I7 860 operates at an unusual frequency pattern.
I7 860 operates at an unusual frequency pattern.
So this is not troubleshooting or anything, I just wanted to share what has been the weirdest reading I have ever seen from my hardware. I suppose it's a bug but could anyone tell me for certain if this is possible or not?
Lmao just toss that thing away or at least swap the mb and rams. If you don’t overclock on an old ASF platform like that, you’re missing out on a ton of performance. My e8400 stock vs 4.3ghz OC is about an 80% boost—roughly 440 to 730 MHz.
Sure, I'll just withdraw some cash from my magic pouch. Not everyone can afford upgrades, so I shared it because it looked interesting.
You might want to replace the MB and PSU if you're using an outdated ASF platform, as this could significantly boost performance since chips aren't pushed to their limits anymore. Changing the MB should also eliminate strange readings, though these might just be from faulty or failing sensors and shouldn't cause issues.
It's definitely a problem. I had to purchase it when I needed it because my first motherboard failed due to someone's overclocking attempt, and the second one died during a brownout. When power returned, it was dead, leading me to buy an Optiplex board. I don't even have the case, so I'm running it open air since it's not standard ATX. Honestly, I haven't bought another 1156 because I prefer saving up to upgrade when I can afford it.
What should he do? Adjust the CPU voltage to around 2 volts. That should keep it alive, as the 45 and 32nm zones are near 2.05 volts. I think M-board has likely damaged the voltage regulators now—maybe even P-board. In my area, good boards cost between 20 to 30 dollars. Plus, if you replaced the power supply, you could use it in a new build after upgrading from 1156.
The amount involved is pretty significant here, and it's not straightforward to dispose of just the hardware. On the other hand, I already have a decent power supply unit, a 650W Bronze model that performs well with my components. I just use a converter for the Optiplex's 24-pin setup. I believe he damaged it by increasing the voltage and setting the frequency to something absurd like 6GHz. It was a complete failure.
It's pretty clear you're looking at a tough situation. Adjusting the CPU voltage to 2.03V works on your 45nm core, but the power management features are limiting performance and causing shutdowns. To hit 6GHz you'd need extreme cooling and higher voltage, which isn't practical. You could resell the board for around $15-20 and upgrade to a budget H55 or P55 from Gigabyte or ASUS (preferably Gigabyte for stability), or trade it if you have something useful to spare. Common sense says a solid board is worth more than a cheap alternative.