i7 950 @ 4Ghz - Page 2

**Roadhog** · 01-12-11, 02:01 AM

Not much difference, just keep the lower bclk. Also, use LINX for stability testing.

ViN86 · 01-13-11, 10:32 AM

I OC'd my 950 yesterday. I got it to 4GHz with minimal a minimal voltage increase. It's at 1.28V atm. I initially tried it with 1.35 and the temps were quite high but after backing off the voltage (and tweaking it to improve stability) the temps are 36 idle and 74 load.

I tried turning on Speedstep and Turbo, but that seems to require a decent voltage increase to keep it stable. As with most 950's, it seems they hit 4GHz easily, but require a decent amount of voltage to go beyond the 4GHz mark. But I don't think my current cooling solution is up to the task of the higher voltages. I may move to a Noctua in the near future, and I will consider using it then. But the chip is running well at 4GHz with decent temps and a low voltage, so I'm happy.

**mailman2** · 01-13-11, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ViN86

I OC'd my 950 yesterday. I got it to 4GHz with minimal a minimal voltage increase. It's at 1.28V atm. I initially tried it with 1.35 and the temps were quite high but after backing off the voltage (and tweaking it to improve stability) the temps are 36 idle and 74 load.

I tried turning on Speedstep and Turbo, but that seems to require a decent voltage increase to keep it stable. As with most 950's, it seems they hit 4GHz easily, but require a decent amount of voltage to go beyond the 4GHz mark. But I don't think my current cooling solution is up to the task of the higher voltages. I may move to a Noctua in the near future, and I will consider using it then. But the chip is running well at 4GHz with decent temps and a low voltage, so I'm happy.

Also - if you disable Hyper threading you will knock off about 10 degrees load temp. There has been constant debate on whether it's actually worth running enabled or not. I keep going back and forth. Some games feel smoother with it on, others feel smoother with it off. I can run 4.2 Ghz without it linx / prime stable or 4.0Ghz with HT on linx/prime stable.

Might wanna play with it and see if you have a preference though.

**bob saget** · 01-13-11, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViN86

I OC'd my 950 yesterday. I got it to 4GHz with minimal a minimal voltage increase. It's at 1.28V atm. I initially tried it with 1.35 and the temps were quite high but after backing off the voltage (and tweaking it to improve stability) the temps are 36 idle and 74 load.

I tried turning on Speedstep and Turbo, but that seems to require a decent voltage increase to keep it stable. As with most 950's, it seems they hit 4GHz easily, but require a decent amount of voltage to go beyond the 4GHz mark. But I don't think my current cooling solution is up to the task of the higher voltages. I may move to a Noctua in the near future, and I will consider using it then. But the chip is running well at 4GHz with decent temps and a low voltage, so I'm happy.

36 idle? wow nice. I got two cores at 36 and two at 40 @ 3.6.

**mailman2** · 01-13-11, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bob saget

36 idle? wow nice. I got two cores at 36 and two at 40 @ 3.6.

I always lap my ihs so that I get perfectly flat mounts with my water block. more than likely why you are getting 4 deg difference across the heat spreader. I had one chip that was such a spoon the temps dropped about 12 deg after I lapped it and gained about 500 Mhz in overclock.

Before lapping I get variations like you are seeing, a few degrees between the cores. After lapping they are usually all the same or maybe 1 deg off but that could just be accuracy of the sensor at that point. I'm not saying you should lap it, I just wanted point out why there are differences in the core temps.

ViN86 · 01-13-11, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bob saget

36 idle? wow nice. I got two cores at 36 and two at 40 @ 3.6.

What heatsink are you using bob?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman2

I always lap my ihs so that I get perfectly flat mounts with my water block. more than likely why you are getting 4 deg difference across the heat spreader. I had one chip that was such a spoon the temps dropped about 12 deg after I lapped it and gained about 500 Mhz in overclock.

Before lapping I get variations like you are seeing, a few degrees between the cores. After lapping they are usually all the same or maybe 1 deg off but that could just be accuracy of the sensor at that point. I'm not saying you should lap it, I just wanted point out why there are differences in the core temps.

Yea my temps between cores vary about 2-3C. That's probably due to the surface not being flat like you said mailman.

I'm still considering picking up a beastly Noctua.

**bob saget** · 01-13-11, 01:10 PM

TRUE, thats about as dusty as f*ck. i am saving the project for next weekend when i clean it completely and install air filters, but the temps were same when it was brand new. WAIT, are you using stock cooling? O_o

ViN86 · 01-13-11, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bob saget

TRUE, thats about as dusty as f*ck. i am saving the project for next weekend when i clean it completely and install air filters, but the temps were same when it was brand new. WAIT, are you using stock cooling? O_o

Hell no. I'm using a Thermalright Ultra eXtreme 120.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835109140

I'm looking at this one instead.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018

**bob saget** · 01-13-11, 04:19 PM

yea that TRUE is what i have....

ViN86 · 01-13-11, 04:42 PM

What fan are you using with it? I'm using a Panaflo 120mm. Thing's a beast.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-004-_-Product

(mine's older and actually says Panaflo, had no idea they got bought out...)

**bob saget** · 01-13-11, 08:47 PM

i have some huge cfm thermalright one, and i am running it at top speed. think its about 80ish cfm.

ViN86 · 01-13-11, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bob saget

i have some huge cfm thermalright one, and i am running it at top speed. think its about 80ish cfm.

You have 2 fans (both in same direction) or one? I have one at the moment and I'm thinking about strapping on another on the backside to help the air flow through.

01-12-11, 02:01 AM	#13
Roadhog Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,776	Re: i7 950 @ 4Ghz Not much difference, just keep the lower bclk. Also, use LINX for stability testing.

01-13-11, 10:32 AM	#14
ViN86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,486	Re: i7 950 @ 4Ghz I OC'd my 950 yesterday. I got it to 4GHz with minimal a minimal voltage increase. It's at 1.28V atm. I initially tried it with 1.35 and the temps were quite high but after backing off the voltage (and tweaking it to improve stability) the temps are 36 idle and 74 load. I tried turning on Speedstep and Turbo, but that seems to require a decent voltage increase to keep it stable. As with most 950's, it seems they hit 4GHz easily, but require a decent amount of voltage to go beyond the 4GHz mark. But I don't think my current cooling solution is up to the task of the higher voltages. I may move to a Noctua in the near future, and I will consider using it then. But the chip is running well at 4GHz with decent temps and a low voltage, so I'm happy.

01-13-11, 01:10 PM	#19
bob saget Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver, originally Russia Posts: 23,133	Re: i7 950 @ 4Ghz TRUE, thats about as dusty as f*ck. i am saving the project for next weekend when i clean it completely and install air filters, but the temps were same when it was brand new. WAIT, are you using stock cooling? O_o

01-13-11, 04:19 PM	#21
bob saget Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver, originally Russia Posts: 23,133	Re: i7 950 @ 4Ghz yea that TRUE is what i have....

01-13-11, 04:42 PM	#22
ViN86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,486	Re: i7 950 @ 4Ghz What fan are you using with it? I'm using a Panaflo 120mm. Thing's a beast. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-004-_-Product (mine's older and actually says Panaflo, had no idea they got bought out...)

01-13-11, 08:47 PM	#23
bob saget Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver, originally Russia Posts: 23,133	Re: i7 950 @ 4Ghz i have some huge cfm thermalright one, and i am running it at top speed. think its about 80ish cfm.