O.K., I have been searching all over the web. Where does it say that over 1.4 vtt will kill a Gulftown? Just curious. I was running 1.6 on my 920 for over a year without a single problem. Isn't it the same .05 vtt to dimm voltage rule? 

So I tried using Themusicalmans template and every time i go over over 4.4Ghz I keep getting the blue screen of death.

STOP 0x0000007F
The above STOP error means a trap occurred in kernel mode and the trap is either one the kernel is not allowed to have or is always fatal. The most common causes of a STOP 0x7F are:

• Low-level hardware corruption, such as corrupt memory (RAM)
• Mismatched memory modules
• A malfunctioning motherboard

I down clocked my ram to the lowest possible setting 2:8 running at 1108Mhz so this shouldn't be the issue right? Perhaps I am maxing out my motherboards performance? I have read online that people with the classified version have gotten an average of about 1 - 1.5Ghz extra just by switching to the classified version. Can anyone here confirm this or do you think it is an issue with my ram?
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8 G

robotsociety9

So I tried using Themusicalmans template and every time i go over over 4.4Ghz I keep getting the blue screen of death.

STOP 0x0000007F
The above STOP error means a trap occurred in kernel mode and the trap is either one the kernel is not allowed to have or is always fatal. The most common causes of a STOP 0x7F are:

• Low-level hardware corruption, such as corrupt memory (RAM)
• Mismatched memory modules
• A malfunctioning motherboard

I down clocked my ram to the lowest possible setting 2:8 running at 1108Mhz so this shouldn't be the issue right? Perhaps I am maxing out my motherboards performance? I have read online that people with the classified version have gotten an average of about 1 - 1.5Ghz extra just by switching to the classified version. Can anyone here confirm this or do you think it is an issue with my ram?
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8 G

Dude,
Time to upgrade you ram, man. Get the Corsair Dominator GT series. Don't buy anything higher that 2000mhz kit. The new 2400mhz are made for P55's and for the most part dual channel.  the XMS3 were you basic model. 

Well, it looks like I won't be running my memory @200 mhz. then. No big deal. My G-skill Perfect storm set takes at least +300 vtt to run at that speed. Right now I am #4.5 ghz, but it takes a hell of alot of v-core.1.535 volts. I can't believe how cool these run. Maybe you are able to run those speeds cuz of your phase temps.

Will post my template later on today, at work now. Batch # is 3003A957  S-spec SLBUZ. In eleet is says B1 revision, CPUID shows nothing in that spot.I am needing that v-core to run Linx stable. Temps however never get over 70c. I'm pretty sure you can run yours with those settings is because you are so damn cold, lol.

 Do you guys think LinX is running correctly with 6core/12threads? sgtharry, I see my highest temps and Gflops when I run LinX with 8 threads. At 4.6GHz, I seen 89Gflops with 8 threads. Just wondering what results you guys getting in Gflops.

89Gflops? Holy cow,I thought I was doing something showing 64! Not really sure if Linx is doing things correctly with Gulftowns. I am overall happy with this chip. Gained 200 mhz. over my 920, and gained 4 cores too.

 
Why do I need to check?????
 
PCIE Frequency (Mhz) ( ) If using SSDs, Check with your SSD manufacturer before raising above 100.
 
 
Thanks,
Mack4033

CKY2K

 I've been using Cinebench 11.5 for very quick stable test before running Prime (I hate prime). IMO: Cinebench 11.5 give some kind of idea of where you at before you try some very long stability testing and I think it will go up to 24 threads. I'm not trusting LinX 100%...yet

yeah, But it is the best at testing the stablity of your overclock. that's for sure! I have a feeling a v0.6.5 coming soon.

firerx

CKY2K

 I've been using Cinebench 11.5 for very quick stable test before running Prime (I hate prime). IMO: Cinebench 11.5 give some kind of idea of where you at before you try some very long stability testing and I think it will go up to 24 threads. I'm not trusting LinX 100%...yet

yeah, But it is the best at testing the stablity of your overclock. that's for sure! I have a feeling a v0.6.5 coming soon.

+1 firerx. I really like LinX and I wish he would updated, but I've read with the first Gulftowns ES (few months back) there was some problems with some ES's. I thought by now there would be a 0.6.5. Did I mention I hate Prime

With this new processor, I think we can pretty much ditch the noobie label until there's more known about what juice it needs.
From what I've seen, this thing is kicking a lot of experienced people to the curb. Lots of varying VTT and VCore

For me the; the best bang for the buck   lol
1. SSD,s 2 in raid 0 OCZ
2.G. Skill Perfect Storm 2133
3. I have the P55 FTW MD
4. I had a i-7 860  oc to 4.5
5. Now I-7 870 oc to 4.6 and w/ mild voltages on the v.core
6. I think with more testing and a bios this i-7 870 will go to the upper 4.6 or low 4.7's
8. If I want to blast the 870 chip 1.60's or 1.70's on the v.core 4.7 to middle 4.78 or bam 4.8
9. I think my WCing it good but I will be making more mods soon
10. Drag racing starts in 3 weeks in need 1,200 to run in the high 8.90-8.80 range so race or put 300.00- 500 in my computer what would you do??????   , lol
 
Link to my computer;
http://kingpincooling.com/forum/showthread.php?t=610  
 

 
Current as of 3/15/10
EVGA P55FTW MOTHERBOARD BIOS TEMPLATE
Bios Version: 08.00.16
Build Date: 1/22/10
ID: 1E657A56

Video Card 295 CO OP
9600GT for Physx

Water Cooling System Information

FANS: 3 Black ULTRA KAZE 120mm fans moving 133.60 CFM OF AIR
Pump;Swiftech MCP655 12 VDC Pump
Lines 1/2 Custom Made
Radiator; Swiftech "Stackable" series radiators 1 MCR320-QP stack mounted inside the top my Corsair Obsidian 800 D with 3 Black ULTRA KAZE 120mm fans moving 133.60 CFM OF AIR out the top of the computer case.
Fan Controller; Aero Cool
Reservoir; RAD-Reservoir Clear Acrylic Design
Coolant; Distilled Water
UV Reactive Dye; Feser UV Green Dye
CPU Cooling Block; Swiftech CPU Block 775 that is one reason why I got the P55 FTW
*More custom cooling; I made a custom fan shroud to pull more air out of the back of the case

As of 3/8/10
2 SSD Vertex 60GB in Raid 0
New i-7 870
Prod Code: BX8060517870
MM# 903875
FPO/Batch# L926B294T


Ram Perfect Storm 2133 I have oced to 2300 but not stable, it will run from 2266-2299 8-8-8 24 but 7-7-7-24 as of 2/15/10

Dummy O.C : [Disabled]
Target CPU Frequency : 4.619.2
Target Memory Frequency : 2022
CPU Multiplier Setting : (22)
CPU Frequency Setting : [209]
PCIE Frequency Setting : [105]
QPI Frequency Selection : [4.2700 GT/s]
MCH Strap : [1867]
Extreme Cooling : []
EVGA VDroop Control : [Without Vdroop]
Bootup CPU Vcore : [1.36875V]
Eventual CPU Vcore : [1.49.5V]
DIMM Voltage : [1.66V]
Bootup CPU VTT : [1.45V]
Eventual CPU VTT : [1.475V]
Current PCH Voltage : 1.20V
PCH : [1.225V]
CPU PLL : [1.80v]
DIMM 1/2 DQ Vref : [+0 mv]
DIMM 3/4 DQ Vref : [+0 mv]
DIMM 1/2 CA Vref : [+0 mv]
DIMM 3/4 CA Vref : [+0 mv]
CPU PWM Frequency : [1867 Khz]
VTT PWM Frequency : [634 Khz]
DDR PWM Frequency : [634 Khz]
CPU Signal 1 : [Auto]
CPU Signal 3 : [Auto]
CPU Signal 4 : [Auto]
CPU PCIE 1 : [Auto]
CPU PCIE 2 : [Auto]
DDR Signal 1 : [Auto]
DDR Signal 2 : [Auto]
DDR Signal 3 : [Auto]
DMI Signal : [Auto]
PCH Signal : [Auto]
*Memory Configure*
DRAM SPD : [Standard]
DRAM Frequency : [1333 Mhz (2:10)]
Target Memory Frequency : 2022 mhz
DRAM tCL : [7]
DRAM tRCD :[7]
DRAM tRP : [7]
DRAM tRAS : [24]
DRAM tRFC : [Auto]
DRAM tRRD : [Auto]
DRAM tFAW : [Auto]
DRAM tRTP : [Auto]
DRAM tWR : [Auto]
DRAM tWTR : [Auto]
Command Rate : [2)]
Back to Back CAS Delay : [Auto]
CHA Round Trip Latency : [Auto]
CHB Round Trip Latency : [Auto]
Memory Low Gap : [] Auto
Memory Remap Feature : [Enabled]
PCI MMIO Allocation : 4GB To 1024MB
Memory Hole : [Disabled]
DRAM Margin Ranks : [Disabled]
*CPU Configuration*
Hardware Prefetcher : [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch : [Enabled]
MPS and ACPI MADT ordering : [Modern Ordering]
Max CPUID Value Limit : [Disabled]
Intel (R) Virtualization Tech : [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability : [Enabled]
Intel (R) HT Technology : [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores : [All]
A20M : [Disabled]
C1E Support : [Disable]
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech : [Disable]
Intel (R) C-STATE tech : [Disabled]

Mack 4033

KMoore4318

I would love to see more posts compairing your 980 to what you had before, and detels and bench results as well as persional opinions of what return you felt like you got on your $1,000 investment. Examples, Did you go from a 4.3 920 D0 to a 4.5 980, did yor vantage scores change, and how much, What were FPS in Crysis maxed before/After, If you fold, did your PPD or production change, and by how much ?  If all you do is play Solitaire, does it load faster for you. Has anyone pegged the 7.9 for WEI processor score ?  Would just like a better Idea on return for Investment, Would love a 980, but may be holding off until financial situation improves, for those of you that this applies, did you see more gain from your CPU upgrade, or from a SSD upgrade, If you had $1,000 and could only upgrade 1 componant, Knowing what you know now, would you do it again, or go another route. 

Also what do you do with your old CPU's , E-bay, build a second unit, save for a spare, pass off to Brother/Sister, Give it to some less fortunate form member ?.  

  Hey KMoore4318, My truth right now. No! this is not a $1000 CPU. Now if you have a purpose for the 6 cores/12 threads like number crunching, encoding vids and etc. Then yes it would be worth. I'm not a gamer (I game very little. Solitaire loads faster LOL j/k) and IMO it would not be worth it. Folding, I would image if the software takes advantage of the 6 cores and your a heavy folder (like yourself) then maybe it would be worth it. If anyone want to stress there machine go FOLD. That is some crazy stuff, big props to the Folders.

 Benchers, yea!!!! I think it's worth it. Go check right here in the "Overclocking, Cooling and Benchmarking" topic. GunslingerOCS and Q56_Monster are posting some pretty amazing OC's and results.

 IMO: For people that are on the fence about buying a 980X and already have a 920 and up. I would hold off a little bit. If the 980X was $500, I would say what are you waiting for, but a grand is a little steep. Sorry, but the same old story. There is barely any mainstream software/games that takes advantage of 4 cores, never less 6 cores.

Well, at least with my chip it looks like v-core is a must.  Temps are VERY good, considering v-core.   Here is my 4.5 template   
Frequency Control
CPU Clock Ratio ( 31X )                                                                                         
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ( 144 )                                                                      
MCH Strap ( auto )
CPU Uncore Frequency (21X)                                                
CPU Clock Skew ( 0 ps )
Spread Spectrum ( Disabled )
PCIE Frequency (100)  
Memory Feature        
Memory Speed ( Standard )
Memory Control Setting ( Enabled )
Memory Frequency (  2:14)                                                                
Channel Interleave Setting ( 6 Way )
Rank Interleave Setting ( 4 Way )
Memory Low Gap ( auto )
tCL Setting ( 8 )
tRCD Setting ( 8 )
tRP Setting ( 8 )
tRAS Setting ( 24 )
tRFC Setting ( 88)
Command Rate ( 1t )
Voltage Control
EVGA VDroop Control ( Without VDroop )
CPU VCore ( 1.5750 )                                                                                                
CPU VTT Voltage ( +300 )
CPU PLL VCore ( auto)
**IOH PLL VCore ( auto ) 
DIMM Voltage ( 1.67 )
DIMM DQ Vref ( +0mV )
QPI PLL VCore ( 1.450 )
IOH VCore ( 1.450 )
IOH/ICH I/O Voltage ( Auto )
**BR04 ( NF200) (only on E-759)
**VTT PWM Frequency ( 250 KHZ )
**CPU PWM Frequency ( 940 KHZ )
**CPU Impedance ( auto )
**QPI Signal Compensation ( auto )
ICH VCore ( Auto )
*PWM Frequency ( Not Used on Classified )
CPU Feature
Intel SpeedStep ( Disabled )
Turbo Mode Function ( Enabled )
CxE Function ( Disabled )
Execute Disable Bit ( Disabled )
Virtualization Technology ( Disabled )
Intel HT Technology ( Enabled )
Active Processor Cores ( All )
QPI Control Settings ( Enabled )
QPI Link Fast Mode ( Enabled )
QPI Frequency Selection ( 6.40 )
OC Recovery ( Disabled )
Turbo Performance ( Disabled ) 
PnP/PCI     PCI Express
Maximum Payload Size ( 4096 )
 
Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type ( S1 )   
HPET Support ( Enabled )     
HPET Mode ( 64-bit )

I only use +50Vtt with the 33 multiplier @4.5Ghz. The extra VTT to run the ram 2000Mhz added 5-8*c to my load temps and not worth it to me.