TPU's Core i7 Overclocking and Feedback

[Fitseries3]

try a GB.

 

[trt740]

try a GB.

I might just do that. GB has really stepped up it's support for it's older board just worked on my friends , it supports like 40 different AMD chips now. If you think about that number of cpu , it's kinda crazy.

 

[Fitseries3]

i hated the old GB bios. "+.125, +.225, +.250, etc." is so gay. you had to figure it all out. thats one of the flaws the ecs x58 has/had.

the new GB bios the x58s have is awesome. its kinda DFI'ish in a way. tons more options but nothing you dont need.

 

[trt740]

i hated the old GB bios. "+.125, +.225, +.250, etc." is so gay. you had to figure it all out. thats one of the flaws the ecs x58 has/had.

the new GB bios the x58s have is awesome. its kinda DFI'ish in a way. tons more options but nothing you dont need.

Error just actually counted them and it supports 98 AMD Cpus. Man can AMD crank them out. (had to edit missed more after I scrolled down)


Fits do Giga boards still have the hidden overclocking tab thing?


On a side note did any know that AMD had 98 AM2 Cpus holy mother!!!!!

 

[trt740]

fellas I think this is a very cool little 1366 board but have no idea how it overclocks anyone have one? or this jetway board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowI...-TR ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813153148

 

[Binge]

My thoughts? GB boards, a working DFI t3eH8, or Foxconn Bloodrage GTI. They're the best boards I've ever used. I wouldn't trust the two budget boards above but that's because I've experienced really awesome boards out of the huge pile of sh*t that is x58 mobos. After finding a few it's hard to look elsewhere.

 

[mudkip]

foxconn doesn't overclock as good as gigabyte though

 

[grunt_408]

check this out guys http://www.youtube.com/user/informaticaeasy#play/all/uploads-all/1/-Amw77odqnY

 

[mastrdrver]

So, Thermalright can't design hold down for their coolers? That's what I see.

 

[Fitseries3]

oooo... see... GB can match the classified 759...

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=225264

 

[Assassin48]

my UD3 works so i am now going to try overclocking

what are the basic rules to oc an i7 ?

 

[Fitseries3]

vtt and vcore. ioh is a tad important too.

keep ram 1.65-1.71v and 1200-1700mhz

 

[Assassin48]

vtt and vcore. ioh is a tad important too.

keep ram 1.65-1.71v and 1200-1700mhz

ok thanks

should i turn off turbo and all other features ?

 

[Fitseries3]

leave turbo on as well as EIST(speadstep)

 

[t_ski]

Fit, what are your recommendations for VTT for certain speeds?

 

[Fitseries3]

if its set right you'll be stable...

you dont need alot, just need the right setting.

i'll see what im running and let you know...

 

[Fitseries3]

 

[Assassin48]

how much that set you back fits?

 

[Binge]

foxconn doesn't overclock as good as gigabyte though

You don't know that. I've seen Foxconn Bloodrage go higher, easier, than a GB. Ask System Viper. I was at his place when we did it.

 

[Fitseries3]

 

[mudkip]

leave turbo on as well as EIST(speadstep)

Why would you let EIST on? When you're going to clock the function of EIST isn't there anymore

 

[grunt_408]

So, Thermalright can't design hold down for their coolers? That's what I see.

I will let you know I ordered one for my IFX-14

 

[hv43082]

Finally jump on the i7 bandwagon. Got my D0 920 to 4.0 at 200x20 (1.40 V) on MSI Eclipse SLI. No time to really OC it to the max yet. Is my voltage too high? On Prime95 (8 threads) the CPU is at the high 80's. Ambient temperature is about 30 C.

 

[t_ski]

Finally jump on the i7 bandwagon. Got my D0 920 to 4.0 at 200x20 (1.40 V) on MSI Eclipse SLI. No time to really OC it to the max yet. Is my voltage too high? On Prime95 (8 threads) the CPU is at the high 80's. Ambient temperature is about 30 C.

Try lowering the vcore one step at a time and repeat stress testing. That's the only way to know if it's too high. Otherwise, temps are near the max I'd go on air.

 

[trt740]

Finally jump on the i7 bandwagon. Got my D0 920 to 4.0 at 200x20 (1.40 V) on MSI Eclipse SLI. No time to really OC it to the max yet. Is my voltage too high? On Prime95 (8 threads) the CPU is at the high 80's. Ambient temperature is about 30 C.

Here is a decent I7 overclocking guide to use might help you get started.
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...lem_its_limits

and here is thread dedicated to your motherboard or very similar models. This will help you http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=210204&highlight=msi+eclipse+x58