Super computer has been completed

[ThomasSoerensen]

Result

I remember being stunned at how easy it was to overclock my 7800GT video card - essentially just a button click to determine the optimum speed. Seems like the motherboard manufacturers are now savvy to this as well, making it easier to get more out of your system.

I'm thinking it may be time to hand my current desktop rig down to DS1, and build myself a new one...

Now the journey to establish the bleeding edge begins

I have to find out how fast it will run stabily.

Could hit 4ghz?

 

[ThomasSoerensen]

Result

I remember being stunned at how easy it was to overclock my 7800GT video card - essentially just a button click to determine the optimum speed. Seems like the motherboard manufacturers are now savvy to this as well, making it easier to get more out of your system.

I'm thinking it may be time to hand my current desktop rig down to DS1, and build myself a new one...

Go build yourself a rig - it is very nice. And a legit business expense

Post your thoughts and results.

 

[voodooflux]

Now the journey to establish the bleeding edge begins

I have to find out how fast it will run stabily.

Could hit 4ghz?

4Ghz would be quite something on air cooling - looks possible though. Failing that you could always invest in a water cooling kit (with fllourescent additives of course) and a side window for your case

 

[voodooflux]

Go build yourself a rig - it is very nice. And a legit business expense

Post your thoughts and results.

Aye, I really enjoyed putting together my last Opteron 175 rig and choosing the right components to go with it. My inner geek ran wild with that project

 

[ThomasSoerensen]

Aye, I really enjoyed putting together my last Opteron 175 rig and choosing the right components to go with it. My inner geek ran wild with that project

A good project runs 100% over budget.
So, start by negotiating budget with spouse.

Then go nuts reading rewiews on arstechnica, anandtech, toms hardware etc.

GO GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ThomasSoerensen]

4Ghz would be quite something on air cooling - looks possible though. Failing that you could always invest in a water cooling kit (with fllourescent additives of course) and a side window for your case

Running at 4.5Ghz stabily now. Just like that guide said.

Amazing.

 

[voodooflux]

Running at 4.5Ghz stabily now. Just like that guide said.

Amazing.

Bloody hell, that's a stunning overclock!

Must...resist...upgrading...dammit...

 

[ThomasSoerensen]

Bloody hell, that's a stunning overclock!

Must...resist...upgrading...dammit...

Maybe it can hit 5ghz.
All for only 250 EUR.

This is something everybody who calls them a geek should try

 

[chef]

Maybe it can hit 5ghz.
All for only 250 EUR.

This is something everybody who calls them a geek should try

know your limits.. dont fry the chip

 

[voodooflux]

Maybe it can hit 5ghz.
All for only 250 EUR.

This is something everybody who calls them a geek should try

What memory did you go for? Just out of interest, not that I have an Excel spreadsheet open with a list of components and prices or anything like that