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I'm over clocking my i7 i have 1000q's

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April 9, 2011 3:16:08 PM

so I have my i7 930 at 4.2 ghz on air but i'm sure it's too hot.

I have passed 20 tests of LinX mind you

i'm running 80 80 81 79 (c) on my CPU (load) i'm sure if i get better thermal paste I can lower this by 2-3 c (or more) i think i will do that Tuesday.

So my q's are can I keep lowering my V's (namely the three main ones) to see if I can lower temps at all?

also what do people consider a good temp for there CPU?

i'm thinking of going water cooling during the summer what temps can I expect?

My psu is a 650 80 plus I think i should be fine but i was just throwing this out there to find out what people think i want to upgrade to this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817144007

from

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207007

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April 9, 2011 3:42:20 PM

You should lower your voltage until you start crashing, then raise it back to where it was last stable. This will lower your temps for sure. I can't speak for the i7 9xx but the TJ Max for my 2600k is 98C so I don't like to push any OC over 80C in IBT. I have heard that the Nehalem processors run hotter than usual though....
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April 9, 2011 3:59:21 PM

thanks will do that and post my updated temp
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April 11, 2011 4:14:17 AM

@ sleepking

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i'm running 80 80 81 79 (c) on my CPU (load) i'm sure if i get better thermal paste I can lower this by 2-3 c (or more) i think i will do that Tuesday.


You do not mention what program you are using to measure your CPU temps. I happen to use Core Temp.

There are many other programs that will do the job for you as well.

However, my reason for posting is that the load temps you have listed are most probably known as "Tcase" temps and NOT "Tjunction Max".

CPU temp reading programs do have to sample "Tj max" to arrive at core temps for your information but M/BDs, BIOS and many other factors will give you different readings thou they should all be reporting in the same general ball park.

This "LINK" clearly shows you that your CPU should stay under 67.9C "Tcase" which is what CPU temp programs report to you and your Vc should be within .800 - 1.375V.

I do what ever it takes to keep my CPUs within its reported load temp specs from AMD and Intel. I have been know to raise my Vc above what the mfg recommends to achieve certain OC's. I also assume full responsibility for doing so as well.

So..., before OCing my CPU I first find out what that mfg recommends for normal operating temps and Vc, that way I do not risk damaging a perfectly good product.

Here is an other "LINK" that you may find useful.

Good luck and happy OC'n. :sol: 

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April 17, 2011 3:08:56 AM

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