overclocking and i7 3770k

Overclocking is done in Bios and stress testing done to insure stability.  Not sure the exact precedure they use. 

Ivy Brdige CPUs use less voltage to achieve similiar overclocks to Sandy Brdige CPUs. In regards to thermals, we've done tests ahead of time and there should be no issues with heat or stability with the newer CPUs.

Ivy Bridge uses lower CPU voltages at similar overclocks compared to Sandy Bridge, so it will have lower voltages. We can definitely put a lower overclock on your system, feel free to let our team know.

If possible, you could wait until you get the results of the initial overclock results before making up your mind. I believe DS has changed oc for customers in the past in these situations.

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We've been able to do 4.8GHz. However that will require binning a CPU, etc... 4.5GHz-4.8Ghz should be fine.

I think DS is being conservative with their overclocks. With a good mobo you should be able to push over 5 GHz on a CryoTEC system, in fact I will attempt this very feat in a few weeks.

Originally posted by tju76 5ghz is good for benchmark results but i would never run a cpu at 5ghz 24/7 i am going to try and get mine at 4.75 for a 24/7 OC

At 100% load if you are under TJmax 105C technically you should be fine but most experts say 90C max. It's a safe buffer between really cooking the chip and not cooking it. I have not yet received my DS pc to see what the temps are. DS set mine at 4.7 GHz for 24/7. I think there is more room but I'll have to wait and see. Still 4.7 for Ivy is like running a Sandy chip at over 5 GHz so performance above stock is excellent no question.

Originally posted by Tidgxor Originally posted by barbitque I think DS is being conservative with their overclocks. With a good mobo you should be able to push over 5 GHz on a CryoTEC system, in fact I will attempt this very feat in a few weeks. Of course DS is conservative, its better from a business standpoint.

Absolutely. Especially having to cover warranties. I am willing to risk reaching max temps for the sake of validating a higher oc. Whether or not I'm willing to stress it like that for 24/7 is another issue probably better left back at a safer level. I do have a spare cpu just in case but would hate to fry a binned cpu over an unknown spare.

Well just an update regarding my overclocking with this chip. I can post Windows up to 5.2 GHz but far from stable. I can run over 5 GHz with some loading overhead and call it stable but it's not "rock solid" prime95/LinX proof. I can get rock solid stable tested with Prime95 and LinX at 4.8 GHz and a wee bit more on cooler ambient temp days but the heat just can't be controlled well enough even with the Cryo-Tec cooling as you push the frequency over 4.8 Ghz. Overclocking this chip over 5.2 GHz stable requires the use of much colder cooling like Dice, Liquid Nitrogen and Helium. I am amazed at how low you can reduce voltages and still get pretty good stability up to 4.6 GHz after that you need to be more careful with thermal and power management. Remember as well that this chip is out performing a Sandy Bridge by 200 to 300 MHz clock for clock. So an Ivy 4.8 GHz is equivalent to a Sandy over 5 GHz. I still have some testing and tinkering to find improvements all in all Ivy is a powerhouse and a lot of fun OC'ing.