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TPU's Core i7 Overclocking and Feedback

How much did those heatspreaders for the ram cost you Binge?
 
They cost me $37 n-ster. You can always google it :) "Enzotech Unicorn"
 
hehe sry didn't think of google :p
 
Ok, so regarding your expert opinions and availability, I've currently put the GTX on the wishlist.
Since, if I read correctly, that is a block in the low-restriction part, I can get a high flow through it with low pressure.

Am I correct in assuming it should be coupled with a low-restriction rad (Thermochill?) and large tubing/barbs for optimal performance?

And last, but not least, I'm going to need to figure out what pump to use in this wishlist setup.
Flowrates I can wrap my head around, but I'm still lost in specs where pressure is concerned...
 
Thrackan said:
Ok, so regarding your expert opinions and availability, I've currently put the GTX on the wishlist.
Since, if I read correctly, that is a block in the low-restriction part, I can get a high flow through it with low pressure.

Am I correct in assuming it should be coupled with a low-restriction rad (Thermochill?) and large tubing/barbs for optimal performance?

And last, but not least, I'm going to need to figure out what pump to use in this wishlist setup.
Flowrates I can wrap my head around, but I'm still lost in specs where pressure is concerned...
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You've got it correct. If you want the optimal flow rate go for the least restrictive stuff, but it does not mean you have to. If your pressure is too high or your flow is too low then it isn't a good thing, but the best thing to do if you had a lot of pressure and low flow would be to widen the pipes. The adverse statement would be used if you had low pressure. Your pump + water block = the determining factor on tubing and rad. Most rads aren't restrictive but it doesn't hurt to do research. Thermochill makes great rads. I use a relatively low flow pump with my pa 120.3 and it does just fine :)
 
Binge said:
You've got it correct. If you want the optimal flow rate go for the least restrictive stuff, but it does not mean you have to. If your pressure is too high or your flow is too low then it isn't a good thing, but the best thing to do if you had a lot of pressure and low flow would be to widen the pipes. The adverse statement would be used if you had low pressure. Your pump + water block = the determining factor on tubing and rad. Most rads aren't restrictive but it doesn't hurt to do research. Thermochill makes great rads. I use a relatively low flow pump with my pa 120.3 and it does just fine :)
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So if pump + block = rad/tubing, could you determine what pump to use when you have the other variables? :D

Say the rad is a Thermochill PA120.2 (maybe with an extra 120.1 depending on temps) and the tubing is 3/8 or 1/2, and the block is a Swiftech GTX, what would you use to pump it up, be it specwise or brand wise?

Also, I plan on using medium speed fans, turned down by fancontroller unless I'm going Toasty Stress, in which case I can always turn the fans up a good notch.

Gathering parts and assembling the loop will probably take months, but that's ok since I just bought a Xiggy last week :laugh: That way I'll at least be using it...
 
So Binge told me that the Heatkiller 3.0 is top of the line, but unavailable in the US of A.
I'm going to place an order at AquaTuning in Germany, which has Heatkillers in stock, and I'm sending one to Binge, which is €7,40 shipping costs for a basic package on my side.

Anyone else interested in such a deal? Keep in mind that I'm not going to be hoarding them, but a couple extra won't kill me.
 
Heatkiller is the pump? when are you getting it? btw I'm not interested, simply because I have no rig :p
 
n-ster said:
Heatkiller is the pump? when are you getting it? btw I'm not interested, simply because I have no rig :p
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Heatkiller Rev3.0 is a CPU waterblock :) I'm putting together an order list right now, but I will wait until after the weekend to see if anyone wants a hop on this wagon;)
 
Thrackan said:
So Binge told me that the Heatkiller 3.0 is top of the line, but unavailable in the US of A.
I'm going to place an order at AquaTuning in Germany, which has Heatkillers in stock, and I'm sending one to Binge, which is €7,40 shipping costs for a basic package on my side.

Anyone else interested in such a deal? Keep in mind that I'm not going to be hoarding them, but a couple extra won't kill me.
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I'm interested. :) I just got my i7 920 together last night. It's an amazing processor. I've only done some minor benchmarking and testing, but at 4.1ghz on 1.37v, this thing is just lightning fast. Not only is it fast, but very easy to overclock. The only con I've found is HEAT. Damn, this thing runs hot, even on water. I've got my Dtek Fusion on it right now, but still climbed into the 80's on an OCCT run. Looks like I need a better rad and maybe this block will help. I'll post some screenies tonight.
 
Throw me a PM if you're interested, including:
- Which block you want to get
- Whether you want a baseplate with that
- Whether it's in- or outside Europe

And I'll get back to you about what it will cost to order that :p
 
Thrackan said:
Throw me a PM if you're interested, including:
- Which block you want to get
- Whether you want a baseplate with that
- Whether it's in- or outside Europe

And I'll get back to you about what it will cost to order that :p
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I'm thinking the CU or LT. I wonder if it's worth the extra cash for the CU?:confused: Fit or Binge, can you weigh in on whether the CU version is worth the extra cash?
 
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So it's 19:08 here currently. I'm thinking of placing the order on sunday night here, so anyone who's interested has something over 48 hours to hop on the bandwagon :p
Click for a saved shopping cart so you can see prices of the CU, LT and the backplate. Never mind the Noiseblockers, I've added those for myself :D

Mounting screws should be included according to the product description of the blocks.

To sum it up:
- I'm ordering there anyway, so I pay shipping from them to me.
- Shipping from me to outside Europe will be €7.40 when shipped through TNT (which is like the biggest national postal service here) but only under 500 grams, so I can just send the CU version + backplate for that cost!
- I can take PayPal or, if you can and want, bank transfers.
- I'm not hoarding huge orders. 1. because that will cost a lot more to ship and 2. because this is just a favor since I'm ordering there, not a (mass) resell.
- PM me for details, but I'll be drinkin' tonight :D

For now I've got:
Binge - 2 Heatkiller 1366 LT blocks
Paulieg - 1 Heatkiller 1366 (not decided on which), 1 backplate
Myself - 1 Heatkiller 1366 LT block, 1 backplate, some fans
DanishDevil - 1 Heatkiller 775 LT block, 1 775 backplate

Obviously, correct me if I'm wrong ;)
Some review Binge sent me. Just look at the graphs and ignore the German lol

And yes, you get mounting stuff...
 
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Thrackan said:
So it's 19:08 here currently. I'm thinking of placing the order on sunday night here, so anyone who's interested has something over 48 hours to hop on the bandwagon :p
Click for a saved shopping cart so you can see prices of the CU, LT and the backplate. Never mind the Noiseblockers, I've added those for myself :D

Mounting screws should be included according to the product description of the blocks.

To sum it up:
- I'm ordering there anyway, so I pay shipping from them to me.
- Shipping from me to outside Europe will be €7.40 when shipped through TNT (which is like the biggest national postal service here) but only under 500 grams, so I can just send the CU version + backplate for that cost!
- I can take PayPal or, if you can and want, bank transfers.
- I'm not hoarding huge orders. 1. because that will cost a lot more to ship and 2. because this is just a favor since I'm ordering there, not a (mass) resell.
- PM me for details, but I'll be drinkin' tonight :D

For now I've got:
Binge - 2 Heatkiller LT blocks
Paulieg - 1 Heatkiller (not decided on which), 1 backplate
Myself - 1 Heatkiller LT block, 1 backplate, some fans

Obviously, correct me if I'm wrong ;)
Some review Binge sent me. Just look at the graphs and ignore the German lol

And yes, you get mounting stuff...
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I think we need to make sure that the 1366 mounting is included, because when I created a shopping cart, the 1366 mounting was a "recommended accessory"
 
I think you answered your own question. It is not included. That's why Thracken is including it to every purchase except for mine because I don't want them. I already have 1366 mounting. The block will come with inserts to mount on a 1366 chipset but it does not come with the backplate.
 
Binge said:
I think you answered your own question. It is not included. That's why Thracken is including it to every purchase except for mine because I don't want them. I already have 1366 mounting. The block will come with inserts to mount on a 1366 chipset but it does not come with the backplate.
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My post was in response to his "and yes, you get mounting stuff" statement. Best if there is no confusion. :)
 
My mistake.
 
Ok this is what I have come to. I have chosen the EVGA x58 motherboard, 920, OCZ XMP Ready Series 6GB, and the Xigmatek dark knight. Now I was wondering if i will get some high clocks with this setup?

I'm on a budget and I don't know anything about OC so if you have any other ideas that would be great for me since I am a n00b oc then please tell me.
 
My suggestion is that you do as much research as possible into overclocking, how to problem solve, and the risks associated with overclocking. A lot of what we do is FAIL over and over again in order to get something to work for our INDIVIDUAL setup. Trying to recommend things for you could end up being as helpful as donating blood to someone who's incompatible. Each of us involved in i7 from the get go listened to what each other had to say for some time, but mirrored OC profiles just do not exist with this chip. As it stands I treat OCing my i7 like walking in the park. It's just easy! That is to say I have a lot of experience with my individual chip. I know what it likes and I know what will set it off the deep end. So when you do the research and you think of how you would problem solve all of the computer crashes that are going to come your way then you will face the fact that we can NOT hold your hand through this and expect to help.

For a good starting methodology for overclocking you have to understand that problem solving is about eliminating variables. It will take you a lot of tuning some settings, then turning it back to nominal, chaning others, and then eventually changing combinations of settings. So write down what you're changing so you don't backtrack!
 
just remember...

if any of you plan on tri sli you may want to get a board with the nf200 switch.

you may also want one IF you run 2 gpu's + pcie sound/raid/tv/wifi card(s) as they will step the second video card down to 8x.
 
Man, these chips are just sic. Never seen anything like this. Only con is heat. I'm running a Dtek Fusion, and as you see I'm in the 70's full load.

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and if you do anything that uses multi threads, then you will really see your rig shine :rockout:
 
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