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SandyBridge 5.724GHz
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Man of Honour
As far as I'm aware anything above that you start getting a lot of instability in the SATA, PCIE and USB buses with everything being locked
No idea about BCLK I do not bother right now. Will give it a try later on.
And just to put the record straight these clocks are not suicide runs. I fully expect and intend to bench all my 2D and 3D benchmarks for the HWBOT global league at that CPU core speed. Suicide runs are something else all together and are most often done purely for the CPU-z bragging rights. This overclock is to bench with.
And just to put the record straight these clocks are not suicide runs. I fully expect and intend to bench all my 2D and 3D benchmarks for the HWBOT global league at that CPU core speed. Suicide runs are something else all together and are most often done purely for the CPU-z bragging rights. This overclock is to bench with.
Personally I don't see the point...you may be able to get a high overclock but that is partially down to getting a lucky great chip. The other point is if you can't use it at all let alone for 24/7 it's not really much use is it? Unfortunately overclocking is not like tuning a car where you can physically alter the guts of the machine yourself. Not much more than a few setting and voltages to play with. About like remapping an engine management system, quite clever but not like "proper" tuning 
Whatever does it for you I guess but I take a lot more notice of the stable 24/7 overclocks...
Whatever does it for you I guess but I take a lot more notice of the stable 24/7 overclocks...
Soldato
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His username is quite fitting, as I expect that chip will last about that long
Genuine LOL.
And we're not saying he doesn't know what he's doing, but his user name is somewhat ironic
Man of Honour
His username is quite fitting, as I expect that chip will last about that long
Hats off to you sir, I lol'd.
Destroying a chip just to get an epeen screenshot is really beyond me understanding. Almost 1.7v is not going to make that SB feel nice inside. I'd be surprised if it lasts long at that speed/voltage while benching if the rumours about extreme degradation are true.
Your talking about a girl with Four thats 4 2600ks O and a new Phase change cooler,Do you think she cares if they last a week? TBH do you think anyone thats going for a fast clock gives a rats about the core? I dont and ppl that Overclock for real not just 4,4/4,9Ghz dont care. Why ppl on this forum moan somuch about Vcores on OTHER peoples chips if beyond me. You want to go over to XS or EO and look at what the big boys do.
Thats my rant of the day done with.
Have to agree it is getting really bad on here.
Man of Honour
Well thats because most people on here have common sense still.
I would say yes you keep it cold it will be fine.
I only run for a very short time. I run poss 20 mins at plus 1.6V then call it a day and move on to the next.
You dont get it and never will!!!!!
Soldato
Not with sandy bridge. Significant failure rates over 1.35-1.4 v when running 24/7 under load.
For all the haters!
SB has only been on sale for a couple of weeks, this is a snippet from someone who was testing SB seven weeks prior it's release.
BCLK Overclocking will not murder your CPU or motherboard. There is absolutely no evidence to support the rumours that adjusting the BCLK upwards on a locked or unlocked CPU will kill/damage it. What will happen, is that the system will become unstable, and you will lose control of things like your hard drive or graphics card, resulting in instability, corruption or the inability to start up properly. As with any overclocking induced instability, simply reduce the overclock and you will find that normality resumes - If you have suffered a SATA problem, then you may have to run your Windows repair console to get the boot loader back.
One thing that I would like to mention, and it has been the source of much debate accross many forums over the last couple of weeks, and that is the subject of safe voltages. The short answer is that there are no 100% safe voltages over and above stock, yes there are recommended limits, but as we are driving our CPU way past the speeds at which they are designed to run, then we need to be aware that there can be failures, there can be degradation in things like memory controllers too, but the main thing to keep in mind, is that Intel are keen to push the overclocking side of their K series processors, and for them to do that, they need to offer some kind of warranty. To offer a warranty, they need to bring a product that is robust and can handle a fair amount of abuse, from what I can gather from around seven weeks of testing (at the time of writing this), they have done just that, my CPU has been subjected to well over 1.7v, it has been up to the 57 multi, although it struggled to get into windows, it has been up to 110 BCLK and has had 1.6v on both the VCCIO and VCCSA, and is still able to run LinX at 5200MHz with the memory at 1866MHz 6-7-6-24. In my opinions, the failures that have been reported, and I know of only two that have been confirmed, could easily be down to something as simple as a bad PSU, or motherboard. I guess, what I'm getting at here, is that you are buying a product designed for overclocking, so overclock it, don't worry about it, and enjoy it!
SB has only been on sale for a couple of weeks, this is a snippet from someone who was testing SB seven weeks prior it's release.
BCLK Overclocking will not murder your CPU or motherboard. There is absolutely no evidence to support the rumours that adjusting the BCLK upwards on a locked or unlocked CPU will kill/damage it. What will happen, is that the system will become unstable, and you will lose control of things like your hard drive or graphics card, resulting in instability, corruption or the inability to start up properly. As with any overclocking induced instability, simply reduce the overclock and you will find that normality resumes - If you have suffered a SATA problem, then you may have to run your Windows repair console to get the boot loader back.
One thing that I would like to mention, and it has been the source of much debate accross many forums over the last couple of weeks, and that is the subject of safe voltages. The short answer is that there are no 100% safe voltages over and above stock, yes there are recommended limits, but as we are driving our CPU way past the speeds at which they are designed to run, then we need to be aware that there can be failures, there can be degradation in things like memory controllers too, but the main thing to keep in mind, is that Intel are keen to push the overclocking side of their K series processors, and for them to do that, they need to offer some kind of warranty. To offer a warranty, they need to bring a product that is robust and can handle a fair amount of abuse, from what I can gather from around seven weeks of testing (at the time of writing this), they have done just that, my CPU has been subjected to well over 1.7v, it has been up to the 57 multi, although it struggled to get into windows, it has been up to 110 BCLK and has had 1.6v on both the VCCIO and VCCSA, and is still able to run LinX at 5200MHz with the memory at 1866MHz 6-7-6-24. In my opinions, the failures that have been reported, and I know of only two that have been confirmed, could easily be down to something as simple as a bad PSU, or motherboard. I guess, what I'm getting at here, is that you are buying a product designed for overclocking, so overclock it, don't worry about it, and enjoy it!
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really don't get why some people have a problem with folks who like to push their hardware to dangerous levels. I won't be throwing 1.6v at my (only) chip, don't see the point, but to all those that do I commend you, and can only hope I one day have the balls/funds to do the same. If you build a system for gaming/other actual use then don't bother, too risky, but if your gonna buy something just to see how far you can take it (and this is where the fun lies for you), why not go for broke? (no pun intended)
1day: grats on hitting the x57 multi! great to see
1day: grats on hitting the x57 multi! great to see
There you go.
WOW! ,,,and tight RAM as well. What RAM are you using 1Day?
Associate
Respect... nuf said 
Thanks to all who looked at the OP and thanks to all who took the time to reply.
Each and every one of you has the right to your own view and the right to express them. I respect each and every persons views. They are yours and it would be a sad forum if we were not allowed to express them. So to those who think I am a total idiot and are horrified what I do to CPU and other hardware for a hobby I say this. Keep saying what you think your thoughts are valuable too. I do not and will not ever take them personally and I will defend your right to express what you consider to be folly. I understand that from your perspective you are right.
I bench extreme. This lives in my back garden.
And goes with to benching events.
Benching and extreme overclocking is not for everyone. Those of us who regularly freeze our hardware using LN2, Dry Ice or Single Stage units have our own standards of what is stable. I do not want to or intend ever to use my systems at those kinds of extreme overclocks 24/7 that goes without saying.
Yet it is interesting even to those who do not bench or practice the sport of extreme overclocking to see what retail kit can do. Each and every CPU came from on-line stores. Every piece of kit I have is stock and can be bought over the counter. Unlike some of the big boys who get special pre-binned kit to bench with, none of these items are anything but bog standard.
To those who replied and got the point of what I had posted. Thanks all it was fun and I am enjoying this CPU hugely. Maybe you guys would like some back ground.
The first time I did 5.7GHz on a 2600K was on my P57A-UD7 motherboard on water. This golden CPU was the first of the 5 additional CPU's I had ordered. Some one replied earlier about the fact I had a few CPU's and they are right. My first one was not a stellar clocker and I took the plunge and ordered more. The other four are devided into two distinct groups. Those that will not clock above 5GHz and those that will not clock above 5.388GHz. One as you saw could clock really well. In fact it is exceptional, it is a golden CPU as they say in the sport.
There after having identified the golden CPU it was decided that single stage was to be used exclusively. And since we did not have one. There was hurried negotiations to acquire one and fortunately we were able to trade other sub zero benching items in exchange for a SS. That is how it goes in benching. Benchers help each other where they can. It is a community. So thanks to Kr0nz from BTUK for coming to our rescue.
Is there anyway I can get more out of this CPU? I have no idea. I will try and find out but not now. Maybe later. Right now I am just going to enjoy benching at that frequency. With the combination of a very fast (efficient if you prefer) motherboard for 3D benchmarks and a CPU that is rock solid for benching at 5.724GHz I am going to have heaps and heaps of fun over the next couple of weeks and months.
Each and every one of you has the right to your own view and the right to express them. I respect each and every persons views. They are yours and it would be a sad forum if we were not allowed to express them. So to those who think I am a total idiot and are horrified what I do to CPU and other hardware for a hobby I say this. Keep saying what you think your thoughts are valuable too. I do not and will not ever take them personally and I will defend your right to express what you consider to be folly. I understand that from your perspective you are right.
I bench extreme. This lives in my back garden.
And goes with to benching events.
Benching and extreme overclocking is not for everyone. Those of us who regularly freeze our hardware using LN2, Dry Ice or Single Stage units have our own standards of what is stable. I do not want to or intend ever to use my systems at those kinds of extreme overclocks 24/7 that goes without saying.
Yet it is interesting even to those who do not bench or practice the sport of extreme overclocking to see what retail kit can do. Each and every CPU came from on-line stores. Every piece of kit I have is stock and can be bought over the counter. Unlike some of the big boys who get special pre-binned kit to bench with, none of these items are anything but bog standard.
To those who replied and got the point of what I had posted. Thanks all it was fun and I am enjoying this CPU hugely. Maybe you guys would like some back ground.
The first time I did 5.7GHz on a 2600K was on my P57A-UD7 motherboard on water. This golden CPU was the first of the 5 additional CPU's I had ordered. Some one replied earlier about the fact I had a few CPU's and they are right. My first one was not a stellar clocker and I took the plunge and ordered more. The other four are devided into two distinct groups. Those that will not clock above 5GHz and those that will not clock above 5.388GHz. One as you saw could clock really well. In fact it is exceptional, it is a golden CPU as they say in the sport.
There after having identified the golden CPU it was decided that single stage was to be used exclusively. And since we did not have one. There was hurried negotiations to acquire one and fortunately we were able to trade other sub zero benching items in exchange for a SS. That is how it goes in benching. Benchers help each other where they can. It is a community. So thanks to Kr0nz from BTUK for coming to our rescue.
Is there anyway I can get more out of this CPU? I have no idea. I will try and find out but not now. Maybe later. Right now I am just going to enjoy benching at that frequency. With the combination of a very fast (efficient if you prefer) motherboard for 3D benchmarks and a CPU that is rock solid for benching at 5.724GHz I am going to have heaps and heaps of fun over the next couple of weeks and months.
Soldato
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