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CPU frequency and HT link speeds details.

CPU frequency and HT link speeds details.

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werdyoyo
Junior Member
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09-29-2016, 10:12 AM
#1
Hi all.
I just wanted to inquire about HT link frequency and CPU Nb frequency speeds.
I use a crosshair v formula z motherboard, and by default the NB frequency is 2200mhz while the ht link is at 2600mhz.
I’ve been able to overclock my CPU to 4.8ghz (8320), but my HTC and CPUNB are still quite high.
I read somewhere that the ht link should never exceed the CPUNB. Is this really true?
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werdyoyo
09-29-2016, 10:12 AM #1

Hi all.
I just wanted to inquire about HT link frequency and CPU Nb frequency speeds.
I use a crosshair v formula z motherboard, and by default the NB frequency is 2200mhz while the ht link is at 2600mhz.
I’ve been able to overclock my CPU to 4.8ghz (8320), but my HTC and CPUNB are still quite high.
I read somewhere that the ht link should never exceed the CPUNB. Is this really true?

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JustAKoala_
Junior Member
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10-13-2016, 11:05 AM
#2
Generally it's true, because having a faster ht link than the CPUNB doesn't make sense, since the CPUNB would bottleneck the ht link's speed.
But it is not a problem and can't damage the CPU or MB.
But if you are running the NB at such high frequencies make sure that it has a good airflow and the heatsink is not too hot.
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JustAKoala_
10-13-2016, 11:05 AM #2

Generally it's true, because having a faster ht link than the CPUNB doesn't make sense, since the CPUNB would bottleneck the ht link's speed.
But it is not a problem and can't damage the CPU or MB.
But if you are running the NB at such high frequencies make sure that it has a good airflow and the heatsink is not too hot.

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mjminer469
Member
159
10-13-2016, 04:23 PM
#3
Generally it's true, because having a faster ht link than the CPUNB doesn't make sense, since the CPUNB would bottleneck the ht link's speed.
But it is not a problem and can't damage the CPU or MB.
But if you are running the NB at such high frequencies make sure that it has a good airflow and the heatsink is not too hot.
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mjminer469
10-13-2016, 04:23 PM #3

Generally it's true, because having a faster ht link than the CPUNB doesn't make sense, since the CPUNB would bottleneck the ht link's speed.
But it is not a problem and can't damage the CPU or MB.
But if you are running the NB at such high frequencies make sure that it has a good airflow and the heatsink is not too hot.

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CaptKrazy
Member
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10-13-2016, 06:08 PM
#4
PhysX_HW :
Generally it's true, because having a faster ht link than the CPUNB doesn't make sense, since the CPUNB would bottleneck the ht link's speed.
But it is not a problem and can't damage the CPU or MB.
But if you are running the NB at such high frequencies make sure that it has a good airflow and the heatsink is not too hot.
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CaptKrazy
10-13-2016, 06:08 PM #4

PhysX_HW :
Generally it's true, because having a faster ht link than the CPUNB doesn't make sense, since the CPUNB would bottleneck the ht link's speed.
But it is not a problem and can't damage the CPU or MB.
But if you are running the NB at such high frequencies make sure that it has a good airflow and the heatsink is not too hot.