[refeek]

So my i5 2500k was my first ever, and I got it up to 4.3ghz on my H70. Can easily push it more, max temps I've gotten were ~52c.

Although, that makes me wonder if it's a true OC, since it's just the turbo multiplier? I tried messing with the CPU multiplier itself, and it always just sat at 1.6ghz in CPU-Z, regardless of whether or not I was "idling".

On another note, I got my 580 at 2300mhz mem clock, 1800 shader, 900 core @ 1.1v, with good temps, too!

 

[Intricate09]

Congratulations.

I know my first clock, I felt like a pure badass. It's a good feeling! ^_^

 

[sanitarium]

If cpuz says 4300 MHz then yes its oc'ed.
There are plenty of guides around about this processor so check them out.
Oc it till you hit 80c under stress or 1.52 vcore (I like 1.50 vcore as max personally.)

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[evilDSM]

Quote:

Originally Posted by refeek So my i5 2500k was my first ever, and I got it up to 4.3ghz on my H70. Can easily push it more, max temps I've gotten were ~52c. Although, that makes me wonder if it's a true OC, since it's just the turbo multiplier? I tried messing with the CPU multiplier itself, and it always just sat at 1.6ghz in CPU-Z, regardless of whether or not I was "idling". On another note, I got my 580 at 2300mhz mem clock, 1800 shader, 900 core @ 1.1v, with good temps, too!

Gratz! Sandy bridge idles at 1.6GHz but when you put some stress on it, It'll kick up to 4.3GHz.

Keep going!

 

[refeek]

So question - if the Turbo ratio and the CPU ratio essentially do the same thing, is there a reason to use the CPU ratio instead?

edit: Would disabling Speedstep be the key between them? i.e., not sit at 1.6ghz instead of the 4.3 at all times?

Also, does it really make a difference? I mean, everything I've read says no, but still.

 

[Fateful_Ikkou]

I remember my first OC

it was so awesome...Until I realized my Old P4 wouldnt go any farther than 2.8Ghz

 

[sanitarium]

I'm still testing but as of current knowledge, no. Difference as long as you have speedstelping disabled.

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[refeek]

Currently Prime95'ing 4.8ghz, hah.

It's quite addicting. I'm going to end up blowing money on a real loop eventually if it continues to feel like this.

 

[refeek]

OoOoh, first BSoD on this computer. Set my voltage manually, and only gave a .004 voltage increase while in turbo. Apparently, it doesn't like 4.6 @ 1.35v, haha.

I'ma just let it auto-set for me, 'cause I'm lazy.

 

[iDaryl]

auto set voltage? absolutely a no-no.

 

[toxaris71]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDaryl;14166089
auto set voltage? absolutely a no-no.

I agree, autovoltage tends to give way too much voltage than needed. Just keep upping your voltage manually until no more BSOD and you can successfully pass Prime95 for 8 hours (or more if u like).

Have fun!

 

[refeek]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDaryl;14166089
auto set voltage? absolutely a no-no.

Not permanent, just too tired to deal with it atm. Not doing anything CPU intensive until after I wake up later today.

Tried a 1.35v on 4.6ghz and it gave a BSoD immediately.

Isn't anything over 1.4v bad for deterioration?

 

[adridu59]

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxaris71;14166106
I agree, autovoltage tends to give way too much voltage than needed. Just keep upping your voltage manually until no more BSOD and you can successfully pass Prime95 for 8 hours (or more if u like).

Have fun!

Overvoltage causes more heat and more power consumption...

 

[refeek]

Bump.

1.4v is stable, but is that too high? Couldn't get anything below that to be stable.

Just worried about deterioration.

 

[sanitarium]

Won't deteriorate till over 1.5

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[refeek]

Thank you kindly.

I can now feel safe.

 

[c0ld]

Awesome cant wait to overclock mine when I build it!

How the DS design on the GTX 580?? I am getting a GTX 570 DS and planing to OC it too

 

[refeek]

DS works just over the Twin Frozr II, but with the EVGA warranty. I'd say it's worth it.

 

[adridu59]

Quote:

Originally Posted by refeek;14184275
DS works just over the Twin Frozr II, but with the EVGA warranty. I'd say it's worth it.

I don't like very much the design of the DS series but eVGA seems definitely to be a good manufacturer... will see reviews

 

[KOBALT]

i refuse to use anything besides evga. their products and customer service out perform everyone else in my experience.

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