**Official** Core i7 860/870 overclocking thread

[David-Duc]

Thanks a lot for your reply, cesthree. Answers to your questions:

-I tried to disable the HT, the temp goes down but I couldn't have my HT disabled, because the F@H via Linux VMWare require it .
-The Thermal paste is the one that came with my Megahalem, I think it is PK-1. The mounting is also good, double checked it .
-My system has been up for 3-4 days and I think this period of time is ok for TIM curing.
-My case is CM Centurion 5, which is 4 years old now , but I think it still meets my needs. 1 intake fan, 1 exhaust fan, 1 fan from PSU that also exhaust, all fans are Thermaltake Thunderblade 2000rpm except for the PSU fan - they sounded like a vacuum
-Idle temp. around 42-46°C.
-Room temp. around 28°C

I'm not a "suicide overclocker" and my system has to full load at least 18hrs a day so I'll leave it at 3.8Ghz. Sharing experiences and discussing problems help us leap forward , so don't be hesitate. Thank you again, cesthree.