The I7 2700K BSOD occurred after 30 minutes using Prime95.
The I7 2700K BSOD occurred after 30 minutes using Prime95.
I can really understand that. The Stinger worked well for me and I would have chosen another, but none are available anywhere. Z77-Z97 1155 MATX and Mini ITX boards are quite rare anyway and end up being sold at very low prices. I purchased this one because it was the 1155 Z77 model. I think I’ll need to increase the voltage beyond 1.3v, correct?
It seems like it would help. If you haven’t already, try using load-line calibration (LLC) to check.
Way2much :
The plate fits perfectly but doesn’t stay in place. It aligns exactly and I can insert it, but it won’t stick and I don’t have anything to secure it. With the Mini ITX board, just placing the plate on it works fine—no fasteners needed.
Hmm, the backplate should be secured with bolts or screws or something similar. I remember they usually come with double-sided tape to attach the backplate to the back of the board so you can mount the block without having to keep it in place.
When should I stop raising the voltage? What’s the safe limit? And there’s no tape on the backplate at all. Of course, I got the cooler second-hand, so I don’t know what the previous owner did. I’ll just get a new backplate and bracket—especially since the bracket should have screws to hold it in place, and mine doesn’t =/)
Your backplate should simply be a plastic plate with metal inserts. Washing the base is similar to cleaning contacts on memory. If you're unsure, just skip it. I don't want any problems.
Your backplate needs to be a simple plastic plate with metal inserts. Cleaning the bottom is similar to cleaning contacts on memory. If you're not sure, it's okay not to do it. I just want to avoid problems. My backplate is indeed a plastic plate with metal inserts, but it doesn't stick to my board, so I need something to secure it. I prefer to save cleaning the bottom of my CPU until necessary, as I don't want to risk damaging it and have to replace the whole thing. Now I'm trying to figure out the right voltage, since I'm moving beyond my usual 1.2v comfort level.
How much voltage should I use? What's the upper limit if it gets close? I'd suggest not exceeding around 1.35v, as the board could struggle before then. Some folks think 1.4v is too risky, but there are examples of people pushing past that—though I'm more cautious. Your actual limit will depend on your cooling setup and temperature management.
Larkspur :
A lot of questions here! When should I stop increasing the voltage? What's the upper limit if it gets close? I'd suggest not exceeding 1.35v, as that board could have issues even before that. Some people think 1.4v is too high, but there are many who have pushed beyond it—though I'm a more cautious OCer. Your temperature will likely be the main constraint depending on your cooling setup.
Tom handled an i7-2600k with those settings as a reference; his experience shows you can get good performance with just 1.35v for a 4.2 OC, but it's still worth testing. My temps are already elevated, so I wouldn't want to risk going too high, but I'll monitor closely.