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zehpavora   06-14-2009 at 02:00:50 AM

Hello.

I have an i7 (not installed yet, since I'm not at home near the New Computer) but I don't know what stepping it is (C0, etc), and it seems it is important to know that in order to overclock the i7.

Anyway, I wanted to know the maximum speed I can get on a i7 on a P6T Deluxe V2 with a CoolerMaster v8 and those ([url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227375][/url]) memories.

So if you guys could help me, I would appreciate it a lot.

Thank you very much,
Zehpavora

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Bronze CPUs badge cjl   06-14-2009 at 02:13:14 AM
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There isn't ever any guarantee. That having been said, I'd think that assuming it's an i7 920, you should get 3.4-3.6GHz at least, and likely a bit more.

------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
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zehpavora   06-14-2009 at 04:30:19 AM
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I don't believe I forgot to say my i7 model, i'm sorry.

Yes, it is a 920. But when you say that there is not always a guarantee, there must be at least a common factor, yes? Like a multiplier number, for example.

Thank you.

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Bronze CPUs badge cjl   06-14-2009 at 05:59:09 AM
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All 920s run at the same multiplier - 20x, with Turbo mode allowing for 21x and occasional 22x operation. You could set it lower if you wanted, but not higher.


Message edited by cjl on 06-14-2009 at 05:59:25 AM
------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
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sharken   06-14-2009 at 07:49:24 AM
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Best OC to expect thats realistic, 3.6, anything higher you dont really yield any good performance jump, plus the power it takes to run the machine over 3.6 shoots through the roof, so find a guide on here to get to 3.6 given you have adequate cooling....

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