Core i7/X58 Overclocking Thread

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Done 20 runs of IntelBurnTest and max temps were 84-86c

How much more stable or cooler do I need my system to be? I do not run IntelBurnTest 24/7, I ran 3dmark vantage, cinebench, pcmark, real world programs like encoding with ripbot and bd-rebuilder. I play games, FEAR, CRYSIS, FARCRY 2, BF2 and none of the above mentioned have made my system crash at all. None of the proggy's I use even come close to produce maximum heat like IntelBurnTest. So with that been said why would I (personally) would want to spend $450-$600 usd on a water cooling system?

It would make more logical sense if I was running 24/7 with F@H or one of those programs that keep my system at 84c-86c then , but not for what I use daily. I have never fryed a CPU and I used 1.60v on optys and C2Q's for a long time, and those are still running to this date.

I've thought about watercooling before but not from the cooling needs aspect but more from the project of doing something new aspect. To each it's own.

Done 20 runs of IntelBurnTest and max temps were 84-86c

How much more stable or cooler do I need my system to be? I do not run IntelBurnTest 24/7, I ran 3dmark vantage, cinebench, pcmark, real world programs like encoding with ripbot and bd-rebuilder. I play games, FEAR, CRYSIS, FARCRY 2, BF2 and none of the above mentioned have made my system crash at all. None of the proggy's I use even come close to produce maximum heat like IntelBurnTest. So with that been said why would I (personally) would want to spend $450-$600 usd on a water cooling system?

It would make more logical sense if I was running 24/7 with F@H or one of those programs that keep my system at 84c-86c then , but not for what I use daily. I have never fryed a CPU and I used 1.60v on optys and C2Q's for a long time, and those are still running to this date.

I've thought about watercooling before but not from the cooling needs aspect but more from the project of doing something new aspect. To each it's own.

On my previous build (QX6700) I ran it at 3.45 GHz 24/7. I could prime forever, but linpack at full mem (8G) would eventually fail with an error. I could never get it stable in Linpac.
That being said, I used my system for 2 years and it never failed in gaming, or extensive photoshop work. I lived with it and it never let me down.
My new core i7 940, is now running at 4.1 GHz (with HT on) and 1.43V and it is linpac stable (50 runs with full memory)and prime 95 for over 24 hours. I do feel more confident that with my previous build. I just gives piece of mind.
None the less, if you run linpac with all your memory, and it continues to run, my guess is you will overwhelm your air cooling. I also notice, that you have HT off. Well, your performance will jump rather nicely with the encoding work and you will find that there is no way that you will be stable on air at your speeds with HT on.
I eventually bought a water cooling set up myself. It waqs one of the best investments I have made on my computer. It has now lasted for two generations of systems. Cost? About $300. Now I can clock without limits for 24/7
Try your test with HT on!!!

Just for your info...my water cooling is
MRTC320 + 3 yate loon medium ($68)
Apogee Gtz $65
Liang d5 $75
Swiftech microres $26
$20 accessories (clamps, tubing etc)
Total $254
Of course you might need a bigger case....