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plus9paradox   08-05-2009 at 07:17:00 PM

Hey,
I'm building a computer with these specs and I'm wondering what speeds you guys think i could reach (and yes I understand every chip is different but I'm looking for what has been reached using similar setups).
Specs:
New Parts-
Asus P5Q PRO TURBO
Intel Q9400
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
G SKill PC1066 2x2GB 5-5-5-15
Old Parts-
XFX 8600 GT
Seagate 320 GB Sata Hard Drive
500W Power Supply
IDE DVD-RW Drive

Thanks in advance for anyone who answers my question with a logical answer. :D

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ahslan   08-05-2009 at 07:39:15 PM
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Well I hear those things can OC pretty nicely...i hear around 3.2ghz is average...
...as a side note, if you are going to be gaming, you are definitely going to want to replace that 8600gt....

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plus9paradox   08-05-2009 at 07:56:55 PM
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Yah I really need to get two 4870s but unfortunately money isn't free

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ahslan   08-05-2009 at 08:40:46 PM
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well idk about two 4870s....that might be overkill for what you want...a single 4850 would be a HUGE upgrade from what you have now (*depending on what resolution you play at*)


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belial2k   08-05-2009 at 08:54:09 PM
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i think 3.2 -3.6 is the range you will be looking at with that cooler.

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plus9paradox   08-06-2009 at 03:02:50 AM
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really only 3.6ghz idk im kinda hoping i can push it to 3.8 because the xigmatek is great cooler but then again we will see (and i game at 1680x1050 so...)

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belial2k   08-06-2009 at 04:41:38 AM
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The 9400 isn't the best overclocking chip out there. The 9550 does really well, but does cost a bit more. Every chip is different, so if you get a good one you might hit 3.8.

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plus9paradox   08-06-2009 at 04:50:22 AM
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we will see but still 3.6ghz wouldnt be bad considering it only cost $189

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plus9paradox   08-08-2009 at 06:16:35 PM
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in case anyone was wondering i got my parts and currently have it at 3.2ghz @ 1.2375 vcore but it is listed as 1.216v in cpuz LOAD Temps<60C and IDLE Temp<40C

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Bronze Overclocking badge jsc   08-08-2009 at 07:06:01 PM
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Looks like you have a CPU with a fairly low VID. You have some more room. You can safely push the speed and voltage up until load temps reach 70 C.

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plus9paradox   08-08-2009 at 09:28:40 PM
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Ok, I reached 3.4ghz 100% stable with load temps not exceeding 60C also he reprted core voltage is only 1.256v so its looking good for 3.6ghz

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   08-08-2009 at 11:12:03 PM
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Dude.

seems like you got a great chip!

Push it further.

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plus9paradox   08-08-2009 at 11:27:46 PM
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thanks it seems like you own some nice chips yourself :)

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   08-08-2009 at 11:28:35 PM
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plus9paradox wrote :

thanks it seems like you own some nice chips yourself :)




Or i just use a metric *** ton of voltage to overclcok them. ;)

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plus9paradox   08-08-2009 at 11:34:53 PM
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lol nice well im trying to get stable at 3.6ghz now i could use some help i have cpu voltage set to 1.287 in bios and my NB set to 1.3v

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   08-08-2009 at 11:43:23 PM
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Add a little more voltage to the chip.

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plus9paradox   08-08-2009 at 11:54:47 PM
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ok so my NB is set T 1.3v and my CPU is set at 1.30625 should i be changing anything else like GTL and VTT or clock skews

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   08-09-2009 at 12:41:47 AM
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^ Na... just change the vcore and the cpu FSB.

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nun   08-09-2009 at 05:12:47 AM
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you might want to be careful about increasing i heard it decreases your computer life significantly, but if you plan on upgrading like 1 year then go ahead

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   08-09-2009 at 05:37:42 AM
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^ yeah bro but intel rates there chips for 50 years. even if it cut the life span by 1/10 i would still have the chip for 5 yrs

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plus9paradox   08-09-2009 at 06:07:51 AM
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bcuz in 50 years we could still use quad cores lol

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Bronze Overclocking badge overshocked   08-09-2009 at 06:11:16 AM
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Funny that these chips we buy now for $500 will be sitting in a bin at "Bill's electronics" for $15 and we will chuckle to ourselves that some of us bought them.

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