Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock
Fair, I am using push pull on my evo now, and with PWM controls on just the front fan (the rear is 7volts) I get reasonable max temps of 64-65 degrees in everyday usage/gaming.
With an overclock of 30% and a voltage bump I suppose that isn't really so bad considering my ambient temps get in the mid to high 70's (kill me).
The one thing I really wonder is if and how a good water cooler would out preform in the scenario of higher case/ambient temperatures.
I would imagine that in scaling they keep temperatures lower to ratio of ambient increase, at least higher quality thicker radiators, than a air cooler is capable of.
Especially considering you can space the rad away from other components.
I find this interesting, I wonder if I got a well binned chip because my Q6700 (SLACQ) is showing 1.263v and is running at 3.33ghz; I do know that it has a higher multiplier than the Q6600 but would imagine there isn't that much in difference in which they were batched. I say that only because there are QX-6xxx series chips.. but I suppose they would have to be somewhat selective to guarantee a higher multiplier even though it isn't unlocked.
I figured since I am getting a board with an unlocked bios and voltage drop regulation I would go ahead and look into something (x5460) a little more 'powerful' and actually less expensive! than the Q6700 I'm using but I will have to see how high I can get this thing before finalizing what I stick in there.
EDIT!!!:
Today a X5470 was listed for $75 Shipped so I snatched it as fast as my fingers can click, looks like I'll be re-listing the x5460 before it even gets here. lmao
4.0+ here I come!
Originally posted by profJim
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With an overclock of 30% and a voltage bump I suppose that isn't really so bad considering my ambient temps get in the mid to high 70's (kill me).
The one thing I really wonder is if and how a good water cooler would out preform in the scenario of higher case/ambient temperatures.
I would imagine that in scaling they keep temperatures lower to ratio of ambient increase, at least higher quality thicker radiators, than a air cooler is capable of.
Especially considering you can space the rad away from other components.
Originally posted by SmOgER
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Originally posted by SmOgER
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I figured since I am getting a board with an unlocked bios and voltage drop regulation I would go ahead and look into something (x5460) a little more 'powerful' and actually less expensive! than the Q6700 I'm using but I will have to see how high I can get this thing before finalizing what I stick in there.
EDIT!!!:
Today a X5470 was listed for $75 Shipped so I snatched it as fast as my fingers can click, looks like I'll be re-listing the x5460 before it even gets here. lmao
4.0+ here I come!
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