Core i7/X58 Overclocking Thread

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Realtemp is reading the MSR containing tjmax value on core i7's, so no more guessing tjmax since the value is software readable, tjmax on that one is 100C, distance to tjmax plus temp in C. 100 on all ones I have seen so far.

On another note, Intel white paper quote on running your cpu up to TCC max temp:
"With a properly designed and characterized thermal solution, it is anticipated that the TCC would only be activated for very short periods of time when running the most power intensive applications.... An under-designed thermal solution that is not able to prevent excessive activation of the TCC in the anticipated ambient environment may cause a noticeable performance loss, and in some cases may result in a TC that exceeds the specified maximum temperature and may affect the long-term reliability of the processor."