X79 Overclocking Guide

With 32gb the issue is compatibility not speed. Not many CPU will get over 2133mhz 32gb stable.

I personally to ensure comp would go with a set of DIMMS on the QVL list for the board.

In X79 terms ASUS tend to be the most compatible boards either the P9X79 range or the ROG boards are great.
 
I had problems with compatibility of that board with the Kingston Beast RAM. I am not sure I can recommend 2400mhz RAM with that board. All the RAM manufacturers you mention make great sticks but my issue is totally MB comp.
 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/5d4a9xn5f2v2isx/Rampage-IV-Extreme-ASUS-0024.rar

This is the latest Bios we all use for benching. Its the best one by far!!!

Concentrate on getting your CPU stable first then go for RAM. Team Group are set up that way on XMP not sure why but my kit works at 2600 no problem.

For 2600 RAM you will probably need VTT 1.3 and VCCSA 1.3 to start off. Also if I was you I would clock on 1.25 strap seems more stable to me.
 
hi 8 pack,

1) I still quite confused with BCLK freq and CPU strap, what's the difference?
2) how did you figure out this?"So you have 2400mhz memory you can reach that speed using 100 BLK on the 100 strap or using 128.625 BLK on the 125 strap."
3) I heard people saying that high BCLK freq(>110) might cause damage to hardware,e.g. CPU, PCH,even hard drive, do you agree? I see you set the BCLK up to 125, is that safe for 24/7?

Straps essentially put PCI EX frequency on a divider. So 125 strap, 125 BLK, PCI Ex 100. 100 strap, 125 BLK, 125 PCI frequency.

High PCI ex frequency rarely damages anything just causes it to stop working correctly, but as you can see from the idea of straps 125 BLK on 124 Strap is perfectly fine as is upto 131 BLK if your board can handle it.
 
With 4930K and RIVE you can use any of those speed RAM modules no problem. 16gb will not limit CPU over clock at all with four sticks. Go for C9 2133, C10 2400 or if you can find C10 2666mhz.
 
You look to be on the right lines. Your temps are fine 70 odd is ok man!! Voltages are safe enough. Maybe try 125 strap this appears more stable for me on ASUS boards. must admit not really tried MSI with Ivy E.
 
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