965 OC what am I missing

aleicgrant · Jun 4, 2009

hey there

ok very much new at overclocking so I just want to make sure I am not doing things incorrectly

I have a i7 965 with an asus rampage II extreme.

I changed the profile to XMP for my memory and then only changed the ratio to 30 which puts me at 3.999ghz

Everything else is left on auto.

Do I need to do anything else in terms of adjustment? voltage etc?

With a v-10 cooler temps are mid 40's while idle at 4ghz

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

anyone

I would really really appreciate the help.

PaulieG · Jun 5, 2009

Check out the i7 overclocking thread. Make sure you do some stability testing to make sure it's stable using OCCT/Linpack etc, and watch your temps. What kind of cooling are you using?

Bundy · Jun 5, 2009

You should run some stability tests to confirm your OC is stable. There are quite a few options and most are covered in these forums, e.g. Prime95, Orthos, OCCT. I use OCCT because it suits me.

For a more specific and comprehensive test, you might consider joining the Ultra Stable PC Club.

Assassin48 · Jun 5, 2009

thats some expensive hardware

i would think you knew what you were doing when buying it

i envy your rig

Kantastic · Jun 5, 2009

Assassin48 said:
thats some expensive hardware

i would think you knew what you were doing when buying it

i envy your rig

The i7 is still a relatively new platform.

JATownes · Jun 5, 2009

965 Extreme...NICE. On a Rampage II Extreme??? Very Nice...PLEASE fill out system specs. This is the place for advice on playing with that, but we need more info.

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

I went ahead and added system specs. I have been playing around computers for years but for some reason overclocking is just one of those things that get foggy for me. And besides, with such knowledgeable people here I am hoping to take advantage of that expertise

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

stable but .........

Bundy said:
You should run some stability tests to confirm your OC is stable. There are quite a few options and most are covered in these forums, e.g. Prime95, Orthos, OCCT. I use OCCT because it suits me.

For a more specific and comprehensive test, you might consider joining the Ultra Stable PC Club.

I just want reassurance on settings. I mean all I did is set the xmp and put the ratio to 30.

if it stays stable at 3.999ghz and temps are great I am happy as a clam. I just dont want to find out down the road I should have tweaked something else that could have extended the life of the cpu.

JATownes · Jun 5, 2009

*System Specs*.... :eek:

Holy Crap!!!! GTX295 Quad SLI???? :rockout:

Have you ran a Vantage or 3DMark06 run??? Pics???? Give me something...VERY NICE RIG!!!! *Sitting here waiting patiently for pics of a DREAM MACHINE*

Kantastic · Jun 5, 2009

If I weren't saving up for a car I'd build myself a rig like that. Very nice!

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

still have some "cabling" to do

Bundy · Jun 5, 2009

aleicgrant said:
I just want reassurance on settings. I mean all I did is set the xmp and put the ratio to 30.

if it stays stable at 3.999ghz and temps are great I am happy as a clam. I just dont want to find out down the road I should have tweaked something else that could have extended the life of the cpu.

It's not possible to be 100% certain your mobo hasn't set something stupid but given the quality of your gear, thats highly unlikely.

BTW nice pics! Please run a 3dmark or something as the others have asked, we are all keen to see how well it goes

It's also a moderate stability check.

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

giving it a shot as we speak. assume you mean 3dmark06?

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

ok I did one 3dmark06 basic and one 3dmark vantage extreme.

For some reason it doesnt report my overclocked cpu but cpu-z does. I assume I should trust cpu-z

these are with stock settings on the 295's.

and now selecting performance

r9 · Jun 5, 2009

Yous should call the Stig

.
Do please do some cable management that PC deserve it.
I think I know how you have chosen your components:
You have gone the store and than:
You: May I have the most expensive mobo, most expensive CPU ...
Sales man: I get it most expensive from everything ...

And I can see that you are new at TPU. Some pointers never ever tell where you live or you you are going to be robbed

.

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

actually quite the contrary. I have spent my time wisely looking for sales both new and used, open box and in the case of the proc bought an ES right here for a nice price. Certainly not cheap but I havent paid retail in years

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

bumped up video cards to 695/1541/1150

Studabaker · Jun 5, 2009

Holy ass your processor and video cards alone cost like double what my system cost.

Why god, why!!!

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

system Specs

ha ha. I got the 965 at a killer price on the forums and one of the cards is used. I am bargain basement if I can make it happen

Bundy · Jun 5, 2009

As I scrolled down through your pictures, I started to :cry:

Your rig can sure deliver some numbers.

aleicgrant · Jun 5, 2009

thanks for the compliments.

Now I am hoping with some refinement and help from good people here I can squeak out some more numbers

aleicgrant · Jun 6, 2009

Bundy · Jun 7, 2009

Sorry but you have to start here http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=76464 lots to read!

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