I regret getting an i7 965 Extreme Edition

[realz88]

i got that i7 965ee and i wish i got a 920. unless intel has a surprise up their sleeves for some serious overclocking goodies. i have the 965 rigged up to an LQ1000 water cooling and i cant comfortable get past 4.2ghz.... oh well !!!

im waiting for my gtx 295 sli tomoro. anyone knows the danger in running dual channel in a p6t... the ocz platinum 1333ghz to b precise

 

[realz88]

every forum i look online, every1's config has a 920...

 

[realz88]

every forum i look online, every1's config has a 920...

 

[shortstuff_mt]

I can understand your buyers remorse. The 965 is certainly not worth $700 more than the 920. I've personally seen a 920 stable at 4.2GHz. I know that doesn't help you feel better, but next time you'll do more research, I bet.

All the current i7 chips have about the same overclocking limit, so the 920 is the only chip worth buying IMO.

 

[robertito]

(edit: @realz88)^very supportive. I don't know what to tell ya, I assume you can't return it now that you've OC'd it. What temps are you getting at 4.2ghz?

 

[realz88]

ive downclocked it back cos im using dual channel ram frm my previous config pending the arrival of my tri channel ones. u know the ram is rated low voltage 1.65v max and dual channel ocz in der r @ 1.5 @ d mo but rated 1.8, so dont wanna fry em quick. im using water cooling and i just noticed wen i leave my windows open @ 3.2ghz, it cools down by about 10oC. but on full load, they never get past 53oC mark @ 3.2 tho....ill be getting my tri channel kits tomorro, so ill crank up d juice !!!

 

[realz88]

im using an LQ1000 case.... they make water coolin a breeze albeit @ a price

 

[realz88]

damn !!! i just realised how much a warm room warms up the CPU...i opened my window and ive cut 10oC off my temps