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[Flyordie]

I'm prolly gonna go to liquid cooling.. This V1 can't keep this FX8320 cool enough under load for 24/7 folding. Idle I sit at 27C. Load it climbs to 52-55C @ 4.0Ghz and 1.35V.* $50 for a brand new H80i V2 is to good of a deal to pass up. (yes, its on sale.. lol) (but for $60 I can get the H100i V2.

I cant use anything bigger than a 140mm footprint because my case has no other mounts for a radiator. Not even on the top of the case as it uses 200mm fans.. with no provisions for 140mm fans. (I might have found a way to mount it though, a few others have posted ways to mod it to work. :-) )

This will help boost my PPD by about 5,000ppd. (as I should be able to get 5.0Ghz stable 24/7 with it.

*This cooler, the base is hot, fins are warmish, not hot. I just don't think the heatpipes can handle the heat output and transport it away fast enough.

I also hope Corsair releases an updated AM4 mount for it when AMD releases the hardware.

[absolutefunk]

I'm prolly gonna go to liquid cooling.. This V1 can't keep this FX8320 cool enough under load for 24/7 folding. Idle I sit at 27C. Load it climbs to 52-55C @ 4.0Ghz and 1.35V.* $50 for a brand new H80i V2 is to good of a deal to pass up. (yes, its on sale.. lol) (but for $60 I can get the H100i V2.

I cant use anything bigger than a 140mm footprint because my case has no other mounts for a radiator. Not even on the top of the case as it uses 200mm fans.. with no provisions for 140mm fans. (I might have found a way to mount it though, a few others have posted ways to mod it to work. :-) )

This will help boost my PPD by about 5,000ppd. (as I should be able to get 5.0Ghz stable 24/7 with it.

*This cooler, the base is hot, fins are warmish, not hot. I just don't think the heatpipes can handle the heat output and transport it away fast enough.

I also hope Corsair releases an updated AM4 mount for it when AMD releases the hardware.

Mid 50's is still pretty good for a folding load, but if you can get another 1GHz out of those cores then a relatively cheap upgrade to H20 would definitely be worth it. Back in April when I upgraded to a larger air cooler I was able to squeeze out probably another 2-3K PPD from the OC.

It'll help you also to regain some CPU-based PPD if you add another GPU and need to free up a CPU thread for it.

[Flyordie]

Mid 50's is still pretty good for a folding load, but if you can get another 1GHz out of those cores then a relatively cheap upgrade to H20 would definitely be worth it. Back in April when I upgraded to a larger air cooler I was able to squeeze out probably another 2-3K PPD from the OC.

It'll help you also to regain some CPU-based PPD if you add another GPU and need to free up a CPU thread for it.

Bought the H100i V2 for $49.99 shipped. Courtesy of a discount from Corsair. lol. Shipping from Newegg, ordered last night at 5ish CST.

[absolutefunk]

Bought the H100i V2 for $49.99 shipped. Courtesy of a discount from Corsair. lol. Shipping from Newegg, ordered last night at 5ish CST.

I would say an early Christmas gift but it'll probably come next week

Btw, I shut down the servers I fold on today (planned power outage over the Christmas break), so for the next couple of weeks or so I hope to see you and a few others on my threat list

[Flyordie]

I would say an early Christmas gift but it'll probably come next week

Btw, I shut down the servers I fold on today (planned power outage over the Christmas break), so for the next couple of weeks or so I hope to see you and a few others on my threat list

Shipped 11AM yesterday. FedEx Ground (4-5 day)
Due for delivery today.

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Just re-checked.. Delivery re-scheduled.. for Friday, by 1PM. Item is in St Louis though... so, probably whats gonna happen.. They are gonna hand it to USPS today, USPS is gonna deliver it tomorrow.

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Well... FedEx sent me an e-mail.. "Delivery re-scheduled for Today. "On Truck, Out for Delivery- By End of Day".

[absolutefunk]

Shipped 11AM yesterday. FedEx Ground (4-5 day)
Due for delivery today.

...

Just re-checked.. Delivery re-scheduled.. for Friday, by 1PM. Item is in St Louis though... so, probably whats gonna happen.. They are gonna hand it to USPS today, USPS is gonna deliver it tomorrow.

.....
Well... FedEx sent me an e-mail.. "Delivery re-scheduled for Today. "On Truck, Out for Delivery- By End of Day".

Did you get it?

[Flyordie]

Did you get it?

yep. at 11:09AM

[Flyordie]

Its alive.

FX8320 sits at 35.5C under load with the pump and fans on "Quiet" mode. Can't even hear it.

4.0Ghz @ 1.35V

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Its alive.

FX8320 sits at 35.5C under load with the pump and fans on "Quiet" mode. Can't even hear it.

4.0Ghz @ 1.35V

Sweet!! I know when I put the Zalman LQ315 on my 1055t it made a huge difference, I can run 4.0ghz on it stable, but stick with 3.5ghz for daily use.

[absolutefunk]

Its alive.

FX8320 sits at 35.5C under load with the pump and fans on "Quiet" mode. Can't even hear it.

4.0Ghz @ 1.35V

4.1 GHz, you know you wanna

[Flyordie]

4.1 GHz, you know you wanna

I already know what this chip will do when voltage is applied. lol. It does 5.0Ghz when kept cool.

[absolutefunk]

I already know what this chip will do when voltage is applied. lol. It does 5.0Ghz when kept cool.

5.1 GHz, you know you wanna

Or if you really wanted to be brave (and your specific chip and cooler is up to the task), apply mad voltage and get up to 8GHz I know it's been done, but as to whether such an OC was actually folding stable I seriously doubt.

[Flyordie]

I might, closer to Zen though, I'll try and see if this 8320 can reach the FX9590 speeds.

Right now, @ 4.0Ghz I only pull 106W through my socket according to the VRM IC @ 100% load @ 5.0Ghz it tops out at 192W. Please note- This board only has 8+2 VRMs. They only got to 72C during that test, but I've seen them hotter when I didn't have the small fan on them. 82C I think was what I seen HWMonitor say on it.

But right now, I am looking at new cases. Smaller footprint. Mid-Tower. Gotta have dust filters and a full-windowed case. Gonna put some thought into this next case and transfer most everything over to it.

[absolutefunk]

Most of my home builds have utilized 4+1 phase power simply due to the mini-itx form factor (well that and not being able to afford the 1 or 2 compatible 1155 boards with 8+2). Once the Zen platform is out, I may pull the trigger on a new build. Definitely going with a larger case, and possibly matx if the mini-itx offerings are not good (or if I want multiple graphics cards).

Definitely looking forward to some Ryzen folding!!

[Chuck]

Meh. Wake me up when Bete is back.

[Flyordie]

Had downtime this weekend... Internet upgrade. Bumped to a ASUS N66 Dual band router (3x3). Reduced PING by about 30ms. That freaking router is a powerhouse.

[absolutefunk]

I'm typing this on a laptop connected to a WRT54G

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Welcome back to the fold!! Looking forward to some good ol fashioned competition

You got a good head start, AGAIN!!, but I'm coming for you!!

[absolutefunk]

You got a good head start, AGAIN!!, but I'm coming for you!!

I'm looking forward to seeing you on my threat list! Now if you become a rather permanent fixture on my threat list, I'll have to do some hardware upgrades

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

I'm looking forward to seeing you on my threat list! Now if you become a rather permanent fixture on my threat list, I'll have to do some hardware upgrades

Sounds like a plan! This was stage 1 of my upgrades, stage 2 end of next week, not as big but still worth while.

[absolutefunk]

Sounds like a plan! This was stage 1 of my upgrades, stage 2 end of next week, not as big but still worth while.

Stage 2 sounds like 2x 780s, so I'm looking forward to that boost!

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Stage 2 sounds like 2x 780s, so I'm looking forward to that boost!

Sounds like you might be right! Although I had the system with my 970 crap out on me this weekend, I can't get it to post (not yet anyways) I was able to get it into another system I had lying around and it's folding again. May have to restructure my plan of attack alittle.

[absolutefunk]

Sounds like you might be right! Although I had the system with my 970 crap out on me this weekend, I can't get it to post (not yet anyways) I was able to get it into another system I had lying around and it's folding again. May have to restructure my plan of attack alittle.

Hopefully you can fix the issue without having to buy additional hardware.

Right now our output is almost matching
Get those 780's up and running so I'll feel the pressure

[jima13]

Thought the 780's would have been there by now, but looks like a Friday delivery now

I'll have to shut down for 7-8 hours Thursday. My electric coop is doing some upgrades in the area and were kind enough to let me know. Probably be a good time for me to actually finish the project I started last summer

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Thought the 780's would have been there by now, but looks like a Friday delivery now

I'll have to shut down for 7-8 hours Thursday. My electric coop is doing some upgrades in the area and were kind enough to let me know. Probably be a good time for me to actually finish the project I started last summer

It's all good though, I haven't had time to mess with them anyways.

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Hopefully you can fix the issue without having to buy additional hardware.

Right now our output is almost matching
Get those 780's up and running so I'll feel the pressure

Should have them up & running sometime this weekend!

[absolutefunk]

Should have them up & running sometime this weekend!

Sounds awesome!!

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Hopefully you can fix the issue without having to buy additional hardware.

Right now our output is almost matching
Get those 780's up and running so I'll feel the pressure

I'm not really sure what the issue was, maybe a PSU issue but I was able to boot the system last night after replacing the PSU and a very old GPU I keep around for emergencies, I'll see what happens with one of the 780's installed, maybe tonight.

[absolutefunk]

I'm not really sure what the issue was, maybe a PSU issue but I was able to boot the system last night after replacing the PSU and a very old GPU I keep around for emergencies, I'll see what happens with one of the 780's installed, maybe tonight.

Sounds great! Was the system stable (or powered on even) on one 780? Sounds like it could have been PSU. The important thing is you are making progress toward diagnosing the issue, which is always awesome :-)

[Turbo_Rage3d_]

Hopefully you can fix the issue without having to buy additional hardware.

Right now our output is almost matching
Get those 780's up and running so I'll feel the pressure

Well I got 1 up & the other is having issues but do you see that speck in your rear-view? EOC says I'll catch you in a blistering 12 YEARS!!! Don't get too comfortable!

[absolutefunk]

Well I got 1 up & the other is having issues but do you see that speck in your rear-view? EOC says I'll catch you in a blistering 12 YEARS!!! Don't get too comfortable!

I just checked EOC and you'll overtake me on 03.13.30 Now 11.9 years, speck getting larger

You may be on my threat list for a while, as my plan of purchasing new hardware was going great until I checked my bank account My only hope is for cryptominers to dump their GPUs in favor of these upcoming ASIC miners, then I can snatch up a 1070 or 1080 on the cheap