My new build.

Moothead2

Moothead2

Moothead2

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With the suggestions people made on this forum I made myself a new build.

Specs:
- i5 2500k @ 4.6GHz @ 1.36/1.37v :(.
- Corsair H50 cooler (Was on offer at the time)
- MSI GD53
- XMS3 1600MHz Ram
- HAF 922 case
- Asus Direct CU II 6950 1GB (Was 170 so I opted for this version)
- 500GB Seagate from old build
- Run of the mill Sony DVD drive
- XFX 650w XXX PSU







I'm not entirely sure the average but I'm kinda of disappointed I need that voltage to get 4.6GHz stable and the fact I'd have to go over 1.4v to up it to 4.8GHz. Still happy enough with it though, OCing was, as is common knowledge around here, very easy to Overclock. The GPU is fine since I only game at 1680x1050 and it runs everything at max (Other than AA which I usually only set to 2x or 4x). The case is great in my opinion and has space for plenty of fans and has great airflow and cable management.

Only upgrade I plan on making is buying a SSD in the near future for OS and a couple of games.

Overall really happy with this build. Thanks for suggesting people componants and allowing me to steal your ideas :D.
 
Yes it is, OCUK overclocking guide recommends a range of 1.325-1.350v if overclocking.

Then you say you had tried 1.4V just to reach 4.8GHZ, mine reaches 4.8 with just a lowly 1.33V
 
stulid said:
Yes it is, OCUK overclocking guide recommends a range of 1.325-1.350v if overclocking.

Then you say you had tried 1.4V just to reach 4.8GHZ, mine reaches 4.8 with just a lowly 1.33V
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The datasheet currently doesn't give a safe limit for Vcore, but the recommendation is to not exceed about ~1.38V for long term use.
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- OCUK Beginners guide to Overclocking. Many people also say 1.4v is safe enough.

As for yours reaching 4.8GHz on 1.33v, not all chips are the same. Some can't get past 4.4GHz and others can go 5.0GHz+.
 
Its too high, the H50 isnt a very good cooler, try knocking it back so the cpu gets less hot then the H50 will cope better.

Have you tried messing with the Vdroop to high?
 
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What did you use to measure the temps?
The Bit-tech OC guide for the GD55 shows how to get 4.5GHZ using 1.28Vcore.
 
Get some screen shots up of the temps with prime what does CPU-Z report the vcore is while its under load?, maybe try Realtemp which shows all four cores and any variance across them
 
stulid said:
Get some screen shots up of the temps with prime what does CPU-Z report the vcore is while its under load?, maybe try Realtemp which shows all four cores and any variance across them
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In CPU-Z it fluctuates between 1.360 and 1.368 (The voltage I stated). I'll get screenshots up after I try using bit-techs method.
 
Then increase the Vcore to 1.3 and increase slowly? if you can get 4.5GHZ but with a smidge over 1.3V then you have a better/cooler overclock = long chip life.
 
stulid said:
Then increase the Vcore to 1.3 and increase slowly? if you can get 4.5GHZ but with a smidge over 1.3V then you have a better/cooler overclock = long chip life.
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I don't think it was the vCore since I accidentally left it on 1.33v in the bios and it BSOD. I don't feel like messing with the other voltages as I have no idea what they do.

I'm running 4.5GHz on 1.31v/1.344v at the minute and it seems stable enough. I'll see if I can get it lower tomorrow.

thedude23 said:
What a sweet build that is....and so tidy looking,cables neatly put away :),unlike my where there wires hanging everywhere :rolleyes:
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Thanks :). I had to buy some cable ties at the last minute which left a bunch of cables hanging loose behind the back of my case and I was extremely happy that it turned out that tidy at the back of the case :D. A tidy case is one of my top priorities when it comes to building :)
 
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