Core i7/X58 Overclocking Thread

[fornowagain]

I can attest that an i7 at 4.2ghz with HT at 1.36v load using a 2x120mm (Scythe fans at 1600rpm) with a GTZ dedicated for the cpu only is almost not enough.

I'm definitely going the quad fan rad route in the near future.

It's amazing how hot they get compared to the last gen. That chip must be pushing 250w to worry a 120.2. A PA120.3 should be good for 425-450w with moderate fans. Quad's a safer bet. Mines on 2xPA120.3 the actual loop temp is no higher than a QX9650 same voltage/speed. Even with the EK the core temps aren't brilliant though, 15C hotter core than the QX with the same setup.

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