore with loadline callibration so during prime it stays at 1.38.
920
asus p6t
chilled water at 16C constant
load temps after half hour priming 50-55 across four cores.
Using realtemp and asus pcprobe (same result 55C)

thanks in advance.

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Hi , Unfortantly i dont know what my water temps are !

but you have good temps (50º-55º) for the voltage used (1.38v) , however i think thats High voltage for 3.8Ghz ( try 1.28v)


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Hey mascaras, I'm having trouble running the mems at 1600 because the SPD sets them at CL8, which I suspect is too tight for them. When I try to manually set CL9-9-9-24 the mobo won't post.. any ideas?

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Originally Posted by jcool

Hey mascaras, I'm having trouble running the mems at 1600 because the SPD sets them at CL8, which I suspect is too tight for them. When I try to manually set CL9-9-9-24 the mobo won't post.. any ideas?

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hi

did you set them individually for each slot in Bios ???

whats your mobo and Ram ??

regards

Yeah set them for each of the 3 channels.. EX58 Extreme, F3 bios, Compustocx (CSX) DDR3-1600 6GB Kit. Guess I need a new SPD for them, as they are still in testing (aren't really sold to people yet, I'm supposed to test them out but haven't gotten around to it yet :D )

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Originally Posted by jcool

Yeah set them for each of the 3 channels.. EX58 Extreme, F3 bios, Compustocx (CSX) DDR3-1600 6GB Kit. Guess I need a new SPD for them, as they are still in testing (aren't really sold to people yet, I'm supposed to test them out but haven't gotten around to it yet :D )

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hmm , yep , maybe the problem is the RAM !


regards

Nope, it's a bios bug it seems.
Tried running 1600Mhz ram at stock BCLK and manual 9-9-9-24 settings, posted fine and passed memtest as well.
But if I try the same with 200 BCLK and 8x ram mult the mobo won't post. Oh well, needs new bios...

awesome review! :up:


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E8500@4227MHz
dfi lanParty DK P35
2x2gbkingston@891

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3...are8500px7.jpg

1.450

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weak result, :)

gigabyte ga-p35-ds3r
core 2 duo E6750@2666(default, no overclock)
DDR2-1066@1066 5-5-5-15

http://funkyimg.com/u2/745/389/123123123123.png

what winrar version do you have?
(i have 3.71)

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Originally Posted by mascaras

Hi


with 200 BCLK (200x20 = 4Ghz) i think there is no memory Multi for 1300Mhz , i think the lower is 1200Mhz @ memory Multi x6

But the performance from 1333Mhz to 1600Mhz is Big (you dont need to test it)

My advice is at least a 1600Mhz DDR3 Tri-Channel Kit


If you prefer to keep some money in pocket you also have the G.skill 12800NQ DDR3 Kits (they are cheaper )

here in portugal

3x1Gb Corsair XMS3 1600 = 160€
3x2GB Corsair 1600 = 300€

3x1Gb Gskill 12800NQ = 120€
3x2GB Gskill 12800NQ = 250€


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Thanx m8. Today i ll be receiving my stuff; got 3x2GB dominators hoping they worth the money. Also there was no Gigabyte available so i 've gone with P6T deluxe.

Cheers.

will mount my GTZ later on today.. Running 920 + UD5 + 6GB DHX+ 8-8-8-24 1600 - 3 x 280GTX..

4GHz should be piece of cake with 360 rad...?

thanks for a good review!!

Grate review mascaras and a grate CPU from Intel
can someone tell me what is a critical temp for i7?

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Originally Posted by <<HANNIBAL>>

Grate review mascaras and a grate CPU from Intel
can someone tell me what is a critical temp for i7?

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Over 90c.

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Originally Posted by Josifek

Really nice results, but the vdrop on gigabyte looks a little big to me :shrug:

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The drop is a bit large, but it's the droop that matters imo, and it's minimal.

1.375v set in bios, 1.344 after drop, 1.324 after droop.

I am currently playing around with 12GB of CSX DDR3-1600, at a mult of 8 and BCLK 170 it works, BCLK 180 is no go so far.. but same problem with 6GB so I guess the bios needs some work, still on F3 here.

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Originally Posted by dpa

will mount my GTZ later on today.. Running 920 + UD5 + 6GB DHX+ 8-8-8-24 1600 - 3 x 280GTX..

4GHz should be piece of cake with 360 rad...?

thanks for a good review!!

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I just recieved my GTZ, 1366 mount and Kingston HyperX 3G 1x3G 16000 2000Mhz DDR3 Tri-Channel Kit ram today :clap:, That should be almost everything to set up, will prob put together on the weekend... Should be much fun.

Thanks for the info!

update

Core i7 920 @ 3.9Ghz
BCLK : 195
Multi : x20
ddr3-1560Mhz 9-9-9-24
1.28v Full



(prime95@Blend)


http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1038/390015be9.jpg


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what temps you hitting?

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Originally Posted by Bobbylite

what temps you hitting?

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Hi


The Higher Core around 66º



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EDIT:


Just installed new F4K bios


3800Mhz @ 1.20v

BCLK 200
Multi x19
Uncore x16
memory multi x8
QPI/VTT : 1.235v
Vcore : 1.20v LOAD


http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9391/3800120vev4.jpg








and 220BCLK


http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5952/220poicwa3.jpg



validation

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7872/220tj8.jpg


http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=457815






Very Good Bios :up:



regards

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Originally Posted by mascaras

update

Core i7 920 @ 3.9Ghz
BCLK : 195
Multi : x20
ddr3-1560Mhz 9-9-9-24
1.28v Full

cut...

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Nice clocks Brother! Keep pushing it. :up: I was able to lower my vCore and QPI/VTT a bit as well with the F4J bios (EX58-Ext).

Thanks for sharing the info.

Looks like I have to try a new bios on my extreme as well, since the 8x ram mult isn't working at a BCLK of 200 with either of my 6GB kits.

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Originally Posted by jcool

Looks like I have to try a new bios on my extreme as well, since the 8x ram mult isn't working at a BCLK of 200 with either of my 6GB kits.

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I've had success with 6GB of Corsair Ram with the F3 and the F4J bios' (what is the plural spelling of the bios?) with a BClk of 200. My settings are very similar to what was shared in this thread. I'm sure you have probably figured it out by now. If not, I'd be more than happy to post my settings.

Nothing to "figure out" really, BCLK of 200 + ram mult of 8 = no post with any of the 6GB kits I tried, regardless of other settings ;)
Need to try new bios.

Update

Bios F4K
191x21
QPi/VTT : 1.235v
Uncore : x16
Ram : x8
Vcore : 1.264v Load
PLL : 1.80v
DDR3-1530mhz 8-8-8-24@ 1T





http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3271/4ghz126vij4.jpg




regards

Hi again guys


~1 Hour prime95 @ 4Ghz (bios F4k)


191x21
QPi : x36
Uncore : x16
Ram : x8
Vcore : 1.264v/1.28v Load
QPi/VTT : 1.235v
PLL : 1.80v
Vdim : 1.60v


http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/361...estavelga0.jpg


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Hi mascaras,

can you help me? so here is the setup
200x 21 after turbo mode is at 4.2 ghz
i have follow ur setup or try various setting, and bioz is version f3
but after i used the prime95, the speed will go down to 4 ghz.
at coretemp: it sees as 3.8ghz and tdp: just stop 130 watt, when it's full loaded. (147.3 watts idle)

is it my chip?

cheers

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Originally Posted by mimeo

Hi mascaras,

can you help me? so here is the setup
200x 21 after turbo mode is at 4.2 ghz
i have follow ur setup or try various setting, and bioz is version f3
but after i used the prime95, the speed will go down to 4 ghz.
at coretemp: it sees as 3.8ghz and tdp: just stop 130 watt, when it's full loaded. (147.3 watts idle)

is it my chip?

cheers

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hi

no , nothing wrong with your chip

only the F4 Bioses keep the Multi x21 always enable with turbo mode (The F3 bios only use multi x21 in single app)


If you want to use multi x21 @ Turbo you need to update the bios !

regards

oh thx alot mascaras =). i thought my cpu is defective.

Hi guys

tests with F4R bios


Windows Vista 64bit
Core i7 920 @ 3800Mhz @ 1.20v
Corsair XMS3 3GB DDR3-1600Mhz @ 7-7-7-21 @ 1.62v



Everest

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2...estnovoyr7.jpg




Cinebench

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2663/cineoo7.jpg


22246





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And my 24/7 Config





Idle @ 2280Mhz @ 1.04v (Speedstep & C1E)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3564/idleev9.jpg







Load @ 3600Mhz @ 1.12v


http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3005/3600112viw7.jpg







Regards

..

i want a i7 waiting for price drop on MB ETC

" Note: You should use the White Ram Slots !!! "

Why we should use White Slots ?

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Originally Posted by Ziwro

" Note: You should use the White Ram Slots !!! "

Why we should use White Slots ?

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hi

White Slots >> Triple Channel

its on Manual Board (page 17 ) >> you must populate the white slots (DDR3_1, DDR3_3, DDR3_5) at first if you want to run triple channel.


first time i used the Blue slots and the system dont even boot !


regards

Yup :)

http://nx.i4memory.com/x58manuals/ex...figuration.png

Thanks, Another question :)

I want buy this Mobo for daily usage, is it good ? I see a lot of problem of this mobo :S Strange Noise Problem ( When disable CE in bios, its fine ), Lan Ports Disable Automatically, mobo doesnt recognize 6gb ram Easytune and other programs doesnt run etc. ? Do you have any problem ?

Sorry My Bad English ;)

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Originally Posted by Ziwro

Strange Noise Problem ( When disable CE in bios, its fine )

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Depends on the board you get, its usually a coil that beginns to vibrate and makes a high pitched noise. If its to loud just rma it. Theres a risk on every board that it will make noises. But most of the boards wont make a noise.

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Originally Posted by Ziwro

Lan Ports Disable Automatically,

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God damit people should read the damn manual befor playing around... :rolleyes:
Its not a problem, its a feature (which you can disable and should be disabled by default). Its called "Green LAN"

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Originally Posted by Ziwro

mobo doesnt recognize 6gb ram

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Theres a chance for every board to have certain incompatibilities with certain rams. Just buy some that are known to work with that board. Also use the white slots. :yepp:

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Originally Posted by Ziwro

Easytune and other programs doesnt run

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that has nothing to do with the board, but more with the thing that gb sucks at making programs that work under vista 64bit. :p:

yep , the only "problem" i have is the Easytune error with Vista 64bit , all the rest work just fine !(no problems so far since 25th november)


best regards

Hey, I will get my i7 setup in a few days. Just wondering some stuff:

1. Is the Gigabyte EX58-Extreme a good choice vs. Asus P6T Deluxe?
Because I happen´t to order the Gigabyte and I hope I don´t gonna miss anything...

2. Can I move a already working RAID 0 array (2x250GB) who was made on a Asus Crosshair to a NEW motherboard without to lose any data?

3. Do you think the 21x enable of multipel are going to be enable to my a good choice vs. Asus P6T Deluxe? Because I happen´t to order the Gigabyte and I hope I don´t gonna miss anything...

4. Can I move a already working RAID 0 array (2x250GB) who was made on a Asus Crosshair to a NEW motherboard without to lose any data?

5. Do you think the 21x enable of multipel are going to be enable to my EX58-Extreme?

6. Is it true that the turbo thing is only the speed of ONE core?
So it´s like, Core 1 = 4200MHz, Core 2 = 4000. Core 3 = 4000, ex.

Exelent work Mascaras, haven't you tried 210BLCK x21 vid under 1.44v with a 3 sticks

at 1600 Cas7 1T, because i belive you have room for mutch higher bandwidth

i would like to see you hitting 20k 21K read test at least.

keep the good work up :up:

cheers mate