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New Build Completed -- i5-8600k @ 4.8ghz, 1.275v + Overclocking Guide

Did not even attempt 5ghz with higher AVX offset after noting the 8c temp difference for 10 millivolts and 100 mhz speed difference from 4.8 to 4.9 with 3 AVX on the mid size U9S cooler. Perhaps with a better cooler, it *might* be achievable but not worth it to me just for bragging rights...
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- Post #5
- May 30, 2018
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Build Completed -- i5-8600k @ 4.8ghz, 1.275v + Overclocking Guide

Good day all. Just an update after ~ 6 mos of use with this build. It has been flawless to date and the overclock remains stable @ 4.8ghz, but I have tweaked the voltage by 0.005 and am now running @1.28v (vs 1.275v previously). This was done to increase the overall system responsiveness...
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- Post #2
- May 30, 2018
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Build Completed -- i5-8600k @ 4.8ghz, 1.275v + Overclocking Guide

I just finished stability testing over the long weekend of my recent i5-8600k build and believe I have settled on the sweet spot for speed, temps, voltage, and overall system responsiveness. This was my first build in almost 7 years, and probably the easiest overclocking situation yet. Here is...
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- Jan 2, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Overclocked i5-760 + GTX 1070 Ti @ 1440p Bottleneck Question

Appreciate that U&T. Got a bit of a chuckle as it's actually far worse than I expected, ha. Been a good system, but It's time... 7 years is an eternity in technology. Thanks again.
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- Post #3
- Dec 29, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Overclocked i5-760 + GTX 1070 Ti @ 1440p Bottleneck Question

Hi All. Can anyone ballpark for me what kind of a bottleneck I’m looking at pairing an overclocked Sandy Bridge i5-760 @ 3.8ghz with a modern GTX 1070 Ti for 1440p gaming ? This aging box is also running Windows 7 too, so I’m well aware of not having access to DX12 without Windows 10. Just...
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- Dec 28, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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How will we know that Desktops are dying? What will be the signs?

You know, I've been hearing about the imminent death of the desktop PC ever since I did the last few builds for our family and relatives nearly 7 years ago. And when my wife bought a 2nd gen Ipad, I actually thought then that there might be some truth to that given how convenient and useful...
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- Post #14
- Dec 6, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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First New Build in 6+ Years... Excited!

Yes it does! It also has 3 5.25" drive bay slots (I still like having an integrated DVD burner handy) and one day while cleaning years back, I accidentally vacuumed up one of the filters that protects the empty bays. The CM case also has an interesting interleave of plastic that makes it...
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- Post #8
- Dec 5, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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First New Build in 6+ Years... Excited!

Thx. Yeah, I love the look of the Lian Li with its side window and quality parts, including many numerous thumb screws and slick black aluminum finish, but the Cooler Master is also an awesome case at about 1/2 the price, with better cable management options, better airflow, and ability to...
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- Post #6
- Dec 4, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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First New Build in 6+ Years... Excited!

Thanks for the reply. I deliberately chose the smaller U9S because I prefer a smaller look in the case. I did the Tuniq 120 and a few other large coolers many many years back. They were extremely heavy and looked a bit ridiculous, tbh. My two dated PCs, including the OC'ed i5-760 I'm typing...
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- Post #4
- Dec 4, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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First New Build in 6+ Years... Excited!

Hi folks. Back on the forum after a long time away. Had largely retired from PC gaming years ago shortly after BF4 came out, but now my son, who's a young teen, is getting into computers and I thought it would be a great experience to show him how to build a PC. Something fun for Dad and son...
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- Dec 4, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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IMF admits it got the effects of Austerity wrong

Exactly correct. As Eagle and others have stated in this thread, the 'surplus' was a 10yr forward projection (as all projections are) based on then current, but unsustainable cap gains tax revenue driven primarily by an unsustainable internet bubble. There was no Clinton surplus. And absolute...
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- Post #87
- Oct 10, 2012
- Forum: Politics and News
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IMF admits it got the effects of Austerity wrong

I seriously hope you are joking but if you're not, it is exactly this kind of selfish attitude that is punishing future generations with, among other things, the crushing national debt obligations we currently have.
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- Post #85
- Oct 10, 2012
- Forum: Politics and News
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"CEO To Workers: I May Fire You If Obama Wins"

While a bit unusual, I actually find this guy's candor somewhat refreshing. 'If Obama wins AND taxes/regulations go up, I will downsize the business.' And yeah, I'd rather know going in that my position might be in jeopardy and have time to plan / look for other work, as opposed to getting...
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- Post #10
- Oct 10, 2012
- Forum: Politics and News
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IMF admits it got the effects of Austerity wrong

Take it down a notch. I've had it up to here with both parties and their holier than thou stances on 'no new taxes ever' (Repub) and 'more govt is the solution to our lives' (Dems). I don't want to crash the economy. But how can that be avoided Phokus? We are nearing the point of no return...
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- Post #46
- Oct 9, 2012
- Forum: Politics and News
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IMF admits it got the effects of Austerity wrong

Except... we NEVER do. NEVER. Because what will happen when someone says "now that the economy is humming, we have to raise taxes to pay for the debt we incurred during the recession," BOTH parties will say..."No way! You'll kill the recovery!" Keynsian economics sounds great on paper, but...
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- Post #22
- Oct 9, 2012
- Forum: Politics and News

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