italianxmna89
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I just finished my build 2 weeks ago and i have enjoyed what my core i7 920 has to offer with stock speeds but i think its time to push the button..
Build
Core i7 920
Asus P6T Motherboard(Non-Deluxe)
CoolerMaster CM690 Case
Vigor Monsoon III CPU Cooler
640GB Caviar Black
Mushkin 6GB DDR3 1600 (9-9-9-24)
Sapphire 4830 (Slightly OCd)
3 x 120mm fans (Front intake, Side panel intake, Rear Exhaust-- All running at 100% because theyre connected straight to the PSU)
1 x 80mm fan (CM690 has a spot for a 80x80x15mm behind the CPU on the other side of the MB)
I have done a very fair amount of homework on OCing but i know i do not know enough. I thought my buddy could teach me but i found out he doesnt use the BIOS. I am looking for a clock speed that i would use 14-16hrs per day. I use my computer mainly for gaming, movies, tv via tv tuner, web surfing, etc. Now i do not want to go as far as 4.0ghz because i am not sure if my Vigor Monsoon III will keep it cool enough. I am aiming at a 3.6-3.8 range...
I am going to go out on a few limbs here. Let me remind you i am fairly new to OCing so please correct me if im wrong.
-For an OC of 3.6-3.8 i would need a base clock or bclk of 170-180 with a 21 multiplier.
-Judging from this thread.. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=95485 .. my voltage is going to end up around ~1.25 but this is a trial and error procedure.
-Most motherboards are saying the DRAM voltage should stay under 1.65v although i heard if the CPU uncore voltage is within .5v then it should be fine.
Questions:
I tried messing with a few OC settings in the BIOS without saving anything and i couldnt seem to change my CPU ratio/multiplier unless im missing something. i always thought they were locked on these CPUs and thats why the extreme cores are so expensive: because theirs is unlocked.
I know at stock the multiplier changes from idle and load..i believe is saw a multiplier as low as 12 all the way to 21 under stress. So, if i am unable to change my cpu ratio and have to leave it on auto, which multiplier should i base my bclk off? 20? 21?
I believe this is a related question/ statement so..i assume i should turn off turbo mode. I know that effects the multiplier...unless..i couldnt change my cpu ratio because i still have turbo enabled?
Finally, i have not been able to find much about stepping and what the difference between C0 and D0 is.
Any suggestions/comments/links are appreciated.
Thank you
Build
Core i7 920
Asus P6T Motherboard(Non-Deluxe)
CoolerMaster CM690 Case
Vigor Monsoon III CPU Cooler
640GB Caviar Black
Mushkin 6GB DDR3 1600 (9-9-9-24)
Sapphire 4830 (Slightly OCd)
3 x 120mm fans (Front intake, Side panel intake, Rear Exhaust-- All running at 100% because theyre connected straight to the PSU)
1 x 80mm fan (CM690 has a spot for a 80x80x15mm behind the CPU on the other side of the MB)
I have done a very fair amount of homework on OCing but i know i do not know enough. I thought my buddy could teach me but i found out he doesnt use the BIOS. I am looking for a clock speed that i would use 14-16hrs per day. I use my computer mainly for gaming, movies, tv via tv tuner, web surfing, etc. Now i do not want to go as far as 4.0ghz because i am not sure if my Vigor Monsoon III will keep it cool enough. I am aiming at a 3.6-3.8 range...
I am going to go out on a few limbs here. Let me remind you i am fairly new to OCing so please correct me if im wrong.
-For an OC of 3.6-3.8 i would need a base clock or bclk of 170-180 with a 21 multiplier.
-Judging from this thread.. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=95485 .. my voltage is going to end up around ~1.25 but this is a trial and error procedure.
-Most motherboards are saying the DRAM voltage should stay under 1.65v although i heard if the CPU uncore voltage is within .5v then it should be fine.
Questions:
I tried messing with a few OC settings in the BIOS without saving anything and i couldnt seem to change my CPU ratio/multiplier unless im missing something. i always thought they were locked on these CPUs and thats why the extreme cores are so expensive: because theirs is unlocked.
I know at stock the multiplier changes from idle and load..i believe is saw a multiplier as low as 12 all the way to 21 under stress. So, if i am unable to change my cpu ratio and have to leave it on auto, which multiplier should i base my bclk off? 20? 21?
I believe this is a related question/ statement so..i assume i should turn off turbo mode. I know that effects the multiplier...unless..i couldnt change my cpu ratio because i still have turbo enabled?
Finally, i have not been able to find much about stepping and what the difference between C0 and D0 is.
Any suggestions/comments/links are appreciated.
Thank you