My i7 920 Overclock ResultsPost Date: 2009-03-10 |
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angler 
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 Topic: My i7 920 Overclock ResultsPosted: 10 Mar 2009 at 9:31pm |
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My computer was shipped today. Cool! They sent me my overclock results and I'm a little bummed (they are below). My overclock seems to be at the bottom of the typical results 3.31. I am aware that some CPU's don't OC as well as others and am also aware that DS makes no promises but I was hoping for a little more as I read that it is typical to get 3.6+ easy on air. It's not like 300mhz is the end of the world but it is 300mhz and I think most of us are into maxing stuff out.
 At these temps etc. should I consider trying to push it or should I just let it be? I am an experienced user but have never personally overcloked a CPU so if I was to do it I would call DS and have them guide me. I don't want to be dealing with blue screens etc... just curious if DS was being conservative with stopping it here. 
------------------------------------------- Testing Details By: Chris ------------------------------------------- Processor Temperatures Idle: 25C Overnight Load: 68C Important Notice: Overclocked systems will definitely run hotter than stock units. Your unit has been tested to be fully stable in our stress-test facility at these tempreatures. Overclocked Processor Settings Processor Speed GHz: 3.31 CPU Multiplier: 20 Voltage CPU VCore: 1.381 VDroop Control: Yes i7 - BCLK MHz: 166 i7 - Voltage QPI\DRAM: i7 - Voltage QPI\PLL: 1.300 i7 - Voltage CPU VTT: 175 i7 - Voltage IOH Vcore: 1.375 i7 - Voltage ICH Vcore: i7 - Voltage IOH/ICH I/O: i7 - PWM Frequency: 800 780i/790i - Memory Clock Mode: 780i/790i - CPU FSB MHz: 780i/790i - Voltage FSB: 780i/790i - Voltage SPP: 780i/790i - Voltage MCP: Overclocked Memory Settings Actual Memory Speed MHz: 1333 i7 - Memory Ratio MHz: 1067 - This is a ratio that is multiplied by the BCLK multiplier in order to produce a final memory speed of 1333 Voltage Memory (i7 - Dimm Voltage): Timings (CAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS): 9-9-9-24 i7 - Voltage DRAM Bus: 780i/790i - Memory Clock Mode: 780i/790i - CPU FSB MHz: Motherboard BIOS: SZ1N Video Card Driver: 182.08 Chipset Driver: cd Sound Card Driver: cd |
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Kryhavoc
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Posted: 10 Mar 2009 at 9:57pm |
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I can understand the disappointment when you hear of others with similar machines getting higher overclocks.
But to put it in perspective, if you had spent $900 more for the i7 965 3.2 GHz without overclocking, for a cost savings you beat that standard. Yea, my english is failing me tonight for some reason. But really, 3.31GHz is nothing to sneeze at!
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<8) slunK parade
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Posted: 10 Mar 2009 at 11:09pm |
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you could probably push it higher, no point tho without beter cooling
some chips overclock better , you got an average overclock, still good |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 1:21am |
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you are still faster then a stock 965
 
upgrade to a 975 in a year or two if you like, you will get a higher OC from them and the price will be great too
Edited by DST4ME - 11 Mar 2009 at 1:22am |
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Alex
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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 1:32am |
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If you really want a higher overclock, call us and we can do our best to help. It shouldn't be a problem, but honestly, from 3.3GHz to 3.6GHz... there really isn't any noticeable improvement in gaming, etc...
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angler
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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 1:40am |
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Thanks Alex... you guys are top notch. I will call if I want to do that but will probably just run it as is. I think I was just being greedy... happens sometimes.
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<8) slunK parade
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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 2:06am |
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LOL
well your processor should have a longer life if you run it cooler ;) |
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Onkel_Ken
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Posted: 13 Mar 2009 at 12:48am |
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Don't forget the review and of course pictures when your beast arrives!
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Ace Of Death
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Posted: 27 Mar 2009 at 4:06pm |
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yea mine got 3.4 but my idle temp is a lot higher than yours... dont know if thats normal or not. its like 20 c higher
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DST4ME
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Posted: 27 Mar 2009 at 4:43pm |
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different CPUs will run on different voltage, temps etc, so you can compare to each-other
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