Core i7 overclocked

PH3N0M · Jun 11, 2009, 06:10 PM

Well, I finally found a stable clock for my Core i7 920. I'm running on air or I'd try to push it a little higher. I'm sure others have blown way past what I have but I don't guess it's too shabby for running on air with my fans @ 20%.

comp_ali · Jun 11, 2009, 09:48 PM

Nice Overclocking, try raising fan speed .

Mac Daddy · Jun 12, 2009, 01:42 AM

Nice Bro and what he said

nicnik · Jun 14, 2009, 03:37 PM

should easily be able to hit 3.8 with turbo off.
will need to up voltage for cpu and qpi. that's assuming you have custom air, if stock then leave it at what it is now.

PH3N0M · Jun 15, 2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nicnik

should easily be able to hit 3.8 with turbo off.
will need to up voltage for cpu and qpi. that's assuming you have custom air, if stock then leave it at what it is now.

I'm on a stock cooler for the Dell XPS. It's a copper core, if that matters. How much would my temps drop if I were to have my cpu lapped?

PH3N0M · Jun 17, 2009, 08:13 PM

Anyone?

Mac Daddy · Jun 18, 2009, 01:26 AM

I haven't tried lapping myself Bro so can't feedback.

Chanur · Aug 11, 2009, 12:28 PM

You should pick up a good aftermarket cooler before you consider lapping the CPU.

Lapping will void the system/CPU warranty and at best might gain you a 5C difference... most likely less since you are using just the stock Intel cooler.

Bolletje · Aug 11, 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chanur

You should pick up a good aftermarket cooler before you consider lapping the CPU.

Lapping will void the system/CPU warranty and at best might gain you a 5C difference... most likely less since you are using just the stock Intel cooler.

True.

You can get a simple cooler for like 30 dollars. That isn't much and you still have warranty.

Lowfat · Aug 11, 2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chanur

You should pick up a good aftermarket cooler before you consider lapping the CPU.

Lapping will void the system/CPU warranty and at best might gain you a 5C difference... most likely less since you are using just the stock Intel cooler.

He isn't using a stock intel HSF. He is using the stock Dell XPS HSF, which isn't too bad IIRC.

Optix · Aug 11, 2009, 07:36 PM

Increase those fans, especially if you mess with the voltage. Extra voltage = extra heat so I'd run it at 100% and back it down while under full load until your temperatures start to rise too much. I'd say 10-15 degrees under Intel's maximum temperature would be a good cut off point.

I think it'll come down to a balance between temperatures and noise.

procupine14 · Aug 11, 2009, 09:13 PM

Lapping generally gets me about 5C max out of my setup. This, of course, is with both the processor and the water blocked lapped (got lucky on this water block considering that its already at a mirrored finish)

Optix · Aug 12, 2009, 10:29 AM

I wonder if you can go nekkid with a 920 and remove the IHS?

blibbax · Aug 12, 2009, 12:21 PM

What are your temps now?

Chanur · Aug 13, 2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowfat

He isn't using a stock intel HSF. He is using the stock Dell XPS HSF, which isn't too bad IIRC.

If that's anything like what I've seen in Dells, then he would still get some nice gains buying a high-end cooler, if it fits.

PH3N0M · Aug 17, 2009, 02:54 AM

I am using the Dell XPS H2C ceramic liquid cooling setup. Sorry for the late reply.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 26, 2009, 12:43 PM

You first said that u were air cooling, but liquid cooling blasts that away! What are your temps at maxoverclock??

Jun 11, 2009, 06:10 PM	#1
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 348 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Core i7 overclocked Well, I finally found a stable clock for my Core i7 920. I'm running on air or I'd try to push it a little higher. I'm sure others have blown way past what I have but I don't guess it's too shabby for running on air with my fans @ 20%. __________________

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Core i7 overclocked I haven't tried lapping myself Bro so can't feedback. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

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Chanur DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Core i7 overclocked You should pick up a good aftermarket cooler before you consider lapping the CPU. Lapping will void the system/CPU warranty and at best might gain you a 5C difference... most likely less since you are using just the stock Intel cooler.

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procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Core i7 overclocked Lapping generally gets me about 5C max out of my setup. This, of course, is with both the processor and the water blocked lapped (got lucky on this water block considering that its already at a mirrored finish) __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU

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Aug 17, 2009, 02:54 AM	Thread Starter #16
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 348 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Re: Core i7 overclocked I am using the Dell XPS H2C ceramic liquid cooling setup. Sorry for the late reply. __________________

Sep 26, 2009, 12:43 PM	#17
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Core i7 overclocked You first said that u were air cooling, but liquid cooling blasts that away! What are your temps at maxoverclock??