Rob

 

Did you ever post this somewhere?

 

"I'll post details on the final UEFI/BIOS settings used (including UEFI version etc.) ... changes were not difficult at all and I'm sure I could squeeze out more if I spent more time with it.  I only used ROG to display temps and voltage, pretty much handled everything else via the UEFI/BIOS"

 

I have everything running but need to figure out what I need to do to OC the creature.

 

Russ

Not the EFI screens (no screen captures so will need to take pictures), think I posted the Asus AI Suite screens somewhere in this thread.

 

Super busy right now -- will try to get to it later.

 

Cheers, Rob.

Not the EFI screens (no screen captures so will need to take pictures), think I posted the Asus AI Suite screens somewhere in this thread.

 

Super busy right now -- will try to get to it later.

 

Cheers, Rob.

Strange, have you connected a Usb stick before you go in to bios?

If you want save bios screen on usb , hit f12 to capture save to usb then scroll to next screen you want to capture hit f12 and save.

 

Works for me

 

Cheers Hasse

Rob

 

Thanks for the response. When you get a chance.

 

I thought I OC'd my unit but I didn't get any OC readings. Again it is OC for dummies.

 

Russ

Hi Russ,

 

Sorry didn't get a chance last night, swamped this week with home and work -- will get screenshots to you this weekend.  A "safe" and an "edge" EFI setup ... recommend the safe at 4.375 Ghz but will do both profiles.

 

Cheers, Rob.

Hi Rob,

 

Not so young aspirant here eagerly following in the steps of the master! My build follows yours quite closely and it will soon be completed. My CPU cooling solution is different - Corsair Hydro Series™ H110i GT 280mm, but after a brief period of head scratching I managed to install it successfully in the HAF X case. No mods were necessary. I just made creative use of the existing metal bridges on the case: mount the fans above and the radiator below and tighten the 8 fan screws firmly until neither the radiator nor the fans can be moved. My chosen preferred monitor will be the Asus ROG Swift PG278Q supported by 2 x Asus STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5 256 Bit NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Graphics Cards in SLI.

 

This thread has proved extremely useful (godsend?) as I doubt whether I would have attempted anything quite so ambitious. I have done a great deal of preparatory research surrounding this build and recorded that which I needed to accomplish a successful outcome including the successful overclock of the i7 5960X. There is no doubt that I am learning much which is new to me. Many thanks to everyone, especially your good self, for contributing to the thread.

 

I note that on the 23 Feb you wrote the following:

"I'll post details on the final UEFI/BIOS settings used (including UEFI version etc."

 

Indeed, you reinforced this intention on 22 April in the post to Russ immediately above mine. Perhaps you sent these screenshots directly to Russ. Would it be possible for you to post them here as well as it would be incredibly helpful for noviciates like me who are inexperienced in the mysterious art of overclocking?

 

Many thanks,

Regards,

Mike

Hi Mike,

 

You just got me before I started "adding" to this PC build ... a few more water cooling items on the way aimed at chipset (x99) and VRM along with some Titan X water blocks ... so my BIOS "may" change a little over the next week or two:

 

 

But here are some rock solid BIOS settings that I use for P3D ... these setting maybe a little different now, but when I made this build stability was key ... I can run 4.5 to 4.7 GHz but was concerned about VRM heat and video rendering would really heat things up so I back down for safety.  When I get the new water cooling add-ons installed and tested, I'll post newer BIOS settings, but here are my older ones:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers, Rob.

Yowser you are going to be a busy beaver - cool stuff

Hi Rob,

 

Wow! I know the HAF X case is huge but how on earth are you going to squeeze it all in?! Won't these additions have an adverse affect on the airflow through the case?

 

I note in image 1 that the CPU frequency is displayed as 3750MHz, whereas in image 2 the Target CPU Turbo-Mode Frequency is stated as 4375MHz. Does this mean that the CPU idles, after overclock, at 3750MHz and turbos up to 4375MHz automatically as and when demands dictate? As I said, I'm new to all this but I seem to recall that my Alienware M18x laptop works in this way. It would certainly be reassuring to know that the CPU frequency drops back automatically under less demanding situations outside P3D. Also help to prolong the life of the processor.

 

Are all these values, as displayed in your images, achieved by simply adjusting the Base Clock/CPU Strap setting or should I go through them one by one and adjust accordingly to match your displayed values?

 

My base hardware spec is very similar to yours including, I believe, the G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3000 (PC4 24000) Desktop Memory Model F4-3000C15Q-16GR

 

Cheers,

Mike

Don't know whether it makes any difference but the part number for the GSkill memory is in fact: Mfr. PN: F4-3000C15Q-16GRR

 

Edit: Ah, I think the 16GRR refers to the pack of matched 4x4GB sticks whereas the 4GRR, as displayed in your last image, refers to a single 4GB memory module resident in slot DIMM_A1.

 

Not sure what the 'Q' refers to, however.

 

Edit 2: is it possible that the differences in CPU frequency mentioned in the second paragraph of my original post above has something to do with CPU C-States:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cpu-c-states-power-saving-modes/

 

Mike

Wow! I know the HAF X case is huge but how on earth are you going to squeeze it all in?

 

I'm pondering the same, looking at alternate cases now but not really coming up with anything other than the Lian Li-343B or the Lian Li PC-D666WRX ... other option is to fabricate some additions to the HAF X to support the extra radiators.

 

Also looked at the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX but too small.

 

If anyone has any recommendations, would be much appreciated.  I like the idea of a large Cube case ... I have about 28" (H) X 20" (W) X 27" (D) of space to work with?

 

 

 

Does this mean that the CPU idles, after overclock, at 3750MHz and turbos up to 4375MHz automatically as and when demands dictate?

 

That's the current frequency while I was in the BIOS ... BCLK and CPU Ratio is final frequency.  In my current BIOS setting (not the one I listed above), I turned off Speedstep as that seemed to increase stability and performance (which is opposite of what Intel suggest).  Electrical components are much like car components, they operate best of a specific temperature range ... heat, cool, heat, cool, heat, cool cycles actually have a diverse affect on components (and on race tires -- aka heat cycles) especially why you plan to OC the components.  Intel's speedstep is not about being better for the components, it's about using less power.

 

 

 

Are all these values, as displayed in your images, achieved by simply adjusting the Base Clock/CPU Strap setting or should I go through them one by one and adjust accordingly to match your displayed values?

 

You can try each of my settings or come up with your own and your RAM will also impact what BCLK you can get away with.  The settings I listed above are VERY conservative for OC, you can go MUCH higher just make sure you keep thermal protection enabled.

 

I tried various Filter PLL (phase-locked loop) values but wasn't able to make them work in anything other than Auto ... this is key to successful cold boot in many OC instances.

 

ASUS's latest BIOS rev now "fully" support 16GB DDR4 units if you want to do quad channel 64GB.  But typically the less RAM you have the better your odds are at higher OC settings ... so try to get away with the least you need (why I picked 16GB).

 

Cheers, Rob.

Hi Rob,

 

I have five Antec 1200 cases, not sure if you looked at these.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129100&nm_mc=KNC-MSNSearch&cm_mmc=KNC-MSNSearch-_-pla-_-Cases+%28Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form%29-_-11129100

Hi Mike,

 

Thanks for the suggestion ... looks like a nice case but don't think it has the space I need for 2 X 240 thick radiators and 1 X 120 thick radiator. 

 

Think I may just have to fabricate something for my HAF X.

 

Cheers, Rob.

Okay Rob, thanks. Very useful info - should keep me out of trouble as I get to grips with this adventure.

 

Also, many thanks for taking the time to post those UEFI BIOS Utility images. I've saved them for reference.

 

Cheers!

Mike

 

 

If anyone has any recommendations, would be much appreciated. I like the idea of a large Cube case ... I have about 28" (H) X 20" (W) X 27" (D) of space to work with?

 

How about http://www.caselabs-store.com/

 

Mike A.