Recent content by posix_memalign

The Nvidia "system tools" utility which allows modifying the frequency, fan speed and possibly other parameters depending on the card in question does NOT save any parameters I tell it to modify. The utility modifies the settings while I have a sessions of Windows executing, but upon a reboot...

I'm running my Core i7 920 on 4.2 GHz using a Noctua NH-U12P on a Asus P6T Deluxe V2 and six 34 dB fans. I've never been any fastidious in regard to noise, but those six fans at 34 dB are together seriously loud and I can't stand it. Thus, I'd like to buy watercooling for this system and...

What is the best stepping for the Core i7 920 quad core CPU, in the context of overclocking?

What stepping/product code/revision number should I look for on the E8400 to get the most out of it in overclocking? Which of the following eSpec numbers give the best overclocking? SLAPL (C0) SLB9J (E0) How does the eSpec number relate to the manufacturer product code BX80570E8400?

What are the current best mainboards for overclocking quad core socket 775 CPUs, even regardless of price? Although some that have good price/performance ratio would also be nice to see.

I'm going to buy a GTX 295 very soon, and in that relation I'm wondering which GTX 295 should I buy? 1) Are there any types of GTX 295 that are factory overclocked without a dramatic increase in price? 2) Are there any types of GTX 295 that are more readily overclockable than others? E.g. are...

1) What is the best mainboard on the market as of today in terms of best performance/price ratio? 2) What is the best Core 2 dual core and quad core CPUs in terms of performance/price ratio? In this question I'm basically asking: What CPU gives you the most for your money, after you've...

What are the best/"most overclockable" socket 775 mainboards at the moment? Since "best" is ambiguous -- what are the best price:performance mainboards (where performance obviously is in the context of overclocking) and what is _The_ best mainboard; with no regard to the price tag, at all...