I know it's Core i7 time already but the 775 era is still far from over. Biostar and Firingsquad had an overclocking contest wich ended about two weeks ago, some of you may know about it. The purpose was to get the best CPU clock / SPi 8M time ratio ... as im a 3D guy and SPi is not really my game i just went for massive CPU clocks to make up for what i lack in software tweaking. Not the most refined way to win but it did the job.
My buddy sang was of great help, i am sure i couldn't have got this without him.
Here's the setup:
Biostar T-Power I45 (NB @ 1.6V, -50C) / custom NB pot
Intel E8600 Q820A606 (1.98V, -155C) / CPU pot from Duniek
2x1GB Team Xtreem DDR1066 (3.21V)
EVGA 8400GS
Ultra-X 1600W
CSX 30GB SSD
Win XP SP2
The setup was closed inside a sealed box, vented with vaporised LN2 from the pots. Great way to not worry about condensation and keep all the parts very cool (especially the RAM ).
The final result, that granted me first place: 1m37s469 @ 6507Mhz, RAM @ 650 4-4-4 PL8
After all the Pmem tweaks i couldn't run all the subtimings as tight as i could before even with high voltage and low temps, but overall the system was much faster. In the hands of a skilled Pi tweaker this setup should do WAY better.
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