Overclocking the Core i7 920

PH3N0M · Apr 7, 2009, 02:24 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but as long as my cpu temp stays within range, is my overclock safe? Or, am I still running a risk of frying something? I ask because I increased my BClk, whatever that is, from 133 to 177. Unless I'm reading something incorrectly, doesn't my cpu seem to be running at 3.8ghz? I'm using CoreTemp and the temperature stays around 35c and I've not seen it get any higher than 45c under load.

Lowfat · Apr 7, 2009, 03:39 PM

As long as it is stable it should be fine

PH3N0M · Apr 7, 2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowfat

As long as it is stable it should be fine

Well, it's been running stable for several hours, even while playing COD5.

GigaWatt · Apr 7, 2009, 04:53 PM

well then, i guess you're fine... nothing to worry about... and a 45C temp is not that high...in my opinion, just don't let it get above 55C...

Lowfat · Apr 7, 2009, 06:21 PM

You are likely only loading one core with COD5. But if that is all you do with it then fine. But chances are if you load all cores it might lock up.

And 55˚C? That is way low. With 4 cores/ 8 threads loaded getting 55C core temp will be almost impossible if overclocked. Anything under 80˚C core temp and you'll be fine (as long as stable).

PH3N0M · Apr 7, 2009, 06:41 PM

This is what I found on another forum -

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Maximum allowed temperature for Core i7 is 100°C. If it heats up more, the CPU will enable thermal throttling, i.e. the Vcore and clock frequency multiplier will be forced down to 12x. This feature protects the processor die against dangerous overheating. (source - X-Bit labs)

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http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=595117

nicnik · Apr 7, 2009, 07:53 PM

tried running prime with all cores?

PH3N0M · Apr 7, 2009, 08:08 PM

I ran 5 test with the Intel Burn Test v1.9, as it seems to do a better job of stressing the cpu, and each test passed with no errors being reported. I'm going to run another 5-10 before I shut it down tonight.

Apr 7, 2009, 02:24 PM	#1
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 348 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Overclocking the Core i7 920 Correct me if I'm wrong here, but as long as my cpu temp stays within range, is my overclock safe? Or, am I still running a risk of frying something? I ask because I increased my BClk, whatever that is, from 133 to 177. Unless I'm reading something incorrectly, doesn't my cpu seem to be running at 3.8ghz? I'm using CoreTemp and the temperature stays around 35c and I've not seen it get any higher than 45c under load. __________________ Last edited by PH3N0M; Apr 7, 2009 at 02:36 PM.

Apr 7, 2009, 03:39 PM	#2
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Overclocking the Core i7 920 As long as it is stable it should be fine __________________

Apr 7, 2009, 04:53 PM	#4
GigaWatt Now In Color :D Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macedonia, Skopje Posts: 2,116 Rep Power: 81 System Specs	Re: Overclocking the Core i7 920 well then, i guess you're fine... nothing to worry about... and a 45C temp is not that high...in my opinion, just don't let it get above 55C... __________________ It's not schisophrenia... it's just a voice in my head...

Apr 7, 2009, 06:21 PM	#5
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Overclocking the Core i7 920 You are likely only loading one core with COD5. But if that is all you do with it then fine. But chances are if you load all cores it might lock up. And 55˚C? That is way low. With 4 cores/ 8 threads loaded getting 55C core temp will be almost impossible if overclocked. Anything under 80˚C core temp and you'll be fine (as long as stable). __________________

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Apr 7, 2009, 08:08 PM	Thread Starter #8
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 348 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Re: Overclocking the Core i7 920 I ran 5 test with the Intel Burn Test v1.9, as it seems to do a better job of stressing the cpu, and each test passed with no errors being reported. I'm going to run another 5-10 before I shut it down tonight. __________________