i7-930 overclocking.

I've decided that I'm going to try and overclock my CPU for the first time. Of course, it is not as simple as I thought it would be, as I will need to mess around with many settings to properly overclock it. Just to test it out, I only want to increase the speed to 3.2 GHz, but I'm still not quite sure how to go about doing this. I'm using a P6X58D Premium mobo, and I understand that everything must be configured from the AI Tweaker screen. The problem is, there are just so many settings here it's overwhelming. So... if anyone could provide a link to how to properly overclock or help in any way, it would be appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/overclocking/22106-core-i7-overclocking-guide-beginners.html

That's why I used to overclock my 920 (which isn't that different).

The main things you work with are the base clock multiplier and the voltage settings. But I'll let you have a read through that link rather than me waffle on badly.

Okay, well, I've done some more research, and this seems to keep on getting more and more complicated. I've been using http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/1567-intel-overclocking-guide.html to try and better understand everything. One initial question that arises is: is it necessary to mess around with all the settings listed, or are there only a key few which I will need to use?

Also, do I need to use a program to do stability testing, or is it possible to overclock without doing so? Please note that I am only planning on overclocking to 3.2GHz at first, which is why I'm asking.

Keep in mind that I'm using the P6X58D mobo, so if anyone has had similar overclocking experiences and could share their info, it would be a great help.

Okay I was just in the BIOS and seem to be understanding this a bit better. I did what the previous poster said and upped the BCLK settings to 150 and the multiplier to 22. I still have some questions though. When I did this, the settings for my RAM frequency changed. For example, I was previously running my RAM at 1066 MHz (although my memory is actually 1600MHz), but after making the changes, 1805MHz was the nearest option to 1600MHz. So, if I do set it to 1805, is it okay? Also, PCI frequency (which is at 100) and UCLK (I think that is what it is called) speed... do I have to touch those?

Last question, can I do something like, say, set the BCLK to 500 and the multiplier to 14, or is that not recommended? I read somewhere that the higher the FSB is, the better/faster performance you will get, and my CPU's highest setting is 500.

If someone is able to answer all of these question it would be greatly appreciated.

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Hmmm... okay thanks. Stupid question though, where exactly can I find the RAM multiplier, and what is it multiplying?

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Wow, that first link you posted was really helpful. Going back to the BIOS now to screw around a bit more.

Never understood the need fort overclocking. Especially with an i7, the things a monster, making it better is just playing god.

Okay, so I was able to overclock to 3.3GHz and boot up properly. The BCLK is set to 150 and the multiplier to 22. What I am surprised about is that my RAM is actually functioning at 1805MHz, but since there is no way to check RAM temps, I'm not sure if it is safe to leave it at that setting. I also did not touch any of the voltages at all, but again, since everything booted up, I'm not sure whether or not I should. So, if anyone could tell me if I'm fine just leaving both the RAM and voltage settings the way they are or if I should go back and change them, I'll finally be able to start torture testing the CPU.

Never understood the need fort overclocking. Especially with an i7, the things a monster, making it better is just playing god.

-Snooze-

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Never understood the need fort overclocking. Especially with an i7, the things a monster, making it better is just playing god.

Daytona_178

thsi was why i bought the i7 930. by the time software catches up to its ability, a little OC'ing will keep the CPU alive and useful for MANY years.

Okay, so I was able to overclock to 3.3GHz and boot up properly. The BCLK is set to 150 and the multiplier to 22. What I am surprised about is that my RAM is actually functioning at 1805MHz, but since there is no way to check RAM temps, I'm not sure if it is safe to leave it at that setting. I also did not touch any of the voltages at all, but again, since everything booted up, I'm not sure whether or not I should. So, if anyone could tell me if I'm fine just leaving both the RAM and voltage settings the way they are or if I should go back and change them, I'll finally be able to start torture testing the CPU.Halak41