How much OC potential will i have?

CrestfallenDesign

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Hey Guys,

So i've managed to order my whole kit now and i was wondering in your own opinion what would you overclock my CPU to if you were in my position?
So far i'll only have my CPU under water so this is all ill be focusing on for now.

my CPU build is an Intel i7 960 - 3.2ghz stock
motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R
3 x 4GB G-skill ripjaws (12GB)

And here is my Watercooling setup:

RES - Koolance RP-452X2 Reservoir for PMP-450/S Pumps Rev.2.0
FANS - CoolerMaster 120mm Silent Blue LED Fan x 3
RAD - Black Ice GT Stealth 360
PASTE - Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound
PUMP - Koolance PMP-450 12V Variable Speed Pump
BLOCK - XSPC RayStorm CPU Waterblock for Intel
TUBE - PrimoChill PrimoFlex Pro LRT Tubing UV Blue 3/8ID 5/8OD
 

CrestfallenDesign

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i was thinking probably 4ghz,, seems like a relatively modest speed without overdoing it. my PSU should be able to hold out as I have a 900w only bronze certified though, however, i've heard that the antec high current gamer is relatively trustworthy. im not sli'ing or xfiring at the moment so I should have plenty of room right?
 

rubix_1011

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You should be fine barring any quirky performance by your PSU; 900w should be more than plenty for even SLI/Crossfire.

I don't think temps are going to limit your overclocking ability- it will be your chip stability at speed/voltage and your knowledge of how to get there.