Looking for i7-3960X ot i7-3970X Processor

[Empire24453]

I'm running an 3930k and does anyone here have any of the two CPU as the title says?

It seems that I can not find an new one that's low price. they all still to high of £800! huh! lol

 

[pandem0nium]

There's very little to gain by upgrading to the X. 4930k / 60x is a bit better if you can find one.

 

[Empire24453]

There's very little to gain by upgrading to the X. 4930k / 60x is a bit better if you can find one.

I think I just overclock it to 4ghz

 

[DavidS14]

I have my 3930K at 4.8GHz on a RIVE so you should have some headroom dependant on cooling.

 

[Empire24453]

I have my 3930K at 4.8GHz on a RIVE so you should have some headroom dependant on cooling.

what's your settings in the bios

 

[wam7]

You should be able to get to ~4.5Ghz with not too much effort. This was one of the best tutorials I came across which covers the basics and more. Put together by an Asus engineer.

 

[Empire24453]

You should be able to get to ~4.5Ghz with not too much effort. This was one of the best tutorials I came across which covers the basics and more. Put together by an Asus engineer.

very good information video

 

[Empire24453]

After playing around with the settings Overclocking went all good. However my system goes fully off and getting an CPU temperature error.

With it now on, core 1 is like max value 43c out max to 59c

 

[BS Dave]

59 is fine! Is it under water?

 

[8 Pack]

I probably have the odd one left that clock really well.

 

[wam7]

After playing around with the settings Overclocking went all good. However my system goes fully off and getting an CPU temperature error.

With it now on, core 1 is like max value 43c out max to 59c

I know it has been a little while but did you get it stable in the end? 59c is fine under full load but I suspect you might be referring to idlling temps, in which case it is high.

What are your maximum volts? What did you overclock to? What cooling do you have? If you can answer these then someone can aid you better if you still require advice.

 

[BS Dave]

I probably have the odd one left that clock really well.

Give me a buzz if you have any 4930k's that do the same

 

[NZXT30]

I got a 3960x from members market at a very good price a few months ago. Clocked at 4.8ghz with 32gb ddr3 at a bargain price couldn't be happier. It chews through everything with ease.

Not planning to upgrade until prices become reasonable. I'm not paying for some execs massive bonus. If they don't oh well my computer is fine and console gaming is always there...