Overclocking into the Haswell

Swizz · 1 Jul 2013 at 23:47

Duff-Man said:
Can do, but from my experience with this board the CPU multiplier overrides the turbo frequencies. As long as you're seeing a true 4.3Ghz (or near enough) in CPU-z while you're stress testing then you know that your CPU is finding the right frequency.

If all is good, then push for 4.4Ghz and beyond - see how far that bitch will go If you can manage 4.5Ghz at reasonable temps then you probably have an above average clocking chip

Sounds good lol What is the maximum voltage that I should be looking at, would you say?

Swizz · 1 Jul 2013 at 23:51

1Hr 15 minutes entering AIDA "Oooh Matron" lol I'll give it til' around 1:15am, then I'll step on the accelerator a little more

Swizz · 1 Jul 2013 at 23:58

Alrighty will do ..Lets see how far I can push this within reason of course lol

Swizz · 2 Jul 2013 at 00:24

Those readings that OldPhart posted..When'ever it bluescreens I am seeing "0x124" BS = (increase/decrease QPI/VTT first, if not increase/decrease vcore...have to test to see which one it is.) Should I raise the QPI/VTT? If so, where would I find it.

Thanks man.

Swizz · 2 Jul 2013 at 02:24

Still playing around with the Volts. Will keep this updated upon any further progress

Swizz · 3 Jul 2013 at 22:42

Alrighty..As the story goes..At this moment I am running with 1.308V, now at 4.4Ghz. Grid 2 has been playing on Ultra for the last two and a half hours with no problem. Pretty nice it looks too.

Which reminds me I would like to OC my 780 in a day Or so. Maybe in a few days

Preferably when I'm satisfied with the stability of this chip..I was on another thread a few hours ago discussing a little about stabling out. But unfortunately I had to go out. I was advised to seek out my "cache multiplier" I have no idea where that is. I was told that the cache multiplier shouldn't need any more then "39" Also that was talked upon was the matter of "vring/cache voltage" Where would I find that in the Gigabyte Bios? And what should I raise that by?

Thanks.

Swizz · 3 Jul 2013 at 22:49

i meant you shouldnt need more cache volts if its 39

Oh right my mistake lol

1.3? I could certainly have a try..let me check

Swizz · 3 Jul 2013 at 22:55

At 1.3v Vcore now

Swizz · 3 Jul 2013 at 22:56

I highly doubt it'll be stable though. Saying that..So far so good

Swizz · 3 Jul 2013 at 23:57

james_2k said:
basically. get the speed you are happy with, then try reducing the voltage until it crashes. then bump it up a notch. that way you get less heat and more lifespan

In the meaning of reaching a limit were Vcore is concerned..What's the very top I should reach before I pull back? I do want to keep this chip for another, at the very most 3/4 years if I can help it

Swizz · 4 Jul 2013 at 13:35

At 4.4Ghz We'll see how it comes along

I am running at 1.308v. The volts powering through the chip, will that effect the lifespan on the other components also, in the case? Or just the chip alone

Swizz · 4 Jul 2013 at 15:31

Looking ahead of myself as always..I have been reading articles about "Skylake" I hope my chip is still a float by then

Swizz · 4 Jul 2013 at 15:49

Funny enough I was looking at that, James before I left for work this morning lol..She' came at 1.129V. Default settings. When I get back I'm going to check again.

Swizz · 4 Jul 2013 at 23:57

Yikes! that didn't turn out all to good. As soon, as I went in-to Bios to punch in 4.6Ghz at 1.20V and "Save to Exit" It black-screened and refused to boot into Windows. 2hrs later I came back to power up, with no luck. With trying for another 45 minutes I received a message stating "The main Bios is corrupted. The system will be recovered from the backup Bios" So, all-in-all..I think I can safely say that 1.20V is a no, no for me. Oh well. I guess I'm back to feeding the monster. 4.4Ghz @ 1.318v it is then

(EDIT) I say Monster..It purrs like a kitten once it's idel at 32.33.34.28. According to RealTemp And once the cogs turns with playing three games so far. Farcry 3. Grid 2 and Company of Heroes 2. It has never escalated past 62c. Just wish I could knock down a few volts. I guess I can be greatful' with 4.4Ghz from a Q5550 2.8Ghz lol to which I'm still using BTW for other little things

Swizz · 5 Jul 2013 at 00:00

Duff-Man said:
As did I... Unfortunately I got a "dog of dogs" chip. 4.2Ghz is the most I can do stable, and I need 1.29v just for that.

Luckily I have a new chip incoming (I won the OcUK super pi 32m contest ), so hopefully this one is a little more capable! I'll find out soon I guess.

Congratulations dude!..Keep us all updated on how well you push the chip

Swizz · 5 Jul 2013 at 23:36

Thanks guys to whom'ever helped me along. This new rig is friggen awesome