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The Official OC (OverClocking) Thread!
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2. January 2008 @ 13:03 |
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Yeah the price difference isn't that much but I prefer Crucial over Corsair.
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2. January 2008 @ 13:51 |
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Is there a reason that you do? ALso the Crucial set of pc2-8500 is actually 5 bucks more.
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2. January 2008 @ 13:57 |
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Most people around here tend to use Crucial. I've personally have had very good experience with them.
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2. January 2008 @ 15:37 |
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hey guys, when overclocking using a Thermalright Ultra 120 is a superb idea right?...but do you need a fan? if you do, can you use a 80mm fan instead of a 120mm, very curious.
Any one here have a GA-P35-DS3P motherboard? is it any good
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2. January 2008 @ 16:03 |
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Try to get a 120mm fan, its going to make much less noise. Also many of us here use the GA-P35-DS3 motherboard. The variations offer some different things but they are mostly the same.
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2. January 2008 @ 16:38 |
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yeah, the P version supports CrossFire, and i not getting dual GPU's so it basically no use to me. Yes getting a 120mm fan is a better idea.
What is the difference between the Ultra 120 and the Ultra Extreme?
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2. January 2008 @ 16:49 |
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Originally posted by GTR35:
hey guys, when overclocking using a Thermalright Ultra 120 is a superb idea right?...but do you need a fan? if you do, can you use a 80mm fan instead of a 120mm, very curious.
Any one here have a GA-P35-DS3P motherboard? is it any good
Either of the Ultra 120's are a good choice, but the Xetreme version is a step above with the 2 extra pipes and has actually prooven to be more effective then ThermalRight's own iFX-14 (twin tower version). You can mount any size fan you can get to size up, just as long as you can get it to tie down and plug in, you're good to go.
For stock cooling, yes, you can run without a fan and still be as cool if not more but much quieter (speaking for E6x50 models). Although, adding one and even two (in a push/pull config) can make big difference in overclocking performance.
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2. January 2008 @ 16:57 |
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@GTR35
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Thermalright Ultra 120 is a superb idea right?...
As long as it fits in your case...or on your M/B...it does not fit in...or on...all of them...
Also consider clearances to P/S...and particularly the P/S fan...You do not want the (2) fans...working against each other...
You should also consider the airflow pattern wanted in your case...and on your M/B components...If you are using M/B with Heat Pipes that want cooling from the CPU Cooler...a downward firing cooler...or a flower cooler...might be more in order...
You have to consider all the components...as a whole system...in determining what particular component you want to use...
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2. January 2008 @ 17:46 |
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Lp531,
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You have to consider all the components...as a whole system...in determining what particular component you want to use...
Couldn't have said it better myself!
First off, the Extreme is not going to fit in the majority of the cases that most of us here have! It's 160.6mm high and 132mm wide! It also weighs a whopping 790g. I have no desire to have that much weight hanging at a 90 degree angle, from my motherboard! Add a fan or two and the weight goes up even more!
Most of us here are not seeking every last .01GHz they can squeeze out of their CPU, they are seeking good overall reliable every day performance, knowing that when they start up their computer every day, that it's going to work and do the job they want and expect it to do! Very few of us here would ever need or want such a monster! There are many proven CPU Coolers out there that fill our needs, for much less money and do the job we need it to do. Need is the key word here! More than that is just unnecessary overkill!
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Russ
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2. January 2008 @ 18:46 |
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Just to clear it up as to not be mislead. The Extreme version is exactly the same size/shape as the non Xtreme version of the ThermalRight Ultra 120. It has fit every Intel LGA775 mobo I have listed in all my past post. Since most are following toward the Gigabyte, I can say it fits perfectly on each of the models I see listed in the past year of post. It works in either direction of placement only concidering high-rise RAM such as Dominators on some small mobos if fan is set facing up toward PSU. In fan facing backwards, it comes right to edge of mobo. So unless you have sch a tight case where PSU is actually touching mobo edge, you simply mount fan w/ plastic tie.
As for the case, most of the cases Other then micro or small form factor, are suitable for this cooler with an average of 1/8 - 1/4 inch clearance to case inside door. PM me if you need closer tolerances of case door clearance and such.
As I stated before, it is a good choice for many uses. Perfect for mild OC w/ quiet cooling. I thought I saw a lot of us asking for that. And I dont read of a lot of mobile LAN party gamers, so no worry there. Even though I have moved mine many times in good care, both on the open road and around the office. So it's not about maxing anything out, it's just about good solid performance. Yet having that extra room under the hood. Can't be any worse tehn buying a big truck w/ 4x4 and never even testing it out. But hey, guess the 4x4 stcker looks cool. Lol!
nevertheless, they do make a 90mm version ThermalRight Ultra 90 Extreme that is every bit as good for everyday use w/ slightly more fan speed, yet still has OC potential over even the biggest Zalmans to date
Hope that helps clear things up.
Good Luck To All!
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2. January 2008 @ 19:32 |
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"Quality Or Performance Cooling"
For those that do find themselves in small cases, look to the Thermal Ultra 90 or 90A. The 1st is the 12 pipe version of the origional Ultra 90A. The 90A is the 6 pipe varient. I haven't had a chance to buy and test the new 12 pipe model but I can give you examples to compare to the faved Artic Cooling Freezer commonly used here.
The ThermalRight Ultra 90A with exact fan off the Artic Cooling Freezer improved by a few C and only got better as better fan was changed. However, if one is already used of the noise of the origional fan then it is cool to note that Artic Cooling make this 4pin fan in both a push and pull fasion so you can again get that extreme cooling somewhat closer to that of the bigger Ultra 120.
I was able to run set of Sythe 90mm on the Ultra 90A (6 pipe) in a push pull manner to geting a good performance. Fairly close behind the Ultra 120 (10 pipe) w/ single Sythe 120 and the numbers were good even if the noise was up. But since a lot of us reach for numbers then it's worth mentioning.
The Artic Cooling 120 fan fits the Ultra 120 fine and is a bonus now since most newer mobos are not supporting 3-pin fan control anymore. The other thing to state, is that these Artic Coling fans look cool as is but if you add a skinned shroud around it, you can shave of another 1 - 2C. I used hardened rice paper but any hobbiest air plane tissue coated in Dope hardener does the trick and can be made to look col if you add coler and UV treatment.
Just thought I'd mention it with something most users here can relate to and have a refference.
Clock On!
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2. January 2008 @ 22:26 |
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NuckNFuts,
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As for the case, most of the cases Other then micro or small form factor, are suitable for this cooler with an average of 1/8 - 1/4 inch clearance to case inside door. PM me if you need closer tolerances of case door clearance and such.
It's not that the case isn't wide enough it's the fact that many cases come with a fan mounted to the case cover, pretty much in line with the CPU. I have a Cooler Master Cavalier case that's 8" wide with a fan in the door (optional,my choice). On an 8" wide case there is not enough room unless you remove the fan, something I'm not willing to do. At 160.5mm it's right at 33.9mm or 1.33" taller than the Arctic and there's less than 1/2" between the fan and the cooler.
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It works in either direction of placement only concidering high-rise RAM such as Dominators on some small mobos if fan is set facing up toward PSU.
I would never accept a CPU Cooler that blew it's air into the fan of my PSU. These get warm enough all by themselves without help from any outside heat source. Either the Dominators or the cooler would have to go. I do agree that for someone seeking a quieter PC should consider one if they have the room for it. Sam's results with the Tunig Tower proves that!
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The 90A is the 6 pipe varient.
I was under the impression that these were actually 3 pipe coolers as each pair is just a single pipe that just goes through the block and not soldered to a hole bored in it. That's why you only see 3 crimped and soldered ends on top of the cooler. I used to call mine a 6 pipe cooler but was corrected by someone here. I could be wrong though.
Best Regards,
Russ
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2. January 2008 @ 22:57 |
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I was under the impression that these were actually 3 pipe coolers
Yes, this is correct and I was only mentioning it in a way that appeared standard for the average. But yes, All I mentioned are a through pipe. Builders tend to reffer to the doubled amount. So the eXtreme 120 ends up as 6 actual pipes (to date, the most to fit on the CPU cooler base). The iFX-14 uses 5 larger 8mm pipes but utilizing the same surface area on cooler base. My tes showed that the 6 @ 6mm cooled better by 3c then the 5 @ 8mm.
Sony PSP/PS3,
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ASUS RAMPAGE EXTREME (X48) w/ Q6600 @ 3.81GHz, 422x9 @ DDR1680 6-7-6-20 @ 1.71v
ASUS CROSSHAIR w/ x2 6400+
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3. January 2008 @ 01:31 |
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well thnx for helping me out, i'll get the Ultra 120A. I wonder if it's difficult to install, i never tried installing third party coolers.
Pull and push facter, won't the 2 fans to close to each other on the heatsink?
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3. January 2008 @ 09:57 |
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Hey guy i have question for yous.. I want to know what is the best way to control my fan speeds individually. Since i want a positive case ventilation i want to be able to adjust the intake to be less than the exhaust. I was thinking of getting a certain product which i provided a link for so you can check it out. If there is a free way or a better way please let me know. THank you in advance for your help.
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3. January 2008 @ 11:25 |
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Well if you have fans that plug into your motherboard headers, then you can use software like speedfan to control your fans.
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6. January 2008 @ 20:27 |
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ok guys I have never overclocked in my life but here is the board
intel Hazelton D865GVHZ
and the cpu is
intel celeron D 340 2933MHz (22x133)
I think its at 2.93 GHz so any help please
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6. January 2008 @ 21:12 |
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Do you have a aftermarket cooler? If not forget about it until you do. The Pentium D is a VERY hot running chip.
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6. January 2008 @ 21:13 |
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well actually nope lol but what if I keep the case open would that help?
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6. January 2008 @ 21:20 |
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It would probably mess up the whole ventilation. If you open up the case can you put a big ass fan right there?
For all I know you cant even overclock at all. So lets make sure you have the ability to overclock first. Is the PC a pre-built like a HP or Compaq? Or did you custom build it?
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6. January 2008 @ 21:22 |
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pre built fromm emachines
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6. January 2008 @ 21:24 |
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prutsos,
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intel Hazelton D865GVHZ
I don't think the Intel boards of that generation can be overclocked.
Abuzar,
That's a celeron D, not a Pentium D dual-core presler! LOL!! It's single core!
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6. January 2008 @ 21:29 |
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ok so can someone tell me what that means???
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6. January 2008 @ 21:31 |
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Oh shit I didn't even read. My bad. The only way you could overclock that would be software from windows. You might get maybe 100Mhz but you have a high chance of screwing it up if you do it from Windows. Give up the idea on your current PC.
I suggest the next time you want a PC build your own. If you post in the PC building thread we'll be more than happy to give you ideas.
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6. January 2008 @ 21:36 |
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