If you want to see what that chip can really do get a P45.
meh . . . I'd rather have full x16/x16 Crossfire support than not. I can easily deal with lower CPU clocks, knowing that my GPUs are running like the doped-up, coked-up, sex-deprived gorillas that they are
Do you think it is better (stability at a lower voltage) to go with a higher multiplier and lower FSB? I have never really wanted to put the multiplier over 11x, but i suppose they wouldn't give the option if it wasn't safe. Looking at your overclock it seems like it might be a good idea to try. Will give it a go and let you know.
From my experience, even with a lower BUS, but a higher multi, still requires joosed up vcore (although, not as much as if you kept the multi the same and just raised the BUS).
Personally, Intel systems seem to benefit
a lot more from higher BUS clocks, than they do higher CPU clocks. For example, you could lock in the BUS at 450, and vary the multiplier from it's lowest setting, up, and only notice a marginal difference in performance . . . whereas, using the multi to lock in a specific clock speed (3.6, for example), and raise or lower the BUS will note a drastic difference in overall performance . . . . not just in CPU-intensive tasks, but even graphic benches, DRAM-intensive tasks, even audio capabilities.
IMHO, the higher multis of the QX series only enable the user to reach much higher CPU clocks than a standard Q proc could at the same BUS frequency . . . it's cool for bragging rights, but not much else, IMO.
CS 4.77 gHZ??? thats insane
agreed . . . and at 1.36 vcore - awesome, man!
yeah, it might be a chore! lol.. I think you'll do just fine. Those boards are sweet as x38, and I know you know your way around a Bios or two! lol... So, I don't think you'll have trouble. Just may take, some time! lol.. Man, I'm waiting on my build to be done.. That way I can go further then I am now.. I'm running stock since I work 12+ hours a day.. Not worth 4.2ghz if your not going to use it. IMO!
