TPU's Core i7 Overclocking and Feedback

[fatguy1992]

Yeah the new D0's are awesome.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Yeah the new D0's are awesome.

I agree, I dream of one day having one

 

[n-ster]

I'm jealous

 

[fatguy1992]

Well heres my 4.0GHz - 4.1GHz shots, I know I didn't run prime long, i'll run it for longer so other time. I really hate it cause its so boring.

 

[t_ski]

Well heres my 4.0GHz - 4.1GHz shots, I know I didn't run prime long, i'll run it for longer so other time. I really hate it cause its so boring.

That's why I usually run Prime overnight. I get a roughly 8 hour run and I don't have to worry about sitting there watching it.

 

[4x4n]

That's why I usually run Prime overnight. I get a roughly 8 hour run and I don't have to worry about sitting there watching it.

Thats why you should use LinX. 20 passes with max memory takes 1-1 1/2 hours depending on how much ram you have. If you make it with no errors, you should be stable.

 

[Thrackan]

I started trusting OCCT over Prime95 lately. Where Prime95 BSOD's on me after 3+ hours, OCCT detects errors and stops on the same settings within minutes.

 

[Binge]

I started trusting OCCT over Prime95 lately. Where Prime95 BSOD's on me after 3+ hours, OCCT detects errors and stops on the same settings within minutes.

+1 It also has a lot of proccessing fluctuation, which Prime95 does not. For some reason I'd rather my stress tests to perform much like real applications.

 

[fatguy1992]

That's why I usually run Prime overnight. I get a roughly 8 hour run and I don't have to worry about sitting there watching it.

I want to, but right now my mum won't let me since of all the wasted power

But this system is for benching only, so 15min of prime shows me that it will run any benchmark @ those settings.

 

[t_ski]

I started trusting OCCT over Prime95 lately. Where Prime95 BSOD's on me after 3+ hours, OCCT detects errors and stops on the same settings within minutes.

I actually have seen the opposite. OCCT ran fine for me @ 4.3 GHz, but I had to bump the vcore .02v to get it stable with Prime95.

As far as the time goes, I believe the shorter tests are good for a quick stability check. However, the more stable you want something, the longer you are going to need to stress it. In my mind, a 24/7 OC is not good enough when only tested with a SuperPi run or a 3DMark bench. It's got to be pounded for a good length of time, as my rig is not only my gaming machine, but it's also my home server.

And noise or energy usage is not a concern. My rig is in the basement blasting away with all my fans running on high My "mommy" don't mind

 

[Jakethesnake011]

Stupid Question which does not have much to do with the i7. I was wondering how do I turn off physics when running 3d mark vantage? Do I not run feature tests, or do I turn PPU off? I dont know, if I am running 3d mark right for Hwbot submissions.

 

[t_ski]

You turn physics off in the nvidia control panel. If you have ATI, you're not running physics.

 

[Jakethesnake011]

I have ATi card, and when I run Vantage I turn off PPU? Am I supposed too? or leave it on. I dont know... I'm a 19,000 pt Vantage noobie per say.

 

[aquax]

New BIOS:

GA-EX58-Extreme - F8e
GA-EX58-UD5 - F8c
GA-EX58-UD4 - F6b
GA-EX58-UD4P - F9b
GA-EX58-UD3R - F7b
GA-EX58-DS4 - F7b

Info: AHCI ROM 1.20E
Info: DDR3 compatibility and memory performance
Fix: Stepping D0
Fix: X.M.P. with fan control

 

[fatguy1992]

Have a look at this vcore

Only SP & 01 stable, but still pretty good I think

 

[Binge]

That's fantastic I wish I could get that high, but dual GPUs and PCI-E OCing just seems to be a problem

 

[fatguy1992]

Thanks, mines fine till I hit 222 bclk, anymore and it will never post. I have to boot it, then OC from the desktop, which isn't a problem anyway. I might be able to get more working, but I don't think so

 

[n-ster]

Common wall... Most people can't get it over 222 or 223... GREAT OC btw

 

[Chicken Patty]

good job fatguy, very nice

 

[Jakethesnake011]

Guys what is better the DFI UT or the Gigavyte UD5? I am thinking of one of the 2. I dont know which one is better with BIOS options and gives a more solid overclock.

 

[Assassin48]

Guys what is better the DFI UT or the Gigavyte UD5? I am thinking of one of the 2. I dont know which one is better with BIOS options and gives a more solid overclock.

More people like the UD5
I have the UD5 and its a nice board

 

[Jakethesnake011]

Have you ever used a DFI assassin? I really like the UD5 layout and the 4 extra sata ports. Just wondering if the DFI is a step up when it comes to overclocking and the BIOS options. I would love a BIOS with many options.

 

[Assassin48]

Have you ever used a DFI assassin? I really like the UD5 layout and the 4 extra sata ports. Just wondering if the DFI is a step up when it comes to overclocking and the BIOS options. I would love a BIOS with many options.

I haven't used a DFi

Binge has one and its for sale too

 

[Binge]

I actually has a DFI and a brand new in box UD5 up for grabs. I didn't want to sell the UD5, but things are moving slow.... I guess I'll have to put up pics in my FS soon. DFI's bios is one of my favorite for overclocking. It's got tons of options.

 

[t_ski]

The only drawback on the DFI could be the options if you aren't up for them. Too many options are not any good if you don't know what to do with them.