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  1. tincanalley
    Well if they make me a good offer for my old 760 and 960, they just might have a couple sales on their hands.
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    I was hoping.... I figured some of the early reports could be off. It was mentioned the super version of the 2080 would have the GPU from the TI, just not all the functionality. If that's the case, I will wait for the base 2080 to drop after the release of the supers. I hope the base models drop more than 100.
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    So I got a notice from EVGA to check their site on 6/26 if I own a 700 or 900 series card (I own both, as they are well aware). They claim turning one in will bring a big discount on a RTX 20 series card. I can't help but think they are trying to burn off stock of their current versions knowing many will opt for the super series and they'll have to lower the prices of current models anyway (or I could be wrong about their motives). I'd rather spend the money for a super series 2080 as it has performance close to the current TI for about 800. Still, it will be interesting to see what discounts they are offering and if other companies will follow suit. If you wanted an 2080, would spend the extra 100 or so for the new super, or would you just stick with the base 2080 for less?
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    Yeah, I should check. I disable active anti-virus, but I wonder if having CPU-Z and HWINFO running during the test is bad. I'll check all my processes.
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    Well I want to push for 5.2, but I will need better cooling for that to happen. Instead I am going to sit at 5.1 for now and have boosted the uncore to 4.9. This increased my scores in Cinebench 15 and 20. I'm hoping to see the same in other benchmarks. I tried to push it to 5.0, but windows blue screened shortly after login. You have to compare the scores from the previous posted images as these are a couple iterations in my testing and they don't show the true bump in score.
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    I have the same issue with my 9900K and OCCT 5.X.X. I can do all the other test but linpack and small sets. Both of those produce a large number of errors. I have run Prime95 small sets for hours without issue, but there must be something in the latest versions of OCCT that isn't handled the same as the older versions. I have learned to skip those tests and rely on others and daily use to feel confident my OC is stable. So far I am at 5.1GHz, no AVX offset and at 1.295V. I'm going to be pushing for 5.2 soon.
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    So I ran Aida64 stress test on memory, cpu, fpu and cache for 2 hours and it remained stable with a max temp of 92c for brief moments. Realbench ran for 45 minutes without error and next on my list is OCCT. If that one passes, I'm going to certify 5.1GHz as stable and push a bit higher.
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    Yeah, wood can look amazing when done correctly. I'm not an expert, but I did measure multiple times, get good quality plywood with real veneer, used matching edge banding and quality stain. I'm happy with the results. I had to physically cut the motherboard tray from an old Antec full tower for this project and it's mounted directly to the back. I see there is a company that makes some test benches that have a replaceable MB tray. The design of them means they will be about 1.5 or more inches between the back and the bottom of the tray. That would give plenty of space for cabling to go under.
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    I thought I'd post a couple pics of my newly created case. It is unconventional as I am not like most and don't care to showcase my PC, nor do I like the floor or desk space taken by the case. To get around that I built a wall mounted cabinet that houses the computer, monitor, shelf space and top that gives plenty of space to place items (68"L x 31.5"H x 9"D). When not in use, the doors close to hide the monitor, keyboard, mouse and DVD and Blu Ray drives. I know it isn't pretty inside, but I am working on raising the MB tray off the back wall to allow better cable management. It is a little tight in some areas, but I don't seem to have any cooling issues. The 280mm radiator sits on the bottom bringing in cool air outside while the Noctua just under the PSU exhaust case air as the PSU doesn't use its fan until it gets over 50c and that hasn't happened yet. I have also placed a noctua on top of the drive cage to aid in cooling and must fashion a bracket for it so it doesn't just sit on top. So far, so good. The case temp is anywhere between 5 and 10c above ambient depending on load. The coolant temp never goes above 40c under heavy load and VRM temp is good with the flow it receives from the AIO. All this with a 9900K running at 5.1GHz w/out AVX offset and a voltage of 1.295. All in all I am happy with the results. We shall see how the temps are once the RTX 2080 is installed soon. The emergency use GTX 760 is in at the moment and is pretty sad. And I am dumping the Aquos LCD monitor as soon as I find the right replacement. It's a work in progress.
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    Okay, so the replacement 9900K is much better than the last. The last one wouldn't do 5GHz stable, no matter what I tried. This one has been stable at 5Ghz (no AVX offset) for a few days now and passed all stress and benchmarks I tossed at it (with the exception of AVX Prime95 small sets and Small sets in OCCT 5.1.0, but those were heat issues). I am now testing 5.1GHz (no AVX offset) with a voltage of 1.295 and so far so good. I need to set the stress tests for longer runs to be sure, but preliminary runs of up to 30 minutes were successful. I'm going to post the screenshots of the Cinebench15 and 20. Have to wait for my next runs of Realbench, OCCT and Prime95 for screenshots of those as I forgot to take them before closing out. I seriously doubt I'll be able to go higher with my current Corsair H115i cooler, but if 5.1 remains stable, I'll be more than happy to stay at that speed.
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    Well the new chip came in and got installed. I reset the BIOS and immediately went to XMP, all cores 50, all AI or Asus enhancements off, voltage 1.285 and no AVX offset. Results so far are promising. Prime95 in place and blend ran for an hour each with a max temp of 80c. I ran Cinebench15 and 20 multiple times without issue (will attach images), Realbench stress test ran for an hour without issue and OCCT 5.1.0 ran for an hour on both large and medium sets. I wanted to get the tests that I know mean a stable machine for daily use before I tried the harsher ones, try a higher clock or keep current clock and lower voltage. Just from these tests I know the last CPU was of poorer quality than this one. I can do all these tests at 5GHz on this one while the last one either failed or got too hot. Anyway, thanks to all for the input. I'll be back to post more results.
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    I can't complain. I didn't realize how long I actually had the PSU. I got it 7 years ago when I put together a 2600K system and reused it when I upgraded to a 5820K and then with this 9900K. So I'm assuming it would have continued for years to come and now it is sitting in a box as my emergency spare.
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    If I use the system for minor tasks, I can run it at 5.1 with just over 1.32 volts. However, any attempt at running a real stress test and it either throttles from heat and blue screens (with the occasional hard lockup). If the new CPU doesn't do any better, I will stick with 4.9 for a little while and then order the delider and direct die mount and have at it. It seems pretty straight forward, but I'd like to get a few months out of the CPU before I run the risk of damaging it.
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    Didn't really notice I had the offset. I had it set to 0, but in some adjustment I made along the line, it was still at 0, but in AUTO mode, so it was adjusting it as it saw fit. When I set it to 0 again, it ran without offset. Still, seems the best I can get with full AVX is 4.9 all around. 5 is doable in all but the harshest of tests and any real AVX load pushes it to thermal throttling.
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    Yeah, I'll gladly stay at 4.9 and put the money into an upgraded GPU or AIO. ?
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    Okay, I hope this works. I got it from Amazon and they are letting me return it for an exchange of a new unit. It should be here Wednesday. Of course the replacement is not guaranteed to be a silicone lottery winner, but it is worth a try.
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    Okay, wasted money on a new PSU. Wasn't the issue. At least I have a PSU that communicates along with my AIO via Corsair Link. Anyway, I've tried everything I can think of and I've narrowed it down to an issue I cannot solve and one I can. The first issue is AVX offset. Seems I can do most testing at 4.9 with AVX, but not 5.0 as heat becomes the issue (this is one I can solve if I delid and direct die cool). If I set the AVX offset to anything other than 0, apps like Cinebench R15 lock up immediately upon start of test, Realbench makes it about 30 to 60 seconds before BSOD, Prime95 26.6 does okay on all but small, etc. If I set the offset to zero while at 5GHz, Cinebench completes, Realbench overheats the CPU and so does AIDA64. I have reset CMOS a number of times and tried a number of different settings, all with the same results if I mess with AVX. I even let the bios do the overclocking based on auto settings and AI and nothing was perfectly stable and voltages were out of control and heat just kept throttling and or caused testing program to abort. So I think it might be time to contact ASUS to see if this is an issue with their BIOS, which is the latest version. As it stands now, I am at 4.9 with no AVX offset and a voltage of 1.26. Heat isn't an issue in all but the most demanding of tests, so I'm comfortable it will be stable and cool for daily use. 5 would be nice, but it's not a must. I mean I went from a 5820K at 4.6 to this and the difference is night an day. Life is good. I attached a screenshot of my Cinebench R20 results. Not too shabby, but too bad I had to drop back to 4.9 after the test.
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    Okay, will be installing a Corsair RM1000i tomorrow and will push for 5GHz, again. I do hope it is the PSU.
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    I have both 8 pin CPU power connectors in play and the LLC is 6 and have tried 7 as well. I think I'm going to pick up a Corsair RM1000i tomorrow. If I go the Seasonic route, it won't be here til Mon or Tue. The RMi series seems good enough for my setup. I will be getting and RTX2080 or 2080i soon. I'm waiting for the introduction of the RTX "super" line to push the pricing down on the current models. So I know 1000 is a bit overkill for my needs, but it is in stock locally, where the 850 isn't.
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    Overclocking RAM and cache are on my list only after getting the CPU up there and stabilized. I have been eyeing the Seasonic Focus Plus 850 Gold, so it might be time to pull the trigger.
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    It's an OCZ ZT 750. It is their retail version and is a subsidiary of Toshiba. Although, I don't think they are actively building and designing anymore. Seems they are selling all the same models from years ago trying to clear their stock.
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    I went with the ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme based on it's ability to overclock, so unless I got a lemon.... As for the PSU, I am well below its ability, but that doesn't mean it isn't up to the task. Is there a sure way of testing the PSU, or is it replace and hope you didn't waste your money? ?
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    Okay, I thought I could live with 4.9, but I want 5 and I am at a wall. I can stress test and benchmark all day and night at 4.9 with a voltage of 1.25. If I push it to 5, not matter what voltage I give it, it will bluescreen in Realbench (various codes), rack up thousands of errors in OCCT small, medium and small sets and Cinebench 20 will bluescreen. Not that under all these tests, voltages are within set range and CPU and core temps never get above 93c (spike) and 83c (sustained). I thought it might have been my ram (G Skill Ripjaws 2400 CL15) so I upgraded to G Skill Trident Z 3200 CL14. It is setup and working on XMP, but it didn't help my overclocking issue. I really am not sure where the problem lies. I have the AVX with 0 offset, but it still has issues with up to an offset of 3. I have followed all I could find about overclocking the 9900K and I have all the power settings and Intel XTU shows no thermal or current issues. Does anyone know how to check the errors that OCCT are claiming? I find no way to view them. Anyway, I am not sure what info you might need to assist, so ask away. Thanks
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    Well I hit a wall. I am at 4.9 with no AVX offset at 1.25V. I ran and completed a 30 minute Realbench, 3 hrs of Aida64 (CPU, FPU, Cache and Memory) and 12 hours of OCCT large sets all these tests had a max temp of 82c and average of 70c. When I try 5GHz, I get errors in OCCT large sets, Realbench blue screens about 60 seconds into it and Aida64 either blue screens or the system freezes. I tried upping voltage all the way to 1.39 in .005 increments, but gave up. Even if that voltage had worked, Realbench put me over 100c in under 30 seconds and so did Aida64. So I'm going to assume I am stable at 4.9 and see how it goes under daily use. As for getting to 5, unless I'm missing something, I can't see why this speed is not attainable. Am I missing something? Am I doing something wrong? I know I can set the AVX offset, but some recommend as much as 3 or 4, while others say don't do it because it can introduce instability as it throttles up and down. Oh, I ordered some G Skill Trident Z 3200 cas 14, to help in that area. I don't think my current memory, G Skill Ripjaws 2400 cas 15 are an issue. I ran all the memory tests I could find and I'm not overclocking them. Still, It will be nice to have a little faster RAM. At least I'm higher than the out of box turbo settings. That gives you 5 on a couple cores while the rest are at 4.7 and the voltage is so high it runs too hot during stress testing.
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    I think you're on to something about the AVX offset. Realbench stress test would end up in a BSOD every time no matter what the voltage I set until I turned off AVX offset. Even when I bumped the core multiplier to 48. Once I turned it off, I did a test at 4.9 with a voltage of 1.25V and it ran til completion. The average CPU temp was 85c with a max of 92c. So I'm back on track and will stay away from the LINPACK and try other tests.
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