Upgrading performance of my i7 920 processor

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blakestert
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01-06-2016, 05:09 PM

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Hello. I'm just starting out with forum posts, so please give me a chance. I recently sorted through some old hardware and noticed I had an i7 920 sitting next to the motherboard. After putting in a bit of effort and spending more than its value, I put together a solid setup. Here are the details: an i7 920 Asus P6T SE board, Nvidia GTX770 graphics, 18GB of 1333mhz DDR3 RAM. I used generic unbranded RAM for £18, a Cooler Master 120mm AIO cooler, and a Thernaltake 700w PSU—still brand new since I never cut corners on power supplies. I also installed a 240GB Patriot SSD and an old 1TB hybrid HDD. The case was a salvaged one from my former workplace. In games, it performs quite well, and except for the absence of an NVMe drive, it feels smoother than my main PC. I’m curious why this older system feels more responsive and what advice someone could give on overclocking the i7 920. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Ben3DHSS
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01-06-2016, 10:52 PM

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You're asking about the benefits of the 920 and why it might feel better. Let's break down the key points.

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ownist
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01-07-2016, 02:13 AM

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Keep temperatures below 80°C, avoid increasing vcore beyond 1.35v unless you intend to use it for extended periods. That's the rule. I've boosted many X58 processors and that's usually the standard.

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brooke_chan897
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01-07-2016, 10:52 AM

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You're aware of the affordable 6C/12T LGA1366 Xeons at 32nm? Those chips perform better than older 45nm i7-920 models and support overclocking. Look into the discussion thread for more details.

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FamusLuna
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01-07-2016, 04:32 PM

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The key issue is understanding why older hardware seems quicker and more fluid.

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CrushJPO
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01-07-2016, 05:36 PM

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Many individuals make comparisons between hardware, often feeling a sense of improvement while actually experiencing a decline in performance. It seems like these perceptions are more about psychological factors than real gains.