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Old March 19, 2010, 09:43 PM
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Can anyone tell me where to find a noob guide to overclocking this? I've heard that the "X" series are easier to OC and I wanted to see what I can do with a liquid cooled rig (once I receive it). I'm hoping to get 4.3 - 4.4 but I don't know what to set.
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Old March 19, 2010, 09:56 PM
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Maybe if you checked the HWC review on the 980X, you'll see how they got theirs to the speed that you want...
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Old March 29, 2010, 04:23 PM
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the extreme cpu are easier to overclock because they have an unlocked multiplier, which means you don't have to achieve high block to max out your cpu on air/water.

imo unless you plan on ocing on subzero temps, buying a extreme cpu isn't really worth it. Are they awesome cpus? hell yeah, can you get a better chip for your money? hell yeah!(well not right now tho :D) but i'm sure "regular" hexacore will be available soon enough
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Old March 30, 2010, 07:22 AM
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Jeez, don't hate on the guy for buying the 980X.

Once I put together $3500 I'm building a 980X rig too, haha...


Anyways, getting that beast to 4GHz will not be a problem, as others have said. Good luck finding something to tax out that CPU though!
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Old March 30, 2010, 09:35 AM
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4ghz with an unlocked chip, is like cutting butter with a warm knife

4.3/4.4 under water shouldn't be a problem either, but volts will start to climb faster past 4.2
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