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Ensure your 990x reaches a stable 4.6GHz on Sabertooth X58

Ensure your 990x reaches a stable 4.6GHz on Sabertooth X58

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lordsnibz
Junior Member
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03-24-2022, 10:16 AM
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I'm stable at 4.4GHz but struggling to reach 4.6GHz. If I can't hit 4.6, I'll just get ZEN when it launches, but if I manage it, I won't waste money.
CPU: 990x
KULR: Corsair H100i V2
MB: Sabertooth x58
RAM: 24GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz
GPU: 2 x R9 290
Any advice on voltages and where to set them? Which MB features should I turn off or enable? Thanks a million.
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lordsnibz
03-24-2022, 10:16 AM #1

I'm stable at 4.4GHz but struggling to reach 4.6GHz. If I can't hit 4.6, I'll just get ZEN when it launches, but if I manage it, I won't waste money.
CPU: 990x
KULR: Corsair H100i V2
MB: Sabertooth x58
RAM: 24GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz
GPU: 2 x R9 290
Any advice on voltages and where to set them? Which MB features should I turn off or enable? Thanks a million.
www.happyontech.com
Tech Support with a smile!
[email protected]

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Boba999
Member
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03-24-2022, 11:25 AM
#2
I question whether Zen will improve upon that processor, more likely a side move or a small upgrade. 4.4 offers decent performance on that chip, not everyone will reach 4.6, and you're right about the modest gain—even with the upgrade?
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Boba999
03-24-2022, 11:25 AM #2

I question whether Zen will improve upon that processor, more likely a side move or a small upgrade. 4.4 offers decent performance on that chip, not everyone will reach 4.6, and you're right about the modest gain—even with the upgrade?

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Lenn_craft
Member
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03-24-2022, 01:24 PM
#3
Supahos :
I think Zen isn't really an upgrade, more likely a side move or just a minor improvement. The 4.4 speed on that chip isn't enough for everyone, and you're right about the 5% increase being less than 1%. I'd be crazy if I didn't feel better seeing that extra 200MHz. It also seems Zen matches Broadwell-E in clock speed, but we should wait to see how much overclocking room we have.
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Lenn_craft
03-24-2022, 01:24 PM #3

Supahos :
I think Zen isn't really an upgrade, more likely a side move or just a minor improvement. The 4.4 speed on that chip isn't enough for everyone, and you're right about the 5% increase being less than 1%. I'd be crazy if I didn't feel better seeing that extra 200MHz. It also seems Zen matches Broadwell-E in clock speed, but we should wait to see how much overclocking room we have.

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Cyberlore221
Junior Member
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03-24-2022, 05:27 PM
#4
I'd remain doubtful about a single leaked test that clearly aimed at promoting the processor being highlighted. It would be great if they returned to the competition. Just don't let 3ghz become the absolute top speed.
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Cyberlore221
03-24-2022, 05:27 PM #4

I'd remain doubtful about a single leaked test that clearly aimed at promoting the processor being highlighted. It would be great if they returned to the competition. Just don't let 3ghz become the absolute top speed.

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TehStratosHD
Senior Member
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04-04-2022, 08:29 PM
#5
Sorry, but I can't provide the exact FX CPU model you have, Horatio. Please confirm the details you mentioned.
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TehStratosHD
04-04-2022, 08:29 PM #5

Sorry, but I can't provide the exact FX CPU model you have, Horatio. Please confirm the details you mentioned.

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PieCrust_
Junior Member
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04-04-2022, 09:01 PM
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It a first gen Intel core processor not an amd chip
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PieCrust_
04-04-2022, 09:01 PM #6

It a first gen Intel core processor not an amd chip

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SushiCherry
Member
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04-06-2022, 10:19 AM
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Sure, I understand everything related to OC. Intel might be able to guide you on how to reach 4.6Ghz, offering some suggestions and advice.
Horatio.
Sorry, I couldn't assist.
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SushiCherry
04-06-2022, 10:19 AM #7

Sure, I understand everything related to OC. Intel might be able to guide you on how to reach 4.6Ghz, offering some suggestions and advice.
Horatio.
Sorry, I couldn't assist.

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TJMJ28
Junior Member
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04-06-2022, 10:49 AM
#8
Shaun here:
Understood, I’m familiar with everything about OC.
Intel, someone else might suggest ways to reach 4.6Ghz for you, along with a few tips and hints.
Horatio.
Apologies, I couldn’t assist.
Thanks for your effort!
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TJMJ28
04-06-2022, 10:49 AM #8

Shaun here:
Understood, I’m familiar with everything about OC.
Intel, someone else might suggest ways to reach 4.6Ghz for you, along with a few tips and hints.
Horatio.
Apologies, I couldn’t assist.
Thanks for your effort!