The testbench was composed from the following hardware:
CPU: Intel I5 Retail @ 3.2GHz & 4.0GHz
Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-EVO Preliminary
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM
Video: ATI RADEON 4890 1GB with ThermalRight Custom Cooling
Power Supply: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W non-modular
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200.10
Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840
The testing procedure was the following:
- the system was left in IDLE for 30 minutes after the system booted up
- OCCT 3.1.0 was started with the following settings:
CPU:OCCT
Test Type: Custom -> 30 minutes
Test Mode: Small Data Set
Priority: Normal
After the test was complete, the system was left again alone for 30 minutes, for the temperatures to stabilize.
All the tests were performed inside a closed case, the Cooler Master ATCS 840 with all stock fans installed.
3.2GHz
4.0GHz