Intel I7 950 safe overclock.

MrHartley · 15 Jan 2011 at 19:23

Hello I am new to Overclocking and I want to know what is a safe overclock for my Intel core I7 950.
My Specs:
CPU: I7 950
GPU: GTX 580
CPU Cooler: Akasa AK-CCX-4002HP Venom CPU Cooler
Case: Cooler master Sniper
Ram: 6GB (3X2GB)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X58 TUF

Thanks

cameraheaven · 15 Jan 2011 at 20:03

You tell us!,...5Mhz at a time...every animal is different, but if you want some help with your homework you could start out @ 3.3 with that cooling set up after reading all the "Beginners guide to Over-clocking " on this site, that is,..... It's actually a pretty good read!!! hint!, hint!

TUNSTALL_NICK · 15 Jan 2011 at 21:28

if you have a DO revision then 21x 200= 4.2...simples!

shadow_boxer · 15 Jan 2011 at 21:52

All depends individual processors/cooling etc. Should be able to get it upto 4GHz as most i7s can do this. 3.6GHz (20 x 180) should be possible with just a few changes in the BIOS @stock volts.

Read a few guides on how to do it. Download Realtemp & Prime95 and finally find some spare time.

As above 5MHz at a time is advisable.