It seems I got my CPU running stable at 4.2 Ghz with HT again - 3 days of gaming with no crashes.

It eats up just under 1.4v though, 82 degs max temp during gaming, but just as long as I dont run prime it should be fine.

My CPU is a stupid CPU

1.28v = 3.8 Ghz
1.3375v = 4 Ghz
1.3875v = 4.2 Ghz

(LLC on 100%).

Why cant the thing just die within its warranty period so I can get a better one lol. At least its still working after 2 years.

On my previous UD5, I needed to use 1.45v QPI and 1.4v on the CPU to get stable at 200 BCLK and 4.2 Ghz. The R3E is stable with 1.275v QPI and 1.3875v CPU, plus just 1.59v for Cas 6 ram @ 1600 Mhz.

It should be fine as long as it doesnt go over 85 degrees during gaming. Must skip Ivy bridge and wait for 16nm before upgrading.