OCD Noob i7 runs on DICE
 

FInally had a proper day off to myself and decided to increase some of my clocks. Obviously I'm still very noobish on the i7 platform but it was a fun, long session. I didn't come away with any definitive behaviors and believe I'm missing some secret sauce past 5ghz. Don't tell me what it is, I'm a stubborn bastard and I'll figure it out tonight during session 3.

Here are some random benching to find out whats what.

http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/.../cpuz_5027.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...ast/16_92s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...rpI/8_156s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/...7m_24_140s.JPG
http://www.overclockaholics.com/Kal/.../wprime_5s.JPG

I did alot of benchin in the 200blck side of things but can't seem to find the right combo for alll around bench stability. When I do, I'll move onto the 3D benches.

Vcore requirements change so much between different combos of voltages. Its interesting to say the least.

very good job dude :) seems like a lot of fun

nice runs bro now knock her out

Looks to be a very nice chip you have there. I heard the even mult. on these chips blows. You might try odd ones.

what do you mean by the multi on those chips blow?

Never,never,never and ever use even multi (20-22-24-26-28-30 etc) on i7 cpus....
Supes try 29 multi next time....

Any particular reason why? Just Curious, that's all.

I was speaking of even multipliers. Dunno why they don't work but I get my theory from the many of threads and posts on them and the overclockers reporting of them not playing too well. Multpliers that I have seen work well are 21, 25 and 29.

hmmm weird. Example, on my i7 920, I use a 20x with turbo enabled for 21x. Is that still considered even, or its considered 21x?

Oh and 23. Yes that would be considered a 21 mult.