[BradleyW]

after market cooling is needed if you want to overclock.

 

[shughard]

Here is a question. If we set our bios to default then reboot and check the vcore in bios will this be the VID?

 

[Verrater]

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Originally Posted by shughard Phinix do you know what the VID of your chip is? I am trying to figure out what mine is but am having no luck since i'm running Linux

/proc/cpuinfo doesn't give that info?

Also I read a while back that DangerousHobo was writing a program that was similar to cpu-z for linux.

http://www.overclock.net/member.php?u=16486

 

[Verrater]

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Originally Posted by shughard Here is a question. If we set our bios to default then reboot and check the vcore in bios will this be the VID?

Essentially It's what the motherboard is pumping to the processor to get it running on auto.

 

[EntropyTTU]

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Originally Posted by shughard Here is a question. If we set our bios to default then reboot and check the vcore in bios will this be the VID?

No, the VID is used to obtain a vcore. Vcore = Vcc = voltage common cathode.

They will be different in the BIOS. What levels are you seeing in the BIOS?

 

[Dark Volker]

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Originally Posted by Phinix umm, VID? Whats that? sorry i am totally new to these terms.

To find the CPU VID...start Real Temp, click the small button at the top to the right of Intel E7400 2800.00MHz(or whatever your OC is). You will be able to go through displays of core speed, FSB x Multiplier MHz, VID, CPUID, and duration of time Real Temp has been running.

So if you click the button twice your CPU VID will be displayed.

Here is a link to an explanation of VID.

 

[Phinix]

Using Core Temp, it says my VID is 1.2625V
is that good or bad?

 

[EntropyTTU]

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Originally Posted by Phinix Using Core Temp, it says my VID is 1.2625V is that good or bad?

It's not good or bad. Its just an electrical specification of the processor, that is handled by the voltage regulator of the motherboard.

The VID range for that processor is: .85 - 1.3625, so it will vary. You will also get different values of core voltage through programs like CPUz when under load, due to Vdroop.

As far as voltage, your good to go.

As far as temps, if you want lower ones, there is always the option of aftermarket cooling, as suggested here.

 

[shughard]

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Quote: Originally Posted by shughard View Post Phinix do you know what the VID of your chip is? I am trying to figure out what mine is but am having no luck since i'm running Linux /proc/cpuinfo doesn't give that info? Also I read a while back that DangerousHobo was writing a program that was similar to cpu-z for linux. http://www.overclock.net/member.php?u=16486 __________________

have have read the thread about dangeroushobo

I have installed perlmon but it doesn't tell you VID
/proc/cpuinfo is blank in my system
maybe I don't know how to use it?

 

[powermicro]

I had this E7400 installed in my brothers pc. He has an ASUS p5n73-AM motherboard. I overclocked this cpu up to 3.7GHz stable (actual is 3.675GHz).
He is using a Thermaltake Blue Orb 2 for cooling. Its not that good, but it cools it good. there is one fan for intake and one for exhaust. thats why there is a lot of ventilation, through the case. His CPU idles at 30c and on load its at 39c. you probably dont have a ventilated pc. Let me know if you have any questions.

Good luck.

 

[hazycheetah]

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Originally Posted by powermicro I had this E7400 installed in my brothers pc. He has an ASUS p5n73-AM motherboard. I overclocked this cpu up to 3.7GHz stable (actual is 3.675GHz). He is using a Thermaltake Blue Orb 2 for cooling. Its not that good, but it cools it good. there is one fan for intake and one for exhaust. thats why there is a lot of ventilation, through the case. His CPU idles at 30c and on load its at 39c. you probably dont have a ventilated pc. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck.

hi i have the same cpu running on xfx 680 i lt sli mother board but dont know wot volages i need to bump up

 

[bigshoots]

i have a e7400 and i out the heatsink in but i havent overclocked it at all because my msi p7n diamond has a feature which is d.o.t ....dynamic overclocking technology. which means when it reads im running a program lets say crysis. it realize it stress level and over clocks it to the right frequency...but i just built my pc and when i turn it on. i have hardrive that has vista on it form my old comp. cuz i dont have my os dis. but for some reason it will finish the loading tihing when i start my cmputer but then it goes to a blue error screen and then restarts....i also get a real hot cpu..I cant even touch it its so hot....and then everytime i turn it on it will alll of a sudden shut down aoutomaticly.....is it becuz my cpu is falty or its to hot and it shuts down automaticly or is it becuz i need to reinstall a new os

 

[shughard]

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Originally Posted by bigshoots i have a e7400 and i out the heatsink in but i havent overclocked it at all because my msi p7n diamond has a feature which is d.o.t ....dynamic overclocking technology. which means when it reads im running a program lets say crysis. it realize it stress level and over clocks it to the right frequency...but i just built my pc and when i turn it on. i have hardrive that has vista on it form my old comp. cuz i dont have my os dis. but for some reason it will finish the loading tihing when i start my cmputer but then it goes to a blue error screen and then restarts....i also get a real hot cpu..I cant even touch it its so hot....and then everytime i turn it on it will alll of a sudden shut down aoutomaticly.....is it becuz my cpu is falty or its to hot and it shuts down automaticly or is it becuz i need to reinstall a new os

What are your system specs and what setting do you have in your bios. If you post these it will be easier for everyone to help you.

What heat sink are you using? What thermal paste are you using?