**Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 OC-Tips-Bios-Discussion Thread**

[LarsMarkelson]

I am just having a good time.

That's what it's all about. Rock on!

Hey Sam_oslo,

Do you think the D14 mounts properly to where it wouldn't mess with the seating of the CPU for 12GB of RAM usage? I know this was brought up earlier, where someone's heatsink was causing the plastic to bow or something and the CPU would get moved just a tiny bit, but that would mess up using 12GB of RAM.

I really want to get the D14 now, seeing you hit 4.5 HT On for 24/7 is inspirational Plus my VX can't use Indigo Xtreme since you can still twist it side to side even with max pressure So I figure I will be very happy if I get a D14 and install with Indigo Xtreme, and I will be very very happy if I can use 12GB RAM with it too. And ya it's low profile RAM (ripjaws) that Noctua says will work.

[Sam_oslo]

If you want to use 6x2GB with Noctua NHD14, then you have to make sure the RAM is low enough to sneak under the cooler itself.
Removing the first fan can help you to get away with 3x2GB tall RAM, but won't help with 6x2GB. Because while the second RAM slot gets blocked by then fan, the first RAM slot gets blocked by the cooler itself.
I don't know how tall the ripjaws is, but my Corsair XMS3 (EDIT: CMX6GX3M3C1600C7 link-egg if you want to check closer ) is low enough, with good margin, for 6x2GB.

If you need a few degree, then Noctua NHD14 could give the little extra to hit @4.5GHZ

[Sam_oslo]

I'm already working on 4.6GHZ for 24/7. It is going to be a big challenge to keep this cool&quiet, but getting it stable is not a little one, either.
I'm not sure if this wil work for 24/7 (yet), but it is always fun to push it to the edge, anyways.

@4.6GHZ (219x21) 1.36v SuperPi32M ... and work in progress ..

[fritzman]

I'm already working on 4.6GHZ for 24/7. It is going to be a big challenge to keep this cool&quiet, but getting it stable is not a little one, either.
I'm not sure if this wil work for 24/7 (yet), but it is always fun to push it to the edge, anyways.

@4.6GHZ (219x21) 1.36v SuperPi32M ... and work in progress ..

That's a fantastic effort... that cooler is really working well for you.

How are the temps under full load?

[Sam_oslo]

At least trying , but didn't get so far to get a good assessment of load-temp yet.

I tired Vcore up to 1.36v, and VVT up to 1.36v, (and some adjustment on NB and SB voltages too) but have been getting BSOD after about 30 sec. in OCCT, Prime and LinX.
All run fine for about 30 Sec, but then suddenly something kicks inn, almost all at the same time.
I don't think it is the Vcore, maybe i need to pump more VVT into her?

EDIT: got a sight on error

"Windows Desktop Gadgets has stopped working" came up for a fraction of the second .. .. and BSOD ..
30 sec. into the Prime-run. Still not sure know what's going on, maybe my double GPU (GTX 295) is acting again? but at least got something to go after ...

[sRHunt3r]

Wow, good work and luck on the 4.6, stick to it, if anyone can do it you and your chip can

I added a bit more to my previous mod of the center hold down bracket and I think I may leave well enough alone, I am down 4c with 2 very thin washers on the lock in pins.

[fritzman]

At least trying , but didn't get so far to get a good assessment of load-temp yet.

I tired Vcore up to 1.36v, and VVT up to 1.36v, (and some adjustment on NB and SB voltages too) but have been getting BSOD after about 30 sec. in OCCT, Prime and LinX.
All run fine for about 30 Sec, but then suddenly something kicks inn, almost all at the same time.
I don't think it is the Vcore, maybe i need to pump more VVT into her?

EDIT: got a sight on error

"Windows Desktop Gadgets has stopped working" came up for a fraction of the second .. .. and BSOD ..
30 sec. into the Prime-run. Still not sure know what's going on, maybe my double GPU (GTX 295) is acting again? but at least got something to go after ...

Wow... might be time to try it with one card you think? If it's stable at that and then you intorduce the 2nd card again and there's a problem... might be driver-related and out of your control?

Once you get it all sorted and stable (if you have the time)... it would be great and really appreciated if you could post your full MIT settings please. I know there will be others like me who will be keen to see how the best of the best gets it done (and see where they are going wrong)

[Sam_oslo]

I've eliminated the Vcore, and adding VVT doesn't seams to be affecting it either.
Disabling one GPU in Nvidia control panel didn't help. But I don't trust that control panel, anyways .

I'm thinking more about the display-problems. Maybe the PCIe or the driver?
I've been using PCIe=100 all the time, but went up to 104, and adding voltages didn't have any effect.

I believe you have a good point with the driver. Nvidia has been releasing crap lately.
Maybe I have to find a good driver for GTX 295 first. Anybody knows about a good one?

This is gonna get more fun that i counted on, I guess.