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Post Date: 2009-01-27
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    Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 2:01pm
for testing purposes and looking for the recommended way to do that.  For my i7 940 BCLK freq is set at 175, voltages at 1.40.  Should I leave voltages as-is and just lower BCLK freq, or better a combination of the two?  A relative noob at this OC stuff. Big%20smile
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If your backing off on the frequency, back off on the voltage too. Too much current through it when its not needed has been known to cause stability issues. Also, if your not needing that much voltage its better to back it off anyways.
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Posts: 67 		  Quote StLBluesFan Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 2:19pm
Thanks.  And how do I determine what is sufficient voltage?  I'm thinking off testing at BCLK of 160 and voltage nearer 1.35.
 
A bit of history, PC was factory overclocked in December at 4.005 but when received here bios was set at defaults.  Someone from DS worked with me to OC to 3.875 over the phone, whatever settings I have now are of course not what were used with the factory OC.  Do you have access to original records, info that would establish the settings for the original factory overclock that was deemed stable?
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I can check and see if we have those on file for you. If you want to just shoot me an e-mail, or even give me a call at my personal extension, just let me know who you are and whats going on and I will see if I cant help you out.

Whatever is easier for you, im here to help.
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Posts: 67 		  Quote StLBluesFan Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 Jan 2009 at 10:47am
FYI, called Sarah and she helped me out, gave me all the info I needed.  I'm a happy camper.  Ouch
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