Be sure to run a different benchmarks a few times and play some intensive games to make sure your system is stable. Read about experts overclocking cpus and gpus with ln2 and how to tweak your system for maximum performance in benchmarks and gamesgaming, press. Software overclocking works, but everything, in my experience, is way overvolted. You should at least be able to overclock your chip over 4. Overclocking core i7 920 on the asus p6t deluxe page 4. Crucial m4 256gb os, ocz revodrive 128gb, hitachi deskstar 7k3000 2tb, wd caviar black 1tb psu. While we have seen some overclocking teams reach 4.
As a result, core i7920 processor with the default multiplier at 20x can work with 21x multiplier, and core i7940 with 23x multiplier, which its nominal setting is only 22x. Nov 06, 2008 in a nutshell, the core i7 920 is an overclocking monster and it delivers industry leading video encoding, image compressing, thread munching behemoth and a great value cpu. In a nutshell, the core i7 920 is an overclocking monster and it delivers industry leading video encoding, image compressing, thread munching behemoth and a great value cpu. Extreme tech overclocking core i7 920 on the asus p6t deluxe the parts below are the parts that i picked out. Overclocking core i7 920 on asus p6t april 6, 2009 amida168 computer hardware 0 when i selected the components for my core i7 machine, i picked asus p6t motherboard because its overclocking friendly and its built quality. Gigabyte shows how to overclock i7 920 cpu to 4ghz.
I have always been of the opinion that they did that just to make sure the overclock will work. Whirlpool takes no responsibility for any loss or damage incurred as a result of overclocking your processor you need to be aware of the risks of overclocking and it may cause permanent damage to the cpu. How to overclock core i7 920 to 4,1ghz on asus p6t motherboard. I7 on a p6t overclock setting help if you can get your hands on the march issue of cpu magazine, they have an article on ocing the 920. The extreme overclocking forums are a place for people to learn how to overclock and tweak their pcs components like the cpu, memory ram, or video card in order to gain the maximum performance out of their system. Does anyone here know which settings i should be using to overclock to a minimum of 3. Hi, im pretty new at overclocking, but i have read a lot of guides and watched several videos as well. Bx80601920 evga x58 4 way sli corsair 6gb 1600 77724 corsair a70 corsair ax750 i feel really stupid about this but i need help overclocking my i7. This is my first computer build had to rebuilt it around 4 times, and i would like someone experienced to help me oc my i7. This guide will focus more on core i7 920s930s, but ideas will probably carry over into ee and higher end chips with locked multipliers e. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with new features available on new intel application processors and intel motherboards. Core i7 920940 overclocking guide windows 7 help forums. First time overclocking my core i7 920 do c state tech its a.
To that end, we loaded up the asus turbov overclocking utility, which allows us to check and tweak, if necessary. Considering that when overclocked, pretty much all the models perform the same, a 920 is a nobrainer at the moment. Of course, this raise doesnt look serious enough, but together with increased bclk frequency it may actually help to achieve better overclocking results. My core i7 920 overclocking extreme overclocking forums. This goal of this guide is to try to make overclocking the core i7 an easy and enjoyable experience. Asus p6t intel i7 overclocking guide anandtech forums. Ive got the same cpumobo combination myself but havent tried it yet. Memory ram high speed ddr3 is recommended for i7 overclocking, enabling. Comparing the 920 to the 4770k, its modern day equivalent, shows that 920 lags by 63% at stock speeds and by 44% when both processors are overclocked.
Include ram type, mobo, etc to give ideas on where to start. Unlike the huge c2d range, the i7 range is quite small, with only four models currently on the shelves, the 920, 940, 950 and 975, the 920 comes in at just over. You will have to either loosen your memory timings or drop to 2. Ok, im kind of new to the overclocking world, so im going to give you a little info about myself before i proceed to asking the questions i need answers to. Also what are you using to cool it and what are your temps at idle and load. Overclocking i7 920 with asus cyberpowerpc forum page 1.
With intel core i7 920 additional info to keep in mind remember if you jump from like clock to a 190 clock its going to fail. Was pretty knowlegable at certian software, and could easily build a pc, but never really st. Overclocking i7 920 with asus cyberpowerpc forum page 2. So what are all the settings people are using for the i7 when ocing it. On that will bump the multiplier to 21x ultimate cpu speed in windows. Hi i am new at overclocking and from searching all i can find are old forum posts online. Intel xtu is a windowsbased performancetuning software that enables novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. Even though its just bumping the multiplier ive fiddled with the voltages but nothing seems to be stable. Overclocking core i7 920 on the asus p6t deluxe page 4 of 7. The original core i7920 is the best selling highend cpu, but as its now nearing its 18month birthday intel has decided its due for retirement. Asus xtu is another cpu stress test and benchmarking tool for your new z170 or x99 motherboard. Intel core i7 920 asus p6t, ram, overclocking youtube.
What is the max overclock on a i7 920 with 33mhz ram. I used all of them before and they all worked together well. Feb 06, 2010 with intel core i7 920 additional info to keep in mind remember if you jump from like clock to a 190 clock its going to fail. Case airflow this also affects your ability to overclock the processor, good case air circulation is essential in an i7 920 system. Intel core i7 920 asus p6t, ram, overclocking duration. A noobfriendly tutorial that i created to help people with overclocking core i7 cpus. However, the msi x58 eclipse blew some memory mosfets so the rest of the core i7 920 overclocking guide was done on asus p6t deluxe motherboard. It helps speed up your componentsand your gameplay. Here are the 3dmarks06 scores with i7 920 ocd to 3. Oct 26, 2009 here are the 3dmarks06 scores with i7 920 ocd to 3. Start with increments of 10 and look at your memory ratio to make sure your dram ratio isnt going past your rams rated speed.
With an i7 920 on a good aftermarket air cooler, you should be able to easily obtain anything around 3. You might have to drop your memory back a little by changing your mulipiers. As an example, overclocking a core i7 920 to 4 ghz, using the default cpu multiplier 20, would call for an increase of bclk from default 3 3. The intel x58 express chipset is the latest chipset designed to support latest intel. This extreme oc tool lets you set new ambitions on the oc stage with an. Before you don your mad scientist coat, youll need to make sure your gpu is able to handle overclocking. Try going stepbystep with what i listed in my post. Dont be afraid to overpush it, i have seen people oc it to 4ghz and keep it stable. Dec 03, 2008 overclocking core i7 920 on the asus p6t deluxe. The 920 sports four cores and eight threads which is the same basic configuration that intel still uses in the majority of their i7s. Aug 16, 2009 power supply 800 watt power supply quad sli ready processor intel core i7 920 processor 4x 2.
Overclocking i7 920 and asus p6t6 ws nvidia geforce forums. Mar 24, 2011 1st off download realtemp and keep an eye on your temps, overclocking the 920 s will heat them up quick. Cpu cooling is perhaps the most important part in overclocking as temperatures must be within a certain range to ensure an adequate life span of the cpu. What is the max overclock on a i7920 with 33mhz ram. The intel core i7 920 should overclock pretty good as it is basically the same cpu as the 965 my emphasis locked to a 20 multiplier with a 3mhz base clock frequency. Remember that this tutorial was done with c0 stepping. This motherboard supports the latest intel core i7 processors in lga66. Finding the correct motherboard to match your processor is a crucial part of building a gaming pc.
Upon entering bios you should see a tab called ai tweaker for asus and mit. With the new architecture, its a little bit different set up. To that end, we loaded up the asus turbov overclocking utility, which allows us to check and tweak, if. Gigabytes own taiwanese technical marketing dude, hicookie, has created a very indepth guide which explains how to overclock an intel core i7 920 processor all the way up to 4ghz. First time overclocking my core i7 920 do c state tech its a technology by intel which allows the os to independently lower the frequency of the cores when the need be thus saving power.
Overclocking 1 your unlocked intel core processor, ram, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your pc. It can also help with processorintensive tasks such as image rendering. P6t deluxe v2 cpu support motherboards asus global. Overclocking improves the 920 by 30% vs just 17% for the 4770k. Once you learn the bios settings you can usually get a higher overclock on lower voltage, or. If you have, or are going to purchase, a kaby lake core i7 7700k, a skylake core i7 6700k processor, a haswell refresh core i7 4790k, or any other core i7 cpu, then read on as we provide an overview of the best motherboards for intel core i7 cpus. Corsair xms3 ddr3 1600 triple channel 3x2gb corsair h80 cooling. Asus x58 p6t overclocked bios settings intel core i7 920. That is a serious overclock that will put stress on the processor chip, which besides the cpu cores also contains the imc integrated memory controller. Intel xtu is a windowsbased performancetuning software that enables novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor. Use the bios to overclock your system, software no good. On the motherboard front well be using the msi x58 eclipse and the asus p6t deluxe both of which retail for around. Dec 29, 2008 while we have seen some overclocking teams reach 4. Corsair xms3 ddr3 1600 triple channel 3x2gb corsair h80.
Asus x58 p6t overclocked bios settings intel core i7 920 the pace space. Every cpu from intel overclocks somewhat differently, but most i920s can easily reach 3. Help overclocking i7 920 w rampage ii gene, custom build. Nov 06, 2008 the original core i7 920 is the best selling highend cpu, but as its now nearing its 18month birthday intel has decided its due for retirement. Jul 06, 2009 as an example, overclocking a core i7 920 to 4 ghz, using the default cpu multiplier 20, would call for an increase of bclk from default 3 3. Using the asus p6t deluxe board we upped the voltage from 1. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance. Showing what bios settings id use for 3,66ghz overclock on intel core i7 920 cpu. Read about experts overclocking cpus and gpus with ln2 and how to tweak your system for maximum performance in benchmarks and gamesgaming, press release, events, guides, mods, unboxing, coming soon. With an i7920 on a good aftermarket air cooler, you should be able to easily obtain anything around 3. It goes through the basics of which settings to adjust.
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