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multiplier secured when cpu is unlocked

multiplier secured when cpu is unlocked

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coyote888
Posting Freak
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11-10-2020, 02:43 AM
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you have a dell motherboard that lets you adjust the cpu multipliers but only allows lowering them, not raising. you also have the latest bios and a drive you know can be overclocked, like the exon x5660, and your i7 930 has been pushed to 4ghz by others. it’s unclear why intel xtu isn’t working for you. consider trying different settings or consulting advanced overclocking guides.
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coyote888
11-10-2020, 02:43 AM #1

you have a dell motherboard that lets you adjust the cpu multipliers but only allows lowering them, not raising. you also have the latest bios and a drive you know can be overclocked, like the exon x5660, and your i7 930 has been pushed to 4ghz by others. it’s unclear why intel xtu isn’t working for you. consider trying different settings or consulting advanced overclocking guides.

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SOBERALHAZIEL
Member
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11-10-2020, 03:04 AM
#2
Dell and many original equipment manufacturers generally restrict overclocking, limiting adjustments to the multiplier or base clock. The usual method involves using a pencil mod. What kind of Dell motherboard do you own?
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SOBERALHAZIEL
11-10-2020, 03:04 AM #2

Dell and many original equipment manufacturers generally restrict overclocking, limiting adjustments to the multiplier or base clock. The usual method involves using a pencil mod. What kind of Dell motherboard do you own?

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ByFeNix1350
Senior Member
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11-12-2020, 01:55 AM
#3
jimmysmitty :
Dell and most OEMs generally don't permit overclocking with the multiplier or base clock. The usual method is to use a pencil mod. What Dell motherboard do you have? Don't remember, but it seems to be from a Dell XPS 9100.
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ByFeNix1350
11-12-2020, 01:55 AM #3

jimmysmitty :
Dell and most OEMs generally don't permit overclocking with the multiplier or base clock. The usual method is to use a pencil mod. What Dell motherboard do you have? Don't remember, but it seems to be from a Dell XPS 9100.

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SavageKillsMC
Member
106
11-12-2020, 02:33 AM
#4
That one is secured well. You'd likely need to adjust the BIOS settings:
https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-O...o-XPS-9100
I wouldn't suggest it myself, since any issues could damage the motherboard.
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SavageKillsMC
11-12-2020, 02:33 AM #4

That one is secured well. You'd likely need to adjust the BIOS settings:
https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-O...o-XPS-9100
I wouldn't suggest it myself, since any issues could damage the motherboard.

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Max846
Senior Member
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11-12-2020, 05:17 AM
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None of the X5600 series Xeons come with unlocked settings. A few W3500 and W3600 single CPU models are available in an unlocked state. The overclocking you see is achieved by increasing the BCLK speed on an aftermarket motherboard built for overclocking. i7-980X, i7-990X, W3680, and W3690 are the unlocked 6-core CPUs. You can find CPU scores here.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Del...S-9100/107
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Max846
11-12-2020, 05:17 AM #5

None of the X5600 series Xeons come with unlocked settings. A few W3500 and W3600 single CPU models are available in an unlocked state. The overclocking you see is achieved by increasing the BCLK speed on an aftermarket motherboard built for overclocking. i7-980X, i7-990X, W3680, and W3690 are the unlocked 6-core CPUs. You can find CPU scores here.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Del...S-9100/107