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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 12:55:57 AM

If I try overclocking the core i7 920 will I have to adjust everything in the guide on tomshardware like the memory and fsb speeds. Or can I just increase the speed say to 3.0ghz from 2.66??
Thanks guys for helping (I have never overclocked anything...)

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Dude, seriusl you need to read up more.

The base clock is what sets the speed.

The multi is what the base clock is multiplied by to get the speed.

the i7 920 has a multiplier of 20.

Example:

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= The final speed.

So the stock settings would be:
(Base clock) * (multiplier)= 2.66

and as i have already said. the multipler for the i7 920 is 20 this gives us the following...

(Base clock) * (20)= 2.66

Simple alegebra dictates that the base clock must be 133 in this situation.

_____________________________

So then obviously 150 base clock would give us 3.0 ghz because of the following.....

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= The final speed.

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= 3.0GHz

(Base clock) * (20)= 3.0GHz

(150) * (20)= 3.0GHz


Get it?


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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 01:22:28 AM

You will need to adjust the base clock (because that is what gives you higher speeds)

But all the other stuff is recommended.

You should be able to get it to 3.0Ghz without even changing the voltage. Just raise the base clock from 133 mhz to 150mhz

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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 02:01:55 AM

what is the base block and how do you know 150 mhz is 3.0 ghz??? Im new at this stuff sorry.

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 02:32:32 AM
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Dude, seriusl you need to read up more.

The base clock is what sets the speed.

The multi is what the base clock is multiplied by to get the speed.

the i7 920 has a multiplier of 20.

Example:

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= The final speed.

So the stock settings would be:
(Base clock) * (multiplier)= 2.66

and as i have already said. the multipler for the i7 920 is 20 this gives us the following...

(Base clock) * (20)= 2.66

Simple alegebra dictates that the base clock must be 133 in this situation.

_____________________________

So then obviously 150 base clock would give us 3.0 ghz because of the following.....

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= The final speed.

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= 3.0GHz

(Base clock) * (20)= 3.0GHz

(150) * (20)= 3.0GHz


Get it?


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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 03:06:08 AM

overshocked wrote :

Dude, seriusl you need to read up more.

The base clock is what sets the speed.

The multi is what the base clock is multiplied by to get the speed.

the i7 920 has a multiplier of 20.

Example:

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= The final speed.

So the stock settings would be:
(Base clock) * (multiplier)= 2.66

and as i have already said. the multipler for the i7 920 is 20 this gives us the following...

(Base clock) * (20)= 2.66

Simple alegebra dictates that the base clock must be 133 in this situation.

_____________________________Y

So then obviously 150 base clock would give us 3.0 ghz because of the following.....

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= The final speed.

(Base clock) * (multiplier)= 3.0GHz

(Base clock) * (20)= 3.0GHz

(150) * (20)= 3.0GHz


Get it?


Yes Thank you. What speed do you think I could get with the stock cooler??

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 03:08:59 AM

3.3Ghz sounds pretty obtainable...

But it really depends on the chip.

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AKM880   07-31-2009 at 03:09:43 AM

You should seriously consider getting a new aftermarket heatsink if you plan to OC.

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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 03:11:46 AM

What heatsink would you recommend for the i7 920?

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 03:13:15 AM

The core contact freezer its $24 on ebay right now but the $15 mail in rebate is up tomarrow, so hurry!

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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 03:16:14 AM

overshocked wrote :

The core contact freezer its $24 on ebay right now but the $15 mail in rebate is up tomarrow, so hurry!


Is that on Newegg? I like them but will check it out on ebay.

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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 03:19:40 AM

Should have checked... It is on there sorry...

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 03:29:38 AM

^ its cool dude...

I would get that one, it is the best price/performance value

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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 03:30:45 AM

I dont know if it will fit in the Antec 900 though. Will it??

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 03:44:33 AM

It should... measure it!

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jdelsignore911   07-31-2009 at 04:46:20 AM

Alright but I dont know what else like the hard drive, mobo, processor, powersupply, video card will all fit so I might need a different one. But I will check, thanks

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   07-31-2009 at 08:24:14 AM

Thats a pretty big case man... Should fit alright.

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