Tri channel ram config
Tri channel ram config
Running at high core speeds to prevent instability is a common approach. After completing the imc, you can install a Samsung Rev D 2Gbit for extra performance without increasing the clock speed. In India, W series XEons generally offer better binning compared to X series XEons.
I’m not sure... for me it looks like a better CPU mainly due to the dividers. X series aren’t bad, but tighter spacing is better since you can’t handle very fast sticks.
My X5690 managed over 200 bclk, which is impressive. You can find dividers similar to those in Gulftown, which I find interesting since I have a good memory for it. Most users prefer X series models. I was drawn to them because they offered high core speeds, but I also felt stuck due to limitations. Before the X5690 ES, I had a 970, and experimenting with it was more enjoyable even if I didn’t reach the same top speeds.
Running above 1.5V causes issues due to overheating, so I can't safely hit 4.4g on the CPU without risking damage. With spare 120mm fans, 2.1V is the safe limit for DDR3. The exact voltage at which it starts to fail isn’t clear from here.
Likely to start degrading around 2.1v. That was the target I was aiming for. The CPU is important. Memory controllers are selective, especially with F. My 980X doesn’t handle high-frequency 2200mhz unless I run cas 10, which pushes the uncore up to 4000mhz—this chip reaches 4300mhz. Cas 6 at 2000mhz is the sweet spot. I’m not near a rig, but boost PCH and PLL voltages. I don’t have precise figures right now. Need more coffee.
Great job! I appreciate your patience. It's been quite some time since I used it, so I can give you a more detailed update if needed.
Your BCLK setting is acceptable for your clocking, but you may want to adjust it slightly for RAM performance. Most users stick around 1.9V, though the extra benefit isn't always clear.
Difficult to put into words. My 980 vs 980x are vastly different overclockers, even though they're similar chips. My 920 and 930 perform significantly worse. I haven't worked much with Xeon; there are many memory dividers missing, so you need a perfect 1:1 core-to-core setup for stability.