Core i7/X58 Overclocking Thread

[PC_User]

Just out of curiosity, what temps are you guys getting?

My i7 920 (4GHz @ 1.344v CPU-Z) is under a TRUE-120 and I'm getting about 39-42*C idle and 73-77*C load.

Just wanted to compare to see if my temps are normal.

[2slick4u]

I'm running noctua nh-u12p and my idle is 40-43*C and Load 83-85*C so your not bad
I am only at 3.8ghz as well 1.35v vcore

[buddatech]

With a TRUE 120 and Kaze 3000

[2slick4u]

I have my Corsair Dominators 6gb set at 6-6-6-18 1T is this gonna be okay?

[2slick4u]

I want a TRUE 120 now =(
i wish i got that from the start...
I see alot of ppl with true 120 their temp are so much cooler than mine..
Is your set to 3000rmp stock? or u set it at that speed?

[buddatech]

as long as it passes linx, p95, and memtest that's great!

default speed is 3000rpm w/133cfm and 46db loud but does the job. I have a zalman fan mate I will be putting back and setting to 1900-2000rpm which moves approx 88-90cfm once I'm done with p95

[2slick4u]

Did you set your cpu fan to 3000rpm?
I want a true 120 now :P haha
i cant get mine to be stable with lower voltage..

[Fafeifa]

I want a TRUE 120 now =(
i wish i got that from the start...
I see alot of ppl with true 120 their temp are so much cooler than mine..
Is your set to 3000rmp stock? or u set it at that speed?

The TRUE is only 1C or 2C at with the same fans, the noctua's mount is 10x superiour to teh one of the TRUE. I'd take the Noctua.

[2slick4u]

The TRUE is only 1C or 2C at with the same fans, the noctua's mount is 10x superiour to teh one of the TRUE. I'd take the Noctua.

For some reason my temperatures seem too high..I can only get my oc to be stable with 1.35v vcore and my temps with prime95 around 85*C
I read up some specs the fan speed for Nortua is 1300RPM and TRUE 120 is 1600RPM and i see that other member with TRUE 120 at 3000 RPM?

[buddatech]

The TRUE is only 1C or 2C at with the same fans, the noctua's mount is 10x superior to the one of the TRUE. I'd take the Noctua.

+1 agreed

[2slick4u]

Oh no wonder he has the kas 3000 rpm fan
:P if i get those fan for my nortua u think it will same result?

[scyzer]

what about your other voltages, what do you have them set at?

Basically auto. Should I have set others?

[2slick4u]

if i buy this
http://img.ncix.com/images/31635_l.jpg

4000RPM fans buy 2 of them for my nortua u think the temp be much better?

[buddatech]

I'm sure only one of those would do the trick, not sure about the performance you would get but they would be insanely loud

[2slick4u]

Yeah i know i read about it.. But i just need a higher RPM fan..My nortua only at 1300RPM I have dual but still not doing the trick
I might get the KAS 3000 as well 2 of them for my Nortua and see if it help

[Chicken Patty]

[QUOTE=2slick4u;3734531]

your temps are fine, these things can run up to 100ºc. Just try to stay under 90ºc. Glad the settings worked out

thanks
i did another 10 hr test overnight and still stable

glad I was able to help you get your setup stable bro

Thanks for the help
Glad i can push it to 3.8ghz
Maybe later I'll try 4ghz when i get watercooling
Hope it will get to 4ghz with watercooling :P

yes you can, watercooling will drop average 20-35ºc in temps.

Just out of curiosity, what temps are you guys getting?

My i7 920 (4GHz @ 1.344v CPU-Z) is under a TRUE-120 and I'm getting about 39-42*C idle and 73-77*C load.

Just wanted to compare to see if my temps are normal.

im under water but my block is performing really bad. hottest core under load is 70ºc coolest is 60ºc

[2slick4u]

[QUOTE=Chicken Patty;3734697]

glad I was able to help you get your setup stable bro



yes you can, watercooling will drop average 20-35ºc in temps.



im under water but my block is performing really bad. hottest core under load is 70ºc coolest is 60ºc

Currently I'm using 6-6-6-18 1T for ram. Is this a safe setting?

[1MaNArmY]

as long as it passes linx, p95, and memtest that's great!

default speed is 3000rpm w/133cfm and 46db loud but does the job. I have a zalman fan mate I will be putting back and setting to 1900-2000rpm which moves approx 88-90cfm once I'm done with p95

what version of prime95 are you running to test your i7?

[buddatech]

25.8

[2slick4u]

25.8

would 2 kas 3000 fit on my nortua?

[scyzer]

Argh... still cant break 190 Bclk. Other voltages still at auto.

Whats the magical cure (not including buying another 920 =P)?

[buddatech]

It's been a while since I 1st owned the Noctua HS but assuming those fan clips can hold a 38mm fan I don't see why not. If not there is always the option of using cable ties or rubber bands. Can someone chime in on this....

[ewitte]

BCLK seems to still be my weakness as well. I hit a wall about 216 and have only been able to push to 218 or so for tests but not stable. This limits me because the x20 multiplier needs more voltage and x21 really doesn't work well at all. My 24/7 is 19x211 @ 1.215v.

[2slick4u]

It's been a while since I 1st owned the Noctua HS but assuming those fan clips can hold a 38mm fan I don't see why not. If not there is always the option of using cable ties or rubber bands. Can someone chime in on this....

I'm not sure what the size of the fans that came with the norctua i know its 120mm but not sure what u mean about 38mm?

[Chicken Patty]

[QUOTE=2slick4u;3734707]

Currently I'm using 6-6-6-18 1T for ram. Is this a safe setting?

if its stable, sure.