Official Seven Forums Overclock Leader boards

kbrady1979 said:

That's what I was getting at Steve, the 1.18x voltage he told me about earlier. That is really low. Tommy, something weird, the 3770k @ 4.5GHz should run IBT quite a bit faster. Here is my 3570k @ 4.5GHz...see if you can spot the difference.

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Tommy, did you change anything else in the BIOS after you read that guide? Load Line Calibration, Current Capability, etc?

Yes, just about the same. I run just about 97-99 Gflops now.

I don't have a good overclocking chip. It will go, but you have to make it do it, but this is what I get with IBT.

I did not know that. I always thought I had a pretty good chip, but I am realizing now it is pretty much middle of the road. It doesn't put out much heat though, so that's good.

Tommy, I will take some pictures of my BIOS after I get done watching this episode of Breaking Bad.....I can't stream it if my PC isn't booted up lol.

Kelly, I've had a 3570K and a 3770K and there is a difference. But, from what I see from yours, you have a pretty decent chip. I know I'd be happy with it. I'll eventually get a 3570K for the rig I'll be building in the next few days. We'll see how that shakes out. For right now, it'll have a 2600K in it. Heck, it was just sitting in a box, I had to do something with it.

How's the HTPC coming along? And the new TV?

I have gone ahead and added what I can see to be your highest speed so far to the leaderboards Solar.

I really like the new PC. It's my first smart TV, so i haven't figured everything out, mostly nothing. remember, I'm old an not used to this new fangled stuff. heck, I've never owned a smart phone. So, it's been a little challenge. Instructions for things are almost non existent, well they are non existent. I have it set up with the set top box so can see TV and am currently using a USB 3.0 dock with a hard drive and can watch movies. I have the motherboard set up and running on a bench right now. Am waiting for a few minor parts to do the build. I'm having trouble with understanding the TV and find it difficult to use. But I figure I can do anything I want with a computer. So, that's what I'm waiting on.

I was a little disappointed. I really wanted the Silverstone HTPC but after looking at tolerances and realizing what a nightmare it would be wiring the thing and finding parts, I'm going with a 600T instead. I'm going to use a 6950 card right now (yes, I know it's serious overkill but I already had it and it beats buying a new one, although I will buy another pretty soon.) But, it will look pretty funny with an 11" card on a mATX board.

The TV is an LG 55LA6200 and is nice and has a great picture. I'm very happy with it. I've tried the PLEX server and it is really nice. I'm going to have to try to learn it. I'll eventually figure it out and get it set up the way I want it. We need a section on SF for smart TV's and HT PC computers for dinosaurs like me. But, to answer your questions, I should be building in the next few days depending on the Post Office's delivery schedule. You know how that is.

Paul, 4500 mhZ seems to be the going number. At one point I had mine at 4.8 for an everyday overclock, but didn't see any great improvement. Ivy seems to be 4.5-4.6 sweet spot. No big advantage over that.

Don't feel bad Steve, I don't have a smartphone either lol. I have some experience with TV's and what not, so if you have any questions, let me know and I'll help you work through them.

essenbe said:

Paul, 4500 mhZ seems to be the going number. At one point I had mine at 4.8 for an everyday overclock, but didn't see any great improvement. Ivy seems to be 4.5-4.6 sweet spot. No big advantage over that.

Yeah I agree Steve, for a daily overclock 4.5-4.6GHz seems to be just right, great performance with good temps. It's only when you start going higher than that then the temps start to rise very rapidly.