come back

[Assassin48]

Ok after taking care of some unfinished business and switching careers I'm ready to come back.

I'm considering picking up Some x58 stuff to bench with Over the next few weeks. Hopefully I can help out on hwbot with a few boints.

Question, does the x58 platform still give out good points?

[Kal-EL]

I haven't looked recently but I would imagine in the processor arena that it would be pretty stiff competition as x58 endured as a platform for a while.

I say screw the boints, they're incidental, bench for funzy man. Pick a rabbit and chase like hell.

[Assassin48]

I haven't looked recently but I would imagine in the processor arena that it would be pretty stiff competition as x58 endured as a platform for a while.

I say screw the boints, they're incidental, bench for funzy man. Pick a rabbit and chase like hell.

Your right, I remember doing dice runs on my amd 955 and it being amazing just having fun.

I always liked competition so I'm going with it, just need to find a gpu pot as well and a mount for a kingpin f1 Pot.

I'll be posting a lot more asking for help since it's been a while.

[Kal-EL]

Cool, might stir up a little conversation around here.

[Assassin48]

Cool, might stir up a little conversation around here.

my goal is to do my first dice run in 2 weeks, if everything goes right I'll have a full x58 setup and a i5 750 to bench with.

[Splave]

I say screw the boints, they're incidental, bench for funzy man. Pick a rabbit and chase like hell.

Very smart words, have fun. Points will come and go :dj:

[Assassin48]

Very smart words, have fun. Points will come and go :dj:

Yea, that's very true. Too excited

[4Core]

Cool, might stir up a little conversation around here.
couldn't agree more, i have been binning for a months now trying to get a perfect 4790k for a 7.1ghz cpuz validation

[Assassin48]

been lurking forums and I picked up a i5 750 + ud4 and a e8400 for $30. Couldn't pass that up.
just need
ram
gpu
psu
And cpu/gpu pots.

Slowly my list will finish and I'll be ready

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Welcome back!

[Assassin48]

Welcome back!

Thanks!

[Assassin48]

Was able to pick this all up for very cheap

http://i60.tinypic.com/x1m0lx.jpg

[Kal-EL]

Awesome! Aint nuttin better than for cheaps.

I'm tuned in for the clockage :)

[Assassin48]

just need some ram and a gpu.

What psu do you guys recommend?
I think I'll buy that new vs used.

[Kal-EL]

Don't ask me, when in doubt I max it out, currently with the 1600 EVGA. Hehe.

[Assassin48]

Don't ask me, when in doubt I max it out, currently with the 1600 EVGA. Hehe.

Lol that's what I did with my 1200w in my rig. But for benching I don't want to blow all my funds since I'm almost broke again :(

[Kal-EL]

Strong + Warranty sounds like the ticket.

[Witchdoctor]

For single card action

Strong SuperFlower unit :thumbsup:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438034

[Assassin48]

What do you think of this one?

I plan on doing multiple cards some day

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-438-035

[kikicoco1334]

nice setup you got going on dude! rock out!

[Witchdoctor]

What do you think of this one?

I plan on doing multiple cards some day

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-438-035

Cold with two cards it will leave you wanting

modern x99 @ 1.6 to 1.7 core pulls around 400 watts

stock high end cards are typically around 250 watt's

cold @ 1.4 to 1.5 they will pull around 350 to 400 watts each

I popped my 1K Strider like a zit running running a 4770K @ 1.8 core and my 780TI @ 1.5 core

1200 is minimum for 2x GFX cards IMO , my 1300 watt G2 was struggling with two, ended up with a 1600 P

So now adays I use the 1600 for CPU and 1x gpu and the 1300 for the second card ......... :laughing:

[kikicoco1334]

How are you doing two PSU at the sametime? just hot wiring the 2nd PSU?
I've been out of the game for so long now I actually had to google how to change my RAM speed the other day...

[Witchdoctor]

Yea, my 1600 watt unit came with a hot wire plug for testing water cooling rigs, I use it for evil ........... lol

[Assassin48]

should I do 2x 850w corsairs then?
1 for cpu/board/ram
1 for gpus

Thanks kikicoco1334, I picked them up for double the shipping cost.

I don't want to go crazy spending like I did last time I got into pcs. Have to double,triple check everything before I buy.

[Witchdoctor]

I would get 1x 850 and not worry about SLI

keep in mind the 850 will do 2x GFX cards ambient

I am talking about extreme voltage in my post above

[Assassin48]

I would get 1x 850 and not worry about SLI

keep in mind the 850 will do 2x GFX cards ambient

I am talking about extreme voltage in my post above

so I should be good with that 850w evga for now then.Since I'll probably be doing dice on lower end parts.

my dream goal would be to run 4x gpus all with ln2 but I'll ask for advice once I'm down that road.

[Witchdoctor]

good idea, just pound on that CPU and go from there :thumbsup:

[Assassin48]

good idea, just pound on that CPU and go from there :thumbsup:

Any recommendations for a ssd and ram And a gpu?

[Assassin48]

Quick up date,

Took the plunge and picked up Witchdoctors recommendation. It was on sale for $120 after rebate so why not

[OC Maximus]

Yes, yes, yes!

[Kal-EL]

Is all coming together.

[kikicoco1334]

Yea, my 1600 watt unit came with a hot wire plug for testing water cooling rigs, I use it for evil ........... lol

hahaha! nice!

I think I might still have my PSU tester somewhere in my parent's house. :ohcrap:

[Assassin48]

So now I'm on to my next purchase, ssd and ram

[Assassin48]

Look what came in today!
http://i57.tinypic.com/15ri39v.jpg

[Kal-EL]

hey that was quick. :)

[Assassin48]

it was, I think they have a warehouse here in California.

For gpu I'll use my 285 classy, and my x58 ram for now

Just need the ssd, but which one?

On another note, I wish I would of bought more 285 classified cards. Haven't found them since launch.

[Kal-EL]

SSD's all seem the same to me.

[Witchdoctor]

They are rare indeed

Look at the Sammy's, they are as solid as any I have used

850 evo or pro

[Assassin48]

This one is $64, this should be enough right?
Probably get 2, do I have one in my rig
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16820147371

[Witchdoctor]

they are a steal at that price

[Assassin48]

That's all I needed to know, thanks!

Just ordered 2 of them

[Assassin48]

Shooting my self in the foot, I get home just to realize I left my keyboard and mouse at my parents house!!!!!

but she lives!
http://i57.tinypic.com/vnnjbs.jpg

[Kal-EL]

lol, yatzi!

[Assassin48]

Highest oc on the 285 classy was 705/1620/1270, was thinking About picking up some more classified cards so I don't mess up my 285 and an evbot if I can find one.

I did find one on ebay, I was outbid instantly @ $122.

[Assassin48]

Almost forgot to post my new toys
http://i62.tinypic.com/v6uaes.jpg

[Kal-EL]

I got one of those, so far so good, no problems. :)

I have a spare evbot but the last one I lent out, dude sold it on ebay for 400 bucks or sumtin and didn't return it.

[Assassin48]

I got one of those, so far so good, no problems. :)

I have a spare evbot but the last one I lent out, dude sold it on ebay for 400 bucks or sumtin and didn't return it.

That sucks, but yea that's what I have been seeing, should of bought one when they were $79 at one point. Who knew they were going to be super rare.

Going to raid 0 the ssds for benching today

[Witchdoctor]

you know what Arnold says

[Assassin48]

This friday I have to pay for the pots and next weekend is bench time!

[Assassin48]

So tried bidding on that evbot and I was the highest bidder @ $145 but then I get ( RESERVE NOT MET ). Guess that was a wake up call that I shouldn't spend that much on it Lol

[Kal-EL]

lol raped :P

[Assassin48]

It's @ $150 now, I'm tempted to throw another bid in but I know it won't stop after 1 bid

[Witchdoctor]

So tried bidding on that evbot and I was the highest bidder @ $145 but then I get ( RESERVE NOT MET ). Guess that was a wake up call that I shouldn't spend that much on it Lol

Skip the evbot, just do some benching, it has been a while. You do not have to compete for a world records right out of the gate. and on the that platform there is no gadget that is going to get you there

Have some fun with this, keep costs down.
There will be plenty of time to spend money later :thumbsup:

[Kal-EL]

I've had a 5960, motherboard and mem's in my cart for 3 months now, lol. Oh oh, and a m.2 ssd.

[Assassin48]

Ok thanks for the helpful advice, I'm just going to get my feet wet with 1156 and see what happens.

[Assassin48]

Newegg has another sale again.

Which is the better deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2346469&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL051515&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL051515&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL051515-_-EMC-051515-Index-_-Combo-_-Combo2346469-S0E

Or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2344378&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL051515&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL051515&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL051515-_-EMC-051515-Index-_-Combo-_-Combo2344378-S3A8A

I was thinking that samsung drive would be better so I can do raid 0 with 3 ssd

[Kal-EL]

lol yer on a spending spree of sorts. raid 0 with 3 ssds..... if yer not capped out yet with two then 3 will do it.

[Assassin48]

They both seem like a good deal, don't know what to do.

Waiting on a pm so I can pay for my kp tek9 and gemini pot. Already bought some kneaded erasers from the local art supply store. Just need some armaflex and liquid tape then I'll be ready to bench!

Oh and a cheap gpu..

[Assassin48]

I ended up skipping the 3rd ssd, but this came in 2 days ago
http://i57.tinypic.com/k2ke9j.jpg

[OC Maximus]

Hell yeah. Let them freeze. :cool3:

[Assassin48]

Going to clean up the other base on the f1 and gpu pot. I picked up some 1200 sand paper to Clean the surface up. I'm trying my best to bench this Sunday.

[Assassin48]

Cleaned up the dice base with some sand paper, still have to prep the board before I can start.
http://i61.tinypic.com/r7oyfm.jpg

[Kal-EL]

Kool, wut u gonna use for tim?

[Assassin48]

I have some antec formula 7 thermal paste From the cpu.

[Assassin48]

Yesterdays session was a bust
http://i59.tinypic.com/2dahrht.jpg

[Kal-EL]

Condensation issues?

[Assassin48]

So me being a noob again I added dry ice thinking no cbb ( last time benching was amd) and I got a no boot. Didn't have a torch so I hit it with a hair dryer lol

Once I was able to boot I managed a 5ghz oc really quick and that was the highest before I ran out of dry ice.

Going to try again this weekend, I can honestly say I'm hooked all over again.

[OC Maximus]

What are you mixing the dice with? Alcohol, acetone or coffee? :)

[Assassin48]

Acetone for the dice and an ice coffee for me lol

[Kal-EL]

:)

[Assassin48]

So I made the mistake of buying a g3258 off ocn for $40 plus a free sempron 140.

Now the question is what motherboard do I choose?

[Assassin48]

So hunting through eBay I found a dewar and bought it!!!
It's a 30l dewar and the seller guaranteed it to work or my money back!

http://i57.tinypic.com/3310r2r.png

[Kal-EL]

Perfect for pwntwn!

[Assassin48]

Saw the same dewar going for $350 on another forum, hopefully no problems come up.

[OC Maximus]

Nice find!

[Assassin48]

Tracking info says it will be here tomorrow!

Called up praxair and they quoted me $30 to fill it up!

[Kal-EL]

Affordable!

[Assassin48]

Only things I need are:

Thermos
thermostat since I'll be going deep in the cold
Cheap gpu

[Assassin48]

Forgot to post updates
http://i60.tinypic.com/2i6clz6.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/2wehqtw.jpg

[Kal-EL]

Cool man, looks like you have a nice open work space there. Clutter concealment 10 points!

[Assassin48]

Ran into a problem on Friday, seems praxair closes at 5am and I get home from work at 6pm. Need to find someone who can fill it up for me.

[OC Maximus]

Request status... .. ... ... . .

[Assassin48]

Been trying to see how I can fill up my dewar. How long can I have it in my car filled up? My commute is about 2hrs long.

[OC Maximus]

If its got a lid you should be fine. I won't just evaporate if its in a good dewar. Have you called up Air Gas or a West Division in your area? 2 hour drives seems pretty far.

[Assassin48]

Praxair is 10mins away from me, I was thinking since I get off work around 3:30 I can stop by on my way home in another town.

I work 2hrs away

[OC Maximus]

Oh, got it.

[Witchdoctor]

Wouldn't it be prudent to move closer to work, 4 hours a day round trip is brutal ?

[Assassin48]

Wouldn't it be prudent to move closer to work, 4 hours a day round trip is brutal ?

Cost of living is way higher, I work in construction so commuting is part of it.

See too many teslas and ferraris around work that I don't even want to see house prices.

[Assassin48]

Quick update:
Since the last update ive been into my other hobby ( paintball ). That has taken up all my time so far, which is why ive been absent. Thinking of finishing my desktop which ive had in pieces, just put in an offer on a x5650 which i hope works in my evga classy.

As for my ln2 setups, i got told at praxair that i need a truck to get my dewar filled. So im stuck for the moment.

[Kal-EL]

rOGER Roger.

[OC Maximus]

Si

[Assassin48]

Just picked up a x5650 for my desktop, $78 shipped!

Saw an sr2 board on ebay for $500, been thinking about it. Trying to decide if its worth the build.

[Kal-EL]

Pricy, wuts the intention on the build? cool points, benching or gamer?

[Assassin48]

Pricy, wuts the intention on the build? cool points, benching or gamer?

All 3 tbh, been wanting it since it came out and i think having 12cr 26th would be nice for my game video edits.

[Kal-EL]

All 3 tbh, been wanting it since it came out and i think having 12cr 26th would be nice for my game video edits.

Yah, definite crunching monster. All 3 doable, lol.

[Assassin48]

Right now i have the option of buying a 285 classy for $110. Idk if i should pull the trigger.

Ill patiently wait for a cheap sr2 board, he went down to $450 with free shipping but its still too expensive.

[Witchdoctor]

Rare card, but seller is out of his mind for a card that old IMO

[Assassin48]

Especially considering the 750 ti beats it for $90 new

[Witchdoctor]

It is for the hardware side
If good on cold and good software could be huge
You would not buy a card like this for any other reason

[Assassin48]

I do need to get some runs on dice atleast on a gpu.

Dont have a decent bench platform

[Witchdoctor]

with out a 6ghz Hassy or Skylake the 285 will be a moot point if looking for boints, if looking just to have some fun it would be a cool card to bench, I would not pay more than 70 shipped for the card

[Assassin48]

Time to look on ebay and craigslist for some parts now lol

[Assassin48]

After browsing the webz i came to the conclusion.... I dont know what i want lol

Im stuck at this point

[Witchdoctor]

What are your objectives, do you have an objective ?

There are lots of things you can do depending on what you like to do.

Obviously if you have a large budget and like cutting edge you can do well benching new gen hardware. That is my passion.

You can also pound on old hardware and be effective in the CPU arena. However if benching older GPU's you really need to have a newer gen chip that screams as 01 thru 06 and AM really benefit from CPU speed as opposed to GPU speed, if you have both you can really capitalize on a lot of boints.
If boints are not what you are after it does not really matter what you are overclocking, just have fun doing it.
I have recently stopped competing and now enjoy ambient overclocking just for the fun of it.

[Assassin48]

I want to get some ln2 runs but on a small budget, i still have a g3258 but cant remeber what board i have. Also using 2 sticks of my ddr3 triple channel ram.

If you were to bench what system would you put together?
I already have a 850w psu and an ssd for os

[Witchdoctor]

I would get a AsRock OC Formula with a Intel 6700K.

This platform will do well benching old cards at high CPU speeds

This will keep you GPU expenses down while reaping max hardware points

Also get into competitions as that is a large part of the game today

[Assassin48]

Going to check the used market for deals. All i need is dd4 - board - cpu

[Witchdoctor]

Good luck,

if you ever need any GPU's let me know
Thinking I have just aboput all of them ....... lol

Even have two working GTX 480's ......... lmao

[Bones]

Could be a really good deal for you, be sure to read the listing completely before buying.
I'll admit it's kinda tempting since it sounds like he just has a bad CMOS battery but you never know.
The fact I already have one keeps me from going for it so here it is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-Z77-OC-Formula-LGA-1155-/121820292862?hash=item1c5d0e26fe:g:l1wAAOSwQoFWPkl G

Good luck!

[Assassin48]

Well i offered him something for it, not getting close to his asking price since they go for $135+.
Time to play the waiting game.

[Assassin48]

lost that bid, still looking around for parts.

[Neuromancer]

Up for $75 and it is the only formula OC on ebay

I am confused I thought Gigabyte had the OC and OC formula product names...err. or was it OC and ASUS had formula....

[Assassin48]

I lost some of my cables for my toughpower 1k watt psu. So im going to use it as an excuse to buy a new one for my x5650 build.

What do you guys recomend? Trying to get this one up and running again so i have a desktop to use again.

X5650
Evga 759 motherboard
Evga 285 classy
2x samsung 128gb ssd
Mora radiator
2x ddc pumps with twin top
Frozen Q res

Thinking about a new case aswell, core x9 for $110 on new egg

[Kal-EL]

I'd see if this one is still available http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=102119#post102119