Nuclear Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 AMD ! shakes head and walks away.......... Not quite ready for prime time yet. I agree that AMD isn't quite up to snuff yet, but they are so much fun to overclock that it makes it a little better. I really like the plethora of motherboard and RAM options they give as well. I also think that people will be a little happier with the 955 in a few days, it's still no real competition for the i7...but it's definitely a nice step in the right directions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I agree that AMD isn't quite up to snuff yet, but they are so much fun to overclock that it makes it a little better. I really like the plethora of motherboard and RAM options they give as well. I completely agree. Intel has the performance right now but when it comes to overclocking I always like messing with AMD chips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I completely agree. Intel has the performance right now but when it comes to overclocking I always like messing with AMD chips. not to mention it being an overclocking project that wont leave you broke I'm going to do back to back comparisons between my Q9450 and the new 940 I have coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cssorkinman Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 My best effort so far .... on air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 My best effort so far .... on air. what's the volts on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cssorkinman Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 what's the volts on that? I was running 1.44 volts at that time. I was able to boot up at 4.1GHZ on that voltage (200X20.5 multi) but when i opened three windows of cpuz and the vista snipping tool it quickly got unstable. I am a bit afraid to push too hard....as i am not really all that experienced at overclocking. I ran superpi @ 3.875 Ghz on 1.4 volts and the temp on the core got up to 52 C. I am using the stock HSF setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate794 Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 can i use the cpuz validator in my sig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I was running 1.44 volts at that time. I was able to boot up at 4.1GHZ on that voltage (200X20.5 multi) but when i opened three windows of cpuz and the vista snipping tool it quickly got unstable.I am a bit afraid to push too hard....as i am not really all that experienced at overclocking. I ran superpi @ 3.875 Ghz on 1.4 volts and the temp on the core got up to 52 C. I am using the stock HSF setup. thats awesome for a stock cooler , I can't wait until my 940 arrives Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cssorkinman Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I sure am impressed with this rig, it seems to love to go fast. I really like my motherboard too its an msi dka 790 GX . If i had it to do over again i might go with different ram tho... i have ocz 1066 fatality edition , and cant seem to press anything over 1000 mhz out of it.... : ( . I went with the 9800 gtx + video card too , which is ok but the radeon 4870 for about 50 bucks more would have been a better choice . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cssorkinman Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Check out the top overclock available in AMD's AOD program. I guess everyone needs a goal. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ajmatson Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I was running 1.44 volts at that time. I was able to boot up at 4.1GHZ on that voltage (200X20.5 multi) but when i opened three windows of cpuz and the vista snipping tool it quickly got unstable.I am a bit afraid to push too hard....as i am not really all that experienced at overclocking. I ran superpi @ 3.875 Ghz on 1.4 volts and the temp on the core got up to 52 C. I am using the stock HSF setup. Nominal voltage for the 940 is 1.5v so you can add a bit more juice just watch your temps. I have been able to push the 940 to 1.55v with no effects but on liquid cooling and was able to be fully benchmark stable at 3.99GHz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Check out the top overclock available in AMD's AOD program. I guess everyone needs a goal. lol lol ya, have fun with that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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