My New E8600

[GarfieldtheCat]

Holding at 4.1GHz, but I lowered the multi to memtest my RAM, so far, it's memtest stable at 425Mhz.

This week, I'll try and test up to 450FSB on the RAM (just to be optimistic for the CPU OC)

Then I'll start back with upping the CPU again to see where I can go. I want to stay under 1.4V to be safe, and with decent temps still, since I don't use any leaf-blower fans.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

I wish I were clairvoyant. I got my E8400 in June or July, and the price on the E8600 would've given a better bang for the buck. Whatever E8x00 version, I GOT to HAVE that E0 STEPPING!!

I'm on the verge of going through CPUs like a gorilla on a food-binge dispatches bananas.

[I don't want to say it, seeking not to offend . . . . but we . . . . are ALL . . . . FREAKING . . . CRA-ZY!! It's OK -- I accept it . . .. ]

 

[Shimmishim]

4300@1.32volts

I have a vid of 1.2125.

Runs hot but stable at 4.3 with only 1.32 (+0.1 from stock).

this is on water as well...

don't understand why some E0's run super hot while others run super cool... makes no sense at all!

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: BonzaiDuck


[I don't want to say it, seeking not to offend . . . . but we . . . . are ALL . . . . FREAKING . . . CRA-ZY!! It's OK -- I accept it . . .. ]

Yes...there is no ryhme or reason to any of this.

My CPUs since Jan of this year

E6750 -- E8400 - Q9450 - E8600


Shimmishim, I have mine at the exact settings you do, and Im loading about 10-15C less. What is your cooling solution?

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: BonzaiDuck


[I don't want to say it, seeking not to offend . . . . but we . . . . are ALL . . . . FREAKING . . . CRA-ZY!! It's OK -- I accept it . . .. ]

Yes...there is no ryhme or reason to any of this.

My CPUs since Jan of this year

E6750 -- E8400 - Q9450 - E8600


Shimmishim, I have mine at the exact settings you do, and Im loading about 10-15C less. What is your cooling solution?

dtek fuzion rev1, mcp655, thermochill pa120.2, 2 yate loon d12sm.

my 8400 with 1.37 volts at 4.25 runs around 50-ish.

confusing...

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

Well, my RAM (8gig of ddr2-800 Patriot) passed memtest at 440FSB last night, so I'll try to up my CPU speed now that I know my RAM won't cause a problem. Only needed 1.9V on the RAM, and 1.4V on the NB to be stable at 440FSB. I doubt I will get over 4.4GHz, without having too high temps.

 

[BuckeyeInNC]

Originally posted by: Shimmishim

don't understand why some E0's run super hot while others run super cool... makes no sense at all!

I think this is a result of people using different programs to determine their core temps. My core temps as reported by Coretemp and Hwmonitor were MUCH higher (10 - 15 degrees Celsius higher) than reported by Realtemp.

I am running stable at 4.4 Ghz, Vcore at 1.28 (reported by CPUZ) with 31 Celsius idle and no higher than 58 Celsius under 100% load.

 

[rgallant]

Originally posted by: BuckeyeInNC

Originally posted by: Shimmishim

don't understand why some E0's run super hot while others run super cool... makes no sense at all!

I think this is a result of people using different programs to determine their core temps. My core temps as reported by Coretemp and Hwmonitor were MUCH higher (10 - 15 degrees Celsius higher) than reported by Realtemp.

I am running stable at 4.4 Ghz, Vcore at 1.28 (reported by CPUZ) with 31 Celsius idle and no higher than 58 Celsius under 100% load.

-it seems core temp should have the tjmax with -10 down to 95 ,mine idles at 31c load 51c- computor room temp @ 26c with that.

-I have mine running orthos stable @ 4.12 with 1.184v in CPU-Z 146.5 won't post @ 4.2 with that voltage ,haven't tried to up it yet. still tracking sub system temps .memory seems to run hotter at less speed.

-but does any one know why on the retail box it states the max voltage at 1.26 [is that the default play and play auto voltage max maybe ?]and the intel specs. state a voltage range of 0.85 - 1.362 and Just so I'am clear , the 1.362 would be whats reported on CPU-Z right.? if CPU-z is correct. if so , there could be lots of head room for 7\24 down the road.

-new overclock's mag on line. http://cde.cerosmedia.com/over...1G48a94db6ad6e2769.cde

-core temps 0.99.2 is out

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: Shimmishim
4300@1.32volts

I have a vid of 1.2125.

Runs hot but stable at 4.3 with only 1.32 (+0.1 from stock).

this is on water as well...

don't understand why some E0's run super hot while others run super cool... makes no sense at all!

Raise the Multi, lower the FSB, and you might need less Vcore for stability at 10 x 430. Lower Vcore will help your temps too.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Some chips have greater leakage currents, thus higher temps. Thats just the way things are. I have a pair of E2140s, they overclock to 3.2 fine, but they run damn warm. 89C at load.

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Some chips have greater leakage currents, thus higher temps. Thats just the way things are. I have a pair of E2140s, they overclock to 3.2 fine, but they run damn warm. 89C at load.

Hell yah, Larry. Roast those SOB's.

Here's my E8400 4.5g @ 78C:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ja...to#5161909657873254338

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: jaredpace

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Some chips have greater leakage currents, thus higher temps. Thats just the way things are. I have a pair of E2140s, they overclock to 3.2 fine, but they run damn warm. 89C at load.

Hell yah, Larry. Roast those SOB's.

Here's my E8400 4.5g @ 78C:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ja...to#5161909657873254338

Do I smell something burning?

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: BonzaiDuck


[I don't want to say it, seeking not to offend . . . . but we . . . . are ALL . . . . FREAKING . . . CRA-ZY!! It's OK -- I accept it . . .. ]

Yes...there is no ryhme or reason to any of this.

My CPUs since Jan of this year

E6750 -- E8400 - Q9450 - E8600


Shimmishim, I have mine at the exact settings you do, and Im loading about 10-15C less. What is your cooling solution?

oh you dont want me to join in your list.

I probably topple mark even, by 2x this year

I went on a yorkie binge. Yeah, it was expensive but fun!

:T

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

4.3 @ 1.344

Just started priming again, it did run 1hr, but I stopped it to use my PC. Temps are now 62C with a Vendetta2 and 1200rpm scythe.

What are everyone's VTT and GTL settings? Wondering if playing with those might let me lower the Vcore a bit. (I'm Currently at default VTT and GTL's)

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
4.3 @ 1.344

Originally posted by: Shimmishim
4300@1.32volts

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/8711/e8600lz0.jpg
4.3 ghz @ 32C idle

1.344, 1.32, and 1.32 Vcores

GJ guys, whats the average for 4400mhz or 4500mhz? Anyone dare to try?

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: AleleVanuatu
10x multi is too low though! Want 12x or even 11x at least if im going to shell out 220$ for a chip!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103289

Up to 14.5 max!

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: AleleVanuatu
10x multi is too low though! Want 12x or even 11x at least if im going to shell out 220$ for a chip!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103289

Up to 14.5 max!

LOL! Ill keep my 10X

 

[Shimmishim]

These are definitely nice chips. I've already sold this one. I may give another one a try.

 

[Dadofamunky]

Originally posted by: JPB
:shocked: WOW :shocked:

That is amazing. Great job Ocguy31. You may be changing my mind to go with the E8600 instead of the Quad 9450.

Yeah, that's a slam dunk for me too. I just don't want to bounce around between dual- and quad-cores. My spouse would kill me! The E8600 will be a NIIIICE upgrade from an E6750 when I get around to it. I've already bought a new HSF for it.

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
Holding at 4.1GHz, but I lowered the multi to memtest my RAM, so far, it's memtest stable at 425Mhz.

This week, I'll try and test up to 450FSB on the RAM (just to be optimistic for the CPU OC)

Then I'll start back with upping the CPU again to see where I can go. I want to stay under 1.4V to be safe, and with decent temps still, since I don't use any leaf-blower fans.

That is just unbelievable at stock. I think I'm going to hold out for an E0 stepping (I'm having a hard time finding them so far). I like this because I really don't like jacking up the voltage.

Originally posted by: BonzaiDuck
I wish I were clairvoyant. I got my E8400 in June or July, and the price on the E8600 would've given a better bang for the buck. Whatever E8x00 version, I GOT to HAVE that E0 STEPPING!!

I'm on the verge of going through CPUs like a gorilla on a food-binge dispatches bananas.

[I don't want to say it, seeking not to offend . . . . but we . . . . are ALL . . . . FREAKING . . . CRA-ZY!! It's OK -- I accept it . . .. ]

LOL. And video cards, and hard disks, and... it never freakin' stops! That is a GOOD metaphor, though. A haiku:

Upgrading madness
brutally empties wallet
peanut butter meals

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

I'm stable at 430x10 now, 8 hours Prime95 stable. Had to bump up the voltage a tad to 1.37V, with stock GTL settings (VTT = 1.16V). I'm going to try and see if I can drop the voltage a bit as well, maybe down to 1.36V.

I don't know if I want to go any higher, temps are already ~65-67C during my prime run (still hot down south here in Atlanta), and bumping up the voltage more will only increase the heat output. Plus since I run 2560x1600, I am way VC limited anyway, so it doesn't seem worth it.

Perhaps I will try tweaking the GTL's to see if I can get the voltage down a bit, if so, then I would try and up my OC. Anyone think that would help?

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
Perhaps I will try tweaking the GTL's to see if I can get the voltage down a bit, if so, then I would try and up my OC. Anyone think that would help?

It most likely would. You should start your own thread about that, though.

 

[Dadofamunky]

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
I'm stable at 430x10 now, 8 hours Prime95 stable. Had to bump up the voltage a tad to 1.37V, with stock GTL settings (VTT = 1.16V). I'm going to try and see if I can drop the voltage a bit as well, maybe down to 1.36V.

I don't know if I want to go any higher, temps are already ~65-67C during my prime run (still hot down south here in Atlanta), and bumping up the voltage more will only increase the heat output. Plus since I run 2560x1600, I am way VC limited anyway, so it doesn't seem worth it.

Perhaps I will try tweaking the GTL's to see if I can get the voltage down a bit, if so, then I would try and up my OC. Anyone think that would help?

Seriously rocks. Yeah, you might need to give up 100MHz or so to keep the voltages comfortable. I'm getting one in a few days and will be popping that into my rig and seeing if my MicroATX system can pass 4 GHz! 10x400 sounds like no sweat!

 

[ShoNuff]

Ocguy31 you have a great CPU on your hands. I have the same CPU (batch and pack date) and it does 3.5GHz stable around 1.39v on the Ramapge Extreme. My memory is holding me back but, that is another story.

If you are adventerous and really want to push your proc...check this out.

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: ShoNuff
I have the same CPU (batch and pack date) and it does 3.5GHz stable around 1.39v

lol? You could probably get almost 4.5G out of 1.39v.

 

[ShoNuff]

Originally posted by: jaredpace

Originally posted by: ShoNuff
I have the same CPU (batch and pack date) and it does 3.5GHz stable around 1.39v

lol? You could probably get almost 4.5G out of 1.39v.

Ha! You know I ment 4.5...LOL