New Core i7 2600K rig - Now @5Ghz, Updated in first post :)

15th Warlock · Jan 20, 2011

puma99dk| said:
i think it's bcs most of ur CPU-Z shots says 1.056v

LOL!! yeah, I had not noticed that! :confused:

Thanks for pointing that out. :toast:

Dunno what's wrong with CPU-Z, maybe a bug with SB procs? Good thing I posted screenshots from my BIOS and EasyTune6 voltages. I hope they fix that for the next CPU-Z release.

Shou Miko · Jan 20, 2011

happens it's software, it's man made so it got bugs xD

but nice machine 15th Warlock.

PaulieG · Jan 20, 2011

TRIPTEX_CAN said:
So... what constitutes safe voltages for a 24/7 OC on the 2600k? Surely 1.425v can't be safe for the long run.

Still a sweet system and that OC is insane. According to Intel 5Ghz is the new 4Ghz so I guess the elite will have to start the 6Ghz club to remain elite.

According to Intel, 1.425 is well beyond spec. Here's a basic guide on SB voltage:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227651

15th Warlock · Jan 20, 2011

Paulieg said:
According to Intel, 1.425 is well beyond spec. Here's a basic guide on SB voltage:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227651

Straight from the horse's mouth:

http://download.intel.com/design/processor/datashts/324641.pdf

Check on page 78 for official current and voltage specifications. According to intel, for SB, the VID range goes from a low 0.2500 all the way to 1.5200V.

Now, I'm not saying that you should use 1.5200V for 24/7 operation, you can, and you will shorten your processor's life if you do so, due to electro migration, that may not be the case if you use extreme forms of cooling for round the clock operation, like a peltier, or a very good water cooling setup.

If you want to avoid damaging your CPU due to electro migration, you have to look for the lowest voltage that will get you to your desired overclock for 24/7, and, of course, make sure your cooler can dissipate the extra heat.

In my case, the min stable voltage for 4.5Ghz is less than 1.30V, which I consider safe for 24/7.

Extrme OCing for short intervals of time for benching and fun is, of course, is a completely different story

TRIPTEX_CAN · Jan 20, 2011

I was under the impression electron migration can and will occur at extreme voltages irregardless of cooling even LN2.

I just dont see how a 32nm SB can operate safely 24/7 at 1.425v when that Vcore is far beyond what was considered safe for a 45nm Penryn. Will it immediately explode at 1.425v?... no, but I don't think it will last.

15th Warlock · Jan 20, 2011

TRIPTEX_CAN said:
I was under the impression electron migration can and will occur at extreme voltages irregardless of cooling even LN2.

I just dont see how a 32nm SB can operate safely 24/7 at 1.425v when that Vcore is far beyond what was considered safe for a 45nm Penryn. Will it immediately explode at 1.425v?... no, but I don't think it will last.

And I agree with you to a certain extent, however, please note that in none of my posts I have stated that an SB setup should be used at that voltage for 24/7 operation, I invite you to read this whole thread, and you'll notice that I repeatedly mention that I don't feel comfortable using such high voltage for round the clock operation

Also, please note that you cannot make a direct comparison between Penryn and SB, Intel has implemented energy efficiency features in SB, that reduce leak current, just notice how low the temperatures are in these new processors, for example, for Penryn, I don't think anyone would've dreamed of achieving 5Ghz on anything less than LN2 cooling, for SB though, you can see reports of processors working at this frequency on air virtually all over the net.

What I'm trying to say is that this is akin to comparing apples to oranges, don't you agree?

TRIPTEX_CAN · Jan 20, 2011

15th Warlock said:
And I agree with you to a certain extent, however, please note that in none of my posts I have stated that an SB setup should be used at that voltage for 24/7 operation, I invite you to read this whole thread, and you'll notice that I repeatedly mention that I don't feel comfortable using such high voltage for round the clock operation

I know. I've read the thread...I certainly don't mean to crap on your thread. :eek:

I just wanted to discuss what was considered safe 24/7 and while SB clocks like a beast it takes some serious Vcore to get there.

-add- I agree comparing Penryn to SB is a long shot (apples to oranges) I was just leading towards the trend where typically as the frabrication process shrinks voltage tolerance is decreased even when efficiency is improved.

15th Warlock · Jan 20, 2011

TRIPTEX_CAN said:
I know. I've read the thread...I certainly don't mean to crap on your thread.

I just wanted to discuss what was considered safe 24/7 and while SB clocks like a beast it takes some serious Vcore to get there.

-add- I agree comparing Penryn to SB is a long shot (apples to oranges) I was just leading towards the trend where typically as the frabrication process shrinks voltage tolerance is decreased even when efficiency is improved.

Absolutely! And I (and many more people I'm sure), appreciate your contribution to this thread

You're making some valid points for ppl interesting in OCing their procs and interested in protecting their investment in the long run :rockout:

Andrei23 · Jan 20, 2011

I am impressed gg op

overclocking101 · Jan 20, 2011

off topic, thanks paulie for that cpu link it shows the max VID for my cpu, and I am now going to lower my maximum voltage by quite a bit!

sneekypeet · Jan 20, 2011

15th Warlock said:
how can you reach such speeds with your RAM? Mine's rated at 2000Mhz, but I haven't pushed beyond 1866Mhz as I don't want to push its voltage too far, can you please tell me how to do this without burning your RAM? These SB mobos are supposed to use 1.5V RAM and mine's rated at 1.65V but runs stable at 1866Mhz and a little over 1.55V. Any advice will be greatly appreciated

Sorry for the late response, but running 2400mhz Patriots that require only 1.65V to do so helps.

Also there is a set of 2300 CAS7 stick coming from Gskill soon that only require 1.5V, so taking a set like that to 1.65V should gain a fair bit of speed.

Dont know anything about the damages caused long term, but it seems many people are using 1.65V for their memory and doing just fine, for now. To me its more of a "green" move to use 1.5V as a standard then it is purely for safety/functionality. As I said though, it is new, and I could be way off the mark.

Dice · Jan 21, 2011

Wow nice results 15th Warlock!! I've used that Tim before....great temps but how do ya clean it off??? i managed to polish the writing off my old q6600 and the plating off my true black trying to get rid of it!

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