Hello,
This post is in regards to my most recent build project. I am running an i7-950 on a GA-X58A-UD3R with 6gb of RAM rated at 1600mhz, but built to OC. I plan on modest overclocking, and I am running with a coolermaster haf build. My HSF is the V8. So far I have heard the V8 was overkill for my overclocking ambitions, but a) it looks pretty and b) better too much cooling than too little. Basically I wanted confirmation from some experienced Overclockers at what the i7-950's potential is on a high-end air cooling build, aka what clock speed would I be likely to achieve. The exact build specifics are below.
BUILD
Cpu: Intel Core i7-950
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Gpu: MSI N480GTX-M2D15-B GeForce GTX 480 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5
Psu: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850-AMBAJ3-US 850W ATX12V v2.3
I'm not expecting any overwhelming numbers running on air, but would like a realistic estimate based on my build.
Thanks
This post is in regards to my most recent build project. I am running an i7-950 on a GA-X58A-UD3R with 6gb of RAM rated at 1600mhz, but built to OC. I plan on modest overclocking, and I am running with a coolermaster haf build. My HSF is the V8. So far I have heard the V8 was overkill for my overclocking ambitions, but a) it looks pretty and b) better too much cooling than too little. Basically I wanted confirmation from some experienced Overclockers at what the i7-950's potential is on a high-end air cooling build, aka what clock speed would I be likely to achieve. The exact build specifics are below.
BUILD
Cpu: Intel Core i7-950
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Gpu: MSI N480GTX-M2D15-B GeForce GTX 480 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5
Psu: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850-AMBAJ3-US 850W ATX12V v2.3
I'm not expecting any overwhelming numbers running on air, but would like a realistic estimate based on my build.
Thanks