Quote Originally Posted by LennyRhys View Post
I simply can't push my chip any higher because of cooling limitations. I can't believe how hot they get even with water cooling below the 4.5GHz mark Fair enough I needed a TRUE for my Q9650 @ 4.3GHz but I virtually need the same standard of cooling for below 4GHz with my 920.
It's true, the i7 runs way hotter than Core 2 Quad counter part especially when you have Turbo and HT on. When I had my MegaShadow I was only able to push to 4.0Ghz with 20 LinX pass but at 4.2Ghz after 5 pass it rocket through the roof with 85C and I couldn't run 20 pass without error. But after dipping it under water 4.5Ghz 20 passes and temp are still below the 85C, I know I can push more but I haven't quiet to play around with it yet. Get a WC setup for your i7 if you wanna push more.