Looking for assistance in boosting the I7 920 to 4.0 performance?
Looking for assistance in boosting the I7 920 to 4.0 performance?
Attempting to boost my CPU to 4.0 ghz isn't working as expected. My system includes an i7 920 with Artic Freezer 13 cooler, an Asus P6T SE, 12GB G. Skill 12 GB RAM at 1600 MHz, and a GeForce GTX 760 OC. I've adjusted the settings using the 21 multiplier, Vcore at 1.28175 qpi/uncore, 1.35 IOH ICH, and other parameters set to 1.64 with CPU PLR at 1.88. HT and speedstep settings are disabled. Running Prime95 on a small FFT test caused temperatures to rise to 90°C during testing, but idle temps were 49°C at 22°C room temperature. This behavior during blends often leads to freezing or blue screens.
Compare this to my setup, your vcore is too low, which is why it can't run smoothly—no surprise there.
My system is an [email protected] with ASUS Rampage III Gene. For stable performance at 4.2Ghz, the recommended vcore is 1.3625V. This passes all stress tests (IBT, P95, RealBench, OCCT).
With your 920@4Ghz, you'd need at least a similar vcore to achieve stability.
If you plan to overclock, consider getting a better cooler—your current one only reaches 1.2825V and your temps exceed 90°C under stress? That's extreme! My Corsair H110i GT handles it well, staying under 73°C even after full stress tests with the same vcore.
Compare this to my setup, your vcore is too low, which is why it can't run smoothly—no surprise there.
My system is an [email protected] with ASUS Rampage III Gene. For stable performance at 4.2Ghz, the recommended vcore is 1.3625V. This passes all stress tests (IBT, P95, RealBench, OCCT).
With your 920@4Ghz, you'd need at least a similar vcore to achieve stability.
If you plan to overclock, consider getting a better cooler—your current one only reaches 1.2825V and temps exceed 90°C under stress? That's concerning with the Corsair H110i GT.