i7 Questions

[Relion]

1. What is the normal temp for stock speeds (i7 920)?

2. What temperature measurement program should I be using?

3. What would be a good temperature to aim for for 24/7 use after overclocking?

4. Anyone has a good i7 overclocking guide ? (Extra points for Gigabyte's UD3r motherboard )

Thanks !

 

[Gillbot]

1: depends on the cooler and ambient temps

2: real temp?

3: depends on ambients, cooler, etc.

4: search?

 

[Relion]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
1: depends on the cooler and ambient temps
Can I have a range or something. Say if temp is 25C you could expect XXC

2: real temp?
Perfect, I just downloaded Core Temp and Real Temp. I am on the right path then.

3: depends on ambients, cooler, etc.
Same as 1.

4: search?
That is the first thing I did, and that is why I am asking questions here. I have not found anything good enough and thought maybe my fellow forumers could help me.

 

[GLeeM]

Hey Relion

1. I've seen reported: Idle 30-50+ Load 50-85+!
This really won't help you much, it's like Gillbot says

2. Real Temp

3. Pretty much what Gillbot said, but maybe I can expand: some people are comfortable at 80 :shocked: others won't go over 55. I have mine 24/7 under load so I am not comfortable over 70.
i7 920 D0 3.8GHz 1.19volts

4. I haven't been real happy with any guide, so I have been feeling my way and reading the forum for tidbits here and there.

I will add that my mobo (Asus P6T Deluxe V2) will increase core volt as you increase BCLK if you don't put in a setting, kind of surprised me. I have been trying to see how high I can go with low volt to keep temps down.

 

[readymix]

my experience comparing i7-950 to q9650, at stock (3 ghz), both run approximately 10 degrees above ambient during typical computing. i7 may be as much as 2 degrees cooler but why quibble. up near 4 ghz both run about 14-15 above ambient, with i7 needing .06 fewer volts. (not nessessarily stable but sufficient to surf and email without bsod) During prime95 runs, i7 is anywhere from 8-10 degrees higher going to the high 60's. as measured by coretemp and a TR ultra exrtreme. fwiw, i generally overclock at a leasurely pace and modestly high. i ended with my q9650 steady at 3750 and for the most part remain at stock with i7 3 months in, though have been up to 4.4 ghz. guess i'll shot for a toasty 20 above ambient for the months of december and january, idle.

 

[Relion]

Thank you for your answers ! I think something is wrong with my i7, at around 25C ambient I am getting 50-53C idle. Ill try re-seating the HS tomorrow and reapplying thermal paste.

Edit: That is without overclocking

 

[GLeeM]

1. I've seen reported: Idle 30-50+ Load 50-85+!

I might be off, maybe I should say Idle 40-55+

Check temp under load before re-seating, it might not go up all that much and you want to know for comparison anyway.

Use CPU-Z to check Core Voltage default, then test temps with 0.05 or even 0.1 less volts to see how much it affects your temps.

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: Relion
Thank you for your answers ! I think something is wrong with my i7, at around 25C ambient I am getting 50-53C idle. Ill try re-seating the HS tomorrow and reapplying thermal paste.

Edit: That is without overclocking

Your not alone. I'm at the same idle temps on my rig below. Using oem fan with bolt-down kit and intel pins cut off. Tried reseating.....same temps. I ordered a new HSF......Rev c .

 

[Relion]

I re oriented and reseated my HS. Cleared the cabling (it was a mess) and added a second frontal fan. Temps dropped 13C (and it was a very hot day)
Overclocked to 3.4 and after some minutes of Priming it is not reaching 65C. Thanks all for the feedback and help !