OCD Noob i7 runs on DICE
 

FInally had a proper day off to myself and decided to increase some of my clocks. Obviously I'm still very noobish on the i7 platform but it was a fun, long session. I didn't come away with any definitive behaviors and believe I'm missing some secret sauce past 5ghz. Don't tell me what it is, I'm a stubborn bastard and I'll figure it out tonight during session 3.

Here are some random benching to find out whats what.

http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/.../cpuz_5027.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...ast/16_92s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...rpI/8_156s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...7m_24_140s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/.../wprime_5s.JPG

I did alot of benchin in the 200blck side of things but can't seem to find the right combo for alll around bench stability. When I do, I'll move onto the 3D benches.

Vcore requirements change so much between different combos of voltages. Its interesting to say the least.

very good job dude :) seems like a lot of fun

nice runs bro now knock her out

Looks to be a very nice chip you have there. I heard the even mult. on these chips blows. You might try odd ones.

what do you mean by the multi on those chips blow?

Never,never,never and ever use even multi (20-22-24-26-28-30 etc) on i7 cpus....
Supes try 29 multi next time....

Any particular reason why? Just Curious, that's all.

I was speaking of even multipliers. Dunno why they don't work but I get my theory from the many of threads and posts on them and the overclockers reporting of them not playing too well. Multpliers that I have seen work well are 21, 25 and 29.

hmmm weird. Example, on my i7 920, I use a 20x with turbo enabled for 21x. Is that still considered even, or its considered 21x?

Oh and 23. Yes that would be considered a 21 mult.

Thanks. I feel better now :laughing:

Nice Job Kal !!

Happy to see you making some head way with that chip, it took me a awhile before I got the hang of I7, well that nad really crappy RAM didn't help much :)

thx gents for the encouragement even though the runs blew chunks all over, haha. Havent tried the odd multi-s yet :blink:, thx for the info Crusty/Drnip, I'll be tryin those tonight. BTW, stupid Airgas had a rotting batch of DICE this time around, likely due to the mega sunshine we've been getting and their container being out in the sun. Picked up a few boints for the cause :D

Let us know how those odd multis work for ya :)

Some Pronage :)
 

http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/.../F1_Diaper.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...aper%20(2).JPG

http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...E_i7%20(7).JPG

http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...E_i7%20(8).JPG

man, that looks like so much fun man, I wanna try DICE :(

Yea, it's a blast bro, you gotta get ur feet cold definitely. Hey, u got that 9800gx2 on water? (ur sig)

bout to get started on session 2 and finish off the left over dice :D

Nice pics and videos too Ka-El:D

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=706666
http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/706666.png

Nice job Supes!!!Your insulation looks great too...

Ps Why low vcore?

Thx Toni, just seeing what she'll run on and so far so good, gonna put her thru some wprime paces and see what sticks for vcore ;)

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I prolly shouldnt be wasting time posting results on the bench rig eh? lol Supes Style, Live and in action :cool3: brb

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I would like to make the same question Antonis:)
Results are very nice for low vcore mate:D
Hope to be a good one cpu:p

P.S:What's the song of the second video?:D

Lil more voltage :)
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=706715
http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/706715.png

Turning off the HT will give you the chance to get more Mhz on the same vcore:D
Seems to be a very good cpu:)

Looks like it'll run wprime, not fast but it runs.
4.797s 32m wprime
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SuperPI's quick runs:
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:clapping: wow that looks like an awesome run!!!!:)

very very nice results......guess I missed the board....classified?????

Thx, yah, its the classy.

Decided to fool round some with two gtx285s just to see where I was at:

http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...k3/339373s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...k3/339373b.JPG


http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...3d06/30968.JPG

Dunno if I posted this one yet or not http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/.../CPUZ/5226.JPG

Looks like your getting that I7 setup all dialed in Kal, very nice !!

Thx Bill, theres just so many damn combinations to stable its hard to find where you wanna be without actually running and re-running all the benchmarks. It was a BLAST of a session tho.:thumbsup: I gotta say, with so many ways to the promise land, this is the most fun I've had overclocking in a VERY long time. :hug:

I was about to start experimenting in the 5.3ghz & 1.58 Vcore neighborhood when :shock: OMG, RAN OUT OF DICE!!!!! :thumbdown: All in all, I've spent the last two nights (all night) getting to know this system and Me likes it. :laughing:

I'm really gonna have to find myself a good sized dewar, ASAP! :morpheus:

(This woulda been a good time for a cascade :blink: )

Naw, it's on stock cooling.

Well, that was uber fun and I can't wait till next weekend when i'll really see what she's made of. I'll play with it on cool air before the weekend and try to eek out more boints at hwbot.

Chicken_Dude, its time for you to get chomped by the sub-zero bug. :this:

That chip looks fantastic man.Job well done!!!

Very nice kal!! 31x multi looks strong on that cpu. You need some LN2 :D

LN@ and some BCLK love and you will be golden bro

Wow Kal---looks like u had a fun two nights :) Unreal results....wait to u get ur hands on some LN2....i will try to help u look 4 a dealer here on isolated island ;)

Thx peeps, counting the hours till next weekend :)

Find me decent size dewar and I'll give u an e8600 and a qx9650 ;)

Awww...such a sweet talker...u know just how to get to a girl's heart :blush: I will try my best ;)

hey btw r u using the new h/s or is it still the thor's?