Overclocking i7 3820 on sabertooth x79 is challenging. Can you get assistance?
Overclocking i7 3820 on sabertooth x79 is challenging. Can you get assistance?
I've chosen 4.3GHz @ 1.23v, it works well and temperatures stay in the mid seventies, even without crashes during games. I'm not too confident about the VCORE voltage since it performs just as well at the standard 1.22v setting—possibly because I applied the multiplier for this overclock. Using BCLK instead might not cause any issues. What do you think?
I found it surprising that a CPU cooler effectively cools the processor under full load. The base clock shouldn't be relied upon during overclocking unless the motherboard lacks the capability to adjust the multiplier. Since each processor and motherboard differs, any voltage you set should remain stable, staying below the maximum and manually controlled to prevent fluctuations.
Yeah, I thought the H80 was a solid cooler and was impressed that my processor could reach over 80 degrees with a minor overclock. I’m probably planning an upgrade soon—maybe the NX-15 as I’ve heard those coolers perform really well. Plus, I won’t have to worry about leaks anymore.
I support the overclock decision and will maintain the present configuration since it remains the most reliable, even if the speed is slightly reduced compared to my preferences.