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The Official OC (OverClocking) Thread!
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7. May 2007 @ 13:07 |
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At a genuine 23dB and 51CFM, that S-Flex is an excellent match between airflow and performance, especially considering the Thermaltake Thunderblade and the likes can barely push 40% more airflow, at 36dB+.
I really don't see why people go for fans that are above that sort of level.
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docTY
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7. May 2007 @ 13:33 |
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I really don't see why people go for fans that are above that sort of level.
it depends on the user, i built my father's system with a similar mindset that you have Sam...being as quiet as possible for 24/7 usage while not truly pushing the OC'in levels to the degree i would if it were my own system. :)
when time comes for me to build another rig on AIR for myself, you can bet that i will put a crazy loud fan w/ 110CFMs on full speed on another Thermalright Ultra Extreme (i have a set of 6 SilverStone FM121's that will truly push the limits on air cooling)...different people have different ideal purposes for their builds, i personally could care less about noise being a factor, i push ALL my own builds to the extreme given the hardware i have and utilize; for you, i understand it's about a decent overclock with noise levels being as low as possible for your ideal system.
once i find some time to build it, i'm actually picking up the Zalman HD160XT Home theater enclosure for my living room where noise levels will be as near silent as i can possibly make it (will be using my remaining Scythe fans for this purpose). different build for a different purpose, as the silver enclosure matches perfectly with my current home theater setup and will fit nicely on my component rack w/ the 7" touch-screen digital LCD :) given the high-end hardware i'm going to be using with it, it'll perform it's job nicely and be the quietest PC i've ever built. something that even YOU could be proud of in terms of noise levels, or lack thereof~
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7. May 2007 @ 13:33 |
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I think the operation was a success! It's in the low 90s today and my room temp has been at about 29-30C for a couple of hours with just the ceiling fan on. The CPU is running at 32C, with a MB temp of 39C. I usually turn on the AC in my room at this point but I decided to see what the temps would be after a few hours. Looks like I won't have any temperature related problems. The Smart Fan Control in the setup works very well in the PWM mode with my Arctic Freezer 7 Pro/PWM. Even as hot as it is in here right now, the HSF is only running 1200 rpm. I've tried other temperature controllers before, but this is the first one I've used that works better than just running the fans at full speed. Much quieter too! Maybe there is something to this PWM control, as it works very well and I'll continue to use it!
With the temperatures getting as high as 115+F during the summer, I may have to turn on the Thermal Management (C1E), but that's OK too as it also works very well. It idles at 2.0GHz but comes right up to 3.25GHz when needed. Encode times remain the same!
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humzaSM
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7. May 2007 @ 14:03 |
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thanks for your opinion im will be getting a Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme along with three Scythe s-flex fans 120mm hopefully the top model one for the heat sink and the other two replacing my crapy raidmax case fans. hopefully they will work better at cooling the system. ill get back to you in a view days when they have arrived!
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docTY
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7. May 2007 @ 14:17 |
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@humzaSM
sounds like a plan, i really do like the Scythe fans, even though i don't have the highest model/performance one...they are great for keeping the system cool and at a very bearable noise level for those that want a "quieter" PC. i think they will suit your needs just fine, let us know how things turn out for you~
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7. May 2007 @ 14:43 |
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My hands down favourite, like any other silent PC enthusiast is the Nexus case fan, but for those who want a bit more than 47CFM, the Scythe S-Flex series is the best option.
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pszczoll
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7. May 2007 @ 16:29 |
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ok i would like go for the limits and performance , even if i will need to change to water cooling and get better memory (if needed) , thats the exactly thing , im new in oc and i want to try it to max , and than chose specified by me settings.
if i would need to change for water coling and different memory what would you recommend? .
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7. May 2007 @ 16:39 |
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Going for different memory to what you currently have is a bit excessive I think. You're welcome to try watercooling to get better temperatures if you like.
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7. May 2007 @ 16:56 |
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new ram that is water cooled... 2 birds, 1 stone? not really sure how these oc tbh.
i would cut your teeth on what you have then see were you could improve when you know the limits of what you have.
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xXxBG
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7. May 2007 @ 16:57 |
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Guys my bios have nothing about my processor that i can change
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7. May 2007 @ 16:57 |
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sorry xxxbg but which type of mobo?
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pszczoll
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7. May 2007 @ 17:25 |
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i got p5b deluxe with new e6600 cpu and 700w psu , ac freezer pro cpu fan , corsair xms2 2x 1gb 6400 pro with heatsink .
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xXxBG
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7. May 2007 @ 18:13 |
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no idea how do i find out
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xXxBG
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7. May 2007 @ 18:21 |
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I think model: 0UW457
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7. May 2007 @ 23:23 |
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@pszczoll
A lot of people tend to think water cooling is hard work and dangerous to the system.
It's actuall very easy to do, and perfectly safe if you take your time and do it slowly and carefully.
If you give me your top budget, I'll put a list of parts together for you.
You also need to let me know what parts you want to cool, and how you expect to mount the radiator, also whether or not you want passive or active, the latter being cooler (and better) but louder.
You can go for CPU only, or CPU/Chipset/GPU/
Changing the memory will only help you if you want to try and get some way past 3.6Ghz, because then you need to crank the FSB up, and it will help stability by maintaining a 1:1 ratio between CPU and memory.
The memory you have will likely go to DDR900 with a bit of extra voltage and some slacker timings.
You can keep the memory cooler by adding the Corsair Airflow fan, it fits over the memory quiet easily.
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pszczoll
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8. May 2007 @ 04:38 |
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I dont have any idea how much those things cost, so im not sure what budget i should get for it , if its gonna be $200 i can get it , if its gonna be more i can get it to :). Cpu is main part that i want to cool , chipset also , im not sure about gpu im gonna probably get one that already got water cooling on it.
Make list of parts i need , parts that are gonna keep my pc stable when im gonna be on 3.6 and even more , i dont want to get something thats gonna keep my temps pretty good on 3.6 or more but something thats gonna gave me more options for further overclocking. Something good.
about memory im gonna keep what i got now, if im gonna need something faster or something that overclock better im gonna get it later.
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8. May 2007 @ 05:36 |
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humzaSM
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8. May 2007 @ 07:01 |
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ordered the parts today should arrive in a fiew days!! :)
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8. May 2007 @ 07:30 |
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humzaSM,
here is the chipset fan I used on my NB and SB heatsinks. it will take a little ingenuity on your part to mount them to the heatsinks. if I remember right, I used #6 sheetmetal screws to mount the one on the NB HS and #4 machine screws to mount the one on the SB HS. you will need to remove the HS cover plates while you have them off to reseat them with artic silver 5.
they work a charm and move almost twice the air of other 40mm fans. you have your choice of sleeve and heatsink color. they're 3 pin so they'll attach directly to the case fan and power receptacles on the mobo.
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8. May 2007 @ 08:25 |
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This lot is from FrozenCPU in the States.
I think that some parts are well over priced, but you?ll need to look about to see where do the best deals.
As you see, it?s not cheap, but I?ll leave it with you to decide what if anything to go with.
I would however advise away from buying a pre-built kit.
The Swiftech kit is $250, this lot would be about $280 if you went for a cheaper reservoir, cheaper if you just do the CPU not the chipset as well.
CoolingWorks CoolRad-32T Triple 120mm Radiator $64
This is about the cheapest I could find, and it does have the barbs pre-fitted.
Swiftech MCB-120? Revision 2 "Radbox" Radiator/Fan Housing ? Black $20
This will allow you to mount the radiator on the rear of the case using the rear fan mount screw holes.
XSPC 5.25" Bay Reservoir ? Black $60
I get this for £15, so why they are charging $60 I haven?t goy a clue.
You can do without a reservoir altogether but then you?ll need to get the filler port listed below and a t-junction 3-way splitter and extra barbs to go with it.
Filler ports are very useful anyway for filling up, so you can bleed the system easier.
There are also cheaper reservoirs for only $20.
Swiftech Apogee GT Extreme Performance Universal CPU Waterblock (Socket 462/478/603/604/754/775/939/940/AM2/F) $56
This covers every CPU going, is very well rated and has all the barbs and clamps you need in the box.
Swiftech MCW30 SLI Chipset Water Block $30
Same as the CPU block
PrimoChill ICE Non-Conductive Liquid Cooling Fluid (32 oz.) $20
This was the cheapest I could see, you can go with this, or distilled water and anti-freeze.
For the extra bit of money it makes life very easy and pretty risk free.
You?ll need most of a 32oz bottle for a system, maybe 1 extra as a spare.
Danger Den Fillport $13
For filling/bleeding the system (not essential, but you need either this or a reservoir, both is just easier for filling).
Tygon Anti-Kink 1/2" ID (5/8" OD) Tubing $3.25 per foot
This is the best there is, but I personally use MasterKleer 7/16? tubing, as its nearly as good, half the price and gives a far tighter fit.
If you get 12 foot of tubing, that will be more than enough, that will give you a bit of spare in case you mess up, or for adding a GPU block later.
1/2" ID Reusable Clamp ? Black $1.00 each.
You?ll need 2 for the radiator barbs, 2 for a reservoir and another 1 for the filler port if you get it.
If you also go for the filler port then you?ll also need 3 for the t-junction 3 way splitter.
Danger Den G 1/4" High Flow Thread Barb - 1/2" ID $2.49 each
2 for the reservoir, and 3 more if you get the t-junction.
Danger Den 1/2" Delrin T-Fitting $8.00
Use this if you get the filler port.
Fitting Thread Sealant Tape $5.00
Any plumber thread tape will do if you already have some.
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humzaSM
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8. May 2007 @ 09:36 |
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do they fit on the existing heat sinks or do you have to buy new ones?
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8. May 2007 @ 09:48 |
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They screw directly on the top on the heatsink.
This is my P5WDH with fans fitted on both the SB and NB.
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humzaSM
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8. May 2007 @ 10:55 |
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cool what water cooler you using?
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8. May 2007 @ 11:30 |
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Originally posted by BigDK:
You may well be pleased to hear that your batch is a very good one.
On air it's been clocked up to 4.2 GHz.
Very lucky indeed.
4.2ghz on air! Ok now how can I find out if one similar is a good clocker and whats the downside if its not? I need a new chip so if these can be OC'd so much with air then I think this is the way forward?
Asus Comando mobo, Q6600 G0, 2gig Corsair Dominator PC8500 1066mhz, Nvidia 7600GS sonic 256mb, Modded-Thermaltake Bach VX with custom fan and air tunnel, 750w thermaltake modular PSU, 37gb Rapter, 3x baracuda 500gig, 1x baracuda 750gig, 22" Asus MW221u w/s, Creative S750 Gigaworks 7.1 surround
2x Laing DDC Ultras with custom tops, 2xBlack Ice GT 360mm Rads with 6x Xilence120mm fans, D-tek fuzion CPU block, EK nb/sb/gpu and both sets of mosfets water blocks, 2x 250ml reservoirss, full 1/2" tubing set up.
Watercooled Xbox360 too......!
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pszczoll
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8. May 2007 @ 12:22 |
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Do you mean i need all those parts? , ohh its a lot of them :) , heh we gonna play lego again =).
Ok, you gave me some place to pick from those parts , but im not sure what is gonna work with what, so if you could just pick all parts that you would chose , so thats gonna be able to work when builded. i think im gonna be able to get it in about 4 weeks :/.
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