EggXpert

 On the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 motherboard it states for memory standard : DDR3 2000+/1333

 What does the 2000+ mean? Is that the fastest you can run the memory at when its overclocked??

Thanks,

schemer

How a bout a quick overclocking lesson? :)

Thanks,

schemer

I have to run but will check back later today. Questions I need answered is how to overclock (voltages up etc) and must I do all of the devices like cpu, ram and vc together or can I do them separate?

Thanks

Intel Core i7-920 Overclocking Guide

 Overclocking Intel's Core i7 920

 Overclocking: Core i7 Vs. Phenom II

It will give you a full pic of OCing.

There's plenty of revs out there to get an idea of what your cpu will do on that board, http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/motherboards/2009/03/16/gigabyte-ga-ex58-ud3r/9, assuming you're using an 920. Realize all chips have their own cpacities, so what works for one may not for the next. It will certainly help if you have a D0 step as opposed to a C0, but I've run and seen some C0s go higher, save for higher temps. Overall though the D0s rule the earlier step.

If you want to OC for some screen shot braggin rights, cool, but if you're looking for performance gain, up to 24/7, don't worry about the memory speed too much, all the current revs show there isn't much performance gain on ram speeds over 1333, as opposed to 1600-2000 (haven't really seen to many >2000 so reserve that one.) The CPU is certainly the best focus for PG.

The good thing is the UD gigabyte boards provide added cooling with the added Cu layer. Watch your Vregs though, it'll spike easy on most boards, which is why I ended up saggin down a Classified for myself (b/i Vreg control.)

Lastly, OC incrementally, take her up slow, and you'll inevitably get a good idea of what your chip can do.

GL, Penetel

Thanks IntelGuy. That will give me some great reading. I appreciate it.

schemer

I think I have that covered with this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

And this cooler:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019&Tpk=Zalman%20CNPS9700LED

:)

Penewab2007,

 Thanks for the added info. I have built many systems but never overclocked them for fear of burning up the processors. I should practice on some of my old stuff. But nowadays the mainboards have become more overclocker friendly. I just want to be able to do a few minor adjustments without fear of living on the edge of someone else's cpu. :)

Schemer