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Intel Burn Test w/ above settings show the core temps of 70,78,79,74 on high setting within burn test so maybe I've gone as far as I can with this particular chip etc. Dazz you've really help me understand more of what to look for and what to change. I can't thank you enough for your help. Guess I will leave well enough alone for now! ENJOY the Lakers game!!!!!!! Regards Jim

Ok C1E and speedstep both enabled and set 47 by all cores and booted into windows ok CPU-ID showing 4.8 w vcore of 1.45 to 1.48 too high will change in bios to lower number and see Ok better set to 45 and CPUid shows 4635.76 45 x 103.02mhz and vcore is between 1.38 and 1.40v core temps are 60,57,61,58 w FSX running NGX at Las Vegas FSDT

yes mem set to 1333mhz so reset timings to manuf 9-11-10-28-2T and it booted up to windows. However I think I will go back to previous settings at 4.7Ghz because it was stable. But according to CPU-ID vcore was between 1.38 and 1.43!!w/ FSXrunning Is that too high on vcore at 1.43?? I don't know just thinking out loud maybe we should go on with your help but I'm afraid my vcore will be too high at 4.8 to 5.0 and not be stable?

ok loaded optimized defaults set dram to 11-11-11-30-2T but windows won't boot up o/c failure press F1 for setup??

Ok great, I may be gone for a couple of hours or so. What about the problem with only the one computer to post and get into bios??? I suppose I could use my wife's Ipad or laptop. Will let you know when I get back! OK? Also not so lame when you enjoy geeking away and FSX not to mention the Laker's game lol Who you pulling for anyway?? But my Ram is CL9-11-10-28 2T I can still change it to what you posted 9-9-9-24-1N???

Ok dazz, I really would like to do it right and learn at the same time and try to get it to 4.8Ghz or better w a low vcore. Now I'm using the same computer online that we need to get into bios with so I don't know if you need to PM me with the guide or what? Also today is my wife's birthday and I'm taking her out to dinner. It's 5:00PM here in Texas and I don't really know what time it is in Spain lol. But whatever is convenient for you to do this is fine with me but I may not be here when you post the next step in the guide. You let me know what works for you! Thanks Regards, Jim

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Yes Sir I am interested in optimizing my overclock and would like your guidance through the process. Let know when you can. thanks Jim

Ok thanks dazz I'll keep trying to learn more about how to do it with this Z77 board and cpu. You've been a big help and I can relax a little since everything right now looks good to you. Thanks again my friend Regards, Jim

I hate to sound stupid but do I just try to lower the vcore a little at a time in order to keep 4.7Ghz and lower temps too? I guess I need to read up on how to do that and really thank you for your help. But the last thing is why does it keep fluctuating while in FSX? Regards, Jim

No Sir I didn't set it manually I used AiTweaker from Asus and it is stable at 4.7Ghz. Maybe I should not have used AiTweaker not sure but I did run Intel Burn Test on very high and it was stable @ 4.7Ghz?? I haven't reeally done that much overclocking manually cause some of it gets really confusing (too old I guess) lol. Would doing it manually make a difference in the o/c value plus vcore voltage?? Thanks for your help Regards,

Ok Alain will run ram at manufactures1.65v which I have it at now. Also managed to o/c cpu to 4.7 and will stay there for now. vcore was 1.38 to 1.41 keeps fluctuating while in FSX according to CPUID but temps were 35deg at idle and 56deg in FSX..Thanks again for you insight. Regards,

Ok thanks Jake. I'll have a look at the videos you provided and go from there! Regards,

Ok, I've just built a new system for FSX. 2700K, P8Z77-V MB Gskill Ram 2133 @ 1.65V GTX 580 Superclocked W7 Pro 64Bit. Now I'm confused about the ram I'm running? In the Asus book it says intel only recommends 1.5v ram. However I seen a lot of people are running 1.65v ram and some 1.50v. Will running 1.65v ram shorten the life of the 2700K cpu? If so what would you guys recommend as far as 1.50v ram brand and timings. Also running H100 push/pull config and temps only idle@low 30's and load mid 50's o/c to 4.4..Seems I can't get any higher o/c than 4.4. Would like to go to at least 4.6 to 4.8? Any help would be appreceiated. Can I change the stock 1.65v on ram to 1.50v inthe bios to help with overclock? My ram is Gskill RipjawsX DDR3-2133 PC3-17000CL9D-8GBXM 4096MBx2 CL9-11-10-28 2T Regards,

Ok thanks Rick for the info. I just sent a PM to Tabs and hopefully he can help me get this resolved. Thanks again! Regards