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PhillyOverclocker · 07-09-09

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Originally Posted by Rayce185

Thanks for the props guys, I won't disappoint you with my future plans

So the Win7 7260 I got was actually Windows Server 2008, build 7260. So back to searching. This will take longer than expected.

Why don't you just dl from Microsoft?

-n7- · 07-10-09

Some very sexy looking parts, especially the SuperTalent SSDs & XFX GPUs & most of all, the OCZ Blades

Good luck with everything!

solidsquirrell · 07-10-09

great report, keep this up!

Rayce185 · 07-10-09

Sorry for the delay guys. I had loads to do today and fell asleep last night...
I'll start posting results within the next two hours, I hope, as I must reformat the drives and adjust the stripe size to 128K. But the "zero to desktop" boot time is 46sec, which I am delightfully impressed with!

Oh, and some more packages for Stage 2 came today. I am only waiting on one part from the States, then I can begin that Stage too. But first some basic benching @ stock

Quantum Reality · 07-10-09

Spiffy! *awaits new photos*

Rayce185 · 07-10-09

Aight, here we go.

After installing Win7x64b7260 on the array, which was strip sized to 32K, I reconfigured the array to a 128K size and reinstalled everything again.

As stated previously, I reached a boot time of 46secs.
Well, I don't know if it was the reconfiguration or me defragging the small 100mb partition that W7 created (or both), but I got an even better time: 38secs! HURRAY!

So I went ahead and did some minor benches to get warmed up...

Well, I wasn't happy with the GPU idling at around 50°C, so I put my creativity to use again.

Soooo... I added two UK3000's for tunneling and four 80mm Papsts.
Call me crazy (which I most probably am), but it helped!

I then ran PCMark Vantage, and only got a "meh" 9800 points. Definitely worthy of an improvement.
Last but not least I wanted to stress the CPU for a bit, nothing big, so I ran LinX for ~17min (3GB, five runs). I am happy with the cooling performance: It never exceeded 47°C. (I forgot to close the Rivatuner Monitor after PCMark, for those who wonder)

Next up is a wee bit of OC'ing. But I'll have to see how the BIOS ticks first. I had it set to an unlinked 1333MHz/667MHz, which effectively gave me a 1:1 ratio in CPU-Z (as you saw above): effective 333MHz FSB to an effective 333MHz RAM speed. The latter fuggers are specced for 600MHz and have been reported to go over 650, so I'll have lots of fun doing this.

To be continued...

Cyrk16 · 07-10-09

Nice system

Rayce185 · 07-10-09

Since it's a relatively cool night outside (it's 4:30am BTW), I opened two windows to let some cold air flow through here. I put on three pairs of socks, two jogging pants, two long sleeve shirts and a light jacket.... but the results are satisfying:

Let's start OC'ing!

PhillyOverclocker · 07-11-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayce185

Well, I wasn't happy with the GPU idling at around 50°C, so I put my creativity to use again.

What are your load temps? If you are not going over 75c-80c while benching I wouldn't even sweat it.

Good luck with the build and I'll be watching.

Rayce185 · 07-11-09

Alright guys, I'm at it again!

I am not as experienced with voltages, so I used the 780i guide's presets for everything except the CPU Vcore and the Vram. I also set the FSB:RAM ratio to synchronous link, put the FSB to 1600MHz and the multiplier to eight. I put the Vcore to 1.3250V and kept the RAM at 1.80, since it's specced to run at 1200MHz instead of the configured 400. The setup ran flawlessly perfect and Linx did 5 runs @ 1792mb without any errors. I didn't bother make a screenie since 3.2GHz is kind of "boring", so I proceeded to a 425MHz FSB and kept the rest untouched. The result is more than satisfying:

Stock specs with sync. link:

8x425 @ 1.3250Vcore (sync link):

I am pleased, a lot. Especialy with the temperatures. But with a crazy open cooling like what I have, I didn't expect any different.
Speaking of which: I "optimized" the setup a bit:

As you see I added a teeny weeny 60mm Mini Kaze under the the TRUE. Even if it doesn't help the CPU cooling, it will definitely help the chipset cooling by blowing fresh air into that direction, instead of it just using the air surrounding the CPU.

I also added a Lian-Li fan triple monitor with three temperature sensors, which I used two of for the RAM bricks and one for the CPU. Unfortunately I must've broken the CPU one, as I don't get any readings from it.

And a quick "peaking" shot from the sexy RAM

Well, the RAM temps never ereached 30°C, which I expected since they aren't OC'ed at all or anything.

As I'm writing this, my 3.6GHz stress test completed. Here's the result:

I R happeh!!! I'll probably lap the TRUE next, make a few temp readings after 20 Linx runs and then install Stage 2. Here's a sneak peak of what you will be awaiting:

And when it's all set, I'm going to show you how my original rig, Old Faithful, will get a new revision:

Stay tuned!

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