i7 3770K OC

Loxa · 6 Jan 2013 at 18:04

Hey, i recently purchased an overclocked bundle from OCUK and i had a few issues at the start with the overclock. After a few hours of help from Evoaddict i managed to get the system up and running (Stable). Im still not quite convinced that these are the optimal settings though, any other opinions on this?

CPU Ratio - Manual
CPU Clock - 44
Spread Spectrum - Disabled
Intel Turbo Boost Technology - Enabled
Internal PLL Overvoltage - Enabled
DRAM Frequency - 1866mhz
DRAM Configuration - 11-11-11-28-2
CPU Voltage - Manual
Cpu Voltage - Fixed
Cpu Voltage - 1.3200v
CPU loadline Calibration - Level 2
DRAM Voltage - 1.500v

That was the original CPU Voltage but i lowered it to 1.2250v without changing any other settings (Screenshot of temps etc below)

http://i50.tinypic.com/9isfhu.png

Dyewitness · 6 Jan 2013 at 22:29

Is the system permanently running at 4.4ghz???
Would you not perfer your system to run at bare minimum then turboboost to 4.4 ?
With turboboost it'll only use full 4.4ghz if the system requires it.

Loxa · 7 Jan 2013 at 00:57

crazeconnolly said:
Is the system permanently running at 4.4ghz???
Would you not perfer your system to run at bare minimum then turboboost to 4.4 ?
With turboboost it'll only use full 4.4ghz if the system requires it.

Yeah sorry i edited my post, turbo boost is enabled

Dyewitness · 7 Jan 2013 at 11:47

try....

CPU Ratio - Manual
CPU Clock - 45
Spread Spectrum - Disabled
Intel Turbo Boost Technology - Enabled
Internal PLL Overvoltage - Auto
DRAM Frequency - 1866mhz
DRAM Configuration - 11-11-11-28-2
CPU Voltage - Offset
Cpu Voltage - +0.030
Cpu Voltage - should be around 1.32v
CPU loadline Calibration - HIGH (maybe level 3?)
CPU Power response FAST
CPU Current capability 130%
DRAM Voltage - 1.500v
CPU PLL voltage 1.60

save yuor current settings to a profile incase the above settings cause a blue screen. They worked for me.

8 Pack · 7 Jan 2013 at 13:21

Dont change the settings at all!!!!

Try 45 multi see what happens. Only add voltage if its needed.

The RAM needs work too for me but get the CPU to its max stable vs voltage vs heat clocks first and then we can work on the RAM.

Loxa · 8 Jan 2013 at 17:26

Ill be home tomorrow so ill be sure to give this a try 8 Pack and let you know

Loxa · 9 Jan 2013 at 20:26

Just got back, after googleing for a while i noticed a few people are doing a 4.4 OC on 1.15v. Is this worth trying for or should i just stay at the v im at since we are going to go for a higher OC

Litmoose · 9 Jan 2013 at 21:03

1.32v seems to be a bit high for 4.4. mine does 4.6 at 1.24v. But then again I'm no oc master.

Loxa · 9 Jan 2013 at 21:08

Litmoose said:
1.32v seems to be a bit high for 4.4. mine does 4.6 at 1.24v. But then again I'm no oc master.

That was the old v, you should have read the post abit more. Im currently at 1.2250v

Whats your temps at?

Litmoose · 9 Jan 2013 at 21:13

Sorry, must have missed that bit... Just over 70 in prime.

Loxa · 9 Jan 2013 at 21:15

Litmoose said:
Sorry, must have missed that bit... Just over 70 in prime.

No worries, what do you use to view your temps? Core temp?

Atm im using HW Monitor but im not sure if one is better than the other (more accurate)

Litmoose · 9 Jan 2013 at 21:18

Yea, I run prime and core temp at the same time.

Loxa · 9 Jan 2013 at 21:59

8 Pack said:
Dont change the settings at all!!!!

Try 45 multi see what happens. Only add voltage if its needed.

The RAM needs work too for me but get the CPU to its max stable vs voltage vs heat clocks first and then we can work on the RAM.

Been running prime95 at 4.5ghz for 10minutes, top temp 63c and seems stable so far (i know 10minutes is nothing but just thought id inform you)

8 Pack · 9 Jan 2013 at 22:17

30 mins is enough prime. Then just use your computer as normal, thats the best way of stability testing.

Loxa · 9 Jan 2013 at 22:19

8 Pack said:
30 mins is enough prime. Then just use your computer as normal, thats the best way of stability testing.

Ok, anything else i should do? higher multi? Or lower CPU V (im unsure where to go next)

Coming to 30minutes and max temp 66c

8 Pack · 9 Jan 2013 at 23:04

If its stable and your temps are good which they are leave it!!! Dont fix what is not broken.

If you want to go higher either push multi or BLK!! Multi first.

Loxa · 9 Jan 2013 at 23:29

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 2057

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: d1
BCP1: 000000000000018A
BCP2: 0000000000000002
BCP3: 0000000000000000
BCP4: FFFFF8800664CF49
OS Version: 6_1_7601
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1

After playing League of Legends for 20minutes, ive gone back to 4.4 atm

zepzeppelin · 10 Jan 2013 at 08:22

8 Pack said:
30 mins is enough prime. Then just use your computer as normal, thats the best way of stability testing.

Curious about this :confused:

Many people on this forum are adamant the Prime should be run a number of hours, some state 24hrs, So let me get this straight, what your saying is..If I can stay stable while running Prime for 30 mins, have temps at..for example 73c and no blue screen or Prime failure, then I'm good to go :confused:

If this is the case then I've managed stability numerous times, but let Prime go ballistic by increasing temps the longer it runs. I've ran Prime for 30 mins many times and had no issues, it's when it runs for hours is when the trouble starts.

zepzeppelin · 10 Jan 2013 at 08:30

Litmoose said:
Yea, I run prime and core temp at the same time.

Litmoose I have the same board as you, can you tell me what you enabled/ disabled ect...

8 Pack · 10 Jan 2013 at 11:54

zepzeppelin said:
Curious about this Many people on this forum are adamant the Prime should be run a number of hours, some state 24hrs, So let me get this straight, what your saying is..If I can stay stable while running Prime for 30 mins, have temps at..for example 73c and no blue screen or Prime failure, then I'm good to go If this is the case then I've managed stability numerous times, but let Prime go ballistic by increasing temps the longer it runs. I've ran Prime for 30 mins many times and had no issues, it's when it runs for hours is when the trouble starts.

Do you on a daily basis run prime???? is this the use for your PC??? If it is run prime. If its not dont waste your electricity bill. Use your computer as you would on a daily basis.

Think about it!!! By running prime what are you proving?? Your PC can run prime and only that. By using it you are proving its stable for what you actually need it to be stable for!! If this throws up BSOD or errors you adjust from this.

The only prog I say is essential is testing the mem at XMP on stock clocks. Without stable memory you cant go far with any type of overclocking.