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Problem with new 670's

JamesM said:
Sounds very odd?

Ahh even though I've requested a RMA I still can't decide what to do. Put the 3570 back in afterwards and it really does struggle with two 670s. It's not a case of the fps just slowing down but the system actually lags/stutters when it hits 30fps which I really can't be doing with.

I don't want to get rid of the 2nd 670 as I will end up with a larger monitor (+resolution) at some point in the future so it will be beneficial. I've got 14 days, i'll see how I get on running it for that bit longer and then hopefully make a decision.

Doesn't help that the 3770k is a better clocker than my 3570 either.

Anyway sorry for taking over the thread but thank you for the advise everyone!
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If you like it hang on to it, i7s seem to last a long time and you won't have to worry about upgrading for a while.

My oldest CPU an i7 9xx series quad can still give the modern CPUs a good run for their money. Over 10000 points in Physics on 3Dmark11 is not bad for any CPU.
 
Cheers guys, i'm leaning towards keeping it as well if i'm honest.

It's currently at 4.7GHz at 1.27v, 2200mhz memory, load temps are max 73 degrees which I can cope with. Might still be able to lower the core voltage down, needs further tweaking. Runs at 4.8GHz at 1.285v but temps start to push into low 80s which 24/7 i'm not too happy with especially as it's on load pretty much all the time while running seti or gaming.
 
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JamesM said:
Cheers guys, i'm leaning towards keeping it as well if i'm honest.

It's currently at 4.7GHz at 1.27v, 2200mhz memory, load temps are max 73 degrees which I can cope with. Might still be able to lower the core voltage down, needs further tweaking. Runs at 4.8GHz at 1.285v but temps start to push into low 80s which 24/7 i'm not too happy with especially as it's on load pretty much all the time while running seti or gaming.
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Your sig suggests a custom loop? Is that just for your graphics cards?
 
Both CPU and graphics, although currently only one 670 is under water. I'm yet to buy the block for the other 670 and add that.
 
SkodaMart said:
and you are still in the low 80s?
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For the CPU yeah, all because Intel skimped on the solder for the IHS. My 670 stays at 40 on load.

Bare in mind that's also with the system fans running in "quiet" mode ;)

I've got a 120 and 360 radiator, although eventually I want to move to a bigger case and to have two 360s.
 
Just to tack onto this thread as it seems the best place to ask...

I'm currently running an i5 2500K at stock speeds with an EVGA 670 FTW and am wondering whether it's worth upgrading or clocking the CPU?

Tempted to switch it for an i7 3770K but is it worth it or should I just clock the i5 a bit?
 
For a single 670 it's not worth the upgrade to the 3770k.

My 3570 ran alongside a 670 perfectly well and even when I overclocked my 670 it still ran it well. What's your 2500k running at currently, standard?
 
I would hang onto the I5 for a bit and see what the tock of Ivy brings. I wouldn't imagine prices dropping or raising for a while, so you have nothing to lose in monetary values.

I would say it would be worth while if you play lots of sims that rely heavily on the CPU.
 
Yeah the i5 is at stock speeds as I've never really felt the need to clock it.

I'd actually prefer to stick with the 2500K or maybe swap it for a 2600K as I'm wary of the temp issue with the Ivy Bridge chips.
 
Vertigo1 said:
Yeah the i5 is at stock speeds as I've never really felt the need to clock it.

I'd actually prefer to stick with the 2500K or maybe swap it for a 2600K as I'm wary of the temp issue with the Ivy Bridge chips.
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Temp issues are only really above 4.4/4.5 to be fair which is equivalent to around 4.7/4.8 on the equivalent SB chip.

Most people can clock an i5 2500K to around 4.4/4.5 GHz on stock volts. Free bump :).
 
The temps aren't a huge problem although yes they do run hotter but you do get a few benefits of Ivy if that it's slightly quicker clock for clock, has a better memory controller and PCIe3 (if motherboard supports it)

The 2500k normally clocks to around 4.4/4.5GHz which would give a nice boost I would have thought. Obviously depends on your cooling, chip, etc

Doh Rusty beat me too it
 
Just picked up an i7 2600K off the MM. Fairly cheap upgrade from my i5 and will keep me going until Ivy's replacement I think, at which point I'll do a whole new CPU/mobo swap-out :)
 
Might give it a moderate clock. Not into extreme overclocking with additional volts etc. What could I expect to ramp it up to without additional volts and with a reasonable cooler (i.e. not mahoosive but much better than the stock Intel one). 4Ghz?
 
Easily, i'd set your volts to manual and just keep upping the multiplier until the system is unstable after running prime95. Then simply back one down and you've reached your maximum :)

I'd take a guess at 4.3 being reachable.
 
Hi all,

ive now re installed windows and... and....and.... it works all games running smooth and highest settings looks like bad driver still in the system was the problem even though i did a clean with driver sweeper

getting 180fps in cod mw3 now at 5760x1080 with everything on highest settings :)
darksiders 2: running a 70fps with full everything too
 
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