Overclocking section / guides.

[Scainer]

With the new IvyBridge CPU's I am considering an upgrade but I have noticed there is hardly any information regarding overclocking.
I know it is new, so that in time info will become available but even so the information is limited.
e.g. Generally they discussions start and end with "each CPU is unique so each overclock is different"

It would be nice to have a section in the forums for this.


Regarding the i5 3570k...
I have read the reviews showing that IB doesn't play well with voltage.
I have heard that the MAX voltage should be 1.325v - 1.350v
I have read that a voltage above 1.125v starts producing heat issues

There are overclocking bundles available between 4.4GHz - 4.6GHz (Aria, Scan, Overclockers)

I'd love to know what the voltage of these OC are set at and the heat levels at load.


For example my CPU is running...
Q6600 @ 3.2Ghz
CPU ratio : 8
FSB frequency: 400
CPU Voltage: 1.3875v
NB Voltage: 1.40v
SB Voltage: 1.05v

This could offer people a base line test, and with others a general overview of what is obtainable can be established.

Others could also offer advice.
e.g. Mine becomes unstable with a ratio of 9, even when the voltage is increased.
People might have the knowledge to help overcome this issue.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Aria sell the Core i5 2500K for around £152 delivered:

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...ource=googleps

IB starts to run hot once you start applying more voltage meaning you would need better cooling.

The Core i5 2500K is simply better value and it seems to overclock more too.

[Scainer]

I understand your suggestion (and how my words, lead to it) but, my main point is that the forums are missing a section specifically to do with overclocking.


Every forum seems to mention OC'ing but none provide general organised information.
With a cross section of people providing information it should be easy to offer advice on stable obtainable overclocks.

If somebody buys an overclocked bundle and they post their settings, people can compare and contrast the different settings.
e.g.
The overclockers OC at 4.6Ghz might use a high voltage and have temps in the 90's
the Aria and scan option might have temps below 70c meaning the Scan option at 4.5Ghz might be the best option depending upon price.

This also applies to older chips like the 2500k.

Offering this community information could increase the number of visitors to hexus, and potentially increase the members.

[Domestic_Ginger]

To many variables. Differnt chips have different potential. Different coolers. Different mobos and Vdroop (not sure the tech term). Many hardware forums do have lists; you're welcome to start one if you likes.

[Phage]

Has clunk done one yet ?

[Scainer]

To many variables.

This is my point. Everyone hides behind this statement, but this is really only applicable to getting the maximum out of it.
Its like there is a click, or snobbery regarding overclocking.
A community is something that works together for the greater good.

A general safe overclock is not an impossibility.
If shops sell overclocked bundles I bet they use a generic setting and then stress test it to see if it works.
This is the same as when you get an ECU remap on your car. Generally they are generic setting for the make an model. If you want more you get an individual remap based upon a rolling road analysis.

All the reviews to date generally say "you needed 1.XXX volts to achieve a stable 4.8Ghz, but temps where getting high"
It would be more helpful if they provided data at different settings rather than a MAX OC.

The best info to date has been from anandtech...that showed this

But again not fully transparent with the settings

This is a nice video from newegg and Asus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mkGQhE1o2w

[jackjack]

IMHO why not sum member kindly sharing with us their settings and pic to achieve their higher clock also sum group spreadsheet (linked to no post) on 1st page. So everyone who needs to OC their CPU came to this section . Sorry noobs 2 cents

[kalniel]

Not a bad suggestion, as long as there was the turn over to warrant it. Best thing to do would be to make the posts you'd want in an OC sub-board in the existing CPU sub-board. If there are enough posts that that section becomes too heavily weighted towards OCing specific things then they would be more likely to consider a dedicated OC section. (At the moment I think the CPU section is probably already the right place for this kind of thing).

[Scainer]

I see your point, but I am a believer of "If you build it they will come"
I'll start a thread and see if people add stuff.
I will then update the first post with a table or something and see if it helps anyone.