Core i7/X58 Overclocking Thread

[Hornet331]

Personally, I take Intels maximum and apply the rule of +0.1v. Intels max is 1.35v, my max is 1.45v for long term regular use. Really depends on how hostile that cpu's environment is. Cooling is huge of course, but also how much load and what kind of load. If I were to fold on this rig, 100% HT enabled I would definitely stick with Intels max if I had a 3 year window.

3 years? I dont plan to keep my current Ci7 longer then one year (westmere release)

[ReverendMaynard]

3 years? I dont plan to keep my current Ci7 longer then one year (westmere release)

I'm on a 3 month cycle and have been since the 939 Opty's

[Tobit]

I'm on a 3 month cycle and have been since the 939 Opty's

Heh, I'm upgrading to an i7 from a Celeron 331.

[ReverendMaynard]

Heh, I'm upgrading to an i7 from a Celeron 331.

the increase in performance is going to hit you allot harder than it hit me lol.