okay to keep pushing volts if temp is okay?

sirRealist · 06-23-06, 01:59 PM

So despite my apparent fsb limit of 245 (which may get fixed in a BIOS flash), ive decided to at least see how far i can push my CPU using its 10x multi.

I've got a ClawH 3000+ 2.0GHz
Ive gotten it to run at 240x10 @ 1.7v

But, it only primes for about 2 hours before having an error.

Now, my temps are fine... 35C idle, 42C load.

Ive got a lot of case cooling and a scythe ninja.

My question is, my BIOS lets me up voltage past 1.7 to 1.75 and 1.8.

Assuming my temps are acceptable at those voltages, can i use them to try to get prime stable for longer?

Or, is there a voltage for this CPU that you just shouldnt run, despite your temps being okay?

Im trying to play Oblivion and ive got a 7900GT, so i have a serious CPU bottleneck, so im trying to get the most out of it i can.

CGR · 06-23-06, 02:17 PM

If you havent already, read through this thread for finding your max CPU speed.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=391768

Upping the voltage too high could have consequences even when the temp is low. You need to be really carefull about that.

sirRealist · 06-23-06, 02:39 PM

thats actualy the exact OC guide im using, but in it he stats to up the fsb and voltage to find the max... which is what im doing. But im at a point where i can get more stability by adding voltage and my temp is fine, but idk what max voltage is safe to use (if temp is okay)

CGR · 06-23-06, 03:40 PM

I am only comfortable with an extra .25 over the default voltage. Even when my chip can handle more It makes me nervous..

i.e if the default voltage is 1.4 I wont go over 1.65

makaka · 06-23-06, 03:42 PM

ClawHammer handle well voltage. i would say go up to 1.75v if u can temp under 50c and 1.8 for benchie or small time usage to be safe. my old newcastle still working under 1.825v for about 1 years now no sig of failure it was watercooled load temp never go over 40c.

06-23-06, 01:59 PM	Thread Starter #1
sirRealist Member Join Date: Apr 2006	okay to keep pushing volts if temp is okay? So despite my apparent fsb limit of 245 (which may get fixed in a BIOS flash), ive decided to at least see how far i can push my CPU using its 10x multi. I've got a ClawH 3000+ 2.0GHz Ive gotten it to run at 240x10 @ 1.7v But, it only primes for about 2 hours before having an error. Now, my temps are fine... 35C idle, 42C load. Ive got a lot of case cooling and a scythe ninja. My question is, my BIOS lets me up voltage past 1.7 to 1.75 and 1.8. Assuming my temps are acceptable at those voltages, can i use them to try to get prime stable for longer? Or, is there a voltage for this CPU that you just shouldnt run, despite your temps being okay? Im trying to play Oblivion and ive got a 7900GT, so i have a serious CPU bottleneck, so im trying to get the most out of it i can. __________________ Abit IP35 Pro, beta BIOS 16.B9 Intel E8400, 8x514 = 4112MHz, 1.335V G.SKILL 4GBPQ, 2x2GB, 5-5-3-13-52-2T, 1:1, 1028MHz, 2.1v ASUS TOP 4850, 512MB, GPU=760 RAM=1175, v=Stock (2x) Seagate 7200.11, 2x500 GB, 32MB, 7200, RAID0 Samsung 500GB, 8MB, 7200 Seagate 160GB, 8MB, 7200 Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Sennheiser HD-595 Logitech Z-5500 Digital, 505W RMS, 5.1 Antec 900 Case (Modified Cooling), Corsair HX620W
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06-23-06, 02:17 PM	#2
CGR Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lower NY	If you havent already, read through this thread for finding your max CPU speed. http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=391768 Upping the voltage too high could have consequences even when the temp is low. You need to be really carefull about that. __________________ Main System:.................................................. ......................Second System: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL w/ Q6600 GO@ 3.2 (9x360), 1.4v....DFI Ultra-D w/Opteron 170 @ 2.7 G.skill 4GB (2x2gb).................................................. ..............G.Skill Extreme 2GB (2x1gb) HIS 4850 680/1108.................................................. .............Nvidia 7600GT WD VRaptor 300gb/Seagate 1TB..........................................Raptor 74gb/Seagate 200gb OCZ GameXtreme 600SLI
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06-23-06, 02:39 PM	Thread Starter #3
sirRealist Member Join Date: Apr 2006	thats actualy the exact OC guide im using, but in it he stats to up the fsb and voltage to find the max... which is what im doing. But im at a point where i can get more stability by adding voltage and my temp is fine, but idk what max voltage is safe to use (if temp is okay) __________________ Abit IP35 Pro, beta BIOS 16.B9 Intel E8400, 8x514 = 4112MHz, 1.335V G.SKILL 4GBPQ, 2x2GB, 5-5-3-13-52-2T, 1:1, 1028MHz, 2.1v ASUS TOP 4850, 512MB, GPU=760 RAM=1175, v=Stock (2x) Seagate 7200.11, 2x500 GB, 32MB, 7200, RAID0 Samsung 500GB, 8MB, 7200 Seagate 160GB, 8MB, 7200 Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Sennheiser HD-595 Logitech Z-5500 Digital, 505W RMS, 5.1 Antec 900 Case (Modified Cooling), Corsair HX620W
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06-23-06, 03:40 PM	#4
CGR Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lower NY	I am only comfortable with an extra .25 over the default voltage. Even when my chip can handle more It makes me nervous.. i.e if the default voltage is 1.4 I wont go over 1.65 __________________ Main System:.................................................. ......................Second System: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL w/ Q6600 GO@ 3.2 (9x360), 1.4v....DFI Ultra-D w/Opteron 170 @ 2.7 G.skill 4GB (2x2gb).................................................. ..............G.Skill Extreme 2GB (2x1gb) HIS 4850 680/1108.................................................. .............Nvidia 7600GT WD VRaptor 300gb/Seagate 1TB..........................................Raptor 74gb/Seagate 200gb OCZ GameXtreme 600SLI Last edited by CGR; 06-23-06 at 03:51 PM.
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06-23-06, 03:42 PM	#5
makaka Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ukraine	ClawHammer handle well voltage. i would say go up to 1.75v if u can temp under 50c and 1.8 for benchie or small time usage to be safe. my old newcastle still working under 1.825v for about 1 years now no sig of failure it was watercooled load temp never go over 40c. __________________ Intel 2600k @ 4.8 Ghz , DDR3 - 2133 Mhz 9-9-9 , P67 Pro from Asus , GTX 570 from Asus , 2 X Raid 0 SSD 128 GB OS and 2 x 2TB raid 1 storage , 1.2 Kw PSU. All under water
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